How to connect your phone to a projector wirelessly
Note that you need to follow different steps for Android and IOS devices before you connect your phone wirelessly to the projector. Because of the differences in the technology and wireless configurations used by both devices, this is important.
Wirelessly connecting an Android phone with a projector.
Before you can connect your android phone to the projector’s projector, you will need access wifi and an adaptor ( VGA or HDMI depending on which projector you are using).
Follow the steps below to connect your android phone to a projector.
Using Chromecast
Chromecast is one of the most convenient ways to connect to your projector with an android device. Chromecast and Android are both available as products from Google. You don’t need to worry about compatibility or connection.
Buy a Chromecast adaptor at a market or online store and then follow the steps below.
- Turn on the Projector, and plug the Chromecast in to the Projector’s HDMI port.
- After you have completed this, plug the power cord into the USB port located at the bottom of the projector.
- Install the Google Home app on your phone and connect to the Chromecast
- Cast your android phone using Chromecast. Select the cast button from the function you want to project.
Using Miracast
Miracast is an android app that allows users to connect to a projector. They can then connect to a projector quickly and view and send their favorite media.
The connection process is identical to that used via Chromecast previously.
Inbuilt feature in Projector
Some Projectors have a special “Smart Projector” feature that connects to Android and IOS devices. To locate the exact product details and specifications online, you will need to search for them.
Wirelessly connecting an iPhone to a Projector
Connecting to a projector with an iPhone is easy and quick. It all depends on what model and version you use for this purpose.
Some projector models (the most recent ones) have an inbuilt smart feature that allows you to connect to any phone.
Projectors usually come with instructions on how to connect with iPhones.
You can also search for the connection capabilities of your projector on the internet. The rest of the process will be easy.