Have you taken great pictures on your smartphone, but want to enjoy them on a big TV screen? LG? Transferring photos from Android devices to TV can seem like a daunting task, especially if you've never done it before. In fact, the process takes only a few minutes - the main thing is to choose the appropriate method from the five available.

In this article we will analyze all the current methods: from wireless technologies (Miracast, Google Cast) to a wired connection via USB-C/HDMI. You will find out which method gives the best image quality, which one works faster, and which one is suitable for older TV models LG without Smart TV. We'll also compare popular streaming apps and tell you how to avoid common mistakes when syncing devices.

Important: if your TV was released before 2015, some wireless methods may not be supported. In this case, pay attention to wired connection or the use of external adapters.

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1. Wireless transmission via Screen Share (Miracast)

Technology Miracast allows you to duplicate your smartphone screen to a TV LG without wires or additional devices. This method works on most modern TVs with WebOS (starting from 2014) and is supported by all Android smartphones starting from version 4.2 Jelly Bean.

Main advantages:

  • 🔄 Instant synchronization - delay less than 1 second
  • 📶 Does not require a router —direct connection between devices
  • 🎨 Full HD support (1080p) on most models

To start broadcasting:

  1. On TV LG open the menu Screen Share (usually available through the button Input or in the section Network → Miracast).
  2. On your smartphone, go to Settings → Connected devices → Wireless display (names may vary depending on depending on the Android version).
  3. Select your TV from the list of available devices.
  4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

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⚠️ Attention: On some models LG (for example, series UK6300), the function Screen Share may be hidden in the menu All settings → Network → Devices MiracastIf not. find the option - check the user manual for your specific model.

Miracast is ideal for viewing high-resolution photos, but has a limitation: sound from the phone will not be broadcast. If you need to show a video with music, consider alternatives. methods.

2. Using Google Cast (Chromecast built-in)

Many TVs LG (starting from 2019) support technology Google Cast, which allows you to broadcast content from compatible applications directly to the screen. data-i="83">, here the entire smartphone screen is not duplicated, but only the selected photo or video is transmitted. Miracast, here the entire smartphone screen is not duplicated, but only the selected photo or video is transmitted.

Applications that support Google Cast:

  • 📷 Google Photos - the most convenient way to view the gallery
  • 🎬 YouTube - if you need to show a video
  • 🎵 Spotify, Netflix — for multimedia

Instructions for transferring photos:

  1. Make sure that the phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  2. Open the application Google Photos on smartphone.
  3. Select the photo you want to show and click on the broadcast icon (usually in the upper right corner).
  4. In the list of devices, select your TV LG.

📌 Important: If the broadcast icon does not appear, check whether the function is enabled Google Cast in TV settings (Settings → Network → Google Cast). On some models (LG OLED C1, QNED90) this option may be disabled by default.

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If broadcast is interrupted, try reconnecting both devices to the router or reducing the photo resolution in the Google Photos settings (the "Traffic Saving" option).

Method Quality Latency Do you need one Wi-Fi network? Sound support
Miracast (Screen Share) Full HD (1080p) Less than 1s No No
Google Cast Up to 4K (depending on the model) 1–3s Yes Yes
USB cable Original No delay No No
DLNA (Smart Share) Up to Full HD 2–5s Yes Yes

3. Wired connection via USB or HDMI

If wireless methods do not work or you need maximum quality without compression, use a wired connection. This is the only way to transfer photos in the original resolution (for example, 4032×3024 for pictures with Samsung Galaxy S23) without loss.

Connection options:

  • 🔌 USB cable (Micro-USB/USB-C → USB-A) - the TV recognizes the phone as a flash drive
  • 🖥️ HDMI adapter (USB-C/Micro-USB → HDMI) - screen duplication smartphone

USB connection:

  1. Connect the phone and TV LG cable (use the original charging cable).
  2. On the TV, select the source signal USB (button Input on the remote control).
  3. On the phone in the notification that appears, select the mode File transfer (MTP).
  4. In the TV menu, open the section Media or Photo and select the necessary files.

⚠️ Attention: On some phones (for example, Xiaomi with MIUI) you may need additional permission to access files. If the TV does not see photos, check the USB connection settings in the curtain. notifications.

Connecting via HDMI:

For this method you will need an adapter (for example, USB-C to HDMI for modern smartphones:

  1. Select the source on the TV HDMI.
  2. On your phone, you may need to confirm screen mirroring (in the notification shade).
  3. Open the gallery and start viewing photos in full screen.
What to do if the phone is not detected via USB?

1. Try a different cable (preferably the original one).

2. Reboot both devices.

3. On your phone, enable developer mode and activate the "USB Debugging" option (in some cases it helps).

4. Check if your LG TV supports the file format (for example, HEIC from an iPhone will not open without conversion).

4. Transfer via DLNA (Smart Share)

Technology DLNA allows you to broadcast multimedia from your phone to your TV LG via your home network. This method works on most models with WebOS i NetCast, but requires preliminary configuration.

How to enable DLNA on the TV:

  1. Go to Settings → Network → Smart Share.
  2. Activate the option Enable sharing.
  3. Make sure that the phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

On the phone:

  1. Install an application for DLNA, for example BubbleUPnP or LocalCast.
  2. Open the application and select photos to broadcast.
  3. Select your TV in the list of devices LG.

📌 Tip: If the TV does not appear in the list of devices, check whether the router’s firewall is blocking multimedia traffic. On some routers (TP-Link, ASUS), you need to manually enable UPnP in the settings.

