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Kristee Summerford
I live in a rule area I have an unlimited data plan on my phone I wanted to use it as a hotspot to watch Netflix on my Roku I have done this in the past but it will not connect it does not acknowledge my iPhone what am I doing wrong? I do not have Wi-Fi
First question is what model Roku you have, model number, not the name. The first step to try is to go into your settings menu and find the Network Reset and do that. On your Roku, Settings>System>Advanced system settings>Network connection reset. Not a factory reset, just the network. If that doesn't work, check your passcode on the iPhone and see if it has any special characters, as in anything except just letters and numbers. If it does, change the passcode to something with only letters (upper/lower case is fine) and numbers. Let us know if you still have issues after that.
If you have a special character (@, #, $, etc.) in the password you might have trouble getting a Roku to connect. I have two iPhone XRs, and I have connected two different Roku devices to them both without issue. My password is letters and numbers only.
Yes I to have to start from square one. and go though to entire procedure if my TV has lost it's connection to my iphone. Some times I have to reboot my phone first as well as unplugging my Rokuy tv and then plugging it back in. Then start the procedure of re-setting the network connection by using the on screen menue. This is a real pain but I can get it to work most of the time. I live in a RV and travel all over the country . I have Two devices that can connect to the roku tv one is a Verizon mifi and my iphone 10 which is 0n the ATT net. The Verizion mifi connects with no issues. but my Iphone which is on the ATT net is the problem child connecting.The good thing about having Two devices on Two Cell Net's is if one is slow the other may be fast. and If your traveling around the country this is a good thing. I do wish the iphone and rouku could learn to play nice.
I still can't reliably connect to my iPhone 11 Max just as I was never able to reliably connect to my iPhone X before that. After resetting over and over again I can sometimes get it to connect and once it connects it works fine. Most of the time I need to rescan several times to find my hotspot and then when I connect it starts to connect and then immediately disconnects.
Did you try pulling the plug on the Tv. To reset the TV. then do a Hard Reset on your phone first then reset all the network connections then try to connect. If I do not see my iphone's hotspot on the scan list I cycle the share hot spot button on and off on my phone untill I see it on the scann list. this worked for me if I did it in that order
scenerio: If you reset your network settings on Roku and connect hotspot most often it will connect. Then later if you change and connect to one of your other routers Wi-Fi that will connect. But then if you try to go back to the hotspot on the iPhone or the iPad it will not connect. Sometimes you will get a Wi-Fi connection but it will not link with the Internet connection saying no Internet available. Obviously this is incorrect.
But if you go back and reset your network settings on the Roku it will connect normally. But if you ever change to another Wi-Fi source and try to go back to the hotspot it will not happen unless you reset the network settings.
but if you go back and reset your network settings on the Roku it will connect normally. But if you ever change to another Wi-Fi source and try to go back to the hotspot it will not happen unless you reset the network settings.
After much research and going back-and-forth I do not think this is an Apple issue because previously there was absolutely no issue. And the fact that you can do a network setting on the Roku and connect shows that something within the software that conflict ding
It enhances our camping experience to have the ability to use our phone to watch TV. While we love camping and the freedom of being outdoors and visiting new areas, we really like to watch a little television before going to sleep at night. Unfortunately, there are little or no options in some of the lovely, remote areas we like to visit. That is where having the option of entertainment via our phone is so nice.
Actually, it is quite easy to use a phone to watch TV and it is particularly useful when there is no cable and poor cell/Internet/air antenna reception. I am specifically addressing the use of the iPhone or iPad with the Jensen TV. I suspect there are similar options with android phones, but I am not familiar with them.
The foremost thing needed is access to a streaming source. Netflix is probably the most popular streaming source and many watch Netflix on smart televisions. With a Netflix subscription, one can also download shows and movies to their phone or tablet to watch later when no cable, Internet, or even cell signal is available.
We dropped cable many months ago and now all our viewing is through streaming services. This link covers our conversion, Cable Cutting, A Retirement Cost Savings Strategy. However, we had Netflix and Amazon Prime long before dropping cable, both of which allow downloads to view when there is no cell/Internet service. Just be sure to do a little planning to download a few shows/movies you like before arriving in remote areas.
