lynnfrodo

Q: Screen mirroring does not work

I have an Apple iPad Air 2, an iPhone 6s and an iPad 4th generation. None of these devices will now work in screen mirroring mode with my Samsung tv.

 

I have scoured these forums and the Internet now for days to try to find a solution but it is impossible.  So believe me, I have tried everything.

 

I am probably clutching at straws but perhaps someone can help. I don't want to connect my devices via a hdmi cable, I want to connect by screen mirroring. I also don't own Apple TV so this is not a route I wish to go down either.

iPad Air, iOS 9.2.1

Posted on Jan 25, 2016 8:46 AM

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  • by Rudegar,

    Rudegar Rudegar Jan 25, 2016 9:03 AM in response to lynnfrodo
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    Jan 25, 2016 9:03 AM in response to lynnfrodo

    unless you use some samsung app to mirror then you would be using apples airplay Use AirPlay to wirelessly stream content from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support and if the tv does not support airplay mirror (which I've seen no tv's which does)

    then no it will not work

  • by lynnfrodo,

    lynnfrodo lynnfrodo Jan 25, 2016 9:14 AM in response to Rudegar
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    Jan 25, 2016 9:14 AM in response to Rudegar

    Thanks for that Rudegar.

     

    i have had my Samsung to now for a couple of years. I used to be able to project what was on my iPad onto the screen via mirroring. For some unexplainable reason I am now not able to do this. It was all done wirelessly. All my devices and my tv run through the same router.

     

    I am concerned that Apple have taken away the ability to screen mirror.  In the control centre at the bottom of my page there is only the ability to link to airdrop. AirPlay just disappeared.

  • by Phil0124,

    Phil0124 Phil0124 Jan 25, 2016 9:24 AM in response to lynnfrodo
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    Jan 25, 2016 9:24 AM in response to lynnfrodo

    If you were not using an Apple Tv, then what were you using?

     

    AirPlay requires an AirPlay compatible receiver.   And Unless your TV was airPlay compatible, there's no way you were doing this without an Apple Tv (small black box with an Apple logo on it).

     

    What exact model of Samsung Tv do you have?

     

    When you Mirrored before what did you select in the AirPlay option on your device?

  • by lynnfrodo,

    lynnfrodo lynnfrodo Jan 25, 2016 9:40 AM in response to Phil0124
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    Jan 25, 2016 9:40 AM in response to Phil0124

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    AS per the pic above. I would toggle on mirroring and I was able to chose my tv from there. It's a Samsung ue55f6320. I am NOT losing my mind.    But there is also the fact that the option to chose AirPlay is not availlable in the controls centre.

  • by Phil0124,

    Phil0124 Phil0124 Jan 25, 2016 10:09 AM in response to lynnfrodo
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    Jan 25, 2016 10:09 AM in response to lynnfrodo

    Yes, I understand what the AirPlay menu is.  I was more inquiring what exactly you selected there when mirroring.  i.e Did the model number of your Samsung Tv appear there, or did you select the "Apple Tv" option there. What did you choose? Ie That menu would show a list of airPlay devices to mirror to.

     

    The missing AirPlay option is simply because the iPad cannot find a compatible AirPlay device so it does not show the AirPlay button. When it finds one, the button will re-appear.

     

    If you selected the "Apple Tv" option there, then it suggests you were using an Apple Tv. Are you sure you were not using an Apple Tv?

     

    Did your Samsung TV have anything connected to it before, it no longer has?  A Small black box, with an Apple Logo on it?

     

    I can find nothing in the User guide for your model TV about AirPlay compatibility. So I have to conclude it simply cannot be used as an AirPlay receiver.

     

    It does have a section about Screen Mirroring, but requires the All Share Cast which is only supported on Android devices.

    https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/co ntent/UM/201303/20130316093517079/%255BE…

  • by lynnfrodo,

    lynnfrodo lynnfrodo Jan 25, 2016 12:35 PM in response to Phil0124
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    Jan 25, 2016 12:35 PM in response to Phil0124

    HI

     

    Thanks for taking the time out to search all this info.

     

    i am flummoxed. I have never owned an Apple TV so I will have to go and buy one.  

     

    I downloaded the all share cast app but it is rubbish. Thanks anyway.

  • by Phil0124,

    Phil0124 Phil0124 Jan 25, 2016 1:26 PM in response to lynnfrodo
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    Jan 25, 2016 1:26 PM in response to lynnfrodo

    Well clearly you were using something to mirror. Whether it be an Apple Tv or something else.

     

    Again, I would question if there was every anything plugged into the Tv whether you think its related to the mirroring or not.

     

    Other than that, yes, you would need an Apple Tv. You can buy a 3rd Generation Apple Tv for pretty cheap.