But what if you don’t have any WiFi connection available near you? Maybe your wifi keeps disconnecting? Can you cast to a TV without WiFi? In this guide, we’ll discuss several options for streaming from a phone to a smart TV without using a WiFi connection.
How to Mirror Phone to TV Without WiFi
Screen Mirror your Phone using AirPlay (iOS Devices Only)
If you have saved some movies, videos, or other related media on your iPhone, you can mirror your phone to your TV without using a WiFi connection. Though, this requires you to have a third-generation Apple TV that is running on version seven or higher.
1 How to Mirror Phone to TV Without WiFi1.1 Screen Mirror your Phone using AirPlay (iOS Devices Only)1.2 Screen Mirror an Android Device to your Smart TV1.3 Mirror your Device Using Bluetooth2 How to Cast Phone to TV Without WiFi2.1 Chromecast (Android & iOS)2.1.1 On an Android Device:2.1.2 On an iOS Device:2.1.3 Use an Ethernet Connection2.2 Use a Lightning to HDMI connector (iOS)2.3 Use an Android to HDMI connector (Android) 3 Final Thoughts
Note: Because this just mirrors your iPhone’s screen, you can’t stream from the popular streaming services, like YouTube, Netflix, and others, since they need an internet connection. To mirror your iPhone to an Apple TV using AirPlay, follow these steps: If you are casting to a Vizio TV and this method is not working, please check out our guide on how to setup airplay on a Vizio TV. If this method seems a bit complicated, them maybe trying to fix the wifi issue would be simpler. Please read what to do when your iPhone Keeps Disconnecting From WiFi. If you liked this iPhone information, please read how to record calls on iPhone without an app.
Screen Mirror an Android Device to your Smart TV
Mirror your Device Using Bluetooth
You can mirror your smartphone to a smart TV by using Bluetooth. It is possible due to the Miracast technology that’s built in on most modern smart TVs today. It mainly uses a Bluetooth connection on both your smartphone and smart TV. Here’s how to mirror your phone to your TV using Bluetooth: Tip: If you have enough credits on your Mobile or Cellular data, you can also turn it on to search for movies directly on the installed streaming apps on your device. We have even more methods in our guide on Casting Oculus Quest to Your TV without a chromecast. So if you are still stuck, check out that article as well.
How to Cast Phone to TV Without WiFi
Chromecast (Android & iOS)
Chromecast is a screencasting service owned and developed by Google. To do this method, you will need a Chromecast device to plug into the back of your smart TV. This small device is then connected to your smartphone using the Google Chromecast app. It is also compatible with both iOS and Android devices. Important: Instead of using WiFi, you can use a mobile data connection on your phone and set up a personal hotspot. Here’s how to do it:
On an Android Device:
On an iOS Device:
To cast from your phone to TV without WiFi using Chromecast, follow these steps: Are having trouble with your Google wifi, and that is why you are trying to connect without wifi? Did you know that you can factory reset your google wifi using the Home app? Maybe that is all you need to do to fix it!
Use an Ethernet Connection
When WiFi signals are not the best in your area, you can use an Ethernet cable or connection to use Chromecast. All you will need is a Chromecast device and an Ethernet adapter and cable. To connect to Chromecast using an Ethernet connection, do the following:
Use a Lightning to HDMI connector (iOS)
If you’re looking for a direct connection on both your iPhone and your smart TV, you can use an Apple Lightning to HDMI connector. With this device, you just need to plug the lightning end into your iPhone and the other into your smart TV’s HDMI port. You can now cast various content from your iPhone to your smart TV using your phone’s data or just casually browse the internet. we also have a simple fix if liquid is detected in the lightning connector.
Use an Android to HDMI connector (Android)
Similarly, you can connect your Android device using a USB adapter cable or a direct USB to HDMI cable. All you’ll need to do is to plug the USB cable into your phone and plug the HDMI end into the HDMI plug on your smart TV. That way, you can cast your phone to a TV without a WiFi connection. Also, you can use your mobile data to view other streaming apps. If these methods do not work, we have a more comprehensive guide on how to cast your phone to tv without wifi.
Final Thoughts
If you want to stream your phone to a smart TV, you will usually need a stable WiFi connection. Not only can you access various streaming services, but you can maximize most of the smart TVs features with a wireless connection. However, if you don’t have a WiFi connection nearby, this guide will hopefully help you on streaming various media content from your phone to your smart TV.