When Internet or cell service is available, we also use our phone to watch TV through YouTube TV. It provides live television and many channels, including local. So, it essentially gives us as many options as we have at home! The only concerns are the strength of the signal and data plan limits.
The next item needed is this handy little adapter to connect the Apple device (iPhone or iPad) to an HDMI cable. This link takes you to the adapter on Amazon, Apple Lightning to Digital AV Adapter. The cable currently sells for $49 and also has a receptacle to allow charging of the iPhone or iPad while using the phone to watch TV. It is also available through Apple and other retailers.
After we began using our phone to watch downloaded shows and streaming channels, we discovered it was a pain to have to unhook cables between watching with an air antenna and the phone. If we were in an area with good air antenna reception, we liked to use it for local stations. So, it would be very beneficial to have the the ability to use both options without having to access the back of the television. Our air antenna is just a piece of coaxial cable, but it does a remarkable job picking up channels if there is a good signal.
Now for the bottom of the splitter: insert the television cable into one side of the splitter instead of into the back of the television. Next, plug the other short HDMI cable into the other side of the bottom of the splitter. Lastly, attach the other side to the Apple Lightning to AV Adapter, which attaches on the other side to the phone.
Connecting a phone to your TV isn't as simple as you might think. Whether you want to enjoy Netflix, share photos, or use it for home working, hooking up a cable between your phone and TV can be tricky. But it's not impossible---it's all a matter of selecting the right cable.
For instance, if you plan to mirror your phone to a television for gaming, you'll want a USB connection rather than a wireless configuration. This vastly reduces lag. The same goes for watching movies on a TV over a USB cable from the phone.
Similarly, your connection method varies depending on your needs. Simply viewing photos on a compatible television requires your charging cable and mobile device. But for screen mirroring, you'll need a USB adapter.
Note that for USB connections between a phone and TV, the model of TV shouldn't matter, however. The steps below outlining how to connect your phone to a TV apply to Samsung, LG, and many other manufacturers. Better still, the same steps can be used to connect a phone to a non-smart TV. (What is a dumb TV?)
MHL is one of the most common solutions for connecting a phone to a HDMI TV with a micro-USB cable. This technology allows MHL-compatible devices such as smartphones and tablets to connect to televisions and projectors.
Begin by plugging the SlimPort adapter into your phone. Then, attach the SlimPort adapter to your display using the proper cable. You should then be able to view your phone's screen on a TV. Like MHL, it's plug-and-play.
What if the TV you want to connect your phone to doesn't have HDMI? It is still possible to connect an Android phone to an old display, but you'll need dedicated adapters to switch formats and possibly chain them together.
Wondering how to connect an iPhone to your tv with USB? Sadly, this isn't possible. As iPhones and iPads don't have USB, you can't use this as a connection method. But you can connect iOS devices to a TV using a cable.
If you own an iPhone 5 or newer, it will have a Lightning connector. To connect your iPhone to a TV you'll need the Lightning digital AV adapter for HDMI outputs, or the Lightning to VGA adapter if you have an older VGA display. Buy the cable that fits your TV and phone. Older iOS devices with the old 30-pin port instead use the 30-pin VGA adapter.
You can connect an iPad to your TV through the same means. Again, you'll most likely need a Lightning cable for this. Only the iPad 3 and earlier use a 30-pin cable. All other iPads, including every iPad Mini and iPad Pro, use a Lightning cable.
Once you've plugged in your adapter, simply hook up the video output to your display. Then, your phone screen will mirror the TV. Apple's official Lightning adapters contain an additional Lightning port for charging while viewing content on a second screen.
While the most common use for connecting a phone to a TV using USB is for screen mirroring, there's another option. Instead of screen mirroring, you can connect it as a storage device for viewing pictures and videos on your TV.
Of the various USB to TV connection options, this is the easiest. Since it only requires a phone, USB cable, and TV with a USB input, it's simple to set up. Which specific cable you need depends on your phone.
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