Watching a YouTube video or streaming a show on your Android phone is fine, but it is so much better on a big screen. If you have a TCL TV and want to get your Android display up there wirelessly, you are in the right place. This guide walks you through everything you need, from setup to the first successful mirror, plus what to do if something goes wrong along the way.
What you need before mirroring your Android to TCL TV
Before you start, a quick check of a few basics will save you a lot of frustration later. Most mirroring problems come down to missing one of these requirements, so take two minutes to go through this list.
- A TCL Smart TV with screen mirroring or casting support (most TCL models from 2018 onward qualify)
- An Android phone or tablet running Android 5.0 or later
- A WiFi network that both your TV and phone are connected to. This is the most important one. Both devices must be on the same network, not one on 2.4GHz and the other on 5GHz, if your router broadcasts them separately
- A screen mirroring app installed on your Android device
One thing worth double-checking: make sure your TCL TV is connected to WiFi and not just powered on. Go to your TV settings, find the network section, and confirm it shows a connected status. If your phone and TV are on different networks, mirroring will not work no matter what you try.
Set up AirBeamTV on your Android device
With your devices confirmed and on the same WiFi network, the next step is getting the right app on your phone. A dedicated screen mirroring app gives you a reliable, stable connection that built-in casting options often cannot match.
- Open the Google Play Store on your Android device
- Search for AirBeamTV Screen Mirroring
- Download and install the app
- Open the app once installation is complete
- When prompted, allow the app the permissions it requests. These are needed for mirroring to function correctly
After opening the app for the first time, you will see a list of TV brands. Select TCL from the list. The app will then scan your local network for available TCL TVs. This usually takes just a few seconds. If your TV appears in the list, you are ready for the next step. If it does not show up, go back and confirm both devices are on the same WiFi network.
Start mirroring your Android screen to TCL TV
With the app installed and your TCL TV detected, you are just a couple of taps away from seeing your Android screen on the big screen. This part of the process is quick.
- In the AirBeamTV app, tap your TCL TV from the list of detected devices
- Tap the Start Mirroring button
- A system prompt will appear asking you to confirm screen recording permission. Tap Start Now to allow it
- Your Android screen will appear on your TCL TV within a few seconds
Once mirroring starts, everything on your phone display shows up on the TV, including apps, videos, photos, and your home screen. You can now open any app you want, whether that is Netflix, YouTube, a photo gallery, or a presentation, and it will stream directly to your TCL TV. To stop mirroring, return to the AirBeamTV app and tap Stop Mirroring.
Fix common Android-to-TCL TV mirroring problems
Screen mirroring works smoothly most of the time, but a few common issues can pop up. Here is how to handle the ones people run into most often.
TV not showing up in the app
This almost always comes down to the WiFi network. Check that your phone and TCL TV are both connected to the exact same network name. If your router has separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands with different names, connect both devices to the same one. Restarting your router can also help if the connection has been running for a long time.
Mirroring keeps dropping or lagging
A weak WiFi signal is usually the cause. Move your phone and router closer together if possible, or move the router closer to the TV. Avoid streaming over a network that has many other devices actively using bandwidth at the same time. If the lag is consistent, switching your router to the 5GHz band can improve speed and stability.
No sound on the TV
Check your phone volume first. Then check that your TCL TV is not muted and that the correct input source is selected. Inside the AirBeamTV app, confirm that audio mirroring is enabled in the settings.
Black screen on the TV
Some apps, particularly those with DRM content protection like certain streaming services, block screen recording by design. Try a different app or content type to confirm mirroring itself is working. If it works with other apps, the issue is specific to that app’s content protection settings, not your setup.
If you have worked through these steps and still have trouble, a full restart of both your phone and your TCL TV clears most lingering connection issues. Uninstalling and reinstalling the app is also worth trying if the problem started after a software update.
How AirBeamTV Helps with Screen Mirroring to TV
We built AirBeamTV specifically for situations like this one: you have a smart TV and an Android device, and you just want them to work together without cables, hardware boxes, or a complicated setup.
- No extra hardware needed. No dongles, no adapters, no streaming sticks. Just your phone, your TV, and WiFi
- Works with all major TCL models as well as Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, Philips, Panasonic, and more. One app covers a wide range of TVs
- HD quality mirroring with audio, so what you see and hear on your phone comes through clearly on the big screen
- Simple three-step process: download the app, open it, start mirroring. That is genuinely all it takes
- Trusted by over 20 million users and rated 4.8 on the App Store
Ready to get your Android screen on your TCL TV? Download AirBeamTV from the Google Play Store and start mirroring in minutes. You can also use a universal remote control app for TV to manage your TCL TV directly from your phone.
