Key Highlights
- Before screen mirroring, check if the iPad & TV are AirPlay-compatible.
- To Screen Mirror iPad to TV:
- Enabling AirPlay: Turn on TV → Open Settings → General → Click Apple AirPlay settings → AirPlay → Turn On.
- Screen Mirroring From iPad: Connect devices to same WiFi → Open Control Center → Screen Mirroring → Choose TV → Enter AirPlay code → Start Mirroring.
- Using Third-Party Mirroring Apps: Install the APowerMirror app from the App Store and follow on-screen prompts to mirror iPad to TV.
- Using HDMI cables: Use an HDMI cable and adapter to mirror iPad to TV without WiFi.
- Using Peer-to-Peer AirPlay: Disconnect WiFi on both devices → Pair iPad & Apple TV through Bluetooth → Activate WiFi on iPad but do not connect device → Open iPad’s Control Center→ Tap Screen Mirroring → Choose TV name → Enter Connection Password → Start Mirroring.
- Mirroring using Chromecast: Connect the Chromecast dongle to the TV and use the Google Home app to mirror the content from an iPad.
In recent days, screen mirroring has become extremely popular among people. Watching your favorite shows on the big screen can be a great experience. If you own an iPad and wonder about screen mirroring, this article is for you. Screen mirroring your iPad to TV can look complicated, but it is not when you use the right methods.
iPad has AirPlay support, which makes casting easier on AirPlay-enabled TVs. For example, Samsung TVs have AirPlay support, making screen mirroring iPad to Samsung TV easier. But still, different ways exist to screen mirror iPad to the TV even though it doesn’t support AirPlay.
In this article, we have listed all the possible ways to screen mirror your iPad screen to the TV.
How to Screen Mirror iPad to TV using AirPlay
AirPlay is one of the most efficient ways to screen mirror your iPad to a smart TV. Before accessing the AirPlay feature, click here and ensure your smart TV has AirPlay-2 support.
Enable AirPlay on TV
Before mirroring the iPad screen, enable the AirPlay option on your smart TV or streaming device.
1. Turn on your Smart TV and head to the Settings option.
2. Select the General option.
3. Open Apple AirPlay Settings.
4. Turn on the AirPlay tab.
NOTE: Enabling the AirPlay option will vary according to the device that you’re using.
Screen Mirroring iPad to TV
After enabling the AirPlay option on your TV, you can easily screen mirror the content from an iPad without interruptions.
1. Fetch your iPad and unlock the device.
2. Ensure your iPad and TV are connected to the same WiFi.
3. Head to the Control Center of your iPad by swiping down from the right corner of the screen.
4. Click on the Screen Mirroring option.
5. Select your TV from the list of devices.
6. Enter the code on your iPad if needed.
7. Now, your iPad will be displayed on your TV.
NOTE: Similarly, you can check the compatibility and enable the AirPlay feature to screen mirror iPhone to TV.
How to Screen Mirror iPad to TV using Third-Party Apps
Additionally, if your TV is incompatible with the AirPlay feature, you can use third-party mirroring apps to mirror your iPad screen to your TV. You can prefer installing ApowerMirror on your iPad to mirror your screen to the TV.
1. Connect your TV and iPad to the same WiFi.
2. Download the APower Mirror app on iPad from the App Store.
3. Once downloaded, launch the app and click the LocalCast button.
4. Now, choose your smart TV from the list of available devices.
5. After that, follow the on-screen procedure to mirror your iPad to the TV.
Screen Mirror iPad to TV using HDMI Cables & Adapters
If you’re having issues with screen mirroring the content using WiFi, you can also opt to mirror without it. Using an HDMI cable and adapter is one of the easiest ways to screen mirror without WiFi.
1. Choose the correct HDMI adapter for your iPad (lightning or USB-C).
2. Then, fetch an HDMI cable and connect an end to the HDMI port on your TV.
3. Plug the other end into the HDMI adapter.
4. Then, connect the lighting digital AV cable to your iPad.
5. Turn on your TV and switch to the right input source to which you have connected your HDMI cable.
6. Now, you can play your favorite content on your iPad to mirror the entire content to your TV.
Mirroring iPad to TV using Peer-to-Peer AirPlay
If you have an Apple TV but do not have a proper WiFi connection and are wondering how to connect your iPad to your TV wirelessly, then this method is for you. Peer-to-peer AirPlay allows users to connect iPhone, iPad, or Mac to smart TV without connecting to the same WiFi network. This option needs an iOS device that is a 2012 model or later and the latest versions of Apple TV, such as Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD.
1. Disconnect WiFi on your iPad and Apple TV and delete every network saved before.
2. Open Bluetooth and pair your iPad and TV together.
3. Activate WiFi on your iPad, but don’t connect your device to WiFi.
4. Open the Control Center of your iPad and select the Screen Mirroring option.
5. Select Apple TV from the list of available devices.
6. Enter the connection password that appears on the screen.
7. Finally, your favorite content on your iPad will mirror your smart TV.
Screen Mirror iPad to TV using Chromecast
At last, you can consider using the Chromecast device for your smart TVs to screen mirror from your iPad.
1. Connect the Chromecast dongle to the HDMI port of your TV and turn it on.
2. Select the Source on your TV for the HDMI port you connected your Chromecast to.
3. Download Google Home on your iPad from the App Store.
4. Open Google Home and select the Devices option.
5. Click the Add option and then New Devices.
6. Select your Chromecast from the list of available devices.
7. Now, you can easily screen mirror content from iPad to TV.
FAQ
Yes. You can mirror your iPad to a TV without WiFi using an HDMI cable or a Chromecast dongle.
There are various reasons why your iPad is not screen mirroring to your TV. The main causes are unstable WiFi networks and software glitches. Try the fixes below:
1. Restart your device
2. Enable AirPlay on TV
3. Update software
4. Turn off the Bluetooth
You can use HDMI cables and Chromecast to mirror your iPad to a TV without Apple TV.
You cannot perform iPad screen mirroring when the devices aren’t using the same WIFI or reside close enough.