If you have an LG, Samsung or any other AirPlay compatible television, sending content from an iPhone iPad or even from a Mac is very easy thanks to the native support of the sharing options. But what happens if it is not, how to send the image of your iPhone to your TV with Android TV.
How to share screen between iPhone or iPad and Android TVs
The televisions that support AirPlay make sharing what you are seeing on the screen of an iPhone, iPad or Mac easy. You just have to go to the sharing options that you will find in the control center or from some multimedia applications, select the device that will appear in the list and that’s it. The only thing to keep in mind is that both must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
However, sharing the screen from an Apple device to a TV with Android TV as the operating system and without integrated support for AirPlay is something else. Sometimes, having Chromecast integrated there are apps that do offer options to send content through said technology. But when what you want is to show what you see at all times, as the iOS home screen is no longer valid. So let’s see what options there are and which could be the most interesting according to use and needs.
Lightning to HDMI adapter
The simplest option is to use the Lightning to HDMI adapter cable for the iPhone. And in the case of using an iPad, use one of the USB C to HDMI adapters or cables. Thus, simply connecting to one of the HDMI inputs of the TV you would see the screen of the device.
The problem with this option is that now that you are so used to not using cables, resorting to one is not so comfortable. If it is used, it is because there is no other option or because what we do on the Apple device needs to be reflected immediately on the television.
Apple tv
Another option would be to connect a third generation Apple TV onwards. You would have the advantage of being able to send what you see on the screen to the TV without the need for cables, this would give you freedom and comfort along with a good experience of use.
Also, if it is the fourth generation model or higher you would have all the advantages of tvOS, access to Apple Arcade games, etc., but it would be an additional investment that, possibly, will not pay off. Even less if being a television with Android TV you can already access a multitude of online services and applications, also games.
AirScreen: AirPlay on your Android TV
The third and last option is to take advantage of the fact that you have a television with Android TV and the potential that its applications give. AirScreen is one of these apps that offers support for AirPlay, Google Cast, Miracast and DLNA. That is, you will be able to send content from a multitude of devices or access the one you may be sharing within your local network with a multimedia server.
The Google Cast and DLNA options may be the least interesting, because the vast majority of televisions with Android TV already offer them. Miracast support will depend on the TV model, and yes it would be interesting. Although the most attractive in this case is the compatibility with AirPlay.
When you install the application, a message appears indicating the connection process. This basically simulates an Apple TV and its support for AirPlay. In this way, from your Apple device and always connected to the same local network you will have the option to share the screen.
Just go to the share menu of iOS, iPadOS or macOS and you will find that a new device appears with the name of your TV (you can change that name if you want). Once selected, what you are seeing on screen is duplicated directly on the TV.
In the tests carried out, the signal quality is good, although it depends on the capacity of your network. Likewise, the application has a paid Pro version that gives access to advanced options with which you can modify aspects such as the quality of the transmission signal and, most importantly, avoid the advertising that you will have with this free version.
Therefore, the ideal is that you try the app and if you see that it meets your needs, opt for the Pro version. Yes, you have to pay it but the cost is much less than buying an adapter or an Apple TV and you can send the screen from your iPhone, iPad or Mac to your Android TV.
