Can't screen mirror from iPhone to Panasonic smart tv ... viera message ?

sunni

Having problems screen mirroring from my iPhone to Panasonic smart tv - both are connected to the same wifi. I've selected the screen mirroring icon on my iPhone but it doesn't bring up any TV to mirror too and screen mirroring under settings in TV is selected.

Message on tv says the following and not sure what to do?

MyRealNameToo

Presumably the TV is a  TX-40FS500  per the screenshot?

This TV doesnt list anything about being able to support AirPlay so may not be compatible with iPhones built in screen mirroring. If thats the case then either use a third party app like AirBeamTV or MirrorMeister or add a streaming device to the TV that does support AirPlay

sunni

MyRealNameToo said:

Presumably the TV is a  TX-40FS500  per the screenshot?

This TV doesnt list anything about being able to support AirPlay so may not be compatible with iPhones built in screen mirroring. If thats the case then either use a third party app like AirBeamTV or MirrorMeister or add a streaming device to the TV that does support AirPlay

Yeah that's the model & apparently it's not compatible with iPhone only android. 

Would a chromecast work?

Do you know if those mirroring apps are free or probably no free ones?

flaneurs_lobster

AirPlay can't connect directly to a Chromecast device (both protocols are proprietary) but you can go via an app (Docast or AirBeamTV are mentioned by a Google search).

Rather that a Chromecast, would an Apple TV device give a possible solution?

sunni

flaneurs_lobster said:

AirPlay can't connect directly to a Chromecast device (both protocols are proprietary) but you can go via an app (Docast or AirBeamTV are mentioned by a Google search).

Rather that a Chromecast, would an Apple TV device give a possible solution?

Not sure what an Apple TV decide is?

Will try those apps, probably not free 

flaneurs_lobster

sunni said:

Not sure what an Apple TV decide is?

Apple's smart tv box

https://www.apple.com/uk/apple-tv-4k/

Previous versions available for cheaper

Desmond_Hume

Roku is much cheaper and supports AirPlay. 

MyRealNameToo

sunni said:

flaneurs_lobster said:

AirPlay can't connect directly to a Chromecast device (both protocols are proprietary) but you can go via an app (Docast or AirBeamTV are mentioned by a Google search).

Rather that a Chromecast, would an Apple TV device give a possible solution?

Not sure what an Apple TV decide is?

Will try those apps, probably not free 

AppleTV is Apples own streaming box, a new version is expected before the end of the year and if you did go that path it may be worth awaiting its launch which will discount older models naturally. As with most their things it's a very solid offering but more expensive than its peers though naturally integrates very well with other Apple devices. 

Its not the only option though, Roku also supports AirPlay

Given they can't cover your screen with adverts they're not free apps but from memory not that expensive. Developers need to be able to buy food too.