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How to Connect Android to Projector

How to Connect Android to Projector

By Mitch Bartlett 31 Comments

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

Panasonic provides an Android app you can use for presentations from your device.
Panasonic provides an Android app you can use for presentations from your device.

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.


Option 1 – Chromecast

This option is a safe bet to work with most Android devices. Whether you are looking to watch movies or mirror the Android screen to your projector, Google Chromecast is an excellent option. 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).


Option 2 – 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.


Option 3 – 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.

  • HDMI
    If your device has a Mini-HDMI port (which is rare), use a Mini-HDMI cable to connect between an HDMI port on the device and the standard HDMI port on the projector. Some devices like the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note8 may support a USB-C to HDMI adapter.
  • 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.

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.

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  1. Mj says

    February 14, 2021 at 11:23 am

    Hi,can i use my nokia mobile to connect in projector using MHL?thank you

  2. Chris leblanc says

    January 15, 2021 at 9:57 pm

    Hello I just bought a fosa led mini projector and I have an hdmi to type c and I tried to connect ot but it’s not working I have a samsung galaxy a8 please help

  3. Dio felipe says

    December 26, 2020 at 2:03 am

    I have this mini projector t300 and i have a samsung a20s android phone and bought port c hdmi…and i try to connect and it wont work…is there a problem with my phone connecting to the projector

  4. Laire Mobley says

    September 16, 2020 at 11:10 am

    Can you connect LG stylo 6 to Hitachi cpx250

  5. Anna O says

    June 16, 2020 at 1:00 am

    I recently purchased a VANKYO LEISURE 3 Mini Projector. My phone is a Samsung A50. Are they compatible? Please answer ASAP. My grandson graduated this year and we are trying to do a slide show/ video. Thank you in advance.

  6. Prasanna says

    June 1, 2020 at 1:29 am

    Yellow white Led projector, what is the best mhl to hdmi cable model or type recomend for Samsung Galaxy s4 GT 19506

  7. Srdjan says

    January 17, 2020 at 9:27 am

    Hi, can I conect however projector ViewSonic Pico M1 with tablet Huawei MediaPad T5. Thank you!

  8. Jocelyn Sullivan says

    December 25, 2019 at 6:43 pm

    I just got this mini projector, it’s an Artlii. I’m not sure how to connect the HDMI port to my pixel XL phone. I’ve tried plugging in my charging cable which has an HDMI port into the projector and it didn’t work, and I tried plugging in that charger cord into another HDMI adapter and then into the projector and that didn’t work either. I’ve read that it needs another HDMI cord that you have to but separately but I’m not sure which one, or if I even need another cord.

  9. Grace Wilbur says

    December 13, 2019 at 10:55 am

    Good morning;
    I have an older InFocos projector it has many ports S-vid, video, computerVGA,monitor VGA, Audio in, PS2/rs-232 and USB. how can i run this with my S10E.

  10. Jennifer says

    October 11, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    We are trying to somehow cast from my phone to my older flat screen.. I’ve discovered that there are adapters to plug my phone into my TV and it will cast to my TV but we cannot find a store that carries an HDMI to universal USB adapter.. they have lots of type C adapters but my phone doesn’t have a type C port.. we do not have a card to order on line which is the only place we can find them.. we need tech support..

  11. Vera says

    September 8, 2019 at 10:37 am

    Hi is possible to connect a samsung J5 2017 to a LED projector?
    Thanks

  12. Robin Ng says

    July 21, 2019 at 10:52 pm

    Can mini projector VG300 connect to Samsung A7(2018) ? If so do i need to get a adaptor wire ?

  13. Jalal says

    June 20, 2019 at 12:19 am

    hi,

    i’m using pixel 3a xl, already have portable mini projector (SONY) + Microsoft display adapter.
    i was using it with my windows mobile easily without an outside wifi service (direct from the phone).
    could you help me to know that can i cast the pixel 3a xl to the said projector wirelessly.

    or

    let me know what is easiest proper way to cast the pixel 3a xl

  14. Tuyen Mai says

    June 17, 2019 at 11:42 am

    I have bought a cable, which has 2 ends, the fisrt one is called MHL and the second is Mirco-USB
    I wonder if I can connect it directly to any projector. Or i need a projector which has a port supporting MHL? Normally I see that, the cable which has 3 ends: HDML, USB and Mirco-USB. Please help, i have a big wish to watch Netflix in my phone with a bigger screen. Thanks so much

  15. alex byron says

    June 4, 2019 at 2:40 am

    Thanks for this article and this android projector.

