How do I connect an Android™ phone to a TV?
Want to watch video from your phone on your TV? Here’s how.
Connecting an Android phone to a TV.
There are two basic ways to connect your Android to your TV: with wires or without. We’ll be discussing how to connect via HDMI cable.
1. Figure out which charging port your phone has.
There are three types: Micro USB, SlimPort®-enabled Micro USB, and USB Type C™. You can either check the device manufacturer’s manual that came with the phone or visit the manufacturer’s website. You can also visit the
2. See whether your TV will need a special adapter.
Most newer TVs have HDMI ports that look like this. If one of the ports has an MHL® logo over it, then your TV is MHL enabled. MHL-enabled TVs won’t need an adapter; non-MHL-enabled TVs WILL need one.
