Best Screen Mirroring Devices for iPhone, Android and TV (2026)

If your TV does not mirror your phone on its own, you do not need a new TV. A small device plugged into an HDMI port can add screen mirroring to almost any television, and the right one depends mostly on the phone you already use. We picked the devices below because they are still sold, they cover iPhone, Android, and Windows, and each one does something the others do not. Prices change often, so check the maker’s own store page before you buy.

Quick picks at a glance

• Best for Android and Google homes: Google TV Streamer
• Best for iPhone and iPad: Apple TV 4K
• Best all-rounder for mixed households: Roku Streaming Stick 4K
• Best for Alexa and Fire TV homes: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
• Best for power users: NVIDIA Shield TV Pro
• Best budget pick: Onn 4K Pro
• Best wired option with no Wi-Fi needed: USB-C to HDMI adapter

1. Google TV Streamer — best for Android and Google homes

Google’s current streaming box replaced the Chromecast with Google TV, and it has Google Cast built in. That means an Android phone can mirror its screen or cast an app with a couple of taps, and a Chromebook or Chrome browser tab can cast too. It streams in 4K with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, and it doubles as a smart-home hub for Google Home. Pick this one if your household already lives in Google’s world.

Watch out for: iPhones can cast from supported apps like YouTube, but full iPhone screen mirroring needs a third-party app, since AirPlay is not built in.

2. Apple TV 4K — best for iPhone and iPad

If you mirror from an iPhone or iPad, nothing beats a device made by Apple. AirPlay is built in, so your phone’s screen, photos, or a video appear on the TV without extra apps or setup, and it stays stable because the same company makes both ends. It also supports 4K, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos, and works as a HomeKit hub. It costs more than a stick, but for Apple households it is the smoothest mirroring experience you can buy.

Watch out for: Android phones cannot use AirPlay natively, so this is a poor pick for an Android-only home.

3. Roku Streaming Stick 4K — best all-rounder for mixed households

Roku’s stick is the best compromise when a home has both iPhones and Android phones. It supports AirPlay 2, so iPhones mirror natively, and it also accepts screen mirroring from Android and Windows devices using Miracast. On top of that it is a full streaming player with a simple remote and interface that non-technical family members tend to like. If you want one device that works for everyone in the house, start here.

Watch out for: Mirroring from Android works through the device’s screen-mirroring mode, so the exact steps vary by phone brand.

4. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — best for Alexa and Fire TV homes

The Fire TV Stick 4K Max has a built-in display-mirroring mode for Android phones and Windows PCs, and it is a strong streaming stick in its own right, with 4K, Dolby Vision, and Alexa voice control. It suits homes that already use Alexa speakers or Prime Video. iPhone owners can still mirror to it, but only through a third-party mirroring app, not AirPlay.

Watch out for: The home screen pushes Amazon content heavily, which some people find noisy compared with Roku or Apple TV.

5. NVIDIA Shield TV Pro — best for power users

The Shield TV Pro is an Android TV box with Google Cast built in, so Android phones, Chromebooks, and Chrome tabs mirror or cast to it easily. What sets it apart is power: it handles 4K upscaling, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and it can run a Plex media server for a home movie library. It is overkill if you only want mirroring, but if you also want a serious media player, nothing else on this list does as much.

Watch out for: Like other Android TV devices, it has no native AirPlay, so iPhone mirroring needs a third-party app.

6. Onn 4K Pro — best budget pick

Walmart’s Onn 4K Pro runs Google TV, so it has Google Cast built in and mirrors Android phones, Chromebooks, and Chrome tabs just like Google’s own streamer, but for much less money. It also covers the streaming basics well: 4K, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Wi-Fi 6, and a backlit voice remote with a find-my-remote button. If you want Google Cast mirroring without paying for a premium box, this is the value pick of the whole list.

Watch out for: Stock can be patchy, so check Walmart’s site or a nearby store before settling on it, and like other Google TV devices it has no native AirPlay, so iPhone mirroring needs a third-party app.

7. USB-C to HDMI adapter — best wired option with no Wi-Fi needed

Sometimes the best mirroring device is not wireless at all. A USB-C to HDMI adapter plugs straight into a phone and an HDMI cable, and the phone’s screen appears on the TV instantly, with no Wi-Fi, no pairing, and practically no lag. It is the most reliable option for presentations, hotel TVs, or places where the Wi-Fi is weak. iPhone owners can use Apple’s own Lightning or USB-C Digital AV adapter for the same job. Just check that your Android phone supports video output over USB-C first, since not every model does.

Watch out for: You are tethered by a cable, so it is not a couch-friendly option for everyday watching.

How to choose the right one

Start with your phone, not the device. iPhone owners should look at Apple TV 4K or any AirPlay 2 device like the Roku stick. Android owners get the widest choice, since Google Cast and Miracast cover most devices on this list. Next, decide whether you want a streaming player as well: if you do, a stick or box gives you apps plus mirroring for little extra money, and the Onn 4K Pro proves you do not need to spend much to get it. If you only want mirroring and nothing else, a simple wired adapter costs least and has least to go wrong. Finally, if your TV is not smart at all, any device here will fix that, but a stick or box adds the most value.

What about the old Chromecast?

Google stopped selling the Chromecast with Google TV and replaced it with the Google TV Streamer, so if you see an old Chromecast still listed somewhere, check that it is genuinely new stock. For a new purchase, the Google TV Streamer is the current equivalent and the one Google supports going forward.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need Wi-Fi to mirror my phone to a TV?

For wireless mirroring, yes, your phone and the device usually need to be on the same Wi-Fi network, though some setups can work over a direct wireless connection. A wired USB-C or Lightning to HDMI adapter needs no Wi-Fi at all. For more detail, see our guide to screen mirroring without Wi-Fi.

Can I mirror an iPhone to a non-Apple device?

Yes, but not natively. Non-Apple devices do not have AirPlay built in unless the maker licensed it, as Roku and many smart TVs have. Otherwise you need a third-party mirroring app, or an Apple TV 4K for the native experience. Our AirPlay vs Chromecast comparison explains the difference in plain terms.

Is screen mirroring the same as casting?

Not quite. Mirroring shows your phone’s whole screen on the TV, while casting sends just a video or app to the TV so you can keep using your phone. Our plain-English explainer covers how each one works.