Summary: Want to enjoy music, video, and games on the big screen via your Galaxy S4? Here this guide is special for you. Which is mainly talking about how to mirror your phone’s display on your TV.
Despite the ever-increasing screen size on Samsung’s Galaxy line, some types of media beg for a sit-back, big-screen experience. It could be a YouTube video, or just a little something you shot (and even edited!) on your phone. And, as more developers support this option, mirroring can even enable you to play games on your TV while your phone acts as a controller.
The S4 offers a few ways to mirror your phone’s screen (not just media) onto your TV, so that whatever you see on your phone is what appears on the TV.
Depending on which accessory you use, the setup can be wired or wireless, with each solution offering its own unique benefits. Find out which scenario suits you best.
Wired mirroring
A lesser-known feature, the S4’s Micro-USB port actually doubles as an MHL-out port, letting you output HD video and 7.1 surround sound, all while charging your phone. With this wired connection you’ll be tethered to your TV, but the benefit of that hard-wired connection is that you get glitch-free mirroring, since wireless mirroring can sometimes give you tinny audio and laggy video.
This setup isn’t ideal for quick switching between short YouTube videos or sharing a photo slideshow, though. Ideally, you’d use this wired method for playing a movie or a longer playlist.
To set it up, you’ll need Samsung’s MHL-to-HDMI adapter.
