The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 can connect to most TVs wirelessly. You just need the right equipment. Here are three different options you can use.
Option 1 – Chromecast
This option also allows you to mirror any screen on your device wirelessly.
- If you do not have a smart TV that supports Chromecast, you can acquire a Google Chromecast Adapter and connect it to the HDMI port on your TV.
- Ensure the Chromecast and Note 5 are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Install the Chromecast app on the Note 5.
- Follow the wizard to setup your device with your TV.
- Apps like Netflix and YouTube will now have a “Cast”
button within the app that you can use to send the video to the Chromecast and TV. If you want to mirror everything on the device, open the Chromecast app, select “Menu” 
, choose “Cast Screen / audio“, then select your Chromecast device in the list.
Option 2 – Miracast
This option allows you to mirror any screen on your device wirelessly.
- If you do not have a smart TV that supports Miracast, purchase one of the following items, and connect it to an available HDMI port on your TV.
- Amazon Fire TV box or TV Stick
- Roku 4, 3, or Streaming Stick
- Miracast Video Adapter
- Samsung Smart TV with Miracast support
- Any other device that supports Miracast and connects to your TV
- Ensure your TV or device is setup and ready to receive video.
- Connect your TV to the Note 5 by swiping down the notification bar at the top of the screen and selecting “Quick Connect” > device > “Play/view content” > device name > “Video” > “Done“.
Option 3 – DLNA
This option allows devices to read files from your Note 5 wirelessly, but it does not allow mirroring.
- Connect your Note 5 to the same Wi-Fi network as your DLNA device (TV, computer, gaming console, etc).
- From the Note 5, select “Settings” > “More” > “Nearby devices“.
- Turn the “Nearby devices switch” to “On“.
- From the “Advanced” area, select “Content to share“.
- Check one or more of the following:
- Videos
- Photos
- Music
- From the “Advanced” section, select “Allowed devices“
- Choose devices that are allowed to share media with.
FAQ
How do I connect my Note 5 to an older analog CRT television?
You will need to purchase an HDMI to RCA adapter to convert the signal to work with the RCA ports on your older TV.
What about using an MHL adapter?
The Note 5 does not support using an MHL adapter.
This post applies to the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 model SM-N920.
If you have any questions or find discrepancies with this post, please share in the comments section below.
Kave says
I know Samsung note 5 is not support mhl cable.
But my question is:
Is samsung note 5 support ” mhl to hdmi media adapter” kit ?
Susan says
I know this is an older post but I’m wondering can you Bluetooth mirroring somehow to a ps3 or ps4? Since MHL isnt supported on the note 5s. Thanks for any input. I don’t have a smartTv and don’t wanna have to purchase one and my laptops MB is shot.
sonu says
Samsung note 5 sm n-9208 is support mhl cable or not
Josh says
Is there a lead that connects it to hdtv other than mhl because when i use screen mirroring there is a lag between picture and sound.
Irma says
Hi! Could you connect your USB to the Smart Samsung Tv and then to your Samsung Galaxy Note 5 to watch movies if you don’t have WiFi please.
Kelvin says
Can i use my all share cast with my note 5???
Foonkeng says
I bought a Honda Car with HDMI port, followed by a great phone Samsung Note 5. Surprisingly I can’t link them up at all. Can u imagine my shock? Pls advise
Joe says
Galaxy note 5 mirroring. With a smart tv. Pull down menu. Select smart view. Have to be on the same network. Smart tv must be set to ALLOW your device.
kelvin says
I too “upgraded ” to the note 5. It took hours of talking to tech support ( no help) and store personal (again no help) to find out the note does not have a ir emitter. As stated, even us cellular tech support does not know this. The only way to mirror is via wifi.
Lance says
Louis Simonton, try Ezcast dongle
IVAN says
I wonder how much is Samsung getting paid by taking away features that worked on earlier models now I have to buy device from another company to add to my device to make the old feature to work.
ggfb20 says
Option 2 – Miracast does not require a router or traditional wifi, it does utilize wifi direct. It connects to your device directly/wirelessly. Similar to a Bluetooth connection.
Jessica Greene says
Is there a adapter i can use to connect my phone to tv with HDMI so i can watch netflix with no wifi?
Mark says
Do you need wifi for Option 2: Miracast?
Is there any way to connect or mirror screen or stream movies from my Note 5 T Mobile 4g lte to my new Samsung smart tv without wifi (I don’t have wifi at my home)?
Mitch Bartlett says
@Lois I’m afraid not. At least, there isn’t one that I’ve been able to uncover. Samsung has invested in the wireless solutions.
Chris says
What a huge disappointment it is by not supporting the very convenient MHL. They went from their phones being compatible with any hdmi TV with a 5 dollar cord to now needing a special TV or a much more expensive adapter, for a wireless and undoubtedly more laggy experience. On top of the lack of sd card, IR blaster and removable battery to boot. It angers me that I still got this phone even with all these downgrades, damn you Samsung. You win this round, but in two years, you better watch out! I said the same for Verizon two years ago and just dumped them too. When the competition rivals people will leave in hordes.
Lois Simonton says
Re: Galaxy Note 5:
I do not have wifi. I use Easy Tether to access the internet. I attach my phone to the laptop and attach the laptop to my older TV (no usb ports on the tv) via hdmi. With unlimited data via Sprint, I stream Netflix, Amazon Prime and over-the-air channels.
Is there any way to eliminate the laptop portion of this setup and connect the phone directly to the TV, either with some combination cables or wirelessly?
Thanks!
Joshua says
Do you need WiFi for the second option.