Screen mirroring is a wireless streaming technology that lets you mirror your smartphone to a TV screen. Luckily, all Sharp TV models support screen mirroring. All you need is a high-speed wireless network to which your phone and Sharp TV should be connected.
If you are a Sharp TV user and are a bit confused about how to do it, we are here to help. In this guide, we’ve explained the procedure for screen mirroring on all Sharp TV models. In addition, we will tell you how to screen mirror your phone to a TV using an HDMI cable.
How to Screen Mirror to Sharp Android/Google TV
As mentioned earlier, you can do screen mirroring on your Sharp Android/Google TV only from an Android Smartphone or Windows PC. The procedure is as follows.
1. Switch on your Sharp TV using the remote controller.
2. Connect your screen mirroring device to the same WiFi network as your Sharp TV.
TIP! There’s no need to separately enable screen mirroring on Sharp Android/Google TVs as these devices come with a built-in Chromecast feature.
3. Now, swipe down on your Android Smartphone and go to its Notification Panel. Click the Cast icon and choose your Sharp TV to connect.
Note: To screen mirror your Windows PC, click the Win + K keyboard shortcut. A pop-up will appear at the bottom right. Choose your Sharp TV to begin wireless mirroring.
5. This way, you can mirror the desired photos, videos, or audio files to a Sharp Android/Google TV.
How to Screen Mirror to Sharp Roku TV
You can do screen mirroring on Sharp Roku TV from Android smartphones, Windows PCs, iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The procedure for screen mirroring differs between these devices. An explanation for all these methods is given below.
Screen Mirroring to Sharp Roku TV from Android/Windows
The following are the steps to screen mirror from your Android smartphone or Windows PC. The procedure is similar for both platforms.
1. First, connect your Sharp Roku TV to WiFi.
2. Next, connect your Android/Windows device and Sharp Roku TV to the same internet.
3. Then, enable Screen Mirroring on your Sharp Roku TV. Here’s how.
To Enable Screen Mirroring: Go to Home Screen → Click Settings → Select System → Tap on Screen Mirroring → Click Screen mirroring mode → Select either Prompt or Alway Allow.
4. After this, swipe down on your Android Smartphone and go to its Notification Panel. Tap on Cast/Smart View. Select your Sharp Roku TV from the list and connect to it.
For Windows PC, click the Win + K shortcut on the keyboard. Then, select your Sharp Roku TV from the pop-up.
5. Once you’ve connected the respective devices to your Sharp Roku TV, it will start to mirror its screen.
Screen Mirroring to Sharp Roku TV from iPhone, iPad & Mac
Screen mirroring from Apple devices like iPhone, iPad, and Mac follow the same methods. This method is also called AirPlay Mirroring.
1. As a first step, enable AirPlay on Sharp Roku TV.
To Enable AirPlay: Go to Home Screen → Click on Settings → Select Apple AirPlay and HomeKit → Select AirPlay and enable it.
2. After this, connect your Apple device to the same WIFI as your Sharp Roku TV.
3. Now, go to the Control Center of your iPhone/iPad and click on Screen Mirroring. Choose your Sharp Roku TV from the list of devices and connect to it.
Meanwhile, for a Mac PC, click on the Control Center provided at the top and select Screen Mirroring. Select your Sharp Roku TV to pair.
4. Once connected, you can AirPlay your favorite content on your Sharp Roku TV.
How to Screen Mirror to Sharp Aquos TV
Sharp Aquos TVs only support Screen Mirroring, but not AirPlay. So, you can only mirror from devices like an Android smartphone or Windows PC.
1. First, connect your Sharp Aquos TV and screen mirroring device to the same WiFi.
2. After this, go to Network on your Sharp Aquos TV.
3. Click on Wi-Fi Direct (Mirroring) and proceed further.
4. Select Wi-Fi Direct in the following screen and select Enable WFD.
5. Tap in Find WFD Device in the following step. Now, your Sharp Aquos TV will look for available devices.
6. Now, go to the Notification Panel of your Android Smartphone and click on Cast. After choosing your Sharp Aquos TV from the list, a Connection Request appears on your TV. Click Yes and connect both devices.
7. If you own a Windows PC, click Win + K. Open the Miracast pop-up and select your Sharp TV. Accept the connection request and pair both devices.
Once you’ve paired both devices, you can start Screen Mirroring your favorite content onto your Sharp Aquos TVs.
How to Screen Mirror to Sharp TV Without WiFi
You can perform screen mirroring on Sharp TVs even without connecting the phone and TV to the same WiFi network. For this, you must use the HDMI cable. The procedure applies to all Sharp TV models that have an HDMI port.
1. Pick up a good HDMI cable and connect one end to your Sharp TV.
2. Connect the other end to your PC or Smartphone. If you are using a smartphone, use an HDMI adapter and connect it to its charging port.
3. Once connected, power on your Sharp TV.
4. Change the source on Sharp TV to the respective HDMI connection and start screen mirroring from the respective devices.
FAQ
How do you connect a laptop to a Sharp TV using screen mirroring?
Connect your laptop and Sharp TV to the same WiFi. After this, click Win + K on your Windows PC. Choose your Sharp TV to connect. For Mac, go to its Control Center and select Screen Mirroring to connect both devices.
Can I use third-party apps to Screen Mirror on Sharp TV?
Yes. There are plenty of screen mirroring apps available on the official app store. You can use apps like ApowerMirror, AirDroid Cast, and AnyView Cast to mirror any content to Sharp TV.