If you’ve ever wanted to share your photos and videos with friends and family on a bigger screen, then you may have considered using Apple’s AirPlay feature. AirPlay lets you wirelessly stream audio and video content from your iPhone to an Apple TV or other compatible receiver, but it requires that both devices be on the same Wi-Fi network.

AirPlay is great, but it’s not the only way to share your content. Another option is to use the Miracast standard, which lets you mirror your iPhone’s display on a compatible TV or receiver without the need for a Wi-Fi network.

In this article, we’ll show you how to use Miracast to share your content from your iPhone.

What is Miracast?

Miracast is a wireless streaming standard that allows you to share your screen or audio with compatible devices. It’s similar to AirPlay in that it lets you share content from your iPhone on a bigger screen, but it doesn’t require a Wi-Fi network.

Miracast is a relatively new standard, so it’s not as widely supported as AirPlay. However, it is supported by a number of popular devices, including the Microsoft Surface, Samsung Galaxy, and LG G devices.

How to use Miracast

Using Miracast to share your content is easy. First, make sure that both your iPhone and your Miracast-compatible receiver are powered on and within range of each other.

Next, open the Control Center on your iPhone by swiping up from the bottom of the screen. Tap the “Screen Mirroring” button.

You should see a list of available devices. Tap the one you want to use.

If prompted, enter the PIN that is displayed on your receiver.

Your iPhone’s display will now be mirrored on your receiver. You can use your iPhone as usual, and any content you share will be displayed on the bigger screen.

To stop mirroring your iPhone’s display, open the Control Center and tap the “Screen Mirroring” button again. Then, tap “Stop Mirroring.”

How to use Miracast to share photos and videos

In addition to mirroring your iPhone’s display, Miracast can also be used to share specific photos and videos.

To share a photo or video, open the Photos app and find the content you want to share. Tap the Share button, then tap the “Screen Mirroring” button.

You should see a list of available devices. Tap the one you want to use.

The photo or video will begin playing on your receiver. You can use your iPhone as usual, and the content will continue to play on the bigger screen.

To stop sharing the photo or video, tap the “Screen Mirroring” button again and tap “Stop Mirroring.”

Miracast is a great way to share your content with friends and family. It’s easy to use and doesn’t require a Wi-Fi network.