Mirror your iOS device’s screen to your Samsung Smart TV

Last Update date : Jun 03. 2025

You can mirror your iOS device’s screen to your Samsung Smart TV to enjoy sharing content such as videos and photos. You can follow the instructions in our guide to learn how to use the Screen Mirroring feature as well as Apple AirPlay.

Hand holding an iPhone displaying the AirPlay passcode prompt, with a Samsung Smart TV in the background showing a corresponding AirPlay passcode on its screen.

Note: Your iOS device and Samsung TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network to use Screen Mirroring. AirPlay requires iOS 12.3 or higher versions, or macOS 10.14.5 or higher versions. The Airplay feature is supported starting from the 2018 Smart TV models.

To use Apple AirPlay, make sure to head to Settings > All Settings > Connection > enable Apple Airplay on your compatible Samsung TV. The Apple TV app and AirPlay are third-party services that may be discontinued at any time by the third-party.

The steps below will help you use the Screen Mirroring feature on your iOS device.

1 On your iOS device, swipe down from the top right of the screen to open the Control Center, and then tap the Screen Mirroring icon (the squares).
iOS device's Control Center displaying the Screen Mirroring icon, highlighted in blue, ready for selection.
2 Select your TV’s name.
Screen Mirroring menu on an iOS device showing available devices.
3 You will be prompted to enter the AirPlay code shown on your TV.
AirPlay Code prompt on an iOS device, requesting the on-screen code for selected device to proceed with screen mirroring.
4 Your iOS device’s screen will appear on the TV.
5 To stop mirroring, swipe down from the top right of your iOS device’s screen to open the Control Center again, and then tap the Screen Mirroring icon.
6 Tap Stop Mirroring.
Screen Mirroring menu on an iOS device with an option highlighted to 'Stop Mirroring'.

To enjoy content from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac on your Samsung TV, the AirPlay feature must be turned on. Follow the steps below to enable AirPlay on your Samsung TV.

Note: Images were taken from a 2025 model TV. Depending on the model of your TV, sequences and steps may vary or this feature may not be supported.

1 Navigate to and select Settings, then select All Settings and then select Connections.
Samsung Smart TV interface showing the Settings menu with the 'Connections' option highlighted.
2 Select Apple AirPlay Settings.
Dropdown menu on a Samsung Smart TV's 'Connections' settings, with 'Apple AirPlay Settings' selected.
3 Ensure Airplay is On to enable the feature
AirPlay Settings screen on a Samsung TV showing options to turn AirPlay 'On'.

Notes:

  • If you are having trouble with your Samsung Smart TV, you can check for available software updates as these may contain a solution to your problem.
  • Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.
  • AirPlay, Apple TV, iPhone and macOS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries.

For further assistance, please contact our Chat Support. To find your Samsung product's User Manual, head to Manuals & Downloads.

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