Connecting your phone to a TCL TV is quite simple and allows for convenient TV control. Each operating system has different connection methods. If you're unsure how to connect, you can refer to the detailed guide below.
1. Guide to Connecting an Android Phone to TCL TV
Phones using the Android operating system can easily connect to TCL TVs in various ways.
Connect via TCL nScreen app

This connection method applies only to TCL Smart TVs. To connect, users should download this app onto their TV and follow these connection steps:
- Step 1: Turn on the TV, select the Home button on the remote to go to the home screen.
- Step 2: Download the TCL nScreen app and launch it. Then, select Settings for the app to automatically scan and connect to available TVs.
- Step 3: Once connected successfully, choose Remote Control on the phone app interface to activate remote control, or go to Media Sharing to share files from the phone to the big screen.
Guide to Connect Phone to TCL TV via T-cast MagiConnect TCL App
T-Cast is an app provided and developed by TCL to facilitate easier connection between Android phones and TCL TVs. This connection app also applies only to TCL Smart TVs, and before initiating the connection, ensure both the TV and phone are on the same Wi-Fi network. You can follow these steps to connect:
- Step 1: Install the T-cast app on your TCL TV.
- Step 2: Download the T-cast app on your Android phone. The app will scan for connected TVs on the Wi-Fi network. Select the TV you want to connect to and press Connect.
- Step 3: Tap on the navigation icon (red color) in the middle of the bottom toolbar to open the control function.

Connecting Phone to TCL TV via Chromecast
You can also perform the connection through the Chromecast app. This is the integrated app of TCL's Android TV models. To connect, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Select Screen Mirroring on the TV screen.
- Step 2: Start Screen Mirroring on your phone to connect to the TV. Select Setting > Connections > NFC and Sharing > Screen Mirroring > Turn on.
- Step 3: When this feature is activated, the phone will scan for available TVs to connect. Select the TV you want to pair with, then receive the successful pairing notification and your phone screen will appear on your TV.
2. Guide to Connect IOS Phone to TCL TV
In addition to Android phones, iPhones running the iOS operating system can also easily connect to TCL TVs using various connection methods.
Connect via TCL nScreen app
To connect your phone via this app, the phone must use iOS 7 or later and follow these steps:
- Step 1: Turn on your TV and press the Home button on the remote to go to the home screen.
- Step 2: Download the nScreen app for your phone. Then, open the nScreen app on your phone > Select Settings to search for and connect to your desired TV.
- Step 3: Once the connection is successful, you can choose Remote Control on the phone app interface to activate remote control, or go to Media Sharing to share files from your phone to the big screen.

Connecting to the TV via T-cast App
This connection method is also not difficult for everyone to follow step by step sharing below.
- Step 1: Install the T-cast app on your TCL TV.
- Step 2: Install T-cast on your iPhone and open the app on your phone > Swipe the icon to enter the app > Select the TV icon in the top left corner of the phone screen.
- Step 3: Your iPhone will search for available devices > Select the TV you want to connect to > Connect your iPhone to your TCL TV.
- Step 4: Choose the feature you want to use: If you want to use your phone to control the TV, select the red icon. If you want to transfer pictures, sound from your phone to the TV, select Local. Allow the TV to access content on your phone, then select the picture or video you want to play on the TV.
There is the guide to connect your phone to TCL TV, hoping to help everyone know how to do it easily. In addition to the connection methods mentioned above, there are many other connection methods that users can refer to and choose.