If the TV (and streaming device, if you have one) is not already turned on, turn it on now.
If your Smart TV isn’t connected to Wi-Fi, you’ll need to connect it. On most Smart TVs, you can connect to Wi-Fi in your Network settings. To connect an iPad to Wi-Fi, open Settings, then Wi-Fi. Select your network.
Some apps let you stream to an Apple TV without mirroring your iPad’s entire screen. You’ll just need to tap the AirPlay icon (a rectangle with a triangle at its bottom edge) in a supported app. The location of this icon varies by app. Be sure to update your iPad.
You have successfully mirrored your iPad. Depending on your TV model, you may see a number on the screen that you’ll need to enter on your iPad. Enter the number when prompted to complete the connection. If you don’t see your device in the list, make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and that your network is up and running. Try restarting the router then reconnecting. [3] X Research source If you’re still having trouble, connect your Smart TV to the router with an Ethernet cable.
If you don’t hear the audio (or the audio is quiet), make sure the volume is turned up on the iPad and your TV. If your TV is connected to external speakers, ensure that they are on and functional. When you’re ready to stop mirroring your screen, re-open the Control Center and tap Stop Mirroring.
If you don’t have an HDMI port, look for a VGA port. VGA ports are also rectangular but have 3 rows of small circles. HDMI transmits audio, but VGA does not. If you have to use VGA, you can still hear audio through the TV by connecting the iPad to its headphone port. You’ll need a 3. 5mm to 3. 5mm audio cable that can run from your iPad’s headphone jack to the TV. If your iPad doesn’t have a headset jack, you’ll also need a USB-C to 3. 5 mm headphone jack adapter.
Newer iPads will have a USB-C or Thunderbolt/USB 4 port. You’ll need a USB-C Digital AV Adapter. If you’re using an iPad (4th to 9th generation), iPad Air, iPad Mini, or iPad Pro, you’ll need a Lightning Digital AV Adapter (HDMI) or a Lighting to VGA Adapter (VGA). The Lightning port is the small oval port at the bottom of the tablet. If you have an iPad 1, iPad 2, or iPad 3, you’ll need an Apple 30-pin Digital AV Adapter (HDMI) or Apple 30-pin to VGA adapter (VGA). The 30-pin port is the wide oval at the bottom of the tablet.
If you’re using a VGA adapter and want to hear sound from the TV, connect the 3. 5mm to 3. 5mm audio aux cable (and adapter, if necessary) to your iPad, and then plug the other end into the TV’s headphone jack.
If you have trouble hearing the sound, make sure the volume is turned up on the iPad and the TV. If you’re using external speakers, make sure they are turned on and not muted. If you see an error that says “HDCP-compatible device is required” when trying to watch streaming content, it’s usually because that content is not supported over VGA. [5] X Research source If you’re unable to see your iPad’s screen on the TV, make sure the TV is set to the correct source/input. You may need to try a different port or possibly a different HDMI or VGA cable.
