Here is how to connect Samsung Galaxy S8 to TV, projector or monitor. This article is entirely focused on achieving one thing, which is to give you freedom to mirror Samsung Galaxy S8 to TV or a projector.
Once this is achieved, you will be able to view what’s in your S8 on your TV or projector. It opens you to a world of possibilities. If you were watching a film on your phone, you could have that movie on your large TV when guests pay you a visit and they want to enjoy same movie on a large screen.
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This whole process is called Screen Mirroring on Samsung Galaxy S8. In this article, we’ll cover the super easy steps to connect your S8 to your HDTV. There are basically two methods, further broken down into several alternatives and we will show you all the options available to you.
There is the wired method that involves the used “Wired peripherals” and the wireless methods that involve using little devices not limited to wires.
Some people do find the wireless method appealing to them, simply because anything that adds additional wire or cable to their rooms irritates them. If this is not your case, you may consider the wired option expecially because it can guarantee UHD 4K capabilities.
However, it all depends on several factors including pricing of the peripherals needed. At the end of the article, I will let you know my favourite, but it is still going to boil down to your choice. That’s why we are giving you six solid options to help you establish a connection between your S8 and your TV.
Alright, let us get busy! You don’t need to have any technical knowledge to make this process work for you.
By simply following the practical steps just as they are written, you should not have difficulty with any of the methods and steps you decide to go with.
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Note: All six methods written here works perfectly for the Samsung Galaxy S8, it will also connect your Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus in any case.
Wired Method
1. Samsung USB-C To HDMI Adapter
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This involves using the official Samsung USB-C to HDMI adapter to connect Samsung Galaxy S8 to TV. It is a very straight-forward process, all you need to do is:- Purchase the official Samsung USB-C to HDMI adapter.
- Connect your USB-C phone to the HDMI port in your TV or Projector.
- You should instantly screen mirror what is on your S8 to TV at this point.
Once this is complete, you should be able to enjoy videos, photos and even play games on the big screen without lag or any technical problems.
2. USB-C To HDMI Adapter
If you don’t want to get Samsung USB-C to HDMI adapter for any reason, the good news is that the S8 is not locked to Samsung’s proprietary accessories.
You can use any third party USB-C to HDMI adapter, which should give you the same result. Don’t forget that you are getting 4K resolutions at 60 fps with the S8, even when you mirror to your TV which should be a 4K TV, in this case for a 4K resolution.
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Here is what you need to do:
- Purchase a USB-C to HDMI adapter.
- Connect your USB-C phone to the HDMI port in your TV or Projector/Monitor.
- You should instantly screen mirror what is on your S8 to TV at this point.
Wireless Method
3. Miracast
The drawback here is that you are limited to 1080p resolutions and 30 fps against 4k and 60 fps you will get for wired connection. If this doesn’t bother you, then simply follow the steps to get started immediately.
For users whose smart TV do not support Miracast or Samsung Bluetooth Low, you have to get one of the following devices.
- Amazon Fire TV Box
- Miracast Video Adapter (recommended)
Once you have any of the accessories listed above, you are just a few steps away from screen mirroring on Samsung Galaxy S8.
Here is the deal;
Connect your purchased accessory to your smartphone, and then to your TV. Now, you will need to register your Samsung Galaxy S8 by swiping down the notification area on your phone, then select “Quick Connect” > “Register TV.”
This should give you the freedom to quickly connect Samsung Galaxy S8 to TV and screen mirror effortlessly.
For any reason, if you are unable to carry out this method. You should consider any of the other methods below.
4. Samsung Dex Dock
The Dex dock is a crazy attempt by Samsung to turn your Galaxy S8 to a PC. The dock is able to function as a phone stand and charger equipped to give you freedom to connect accessories like keyboards, mouse, monitors and some other basic stuff.
If it can connect to monitors, the Samsung Dex Dock will connect to your TV.
5. BLE Option
Bluetooth Low Energy, BLE is a smart way to screen mirror on Samsung Galaxy S8, only if your TV supports the feature.
To get started;
I am assuming that you have the Samsung Bluetooth Low Energy feature on your TV.
- Swipe down notification area on Samsung Galaxy S8.
- Tap “Quick Connect”.
- Select TV > Tap TV to mobile device.
This method will only work for users who have BLE on their TV. If you do not have the BLE feature, do not spend too much time here.
Let’s move over to the next connection method. For us, it is the last resort. You should only use the next option if you are unable to use any of the methods already discussed. It is our last resort and we are not a fan of it, because it is limited in usage.
Here we go:
6. Chromecast
This method is our last resort, purely because “only” a limited amount of apps can be used with Chromecast.
If you find this too technical, I strongly suggest you choose any of the available options above.
- Purchase a Chromecast adapter if your smart TV does not support Chromecast [Connect the adapter to an available HDMI port on your TV]
- Determine that the Chromecast and Samsung Galaxy S6 are connected on the same Wi-Fi network
- Download and Install Chromecast app on Samsung Galaxy S8
- Use the Wizard to completely set up Galaxy S8 with TV
- Open any app that supports Chromecast, and tap the Cast button within the app to initiate Screen Mirror
Note: Samsung Galaxy S8 do not support MLH connection. The AllShare feature has also been replaced with Samsung Link. Everything listed here, will also work perfectly well on the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus.
With everything said so far, you have an arsenal to connect Samsung Galaxy S8 to TV. There really has to be a method that works for you and we are eager to know which of them made that happen. Let us have your feedback in the comment area. Cheers.
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