How To Connect a Galaxy S21 to a TV with an HDMI Cable

By | September 3, 2022

How To Connect a Galaxy S21 to a TV and Mirror the Screen

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is a great phone with many features, including being able to display on a TV.
How To Connect a Galaxy S21 to a TV and Mirror the Screen Overview
This can be done wireless with no cable or with the smartphones HDMI cable.

Using an HDMI cable is quick and easy, with the TV only needing an HDMI port.

This has an advantage as many older TVs cant screen mirror wirelessly, but most TVs have an HDMI port.

Can I Connect My Galaxy S21 to my TV?

Yes, the Galaxy S21 can be connected to a compatible TV, either wireless or with an HDMI cable.

The TV will need an HDMI port to use the cable.

Both methods work well but using an HDMI cable is often much easier to connect to a TV with.

What Items Do I Need To Connect a Galaxy S21 to a TV?

A USB-C to HDMI cable will be needed to connect a Galaxy S21 to a TV.
How To Connect a Galaxy S21 to a TV with HDMI and Mirror the Screen
Alternatively, there are also Type-C Hubs and other electronics for more advanced setups.

Depending on where the phone was bought, the box that came with the phone usually has the cable.

If not, it can be bought at many locations such as Walmart, Amazon, or eBay another locations.

See here for an Example USB-C to HDMI cable on Amazon (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

How To Connect a Galaxy S21 to a TV with an HDMI Cable

  1. Connect the HDMI side of the cable to the TV.
  2. How To Connect a Galaxy S21 to a TV with HDMI and Mirror the Screen Step 1

  3. Set the TV to the Correct HDMI Input.
  4. How To Connect a Galaxy S21 to a TV and Mirror the Screen Sources

  5. Plug the USB-C side of the cable into the Galaxy S21.
  6. How To Connect a Galaxy S21 to a TV with HDMI and Mirror the Screen Step 3

  7. The screen should display on the TV, if not read below.
  8. How To Connect a Galaxy S21 to a TV with HDMI and Mirror the Screen Step 4

  9. If the screen does not display on the TV, go to Settings–> Connections–> More Connection Settings–> HDMI Mode.
  10. How To Connect a Galaxy S21 to a TV with an HDMI Cable Step 7

  11. Select Screen Mirroring
  12. How To Connect a Galaxy S21 to a TV with an HDMI Cable Step 8

Summary
Hooking a Galaxy S21 to a TV to display the screen is quick and easy to do.

Once the cable is connected, be sure to be on the right HDMI input.

If nothing displays, check the connections and the cable as it may be bad.

After connection, Samsung Dex will come up, which can help with displaying to a big screen TV.

Dex is a Samsung option that allows the smartphone to act like a standard computer on a monitor.

It will have a desktop and other options much the way a PC has.

If Dex is not used, the screen will mirror the phone screen with no changes.

Wither option works with is a personal preference for how the screen is laid out.

If the Dex option does not work for you, change the option to screen mirroring, which usually solves the issue.

Samsung Dex is not required and can be ignored if you do not want to use it.

Also, turning the phone sideways into portrait mode will display a full screen on a TV.

Have you connected your S21 smartphone to a TV? Let us know in the comments below.

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10 thoughts on “How To Connect a Galaxy S21 to a TV with an HDMI Cable

  1. Lisa

    I have the same issue as a few others here. Looks so simple but my phone does not have an HDMI option. I did a search in settings but it’s not there.

    Reply
    1. C. Smith

      It does have hdmi mode because I have a s21 as well and it’s under Settings / Connections / More Connections / Than you’ll see it. Or you can simply go to setting from your notification panel and simply search settings by typing hdmi. If you are not seeing it. Make sure your s21 has the latest system updates. If your not seeing it after that. Than you don’t have an s21 or you have a knock-off (fake) s21.

      Reply
  2. Eugene Altepeter

    I can’t get my 21 Ultra to play on TV either. Had no problems with my Note 8, wifes phone has no issue so it is not the cord, she still has her Note 8.

    Reply
  3. Anthony Divito

    I bought my Samsung S21 ultra direct on samsung.com UK and I do not have HDMI
    I go to settings then connections and then I go on more connections the only thing what there is printing, VPN,
    Private DNS, and ethernet
    Any help would be highly appreciated

    Reply
  4. Eugene Altepeter

    I finally figured out the issue with my 21 Ultra.
    Go to:
    Settings
    More Connectio Settings
    HDMI Mode
    Screen Mirroring, ( select this)

    Mine worked just fine afterwards.

    Reply
  5. John Royer

    I connected my new S21 to my TV. I have a good HDMI cord and adapter. TV set to correct HDMI port. I have no picture on the TV at all- NOTHING! I use YouTube Premium, and want to show a video on the TV.

    Reply
    1. Don

      I would test out another HDMI cable since it is the only component that can be bad.

      Reply
    2. Eric R Bobenhausen

      I’m having the same problem and it’s not the cable.
      Did you ever find out what the problem was?

      Reply
      1. Akhilesh

        i believe that with Android 12 update we have to enable Samsung Dex feature in Advanced features to get the HDMI working.

        Reply

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