How do I mirror my phone to my computer with sound?

Phone mirroring allows you to display the contents of your mobile device like your smartphone or tablet on a larger screen like your computer or TV. This can be extremely useful for viewing photos, slideshows, videos, movies, games, and other content from your phone on a bigger screen with better audio. Some key benefits of phone mirroring include:

• Watching videos, movies, photos, and playing games on a larger screen which is often more immersive and enjoyable.
• Viewing presentations, documents, or other content easily with a group by mirroring your phone to a TV or projector.
• Increased accessibility for those with vision impairments who can view phone content blown up on a larger display.

In this guide, we’ll be covering the specifics of how to mirror your phone’s display to your computer with sound. Mirroring phone audio along with video is important for enjoying the full multimedia experience when viewing content from your mobile device on your computer.

What You’ll Need

To mirror your phone to your computer, you’ll need compatible devices. Here are the main requirements:

For your phone:

• An Android phone running Android 5.0 or later
• An iPhone or iPad running iOS 12 or later

For your computer:

• A Windows PC running Windows 10
• A Mac running macOS Mojave or later

In addition, you’ll need:

• A Chromecast or Roku streaming device to use Chromecast or Roku mirroring
• The appropriate apps installed on your phone and computer (details below)
• Both devices connected to the same WiFi network

Mirror an Android Phone

To mirror your Android phone to your computer, first make sure both devices are connected to the same WiFi network. Then enable the screen mirroring settings on your Android phone by going to Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Cast.

From there, you should see options to enable wireless display or screen mirroring. On Samsung Galaxy phones this may be under Smart View. Select your computer from the list of available devices and your phone screen should start mirroring to your PC.

You can also use third party apps like Miracast or Chromecast to wirelessly mirror your Android screen to a computer. Miracast allows mirroring without internet by creating a direct connection between your phone and PC.

Make sure to enable USB debugging on your Android phone first for full functionality. Overall, wireless mirroring through Miracast or Smart View provides the easiest way to mirror your Android phone’s screen and sound to a Windows or Mac computer.

Mirror an iPhone

To mirror your iPhone’s screen to another device, you’ll need to enable AirPlay and connect both devices to the same WiFi network. Here are the steps:

First, enable AirPlay mirroring on your iPhone. To do this, open the Control Center by swiping down from the top right corner of the screen (iPhone X or later) or swiping up from the bottom of the screen (iPhone 8 or earlier). Tap the “Screen Mirroring” icon, which looks like a TV monitor with arrows pointing out.

Next, connect your iPhone and the device you want to mirror to, such as an Apple TV or Mac, to the same WiFi network. Make sure WiFi is turned on for both devices and that they are on the same network.

Now you can use AirPlay to mirror your iPhone’s screen. On the device you want to mirror to, select your iPhone from the list of available AirPlay devices. Your iPhone’s screen should now be mirrored on the other device’s display. You can also access AirPlay from within specific apps like YouTube or Netflix to mirror just that app’s content.

For complete instructions from Apple on enabling and using AirPlay mirroring, visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204289

Mirror to a Windows PC

To mirror your Android phone to a Windows 10 PC, you’ll need to enable projection mode on Windows and then connect the two devices over WiFi Direct or Miracast.

On your Windows 10 PC, go to Settings > System > Projecting to this PC. Turn on the toggle for “Connect to a wireless display”. This enables projection mode so your PC can receive the mirrored content from your phone.

For WiFi Direct, go to your Android phone’s settings and select WiFi Direct. Your PC should show up in the list of available devices. Select it and confirm the connection on both devices. Once connected via WiFi Direct, your phone’s display will be mirrored to the PC.

If your devices support Miracast, open the “Connect” app on your Windows 10 PC. On your Android phone, go to Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Cast. Select your PC from the list and your phone’s screen will start mirroring.

Using either WiFi Direct or Miracast provides a wireless connection to mirror your Android phone to your Windows 10 computer.[1]

Mirror to a Mac

To mirror your iPhone screen to a Mac, you’ll need to enable AirPlay on the Mac and then connect your iPhone using AirPlay. Here are the steps:

1. On your Mac, open System Preferences and click on Sharing. Check the box next to “Screen Sharing” to enable AirPlay.

2. On your iPhone, swipe down from the top-right corner to open Control Center. Long press on the screen mirroring icon and select your Mac from the list of available devices.

