Key Highlights
- To Screen Mirroring Thomson Smart TV:
- Mirror/Cast to Thomson TV from Android/Windows: Enable Screen Mirroring → Go to the Notification Panel/Windows Action Center → Click the Cast/Connect icon → Pick Thomson TV → Done.
- Screen Mirror to Thomson TV from iPhone/iPad/Mac: Turn on AirPlay → Control Center → Screen Mirroring → Choose Thomson TV → Start mirroring.
- Screen Mirroring from App: Use the LetsView app to mirror the device screen to Thomson Android or Google TV.
- Screen Mirroring using Miracast: On Miracast-compatible Thomson TVs, use the built-in Miracast app to screen mirror the content to those TVs from Android via the same WIFI connection.
- Screen Mirroring Thomson TV without WIFI: Establish a wired connection using an HDMI cable and relevant adapter to screen mirror without WIFI.
Thomson TV is the best smart TV for users exploring innovative features. The modern Thomson Smart TV models come with tons of built-in features, including AirPlay and Chromecast. By using this feature, you can share the content from your smartphone and PC to Thomson TV without any hassle. Since the screen mirroring technology works with the wireless connection, you need to connect both devices to the same WIFI connection. Since Thomson Smart TV runs on three different operating systems, such as Android, Google, and Linux, the features may vary according to the TV. By following this article, you will learn how to AirPlay and screen mirror any content from your smartphone or PC to the Thomson Smart TV.
How to Screen Mirror to Thomson Google TV
Thomson Google TVs come with built-in Chromecast support. Henceforth, you can use the Cast icon from the Notification panel to connect your TV and Android devices directly for screen mirroring and watch your preferred content on the big screen. Before that, you should enable the AirPlay feature on your TV to initiate screen mirroring from iPhone to TV.
Screen Mirroring to Thomson Google TV from iPhone/iPad
1. Turn On your Thomson Google TV and launch the home screen.
2. Then, use the same strong WIFI network to connect both your Thomson Google TV and iPhone or iPad.
3. Once done, fetch the TV remote and press the Source button. The Source menu will open on the TV screen.
4. Navigate to the Edit icon and click on it to access Thomson Google TV’s source settings.
5. Choose the AirPlay option from the displayed source options.
6. Following that, select AirPlay and HomeKit settings.
7. Now, click AirPlay to enable the feature on your Thomson Google TV.
8. Once enabled, swipe up from the top-right edge of your iPhone or iPad to open the Control Center.
9. Click on the Screen Mirroring icon and let your device scan and show the list of devices ready for the screen mirroring.
10. From the list shown, pick your Thomson Google TV and establish the connection.
Once the connection is made, you can screen mirror the desired content from an Apple device to your TV without any trouble.
How to Screen Mirror to Thomson Android TV
Screen mirroring to Thomson TV from an Android device is a simple task. You can take advantage of the TV’s built-in cast support to miracast the content from your Android or PC smoothly. Thomson Path Series smart TVs show support for AirPlay on their device. So, you can use the Screen Mirroring icon on iPhone or iPad to do screen mirroring on these models.
For screen mirroring on other Thomson Android TVs, you should go for a third-party screen mirroring app since those models do not natively support AirPlay.
AirPlay Mirroring to Thomson Path Series Android TV
Using the TV’s AirPlay support, you can screen mirror on-demand content from your iPhone or iPad to Thomson Path 9A and 9R Series Android TVs. Make use of the following method to proceed with AirPlay Mirroring on those Thomson Android TV models from an iPhone or iPad.
1. First and foremost, connect your iPhone or iPad to the same WIFI network as the Thomson Path series smart TV.
2. Enable the AirPlay setting from the Settings menu on your Thomson Smart TV.
3. Once enabled, open the Control Center by swiping down the screen on your iPhone or iPad.
4. Tap on the Screen Mirroring icon on the device and let it scan for the devices available for screen mirroring.
5. Once scanned, it will show the required list.
6. Pick your Thomson Smart TV to initiate the connection.
7. Finally, your iPhone or iPad screen will be mirrored to your Thomson Path Series Smart TV.
Screen Mirroring to Thomson Android TV from iPhone/iPad
On AirPlay-incompatible Thomson Android TVs, you should use the third-party app for screen mirroring. Here, I have used the LetsView app to do screen mirroring from an iPhone or iPad.
1. Ensure that your iPhone and Thomson Android TV are connected with the same viable WIFI network.
2. Get the LetsView application from the respective app store on your TV.
3. Launch the third-party application on your TV and obtain the QR code.
4. Go to the App Store on your iPhone or iPad and download the application.
5. Once the download is complete, launch the application and use it to scan the QR code shown on the screen.
6. Use the on-screen prompts to complete the screen mirroring process.
After the process, you can stream the desired content from your iPhone or iPad on your Thomson Android TV.
How to Screen Mirror to Thomson Linux TV
Many new Thomson TV models run on Linux smart OS. There are a load of impressive features on these TVs, including screen mirroring support. Since there is a built-in screen mirroring app on Thomson Linux TV, you can use the app to smoothly screen share the content with your TV from Android and PC devices.
