Are you looking for a way to project your smartphone screen onto your Samsung TV? Have you already tried all the available options without getting the desired results? Discover everything you need to know about AllShare Cast, this Samsung screen mirroring !
AllShare Cast: what exactly is it?
AllShare Cast is a feature built into Samsung devices. It allows you to share your smartphone screen on a Samsung TV .
Good to know : This feature is only available for Samsung devices. So make sure that both your phone and your TV are from the South Korean company.
How to use AllShare Cast for Screen Mirroring on Samsung?
You will need two accessories to complete the operation successfully:
- Samsung AllShare Cast Dongle: This allows you to connect it to your HDTV to easily mirror your Samsung smartphone screen onto a larger display. This accessory can also be used to display content from a Samsung device on a TV from another brand.
- An HDMI cable: This is generally used to transfer high-resolution multimedia data from a mobile device to receivers such as an HDTV. Don't have one? Here's the best model we suggest you buy:
Requirements
Have you collected the two accessories shown above? Great! Here is the complete list of devices compatible with (only) the AllShare Cast feature:
Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S4, Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy S4 Zoom, Galaxy Note 10.1; Galaxy Note Pro 12.2, Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy Tab 3 8, Galaxy Tab 3 Lite, Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4/10.1/12.2, Galaxy Tab S 8.4/10.5, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Mega, Galaxy Mega 2, Galaxy Avant, Galaxy S5, Galaxy S5 Active, Galaxy S5 Sport, Galaxy S5 mini, Galaxy Alpha, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note Edge, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge.
What you need to do
For your information, AllShare Cast is not included on recent Samsung smartphone models. However, Smart View
If you have an older model, go to your smartphone's settings and look for the " Screen Mirroring " option and enable it. Can't find this option? Easy! Go to the notification area, locate the " Smart View " option, and tap it to activate it. Don't forget to turn on your TV before starting!
Read also: How to use Miracast on iPhone?
How to cast your Samsung smartphone screen to your TV
Do you have everything you need? Perfect! Here's how to mirror your Samsung smartphone screen to your TV using AllShare Cast:
Step 1: Connect the AllShare Cast Dongle wireless hub to your TV's HDMI port using the cable you recently purchased from Amazon. If you have a model with a built-in battery, plug it in to avoid interrupting the mirroring.
Step 2: Wait until your device's status indicator turns red and starts flashing. After that, restart the Samsung AllShare Dongle by pressing the " Reset " button. The red status indicator should now turn blue.
Step 3: Screen Mirroring " or " Smart View option is enabled. Simply go to the top menu of your Samsung smartphone to activate it. Your phone will then detect all nearby devices compatible with Screen Mirroring.
Step 4: Tap the name of your AllShare Cast dongle and enter the PIN code displayed on your TV screen. Your phone screen will automatically be displayed on your Samsung. But before that, make sure all your devices are connected to the same internet network.
It's finished! AllShare Cast is now functional and you can display your Samsung screen on your TV.
