Cast iPhone 17 To TV: 8 Ways That Work (2026)

You want your iPhone 17 on the big screen, but the TV does not show up in the mirroring list.

Which method works depends on what your TV or streaming box supports, and the wired option works with almost anything that has HDMI.

Pick your setup in the table below, and each method takes a couple of minutes.

Which casting method fits your TV?

Your TV setup	Best method	Needs Wi-Fi?	Mirrors whole screen?
Apple TV box	AirPlay	Yes	Yes
AirPlay-compatible smart TV	AirPlay	Yes	Yes
Roku with AirPlay support	AirPlay after enabling it on the Roku	Yes	Yes
Chromecast or Google TV	Cast icon inside supported apps	Yes	No, app by app
Any TV with an HDMI port	USB-C video adapter or cable	No	Yes

The iPhone 17 uses a USB-C port, and Apple lists AirPlay and wired USB-C video out as its two ways to reach a display.

Does iPhone 17 support wired and wireless output?

Apple’s iPhone 17 specifications list video mirroring and video out up to 4K through the USB-C port’s native DisplayPort output or Apple’s USB-C Digital AV Adapter (model A2119), which is sold separately.

Apple also lists AirPlay mirroring up to 4K to an Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or an AirPlay-enabled smart TV.

A footnote says the wired output carries standard dynamic range video only.

• 1. Same Wi-FiiPhone and TV together
• 2. Open Control CenterSwipe down from top right
• 3. Screen MirroringPick the TV
• 4. Enter the codeIf the TV shows one

1. Mirror your whole screen with AirPlay

1. Connect the iPhone and the TV or Apple TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Swipe down from the upper-right corner to open Control Center.
3. Tap Screen Mirroring and choose your TV.
4. If a passcode appears on the TV, type it on your iPhone.

To stop, open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring, then tap Stop Mirroring.

2. Send just a video with the AirPlay button

Open the video and tap the AirPlay button, then choose your TV from the list.

In some apps, such as Photos, tap Share first to find the AirPlay option.

This sends only the video, so you can use the iPhone for other things while it plays.

Some video apps do not support AirPlay, so if the button is missing, that is the reason.

3. Use AirPlay on a Roku

1. Press Home on the Roku remote.
2. Go to Settings > Apple AirPlay and HomeKit.
3. Make sure AirPlay is set to On.
4. Then use the iPhone steps above and select the Roku.

Roku does not name compatible models on that page, so if the menu is missing, your Roku may not support AirPlay.

4. Connect with a USB-C video adapter

1. Plug a USB-C video adapter or cable into the iPhone 17.
2. Connect an HDMI cable from the adapter to the TV.
3. Switch the TV to that HDMI input.

Apple’s own adapter is the USB-C Digital AV Adapter listed in the iPhone 17 specs.

Apple’s page does not name HDMI, so confirm the adapter you buy lists HDMI output and works with iPhone 17.

Note: Wired video out works without Wi-Fi, which makes it the most reliable choice on hotel or guest networks.

5. Cast from apps to a Chromecast

An iPhone does not mirror its whole screen to a Chromecast through Control Center.

Instead, open a supported app such as YouTube or Netflix and tap its Cast icon while both devices are on the same Wi-Fi.

Full-screen mirroring to a Chromecast requires a third-party app, and protected video often shows a black screen when mirrored that way.

6. Check Fire TV support before you try

Native AirPlay on Fire TV started with Fire TV smart TVs, such as 2020 Toshiba and Insignia 4K models, in 2021.

Amazon has not confirmed AirPlay for Fire TV sticks and Cubes, so check your exact model before you try.

7. Turn on AirPlay on a Samsung TV

Samsung says AirPlay works on 2018 Smart TV models and later, and the TV has to be on the same Wi-Fi network as the iPhone.

1. On the TV, open Settings > All Settings > Connection.
2. Select Apple AirPlay Settings.
3. Set AirPlay to On.
4. On the iPhone, open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring and pick the TV.
5. Type the code that appears on the TV.

Menu names can differ by model and software version, so use Samsung’s iOS mirroring guide if yours looks different.

8. Turn on AirPlay on an LG TV

LG lists AirPlay 2 support from its 2018 webOS 4.0 models through 2024, and the series vary by year.

1. Press Input on the remote and choose Home Dashboard.
2. Select AirPlay.
3. Open AirPlay and HomeKit settings.
4. Set the option to AirPlay On.

Check your series on LG’s AirPlay setup page, because not every LG model is covered.

Where do you turn AirPlay on for each TV brand?

TV	Menu path	Earliest models listed
Roku	Settings > Apple AirPlay and HomeKit	Roku does not list models on that page
Samsung	Settings > All Settings > Connection > Apple AirPlay Settings	2018 Smart TVs
LG	Home Dashboard > AirPlay > AirPlay and HomeKit settings	2018 (webOS 4.0)

If your TV is not in the table, check its maker’s support page for AirPlay before you buy an adapter.

When AirPlay will not connect

Step	What to do
1	Turn on both devices and keep them close together
2	Update both devices and confirm the same Wi-Fi network
3	On iPhone, check Settings > General > AirPlay & Continuity
4	Restart the devices you are using
5	If set up in the Home app, check Home Settings under Speakers & TV for restrictions
6	If an Apple TV asks for a password, review its restrictions and AirPlay password settings

If you see video but hear no sound, check that the iPhone and the TV or receiver are not muted.

Related guides

• iPhone 17 Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting, which breaks AirPlay.
• Roku TV black screen fix.
• HDCP error on TV connections.
• TVs with Chromecast built in.

Official sources: Apple: use AirPlay to stream or mirror, Apple: if AirPlay is not working, and Roku: AirPlay and HomeKit.