Connecting Xperia to Smart TV

[Lesley_1959]

I am beyond annoyed at trying to get my smartphone to connect to my Samsung smart TV via apps and WiFi or bluetooth. I can never seem to find the right app or I have to be right next to the TV for it to register. My phone is an Xperia 10 ii, the TV is a Samsung. Can anyone recommend a good app, or will an HDMI for USB C cable do the job? TIA.

[Strampke]

You did try all options as described in this page under connectivity?

https://helpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m2/v1/en/index.html

If so, where didn't it act as expected?

[Lesley_1959]

I can get it to mirror the screen, but I'd like to see my photos full screen or as a slideshow - obviously in portrait mode that's not ideal but hey...

[Strampke]

I bought a Google Chromecast a long time ago.

It doesn't require any skills, sits there quietly behind my tv and is always ready to display.

BTW, here's another link to try.

[Lesley_1959]

Thanks, I wondered if they were user friendly. I usually keep trying things till something works, but my partner is not good with technology.

[Strampke]

@Lesley_1959 wrote: 'I usually keep trying things till something works, but my partner is not good with technology.'

Haha, seems like you're not good with technology either!

(don't be offended, your assist is so obvious that I cannot resist shooting)