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Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+ - View Device Screen on TV

2026-10-23 02:14:52.214

Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+ - View Device Screen on TV

Here's how to display content from your Galaxy S9 / S9+ on a TV or another media device.
Effective October 5, 2020, Samsung won't support Smart View.
  • If you uninstall the Smart View app from your mobile device, you won't be able to download it again; however, you can continue to use it unless you remove it.
    Smart View may not be removable on all devices.
  • Samsung SmartThings or Samsung DeX are recommended alternative screen-sharing options.
  • Smart View allows you to share the device's screen or content on a larger display via a wireless connection.
  • To view your smartphone's screen via an external display, a compatible HDTV or a Wireless Display adapter (e.g., Chromecast™ is required. A Wireless Display adapter can be purchased from any Verizon retail store or at the online store.
  • For additional assistance, contact your TV manufacturer.
  • Some apps (e.g., YouTube, Netflix, etc.) support displaying the app contents on a remote display. Within the app, tap the
    Cast icon
     Cast icon then select the desired display from the list.

Share Your Screen

  1. Swipe down on the
    Status bar
     (at the top).
    The image below is an example.
    Notifications screen
  2. Swipe down from the top of the display to expand the quick settings menu.
  3. Tap
    Smart View
    .
    If not available, swipe left to view additional quick settings.
  4. Tap the
    switch
     to turn on Switch on (upper-right).
    If prompted, tap
    Turn on
    .
  5. Select the external display device from the list.
    If not available, ensure your TV/external display supports screen sharing and that it is turned on.

Share Pictures or Videos

  1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
    These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Tap
    Gallery
     Gallery icon.
  3. If necessary, choose the appropriate album or navigate to the image/video location.
  4. Select a picture or video to view.
  5. Tap the
    Share icon
     Share icon (lower-right).
    If necessary, tap the screen to display the options.
  6. Tap
    Smart View
    .
  7. Select the desired external display from the list.