How do I connect an iPhone 15 or newer to a TV?

Last checked November 14, 2026

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Short answer

Use a USB-C to HDMI adapter and an HDMI cable. iPhone 15 and newer send video through their USB-C port, so the TV mirrors your screen. An adapter with a charging port keeps the battery topped up while you watch.

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You also need

These go with the USB-C to HDMI adapter with charging.

How to connect it

  1. Plug the adapter into the iPhone's USB-C port.
  2. Connect an HDMI cable from the adapter to a free HDMI port on the TV.
  3. Optional: plug a USB-C charger into the adapter's charging port.
  4. Switch the TV to that HDMI input. Your iPhone screen appears on the TV.

Check this first

  • iPhone 15 and newer have a USB-C port that sends video. iPhone 14 and older have a Lightning port, so pick the Lightning option instead.
  • Your phone or tablet must be able to send video through USB-C. Many Android phones cannot.
  • You also need an HDMI cable.
  • For 4K at 60 Hz, pick an adapter that lists 4K 60 Hz (HDMI 2.0).
  • It mirrors your screen. Some streaming apps block video through a cable; if yours does, open that service's own app on the TV instead.

Other ways to do it

Instead of the USB-C to HDMI adapter with charging.

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Apple TV 4K (AirPlay, no cable)

Plug an Apple TV into the TV and you can show your iPhone or iPad on it wirelessly with AirPlay. Nothing plugs into the phone.

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Questions people ask

Does it work with iPhone 14 or older?

No. iPhone 14 and older have a Lightning port and need Apple's Lightning Digital AV Adapter instead.

Can I get 4K?

Yes, with an adapter that lists 4K at 60 Hz (HDMI 2.0), according to Apple.

Why do some streaming apps show a black screen?

Some streaming apps block video through cables and adapters to protect their content. If that happens, tap the cast or AirPlay button inside the app to send the video to a smart TV or streaming box, or open that service's own app on the TV.

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