What to Know
- Use an HDMI adapter or a wireless method like AirPlay.
- Ensure both devices are powered on and set to the correct input or channel.
- For wired connections, plug the HDMI adapter into your iPhone, then connect it to the projector or TV with an HDMI cable.
- For AirPlay, ensure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network, swipe down to access the Control Center on your iPhone, tap Screen Mirroring, and select the device.
- Adjust display settings if necessary for optimal viewing
Learn how to elevate your presentations by connecting your iPhone to a projector or TV using a cable or wirelessly via Wi-Fi. I will guide you through the process, regardless of your Apple handset. Most iOS versions are compatible with projectors that have cable ports (AV or VGA) or WiFi.
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Unlock the Potential: Connect Your iPhone to a Projector or TV
This tutorial shows how to connect the iPhone (Pico, Miroir, Epson, LG, LED, Apeman, DBPower, RCA) to a projector.
How to Connect iPhone to Projector Wirelessly
Method 1: Connect iPhone to Projector Using Projector’s App
Almost all the latest projectors let you connect the iPhone to the projector wirelessly, eliminating the need to buy extra cable. In this article, we will show you how to connect an iPhone to an Epson projector wirelessly since it is difficult to cover the process of all the brands. However, the steps to mirror your iPhone to a projector will likely be the same for various projector brands.
Pre-requisites:
- Make sure the Projector and iPhone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- You must prefer the user manual to put the projector in a quick wireless connection mode.
Now, let’s see how to connect the Epson Projector to an iPhone Wirelessly
- Download and install the Epson iProjection App on the iPhone.
Note: This app only works with the Epson projectors, so look for the app that supports your projector.
- Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Tap on the Projector Name, from the available Wi-Fi devices list.
- To check the Projector Network Name, press the LAN button/ projector’s Network menu.
- Launch the iProjection app on iPhone.
- On the top of the screen, tap Projectors, and select the projector.
Note: If you don’t see the projector in that menu, tap Other and use the projector’s IP address which can be fetched by pressing the LAN button on the remote or projector’s network menu.
Method 2: Connect iPhone to Projector Using AirPlay
Currently, our projector allows easy wireless connection with Apple smartphones.
→ Use Airplay to mirror your iOS device on the Projector screen.
- Turn on Air-Play, Open the control center (Swipe down a finger from the top right corner of the screen on the iPhone with the face ID model)
- and Open the control center by swiping up from the bottom on iPhone 8 Plus and Earlier models)
That’s it.
Note: You can get more information on the Apple documents here.
How to Connect iPhone to Projector using USB
To connect your iPhone to a projector without wireless support, use an HDMI cable, VGA adapter, or USB. These options are error-free and reliable, but the VGA adapter costs $49.
- Plug the adapter into the lightning port of the iPhone.
- On the other end, connect the projector’s VGA or HDMI cable in the adapter.
- Ensure the VGA or HDMI cable is connected to the projector on the other side.
Connect a speaker to your iPhone if you want to watch movies or present with audio. You can also charge your iPhone while projecting onto a large screen by using the second lightning connector on your Apple USB Adapter.
Buy the Adapter that works with your iPhone.
FAQ:-
Regular-sized projectors don’t have Bluetooth, but there are mini projectors designed for mobile phones that can connect via Bluetooth. The process to connect Bluetooth mini projectors to iPhones varies based on the brand, so check the User Guide for instructions.
“If you’re looking to connect your iPhone to a projector wirelessly, using Wi-Fi is the best option. You can find a step-by-step guide on how to do this above.”
To watch Netflix on the project, there are two ways: using an HDMI/VGA Adapter or going Wireless. Follow the stepwise guide on how to connect the projector to the iPhone, and once it is connected, launch the Netflix App and enjoy the shows on the big screen. Don’t forget to connect an external speaker for high audio results.
You can also use some streaming devices like Roku, Google Chromecast, and Miracast Video Adapter.
I hope you enjoyed the Small Screen iOS device on a Big screen projector by connecting the iPhone to a Projector or TV.
