How To Cast Ipad To Tv

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Do you have an iPad and a TV, but you don’t know how to connect them

Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you how to cast your iPad to your TV in just a few minutes.

So whether you’re trying to watch a movie, show, or play a game, you can do it all on your big screen without having to leave your couch.

Step By Step Guide On: How To Cast Ipad To Tv

How to Cast iPad to TV

1. Make sure your devices are compatible

Your iPad must be running iOS 13 or later.
Your TV must have a built-in AirPlay 2 receiver or be connected to an AirPlay 2-compatible device, such as an Apple TV.

2. Turn on AirPlay on your TV

On your TV, open the Settings:
app.
Select AirPlay & HomeKit:

Make sure that AirPlay:
is turned on.

3. Turn on AirPlay on your iPad

On your iPad, open the Control Center:

Swipe up from the bottom of the screen or down from the top right corner of the screen depending on your iPad model.
Tap the AirPlay:
button.
Select your TV from the list of available devices.

4. Start casting your content

Once your iPad is connected to your TV, you can start casting content from your iPad to your TV.
To cast a video, open the app that contains the video and tap the AirPlay:
button.
To cast a photo, open the Photos app and tap the AirPlay:
button.
To cast a presentation, open the Keynote app and tap the AirPlay:
button.

How to Cast iPad to TV

Step 1: Make sure your devices are compatible

To cast your iPad to your TV, you need to make sure that both devices are compatible with the AirPlay protocol.

iPad:

Your iPad must be running iOS 12.3 or later.

TV:

Your TV must support AirPlay 2.

You can check the compatibility of your devices by going to the following websites:

[Apple’s AirPlay support page](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204284)
[The Wi-Fi Alliance’s AirPlay 2 page](https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/products/airplay-2)

Step 2: Turn on AirPlay on your TV

Once you’ve confirmed that your devices are compatible, you need to turn on AirPlay on your TV.

On a Samsung TV:

1. Press the Menu button on your remote control.
2. Select Settings:
3. Select Network:
4. Select Wi-Fi:
5. Select the name of your Wi-Fi network.
6. Select Advanced:
7. Select AirPlay:
8. Turn on AirPlay:

On an LG TV:

1. Press the Home button on your remote control.
2. Select Settings:
3. Select Network:
4. Select Wi-Fi:
5. Select the name of your Wi-Fi network.
6. Select Advanced:
7. Select AirPlay:
8. Turn on AirPlay:

On a Sony TV:

1. Press the Settings button on your remote control.
2. Select Network:
3. Select Wi-Fi:
4. Select the name of your Wi-Fi network.
5. Select Advanced:
6. Select Screen mirroring:
7. Turn on Screen mirroring:

On a Vizio TV:

1. Press the Menu button on your remote control.
2. Select Settings:
3. Select System:
4. Select Display:
5. Select AirPlay:
6. Turn on AirPlay:

On an Android TV:

1. Press the Home button on your remote control.
2. Select Settings:
3. Select Device Preferences:
4. Select Display:
5. Select Casting:
6. Turn on Casting:

Step 3: Connect your iPad to your TV

Once you’ve turned on AirPlay on your TV, you can connect your iPad to it.

1. On your iPad, open the Control Center:
2. Tap the AirPlay button.
3. Select the name of your TV.

Your iPad screen will now be mirrored on your TV.

Step 4: Control your iPad from your TV

You can control your iPad from your TV using the following methods:

Remote control:

You can use the remote control that came with your TV to control your iPad.

Touchscreen:

If your TV has a touchscreen, you can use it to control your iPad.

Apple Watch:

You can use your Apple Watch to control your iPad.

Step 5: Disconnect your iPad from your TV

To disconnect your iPad from your TV, open the Control Center on your iPad and tap the AirPlay button. Then, select Disconnect:

Your iPad screen will no longer be mirrored on your TV.

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