Have you ever thought about taking the fun experience of TikTok straight to the big screen of your television? Fortunately, there are some pretty easy ways to achieve this. We will show you the way step by step so you can watch TikTok videos on TV.
See them videos from your favorite creators on your smartphone screen can be very entertaining. But, seeing them big from the your TV screen can be a unique experience. Whether you have a Smart TV with the Android operating system, or a slightly older model, the methods we share with you in this article can help you watch your favorite TikTok videos on your TV.
The most direct way to watch TikTok videos on a Smart TV with Android
TikTok has become the trendy social network in recent years. What started as a platform for create and share short dance and prank videos, quickly evolved into a global community with highly varied content.
Today, the social network It has more than 1.000 million active users around the world. So it's no surprise that TikTok has become so popular.
Now you can not only enjoy the content of the social network from your mobile. You can also do it from your television.
If your television is a relatively modern Smart TV, with Android operating system, watching TikTok videos will be a piece of cake. Many of the smart TVs launched Starting in 2020, they include the native TikTok app Available to download and install directly from the app store.
The steps to follow are very simple:
- From the menu of your Smart TV, enter the app store. On Samsung televisions it is called Samsung App Store. On LG models, it is LG Content Store. Sony has it within Sony Select and so with other brands.
- Use the search engine to find the TikTok app and install it. The download and installation process is similar to that of smartphones.
- Once installed, open the app and start exploring the videos or log in with your account if you want to follow your favorite creators and hashtags.
With just 3 simple steps you will have TikTok ready to use on your TV. You'll see all the shorts and challenges on the big screen, for even more fun.
How to watch TikTok on a Smart TV using Chromecast
Now, what happens if your Smart TV is a model before 2020 and does not have the TikTok app available? Don't worry, there is another solution just as easy. You will need to have a Chromecast device connected to one of the HDMI ports.
El Chromecast is a small gadget shaped like a pendrive that allows you to "launch" content from your smartphone or tablet directly to the TV. In this way, everything you are seeing on the small screen is "mirrored" on the big screen almost as if by magic.
To be able to watch TikTok through Chromecast, you just have to:
- Make sure that the Chromecast is correctly connected to the TV via HDMI.
- From your smartphone with the TikTok app installed, enter the settings and activate the sharing option screen.
- Select the Chromecast as the target device.
- Choose the video or hashtag you want to see and it will automatically will start playing on TV.
It's really very simple. You can even interact with the videos from your cell phone while they play on TV. You like, comment or share and you will see the changes reflected on both screens.
How to watch TikTok on a TV other than Smart TV
For televisions that are not Smart TV types, things get a little more complicated. You will definitely need some intermediate device that acts as a "bridge" between the cell phone and the TV. The best options in this case are:
- Use chromecast or devices with similar functions. They all work connected via HDMI.
- Use screen sharing apps. They allow you to play mobile content on any television, regardless of whether it is a Smart TV.
- Physically connect the smartphone to the TV via HDMI cable or screen mirroring adapter.
In all cases, the concept is the same: use the phone with TikTok as a player, while we use the television only to show the image in large. It is not as direct as having the native app, but with some skill you will surely be able to find the ideal way for your configuration.
Whether using Smart TV with a native app, Chromecast or similar alternatives, watching funny TikTok videos on the giant screen of your TV is perfectly possible.
Try these tips and very soon you will be laughing at the most hilarious challenges or learning new trends in dance, cooking and crafts without leaving the couch.