How to screen mirror laptop to TV?

Screen mirroring (also known as screen sharing and screen casting) your laptop to a Samsung Smart TV is a great way to enjoy your favourite movies, TV shows, and other content on the big screen. Thankfully, it's relatively easy to do, regardless of whether you have a Windows laptop or an Apple MacBook. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps on how to screen share your laptop screen to a Samsung Smart TV.

Check your TV and laptop connectivity

Before you begin, make sure your laptop and Samsung Smart TV are both connected to the same Wi-Fi network. This is important as it allows your laptop to communicate with the TV wirelessly. Also, ensure your Samsung Smart TV has screen sharing capabilities, which can be found in the user manual or by checking the TV's settings menu.

How to screen mirror laptop to TV?
How to screen mirror laptop to TV? How to screen mirror laptop to TV?

If you're using a Windows laptop, you can share your laptop screen to TV by following these steps:

1 Ensure your Samsung Smart TV is turned on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your laptop
2 Select the Action Centre from the taskbar on the bottom right-hand side of your laptop's homescreen
3 Click 'Expand' to access more functions
4 Click 'Connect' & select your TV from the list of available devices that appear
5 If prompted, select 'Allow' on your TV
6 Your Windows laptop screen will now be mirrored on your Samsung Smart TV

Alternatively, you can try:

1 Ensure your Samsung Smart TV is turned on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your laptop
2 Press the "Windows Key + P" to open the "Project" menu
3 Select "Connect to a wireless display"
4 Wait for your Samsung Smart TV to appear on the list of available devices
5 Click on your Samsung Smart TV to connect
6 Enter the PIN code that appears on your Samsung Smart TV to complete the connection
7 Your Windows laptop screen will now be mirrored on your Samsung Smart TV

If you're using a MacBook, you can share your laptop screen to TV by following these steps:

1 Ensure your Samsung Smart TV is turned on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your laptop
2 Click Control Centre in the menu bar on your MacBook’s homescreen, then click the Screen Mirroring icon
3 Select your TV from the list of available devices that appears
4 If prompted, enter the AirPlay Passcode on your TV screen into the pop-up on your MacBook
5 To set your TV to mirror your MacBook screen, you may need to click the Screen Mirroring and choose Mirror Built-in Display
6 Your MacBook screen will now be mirrored on your Samsung Smart TV

If you encounter any issues when trying to screen share your laptop to your Samsung Smart TV, here are a few troubleshooting tips:

  • Ensure that both your laptop and Samsung Smart TV are updated with the latest software updates.
  • Restart your laptop and Samsung Smart TV and try again.
  • Try resetting your Wi-Fi network.
  • Ensure that you're within range of your Wi-Fi network.
  • If you’re unable to screen share wirelessly, you can also connect your laptop to TV using a wired method. Simply connect your laptop or MacBook to your TV using an HDMI cable and switch to the correct source on the TV to enable screen sharing. (Please note, to do this you may also need an HDMI adaptor* if your laptop or MacBook doesn’t already have a standard HDMI port.)
Check your TV and laptop connectivity

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For further support, please visit Samsung Support. 

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