How To Turn On Screen Mirroring On OnePlus 5

If you’re curious how you can switch on and use the screen mirror feature on OnePlus 5, I’ll explain below. There are multiple ways to make use on OnePlus 5 to display things from your phone onto a TV. All you need to do is use the right software. The guide below will teach different ways by which you screen mirror with the OnePlus 5 onto a TV.

Connect OnePlus 5 to TV: Hard-wired Connection

1. You will need to get a MHL adapter that works perfectly with OnePlus 5
2. Connect your device
3. Plug in the power to the adapter
4. Using standard HDMI cable, connect to the HDMI port on your TV.
5. Switch the TV to the appropriate HDMI input

You may need an HDMI to composite adapter if you have an older TV.

Connect OnePlus 5 to TV: Wireless Connection

1. You will need to buy an Allshare Hub; after buying the hub, connect it to your TV using an HDMI cable.
2. You can now connect your smartphone and the hub or your TV to wifi. They need to be on the same network to function properly
3. Click on Settings and then click on Screen mirroring and you are set

It’s important to note that if you have a SmartTV, you won’t need to go for the Allshare Hub.