Connect iPhone to TV - so it'll work

There are several ways to connect your iPhone to the TV. We'll show you what options you have.

You can connect these iPhone models to the TV

You can connect your iPhone to your TV via various cables as well as via WiFi.

• From iPhone 4 you can then play videos, from iPhone 4S you can also transfer the entire screen.
• If you choose one of the following options, you can use the "Videos" app to switch the output of "iPhone" to the TV.

Connect to Apple TV

Apple TV is a set-top box that not only brings videos and music from iTunes to your TV, but also plays your media on TV using AirPlay.

• Connection: The small black box is connected to the TV via HDMI cable. Then connect your iPhone to the Apple TV via WLAN.
• Advantage: As with the following variants, you can use Apple TV to transmit the entire screen or only play videos or music.
• Price: The price of the third generation of the Apple TV is currently just under 79 euros at Apple. In our price comparison, they are already available for around 70 euros.
• You get the latest model in two versions: with 32 or 64 GB of memory. Depending on the equipment, you pay between 180 and 230 euros. With the fourth generation Apple TV, you can also browse online shops. The box can also be used as a mini game console.

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Connect TV and iPhone via app

One of the most convenient ways is via the TV manufacturer's app. These are optimized for the respective TV, so that everything usually works quickly and smoothly.

• Unfortunately, not every manufacturer provides such an app. With many brands, you therefore have to do without this comfort and choose a different solution.
• Samsung in particular behaves exemplary with the Samsung Smart View app. Open the app and make sure that iPhone and TV are in the same WiFi. After one-time setup, you can view and play pictures and videos on your TV using the app on your iPhone.
• Sony directly dispenses with an app and provides a direct connection between the TV and iPhone. This practical tip shows you how to set up the connection via WiFi Direct.

Connection with HDMI

• Connection: With an HDMI adapter, you can transmit the image and the sound to the television at the same time with just one cable. You need both the HMDI adapter and an HDMI cable. There are adapters for the connections for the iPhone 4 and 4S, as well as for the newer models.
• Advantage: You can also stream videos, music or the entire screen to the TV if there is no WiFi available.
• Price: The prices for the Apple adapters are around 40 euros for the 30-pin HDMI adapter, and about 50 euros for the Lightning HDMI adapter. You can get the adapters much cheaper here on Amazon. You can also get an HDMI cable for a little money on Amazon.

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Connection via composite AV cable

• Connection: With the Composite AV cable you can also connect your iPhone to older TVs. To do this, use the classic AV cables.
• Advantage: If your old television does not yet have an HDMI connection, this is the only solution for transmission. Otherwise, the first two variants are better.
• Disadvantage: If you have a newer iPhone with the smaller Ligthning connection, you also need an adapter (see picture).
• Price: Apple's Composite AV cable costs around 40 euros. The Lightning adapter around 30 euros.

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Further tips on how to use the iPhone as a multimedia center can be found in the iOS special

There is more worth knowing and lots of tricks for iOS devices in the CHIP kiosk in our extensive special issue. On 148 pages special you will find everything about iOS 8, Apple Pay, Health, iMessage, photo library and other Apple services.

• In the CHIP Kiosk you will find the iPhone Guide either as a booklet or as a PDF for immediate download and quick start.
• In addition to tips on how to configure the iPhone correctly, we show you how to search safely with DuckDuckGo or shop on iTunes without a credit card.