How to Connect Android to TV

Connecting your phone to your TV has several merits, including the ability to stream your favorite shows or movies right from your phone. If you're a traditionalist, you can connect your Android to your TV with old-fashioned HDMI cables and a converter for your phone's micro USB port. You can also use a Chromecast USB stick if you'd prefer to wirelessly connect to your TV.

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Using an HDMI Cable Converter

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Purchase a micro USB-to-HDMI converter. Your phone's charging port--also known as a micro USB outlet--cannot support the same cable that interfaces with your TV by default, so you'll need to purchase a converter. You can do so by typing "micro USB to HDMI" into a search engine and selecting a pertinent option (e.g., something from Amazon).^{[1]XResearch source}
- Make sure your device is compatible with your chosen cable before purchasing. You can do this by typing your device's name and the cable's name into a search engine and reviewing the results.
- If you don't already have an HDMI cable, purchase one now. HDMI cables go for around $10 online.
This should fit into the charging port at the bottom of your phone.
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Your HDMI cable will fit in the opposite end of the converter.
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Plug the HDMI cable into your TV. The roughly trapezoid-shaped HDMI port(s) should be on the back of your TV. HDMI ports usually have the word "HDMI" printed next to them.
- Take note of which input is listed below the HDMI port (e.g., Video 3).
- Your converter may come with a USB power cable. If your TV doesn't have a readily-available USB port near the HDMI port, you can plug the USB power cable into your Android charger unit.
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Change your TV's input to the relevant HDMI port. How you do this will depend on your TV model, but you can usually do so by pressing the "Input" button on the top or side of your TV.
- If your HDMI port is "Video 3", for example, you'll need to change the TV's displayed input to "Video 3".
If you don't see your Android's screen mirrored on your TV after a few seconds, you may have to restart your device.

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Using Chromecast

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You can purchase the Chromecast stick from Amazon for around $30. The pertinent app--also entitled "Chromecast"--is free to download from the Google Play Store on your phone.
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Plug the Chromecast stick into your TV. It should fit into your TV's HDMI port.^{[2]XResearch source}
- You'll also need to plug the included Chromecast power cable into both the back of the unit and the USB charger brick (which should be plugged into an electrical socket).
These should be in the Settings app.
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Set up your Chromecast. This includes the following processes:
- Selecting a country
- Adding a name to your Chromecast (optional)
- Adding a wireless network to your Chromecast
Netflix and YouTube both fit this criterion.
This is the rectangular icon with a series of curving lines in its bottom left corner.
If you gave your Chromecast a name, that name will display here instead.
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Wait for your phone's screen to appear on your TV. This may take a few seconds. Once your screen has been successfully mirrored, you can use your phone to pause, skip ahead, or alter the volume of your content.
- You can also lock your phone while casting if you want to preserve battery life.

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Is an SM-J110F supported when using a micro USB-HDMI cable converter?
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Do I have to have a smart TV to use Chromecast?
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No. You need an HDMI port and some means of powering it, since HDMI doesn't also send power. A TV with a USB port OR a longer cord that can connect directly to a power outlet will do the trick. Everything you need should be in the box when you buy it new.
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