1. Before proceeding to the next step, confirm that Thomson Linux TV is connected using the same WIFI connection as the iPhone.
2. Move to the home screen on the Thomson Linux TV and open the Screen Mirroring application.
3. Locate the Click to connect button on the app and tap on it.
4. Launch the Notification Panel by swiping down the screen on an Android device.
5. Tap the Cast icon on the Notification Panel on the device.
6. Your Android phone will look for the devices ready for screencasting and display the list.
7. Finally, select your Thomson Linux TV to initiate the connection.
Using the above-given method, you can mirror the preferred content from your Android device to the TV. Apple users can screen share the content with the Thomson Linux TV from their device using a third-party app.
Screen Mirroring Thomson TV from Windows PC
Enable the necessary settings on the Thomson Smart TV using the steps for Android before moving on to the screen mirroring process.
1. First, make sure your Thomson Smart TV and Windows PC are connected to the same strong WIFI connection.
2. Launch the Windows Action Center on the PC by pressing the Windows logo and A keys together.
3. On the Windows Action Center, click on the Connect option.
4. Your PC will show the devices ready for screen mirroring.
5. Finally, select your Thomson Smart TV to initiate the connection.
Once done, stream your preferred content and start enjoying it on the TV screen.
Screen Mirroring to Thomson TV from Macbook
Before you start the screen mirroring process for Mac to TV, turn on the AirPlay on the TV through the method I have discussed beforehand.
1. Use the same strong WIFI network to connect your Thomson TV and Macbook.
2. Open the Mac Control Center by clicking the double-toggle icon on the menu bar.
FYI: If you’re MacBook is running under macOS Catalina or below, you can find the AirPlay icon at the top of the menu bar.
3. Click on the Screen Mirroring icon on the popped-up Control Center menu.
4. Select your Thomson Smart TV to mirror the content from the Macbook to your Thomson TV.
How to Screen Mirror to Thomson Smart TV without WIFI
If you encounter any issue while screen mirroring wirelessly, you can opt for a wired connection. You need to get and use an HDMI cable and the relevant adapter to do screen mirroring on the Smart TV. Apple users should use a Lightning to HDMI adapter to start screen mirroring the content on the TV. On the contrary, Android users need can use the USB-C to HDMI adapter to screen mirror the content to the TV without WIFI.
Note: Using a wired connection for screen mirroring also improves the quality of screen mirroring.
1. Get a good quality HDMI cable from a reliable source.
2. Plug in one end of the HDMI cable into Thomson TV’s HDMI port and the other end to the adapter.
3. Insert the Lightning cable or USB-C into your Android device or iPhone’s charger port and make sure the connections are properly done.
4. Once done, set the source settings to HDMI on your Thomson Smart TV.
Now, you can enjoy watching your preferred shows like Stranger Things on the big screen through screen mirroring from your smartphone.
3 Best Screen Mirroring Apps for Thomson TV
If your TV is incompatible with the screen mirroring AirPlay feature, you can use the third-party app to initiate screen mirroring process on Thomson Smart TV. Some of the best screen mirroring for Thomson TV are LetsView, AirDroid Cast, and Google Home. By using these screen mirroring apps, you can mirror your device screen to the Thomson Smart TV without any buffering or lagging issues.
Possible Fixes for Thomson TV Screen Mirroring Not Working
While screen mirroring, you can’t expect the process to be entirely error-free. Occasionally, the screen mirroring process on Thomson TV may not work normally and disrupt your viewing experience. Before you take any advanced measures, try these troubleshooting fixes to rectify the problem in minutes.
- You need a strong WIFI connection to screen mirror the content to your TV wirelessly. Using a poor WIFI connection can thus interfere with your screen mirroring. Remove physical obstacles and restart your WIFI router to improve the network and start screen mirroring smoothly.
- Make sure you have paired your device with a TV and enabled the necessary settings like screen mirroring or AirPlay based on the device for seamless screen mirroring.
- If your wireless connection causes the problem, opt for a wired connection. Furthermore, change your TV’s input source to the right settings to fix the issue.
- Turn off the Screen Time and Bluetooth settings on your Thomson TV to prevent signal interference and allow the screen mirroring process to run without disruptions.
- Restart your TV and the device you wish to screen mirror to solve minor glitches and help screen mirror effortlessly.
FAQ
Yes. You can perform screen mirroring from Thomson Smart TVs from various devices, such as Android, iPhone, Mac, and PC. To do so, enable the required settings on the TV and pair your device with the TV.
Yes. There is AirPlay support in the Thomson Path Series smart TVs. So, you can screen mirror the content to these TV models from an iPhone or iPad.
If you are not using the same WiFi network to connect your TV and other devices, screen mirroring will not work on Thomson TV. So, ensure your devices are connected with the same strong WIFI network before restarting both devices to fix the problem.
Select Thomson TV models come with support for Miracast. So, you can connect your Android to your TV via the same WIFI network and use the built-in Miracast cast app to screen mirror without any trouble.