3. Your iPhone screen should now be mirrored on your Mac display. You can also play audio through your Mac speakers this way.

Alternatively, you can use QuickTime Player’s screen mirroring feature:

1. Open QuickTime Player on your Mac.

2. Click File > New Movie Recording.

3. Next to the record button, click the arrow and select your iPhone from the dropdown menu.

4. Your iPhone screen will now be displayed in QuickTime Player. Make sure to select “iPhone Audio” to also play sound.

QuickTime Player provides lower latency compared to AirPlay, making it ideal for games or videos. However, AirPlay is easier to set up and allows your iPhone to remain untethered.

Mirror with Chromecast

One of the easiest ways to mirror your phone to a larger screen is by using a Chromecast device. Chromecast is a small HDMI dongle made by Google that allows you to wirelessly stream content from your phone or computer to your TV or monitor.

To mirror your phone’s screen to a Chromecast:

1. Plug the Chromecast device into an open HDMI port on your TV or monitor and power it on.
2. On your phone, open the Google Home app and tap the icon in the top left corner.
3. Select the Chromecast device you want to cast to.
4. Tap the “Cast screen/audio” button at the bottom.
5. Your phone’s screen will now be mirrored directly onto your TV or monitor screen.

The Chromecast allows both Android and iOS users to easily mirror their phone’s screen for presentations, watching video content, and more. As long as your phone and Chromecast are connected to the same WiFi network, you can cast your screen quickly without any cables or adapters.

Mirror with Roku

To mirror your phone to a Roku device, first you’ll need to enable screen mirroring on your Roku. Here are the steps:

1. Press the Home button on your Roku remote.
2. Select Settings and then select System.
3. Select Screen mirroring.

After enabling screen mirroring on your Roku, you’ll then need to download the Roku app on your phone. You can find the Roku app in the App Store on iPhones or the Google Play Store on Android devices.

Once you have the app installed, open it on your phone and select the Screen Mirroring option. Your phone will then search for Roku devices on your network and allow you to select one to mirror your phone’s display to the TV screen.

The Roku screen mirroring feature allows you to mirror the display from both Android and iPhone devices seamlessly to your TV for sharing photos, videos, and more from your phone.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you are having issues getting your phone screen to mirror properly to your computer, here are some troubleshooting tips to try:

First, make sure all your devices are updated and have the latest software and drivers installed. Outdated software can sometimes cause connectivity issues with screen mirroring. Check for any available updates on your phone, computer, TV, streaming device, etc. and install them.

Next, try restarting or power cycling all the devices involved. Turn off and unplug your TV, computer, phone, router, etc. Wait 30 seconds or so, then turn them back on. Rebooting can help resolve any software glitches that may be interrupting the connection.

You may also need to adjust some settings on your devices to get mirroring working properly. On your phone, check your display or Smart View settings and make sure screen mirroring is enabled. On your TV or streaming device, ensure screen mirroring is turned on in the appropriate menu. Your computer may also have a setting to enable wireless display connectivity that needs to be switched on.

If you’ve tried all these basic troubleshooting tips and screen mirroring still doesn’t work, you may need to dig deeper or contact customer support. There could be interference from other devices, outdated hardware, or device incompatibility issues. But starting with software updates, restarts, and settings adjustments can resolve many mirroring problems.

Conclusion

In summary, the main steps for mirroring your phone to your computer with sound include:

• For Android, enable screen mirroring in Settings and connect to your computer over the same WiFi network.
• For iPhone, connect your phone using a Lightning to HDMI cable and enable mirroring in Control Center.
• For Windows, use the Connect app or Miracast if your PC supports it to wirelessly mirror an Android or iPhone.
• For Mac, use QuickTime Player to mirror both iPhone and many newer Android phones.

The benefits of mirroring your phone include being able to view content from your mobile device on a larger screen. This allows you to watch videos, play games, view photos, and more without straining your eyes on a tiny phone display. Mirroring also enables sharing your phone’s screen with others during presentations and collaboration. Overall, it provides more flexibility and convenience in how you interact with and consume content from your mobile device.