Your computer is currently in the repair shop, so you’re stuck watching Netflix on the small screen of your phone. While it does the job, you’re starting to get a headache looking at a small screen.
You usually connect your computer to your projector, but can you do the same with your phone? ?
Yes, you can connect a phone to a projector using an HDMI adapter (or converter).
You can do this using three different types of ports: a Lightning port on iPhones, a USB-C port, or a Micro USB port on Android phones.
You can’t plug your phone’s charging cable directly into your projector’s USB port, however. The projector’s USB ports do not support an audio or video interface, so you must use a compatible converter for this connection.
It’s quick, easy, and will allow you to use your projector even when you don’t have your laptop on hand.
Read on to find out!
Quick Guide
1. Lightning iPhones
Materials Needed
- iPhone 5 or later
- Lightning Digital AV Adapter
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- HDMI Compatible Projector
Instructions
Step 1: Connect the Lightning Adapter to Your iPhone
Connect the Lightning Digital AV Adapter to the Lightning port on your iPhone. Make sure it’s secure.
The adapter linked above has a charging port, so you can charge your iPhone while you use it.
Step 2: Plug the adapter into your HDMI-compatible projector
Plug one end of an HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the Lightning adapter. Then, connect the other end of the cable to one of the available HDMI ports on your projector.
Check that both ends of the cable are securely in place.
Step 3: Adjust the Projector’s Input
While some projectors will adjust their input automatically, you’ll have to adjust others manually. Adjust your projector’s input by pressing the Input/Source button on your remote control or control panel.
You’ll know you’ve found the correct input when your projector displays your iPhone screen.
Watch the video below that shows how to connect your iPhone to a projector using a Lightning cable.
2. USB-C Phones
You will only be able to connect your USB-C compatible Android phone to a projector if it supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode.
While the cable is DisplayPort, it will still be compatible with HDMI cables and inputs, allowing you to connect to your projector’s HDMI port.
Although there’s no way to tell if your Android phone supports this feature by looking at it, you can see all compatible devices listed on DisplayPort – Mobile Archives.
There are two ways to connect your USB-C compatible Android phone to a projector: using a USB-C to HDMI adapter or a USB-C to HDMI cable.
Let’s learn how to do both!
Method 1: USB-C to HDMI Adapter
Materials Needed
- Phone USB-C Compatible Android
- USB-C to HDMI Adapter
- HDMI Cable
- HDMI Compatible Projector
Instructions
Step 1: Connect the USB-C to HDMI adapter to your phone
Plug the USB-C to HDMI adapter into the USB-C port on your Android phone. Unfortunately, few USB-C adapters have charging ports, so make sure your phone is charged before connecting it to your projector.
Step 2: Connect the USB-C to HDMI adapter to your HDMI-compatible projector
Plug one end of an HDMI cable into the adapter’s HDMI port. Then connect the other end of the HDMI cable to your projector.
Step 3: Change your projector’s input
Finally, change your projector’s input to display your Android phone’s screen. If you are not sure which input to select, please check which HDMI port (eg HDMI 1, 2, etc.) the phone is connected to.
Watch the video below showing how to connect an Android phone to a projector with a USB-C to HDMI adapter.
Method 2: USB-C to HDMI cable
Materials needed
- USB-C – Compatible Android phone
- USB-C to HDMI cable
- HDMI compatible projector
Instructions
Step 1: Connect the USB-C to HDMI cable to your Android phone
Connect the USB-C of the USB-C to HDMI cable C to HDMI C side on your Android phone.
Please note that since this cable will occupy your phone’s charging port, it will not be able to charge it when in use.
Step 2: Connect USB-C to HDMI cable to your HDMI-compatible projector
Now, plug the HDMI end of the same USB-C to HDMI cable into the HDMI port on your projector.
Tip: Make a note of which port HDMI you are connecting the HDMI cable.
Step 3: Set your projector’s input
If your projector hasn’t already done this automatically, change its input to match the HDMI port you plugged the USB- C to HDMI cable.
Watch the following video that shows how to connect an Android phone to a projector using a USB-C to HDMI cable.
3. Micro USB Phones
Please note that only Micro USB compatible phones that support MHL can be connected to the HDMI port of your projector.
You can find out if your phone is MHL compatible or not by searching for it on the official MHL website.
To use this solution, you’ll need to download a third-party app on your phone, so make sure it’s connected to the Internet.
Materials Needed
- Micro USB compatible phone
- Micro USB to HDMI cable
- HDMI compatible projector
Instructions
Step 1: Install MiraPlug app
Download MiraPlug app on your Android phone from the Google Play Store.
Step 2: Connect the Micro USB to HDMI cable to your phone
Plug the Micro U of Micro USB cable to HDMI SB connector into the charging port of your phone. The linked cable has a USB-C connector attached to it that you must remove to reveal the Micro USB connector.
Step 3: Connect the Micro USB to HDMI cable to your HDMI-compatible projector
Then, connect the free end of your adapter (HDMI) to your projector.
Step 4: Connect the cable to power
This cable must be powered. Therefore, connect the attached USB-A cable to the nearest power outlet with a USB power adapter.
Step 5: Change the input of your projector
Adjust the your projector’s input to HDMI .
Step 6 – Finish the setup process on your phone
Now, turn your attention to your phone. When asked if you want to Use by default for this USB accessory, select OK on the screen.
Then, when prompted, click Click Start Now to start mirroring your phone screen to your projector.
Watch the video below that shows how to connect a Micro USB compatible phone to a projector using a Micro USB to HDMI cable and the MiraPlug app.
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