Whether you want to watch a movie or show a PowerPoint presentation, it can be quite handy to connect your Android smartphone or tablet to a projector. The amount of options you have depends on the projector you use. Each projector has different ports and features. Let’s take a look at the most common options.
Wireless App
First and foremost, check to see if your projector has an app that can be used with it. This is by far, the most pain free solution if it’s possible. Brand name projectors like Panasonic may have apps that allow you to connect via a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth network and project a screenshot of what’s on your Android. If you can’t find an app on the Google Play website, have a look at the website of the company that made your projector or the documentation.
Chromecast
This option will work with most Android devices. If you are looking to watch movies or mirror the Android screen to your projector,
Google Chromecast is an excellent option you might want to check out. The Chromecast device attaches directly to the HDMI port on a projector where you can send video from your Android to it via a Wi-Fi network (required).
Miracast
Many newer Android devices and projectors support Miracast. If your Android device supports Miracast, but your projector doesn’t, you can purchase a Miracast video adapter that attaches to the HDMI port on the projector. Miracast allows you to mirror anything on your Android device. It also does not require that you have an existing Wi-Fi network.
Hard-wired Connection
If a wireless solution won’t work for you, the next best thing is to get a hard-wired connection. Your Android device will need to support some type of hard-wired video connection. Many do not. The two most common connections are MHL or HDMI.
- MHL
If your Android device supports MHL, you can connect an MHL to HDMI adapter to the device, then connect it to the HDMI port on the projector.
Note: Make sure if you buy an adapter, it supports to exact version (2.0, 3.0, etc.) of MHL required for your device. - HDMI
Use a Mini-HDMI cable to connect directly to the standard HDMI port on the projector.
If your projector doesn’t have an HDMI port, then you will likely need to use a VGA port. There are MHL to VGA and Mini-HDMI adapters available, but be careful about which one you buy. Many of them are not reliable. For best results, search for one that is specifically made for your model of phone or search the comments on product pages to ensure you’re getting what you pay for.
We have covered the best solutions on how to connect an Android to a projector. If you have any questions about specific devices or want to share your own experience with this type of set up, please leave a message in the Comments section below.
Martin says
I am trying to connect an asus me173x tablet to an lcd projector which has hdmi, usb, vga and memory card connections. I have linked them with a micro / hdmi cable but the projector just says no signal– do i need something more. The projector is Chinese unbranded so there is no app but could there be a tablet app to send the info to the projector— I did look but wasnt sure what I needed?
I just want to use this set up to show powerpoint
Sophia says
Hi, i have a Galaxy S5 and a Galaxy S7 edge. I need to connect it to a projector that only has av cable plug in? It has that blue rectangularish thing too that is on computers if that does anything? I just want to know what cables/adaptor i need to buy. Thanks in advance.
Adhithya mannan says
I am using samsung galaxy j7 prime.how to connect it to a projector by using wired connection and tell me what are all the cables that supports to my phone.
Tanya Young says
I have an LG Android device, and purchased a simplified micro projector, UC40 SMP. I would like to project items from my phone. I purchased a HDMI-micro connector, but projector still would not connect to phone, only would charge it. What else can I do, if anything?
Robert J Burke says
cant figure out the led3018 projector! please help
Ashne says
Can I connect it through usb to my projector like I do with the PC
Jochen Seliger says
I want to connect my Galaxy S6 to my EPSON-TWS5300-projector via a micro-USB-toHDMI-adapter.
After connecting the S6 that way to the projector (even after restarting the S6), no signal is shown.
Can anybody give ma any advice?
Martin Gallagher says
Hi there,
I have been trying to connect my lg phone to my Epsom Emp 760 projecter but no joy.It has a vga connection so I purchased a vga to hdmi projecter and then connected the mini hdmi to my phone. I am without picture..Any ideas
Darren says
I have a android box conected to my projector the picture is not great and there are lines running though it. The projector is also connected to a DVD player the picture is perfect
Irene fennin says
Why does my hdmi led projector not connect to samsung galaxy tablet to play a movie? It doesnt seem to recognise the tablet. I have them connected via usb cable
Doris says
No, I already receive Netflix Signal thru my phone. I wish to play to my bedroom projector. I have the HDMI Cable & connector converter, need the driver to guide it.
I do not subscribe to google thou I do search info on it.
I use the web & phone & when in range may share boyfriend’s wifi but can turn off.mine & pick up his.
devi says
how can i connect my samsung eluga to my sony latest projector , we have no internet connection , i have to show video lessons to my class through the projector and i have no computer system working at my school . please answer quickly.
Sandy says
Hiii i buy a excelvan 800 lumens projector and a MHL hdmi cable and try to connect with my samsung galaxy s7 edge but its not connected can anyone tell me plz how i can connect my phone with this plz
henry says
i like to connect my iphone 6s to my new korean sk telekom pico projector. i have used ezcast with female hdmi/male micro hdmi to the projector but it is not working. any idea how i vsn get to work? thks