How to Enable Screen Mirroring on a Samsung Galaxy Device
Turn on your HDTV., Change your TV's input accordingly., Unlock your Samsung Galaxy device.,Swipe down from the top of your screen using two fingers., Tap Edit., Select Screen Mirroring., Select the name of a mirroring device., Select Connect using...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Turn on your HDTV.
In order to mirror your Samsung Galaxy's screen, you'll need either a Samsung smart TV or a Samsung All-Share Cast hub. , Depending on the type of TV you have, your process here will vary:
For a smart TV, select the "Screen Mirroring" option using your remote's Source button.
For an All-Share hub, change your TV's input to whichever one is using the All-Share HDMI cable (for example, Video 6). , If you have a passcode enabled, you'll need to enter it in order to do this.,, This is in the top right corner of your screen.
This may also be a pencil icon on some phones. , You may have to swipe left or right to view this option.
On some phones, this option may be called Smart View. , For example, you might tap your TV's name here., If you're connecting to a Samsung smart TV with no All-Share hub, your S6 will connect automatically without entering a PIN., As long as the PINs match, your Samsung Galaxy S6's screen should now be mirrored on your TV. -
Step 2: Change your TV's input accordingly.
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Step 3: Unlock your Samsung Galaxy device.
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Step 4: Swipe down from the top of your screen using two fingers.
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Step 5: Tap Edit.
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Step 6: Select Screen Mirroring.
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Step 7: Select the name of a mirroring device.
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Step 8: Select Connect using PIN.
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Step 9: Type in the PIN displayed on your TV.
Detailed Guide
In order to mirror your Samsung Galaxy's screen, you'll need either a Samsung smart TV or a Samsung All-Share Cast hub. , Depending on the type of TV you have, your process here will vary:
For a smart TV, select the "Screen Mirroring" option using your remote's Source button.
For an All-Share hub, change your TV's input to whichever one is using the All-Share HDMI cable (for example, Video 6). , If you have a passcode enabled, you'll need to enter it in order to do this.,, This is in the top right corner of your screen.
This may also be a pencil icon on some phones. , You may have to swipe left or right to view this option.
On some phones, this option may be called Smart View. , For example, you might tap your TV's name here., If you're connecting to a Samsung smart TV with no All-Share hub, your S6 will connect automatically without entering a PIN., As long as the PINs match, your Samsung Galaxy S6's screen should now be mirrored on your TV.
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