  16. alex byron says

    June 3, 2019 at 8:43 am

    Thank you for the information. All the information is nicely detailed.

  17. Ashley Mosen says

    January 27, 2019 at 5:20 pm

    My samsung s8 note wont connect to my artograph flare 150 art projector via usb cable ot came with or blutooth.. it connects to everything else fine

  18. Alexis says

    October 16, 2018 at 5:48 am

    I have my samsung j7 but i cannot connect it to my projector.. merlin is the name of my projector.. but when i connect an iphone it connect.. everytime i coonect my samsung it says that i should download samsung switch on my mac os x devices hoe can i download it if it is a projector

  19. Jeff Barton says

    October 12, 2018 at 5:29 am

    I’ve an S9 which I connect to my projector using a hdmi adaptor… Only problem is that the picture fills less than half the screen… I’ve tried adjusting the pic settings on projector but it makes no difference… Not sure whether it’s the adaptor or the phone itself.. Any thoughts people?

  20. Dave Baker says

    September 26, 2018 at 10:31 am

    Played my Samsung S8 to a 15 year old projector using a usbc to hdmi lead.
    The hdmi connected to a hdmi … vga converter cable, plug in and play for sure., but no direct audio.
    The vga connector needs an audio port to speakers, a modern, new, projector would carry in built speakers. and away you go.
    A lot of phones DO NOT support live video replay, check if yours does before you spend the money would be my advice.
    The Samsung S8 and S9 do support live video direct to TV, projector, and so on.

  21. Jeff Daugherty says

    September 19, 2018 at 5:09 am

    I had gotten a Artic projector last Christmas and just hadn’t had time to mess with it. I can get the picture to show against the wall but I can’t get any videos or individual pictures to show themselves against the wall. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions please let me know. Thanx

  22. Rengith.B says

    July 5, 2018 at 3:05 am

    Can I connect my SAMSUNG TAB A TO HDMI PROJECTOR USING HDMI CABLE..,.

  23. pabitra says

    May 24, 2018 at 9:43 pm

    I have moto g5s plus mobile , how connect to mini led projector .. plz Any help

  24. Julie says

    January 16, 2018 at 6:36 pm

    Does your projector have to be connected to the internet when mirroring devices such as a phone? We are looking for a projector for a conference room at our church. We do not have wifi, but would like to be able to display items from phones and ipads.

  25. Mitch Bartlett says

    January 6, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    The easiest for me has been the Samsung Galaxy S8 or Note8. They work with almost anything.

  26. mohamed says

    January 5, 2018 at 1:58 pm

    I want to buy a mobile phone to connect it to a projector which phone is suitable?

  27. Eddie says

    January 2, 2018 at 11:37 am

    Where are the answers to the above questions?

  28. Peter Jancik says

    December 27, 2017 at 9:22 am

    Hi,

    I have Panasonic PT-LB55NTE projector and I would like it to connect with my smartphone samsung galaxy S7, Is it possible? Thanks Peter

  29. Charlie Lindstrom says

    December 17, 2017 at 3:52 pm

    If my Android phone does not support MHL (my phone still uses a Micro-USB connector) is there any way to hardwire connect into a projector? The projector only has USB, HDMI, & VGA inputs. Your article did give me a wireless option using the Chromecast. I didn’t even think about plugging my Chromecast in it. However I was hoping to have an option to project when I am somewhere that does not have internet access. That was the whole point of me buying this projector. I also verified my phone does not support Miracast. It is a Motorola Moto G5S Plus (XT1806). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  30. Rastislav Michalica says

    December 9, 2017 at 1:56 am

    Hi,
    I intend to buy Huawei Mediapad m3 wifi 8,4. I can’t find anywhere a reliable information whether the above mentioned tablet supports MHL or not. If not, are there any other solutions to display it on a projector via hard-wire connection? I am a teacher and such an information is essential for me.

    Many thanks for your time
    Best Regards
    Rastislav

  31. Genie says

    October 30, 2017 at 10:33 am

    How do I switch to the projector using the hard wired option?

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