5. Broadcasting applications: comparison of the best

If the built-in methods are not satisfactory, you can use third-party applications. We tested 5 popular solutions and chose the best for TVs LG:

Application Speed Quality Sound support Features
ApowerMirror ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Full HD Yes Works without a router, but requires software installation on TV
TeamViewer QuickSupport ⭐⭐⭐ HD Yes Convenient for remote assistance, but there is a delay
LocalCast ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4K Yes Supports DLNA, Chromecast, Roku
Send Files to TV ⭐⭐⭐ Original No Transfers files directly, without screen casting

🔹 ApowerMirror —the best choice if you need to not only show photos, but also control your phone from the TV remote control. The application creates a virtual screen on the TV, but requires installation of additional software on the TV via LG Content Store.

🔹 LocalCast - optimal for viewing high-resolution photos. Supports playlists and slideshows, but may slow down when transferring 4K video.

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For stable operation of applications, turn off the power saving mode on your phone and close background apps that consume the Internet (for example, file downloaders).

6. Solving problems: why the LG TV does not see the phone

If none of the methods worked, check the following points:

Wi-Fi problems:

  • 📡 The phone and TV are connected to different networks (for example, the phone is to 5 GHz, and the TV is 2.4 GHz).
  • 🔒 Enabled on the router AP Isolation (client isolation) - disable it in the settings.
  • 🔄 Reboot the router and both devices.

Problems with USB:

  • 🔌 Used non-original cable without support for data transfer.
  • 📱 The mode is turned on on the phone Charging only —change it to MTP.
  • 🖥️ The USB port on the TV does not support OTG (valid for models before 2016).

Problems with Miracast/Google Cast:

  • 📱Disabled on the phone Wi-Fi Direct or Wireless display.
  • 📺Disabled on the TV LG function Screen Share in the network settings.
  • 🔄 Update the TV firmware (in the menu Settings → General → Software update).

⚠️ Attention: On TVs LG s WebOS 3.0 and below (released before 2017) may not be supported Google Cast. In this case, use Miracast or a wired connection.

How to update WebOS on an LG TV?

1. Connect the TV to the Internet via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

2. Go to Settings → General → Software update → Check for updates.

3. 10–20 minutes).

4. Do not turn off the TV during the update!

7. Alternative methods: cloud services and social networks

If none of the above methods are suitable, you can use cloud services or social networks as an intermediary. This method is universal, but requires a stable one. Internet connection.

Via Google Photos:

  1. Upload photos to Google Photos from your smartphone.
  2. On TV LG open the browser and go to the website photos.google.com.
  3. Login with the same account and view the photos.

Via Telegram:

  1. Send photos to yourself Saved Messages (Saved messages).
  2. On TV open Telegram Web via a browser (web.telegram.org).
  3. Download photos to a USB drive or view them online.

📌 Advantages of the method:

  • 🌍 Works on any TV, even without Smart TV (only a browser is needed).
  • 🔒 Photos are saved in the cloud and are accessible from any device.
  • 📤 You can transfer large amounts of data (up to 2 GB at a time in Telegram).

⚠️ Attention: When using cloud services, photos may be compressed. For example, Google Photos uploads pictures to by default. quality High (up to 16 MP)which may not be enough for professional photographs.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions

Is it possible to transfer photos from an iPhone to an LG TV?

Yes, but for this you will need Apple TV or an adapter Lightning to HDMI. You can also use applications like ApowerMirror or AirScreen (install it). to the TV via LG Content Store). Wireless broadcast via AirPlay on TVs LG is supported only on models 2021 and newer (series QNED, OLED A1 and higher).

Why are photos displayed on TV low quality?

It depends on the transmission method:

  • Miracast/Google Cast - compression to Full HD (maximum 1080p).
  • USB - original quality, but the TV may not support formats HEIC or RAW.
  • DLNA - depends on applications (for example, BubbleUPnP allows you to select quality).

For maximum quality, use a wired connection via an HDMI adapter.

How to display photos on an old LG TV without Smart TV?

Options for TVs without WebOS or NetCast:

  1. HDMI adapter (for example, USB-C to HDMI for modern smartphones).
  2. MHL adapter (for older Android devices with support Mobile High-Definition Link).
  3. Media player (connect to the TV via USB or HDMI and copy the photo to a flash drive).
  4. Chromecast or Fire TV Stick —connect to the HDMI port and add Smart TV functions.
Do you need to install additional applications on your LG TV?

It depends on the method:

  • Miracast/Google Cast/DLNA —do not require installation (built-in functions).
  • ApowerMirror/LocalCast —you need to install client software via LG Content Store.
  • USB/HDMI —no additional applications are needed.

Before installing third-party applications, check whether your model LG supports their operation (for example, on TVs with WebOS 3.0 and lower, some apps may not start).

How to transfer photos from your phone to an LG TV automatically (slide show)?

To automatically display a slide show:

  1. Use the application Google Photos:
    • Select an album → Broadcast → select TV.
    • Click on the slide show icon (usually in the lower right corner).
  2. Use LocalCast:
    • Select photos → Play as slideshow.
    • Set the slide change interval (from 3 to 30 seconds).
  • Via USB:
    • Connect the phone to the TV.
    • In the TV menu, select the mode Slide show (not available on all models).

    📌 Tip: For a slide show with music, use the application Plex or Kodi (install on the TV via LG Content Store).