This article explains four ways to enable streaming on your iPad or iPhone so you can view content from your device on a television screen. Instructions include connecting your device to your TV using an Apple Lightning Digital AV Adapter with an HDMI cable, using Chromecast and Chromecast-compatible apps, streaming with your Apple TV, and using a DLNA-compatible app with a smart TV that supports DLNA.

The easiest way to stream from an iPad or iPhone may be to plug in a cable, but you can’t just use any cable. Because iOS devices use Apple’s proprietary Lightning connector, you’ll need a special adapter.

Apple's Lightning Digital AV Adapter (usually around $50 from Apple.com) is the first half of what you need to stream to your TV. The other half is an HDMI cable to connect the adapter to your TV.

Once you switch the input on your TV to the HDMI port where the cable is plugged in, you’ll see your iPad or iPhone on the TV. From there, you can stream apps, photos, videos, and more directly to your TV.