Sometimes watching videos and images on your Samsung TV provides a more immersive experience than your Mac device. After all, if you have bought a Samsung Smart TV with top-class HD graphics, there is no better choice.
However, you may wonder how to mirror the screen on your Mac device on the Samsung TV. After all is there any way that this screen mirroring is possible on these two devices? Well, do not worry, there is, and we will explain the steps in this article.
In this article, we will feature the three most common processes one is through Chromecast using the Google Chrome web browser, another through Apple’s proprietary technology that is AirPlay. The simplest process of using USB cables is also explained here so do not worry if you are not too tech-savvy.
So, let’s begin...
Screen Mirroring From Mac To Samsung TV Using Chromecast
One of the most effective methods to mirror the screen from your Mac to the Samsung TV is using Google Chrome’s cast feature. To connect Mac to Chromecast you need to go to Chrome and Open it first. And then switch to the tab where you are watching the video. Now if you check out the view menu you will get the cast feature on it.
To do so you will need to select your Samsung TV from the list and that’s it. You will now see a mirror of your Mac screen on your Samsung TV. Once you are done with screen mirroring just click the Stop button on your Mac screen and the cast feature stops right there.
Features of Using Chromecast for Screen Mirror from Mac to Samsung TV
This Chromecast feature from Google comes with more features such as volume control options.
Volume Slider
Using the volume slider you will be able to increase or lower the cast volume which is different from the sound level on your Mac device. However, if you need more volume on the Samsung TV, you can simply increase the volume using the TV remote control without using the volume slider.
Controlling The Video
After connecting the Mac to the Samsung TV, you can use slideshow, play, pause, forward, and back options from the Mac screen to the Samsung TV while watching videos and photos.
Does Chromecast Support on Mac and Samsung TV?
There is no issue with Chromecasting Mac to Samsung TV. Mac enabled it in 2016 and most of the Samsung TV features also use it.
However, sometimes cast may not work for streaming videos. Just do one thing in this case, close the tabs on Chrome and restart it. You can also close any other apps that you do not need to use since they are only consuming memory during this time.
Mirroring Your Mac Screen to Samsung TV Using Airplay
For Mac users, a more convenient option is to screen mirror Mac to Samsung TV using Airplay. Here the process is to simply connect the Mac and the Samsung Device to the same internet network.
Once the connection is secure go to cast and you should be able to see the Airplay option. Selecting the Airplay option will give you a passcode on the TV screen so put it on the Mac device and there you go with screen mirroring.
How To Know If Your Samsung TV Can Support Airplay?
See, most of the latest Samsung TVs these days are compatible with the Airplay feature. In case you want to confirm it, you need to check out the General Settings option on your TV. Here you will be able to see an option Apple Airplay Settings.
Once you go into this option you can see the Airplay control settings. However, if you do not see any option like Apple Airplay Settings, sorry to say but you will not be able to use Airplay for screen mirroring. However, Chromecast is still an option for you.
Using HDMI
Last but the most simple process is to simply make use of the HDMI ports and use a cable to play videos manually. Make sure that the HDMI port is at least 2.0 or a higher version.
Final Thoughts
Mirroring your Mac screen to a Samsung TV is not that difficult with so many options. It is not hard to use any of the processes mentioned above once you test it on your own a few times.
