Your Samsung Galaxy S9 can connect to your TV. Yes. You can mirror the Galaxy S9 screen to almost any TV. For this to work, you may use any of the three methods outlined below.
Connect Samsung Galaxy S9 To Smart TV
- Firstly, set your TV to receive a signal.
- You may check the documentation for your TV to see how to connect smartphones (or search online).
- Do you own an older non-smart TV? Then, you can use a device such as a Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or Miracast Video Adapter.
- Once you set up your TV, swipe down the quick menu at the top of the S9 screen, then tap “Smart View”.
Connect Galaxy S9 To Chromecast
- Connect your Chromecast to the HDMI port on your TV and a USB port or other power source.
- Ensure that you connect the Chromecast and Galaxy S9 to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Download and install the Google Home app on your S9.
- Configured the Home App with your Chromecast.
Once you finish the setup process, apps display a “Cast” option. You can now mirror all screens via the S9 using the Home app by selecting > “Cast screen/audio”.
However, if you run into an error that reads, “device isn’t optimized for casting”, then do the following and try again.
How To Fix “device isn’t optimized for casting”
- On your Samsung Galaxy S9, tap Settings.
- Find and open Apps.
- Then, select Google Play Services and then tap Permissions.
- Search for “Microphone” and slide the slider to the On position.
Use A Wired Connection
- Connect a Samsung USB-C to HDMI Adapter to the USB port on your Galaxy S9.
- Then, connect a standard HDMI cable between the adapter and TV.
- That’s it. You can now view your S9’s screen on your TV.