It’ll let you do everything from playing YouTube music videos to viewing files on the big screen.

We’ll walk you through how to set up and use Smart View.

What Is Samsung Smart View?

Gboard’s editing mode on an Android phone.

Using a smart TV instead of a small gear display will give you an enhanced viewing experience.

you might also use it as an additional monitor of sorts.

However, DRM-protected content cannot be mirrored using the Smart View functionality.

Google Pixel Modes Feature

Your phone’s screen will then be mirrored to your TV’s screen.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the ways it’s possible for you to do this.

To get started,you will need a Miracast-supported Smart TVand a working Wi-Fi connection.

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If you have an older TV model or phone or any unsupported devices, this method may not work.

If that’s the case, you should try some of the other methods outlined below.

We’ll be using the Amazon Fire TV Stick for this guide.

Samsung Smart TV with channels

The Smart View functionality supports limited Samsung TVs manufactured between 2011 and 2016.

For newer models, it’s possible for you to use the Samsung SmartThings app.

Download:SmartThings(Free)

Here’s how to use it.

Quick panel in Samsung

If you’re having trouble connecting to the Wi-Fi online grid, try restarting your router.

On your Samsung gear, navigate toSettings > Connections > Wi-Fito check whether your connection is active.

Turn off any VPN connections that you might have installed as well.

Device connections and pairing in Smart View

Further, you’ll need to ensure you’ve accepted gear connection permissions for your TV and smartphone devices.

Compatibility Issues

Your smart TV must be compatible with the Smart View feature.

you’ve got the option to also trymirroring your Android gear using these methods.

Aspect ratio settings in the Smart View app

Smart View makes it easy to share and show content directly from your phone or tablet.

Menu options in the Smart View app

Display and audio options in Amazon Fire TV Stick

Smart Things app permissions

Permissions required in Smart Things Samsung

Permissions granted in Smart Things app

Home screen and favorites tab in SmartThings

Scan feature in Smart Things app

Samsung Smart Things showing connected devices

Samsung Smart Things app feature to play and view content

Home screen of the Quick Settings app

Cast feature displayed in the Quick Settings app

Samsung Quick Settings Tray