Do you want to enjoy your favorite videos or home movies on your smart TV without complicated setups? At Tara’s Tape Transfers, we make it easy for anyone—even non-tech-savvy users—to watch videos on the big screen.
Whether you’ve already digitized your old tapes or are just starting to think about transferring your home movies, this guide will show you how to screen mirror your YouTube playlist to your TV and enjoy your memories with friends and family.
Before you start, make sure your YouTube playlist link is saved so you can easily access it.
iPhone Users: Copy the playlist link, open the Notes app, create a new note, and paste it. Tap Done.
Android Users: Copy the playlist link, open Google Keep (or your preferred notes app), create a note, and paste the link. Save it for easy access.
Tip: This is especially useful if you plan to create playlists of your old home movies after digitizing your tapes.
For screen mirroring YouTube to your smart TV, your phone/tablet and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network.
Check your TV’s Wi-Fi settings.
Make sure your phone is connected to the same network.
A strong Wi-Fi connection ensures smooth video playback with minimal buffering.
iPhone Users
Open your Notes app and tap the note where you saved your YouTube playlist link.
Click the playlist link to open it in the YouTube app.
Swipe down from the top-right corner to access Control Center.
Tap Screen Mirroring and select your TV from the list.
Your videos will now play on your TV—just press play and enjoy!
Android Users
Open your notes app (like Google Keep) and tap the note where you saved your YouTube playlist link.
Click the playlist link to open it in the YouTube app.
Swipe down to open Quick Settings, then tap Cast or Screen Mirroring.
Select your TV from the list of devices.
Your playlist will appear on your TV, ready to watch.
Keep your device charged—screen mirroring can drain batteries quickly.
Use a stable Wi-Fi connection to avoid interruptions.
Control volume from your TV for smooth playback.
Screen mirroring is a great way to enjoy your digital videos, but imagine doing this with your old family tapes. Once your tapes are digitized by Tara’s Tape Transfers:
Share memories safely with family and friends.
Watch your favorite moments on phones, computers, or TVs anytime.
I handle the entire process, making it safe, high-quality, and easy to relive your precious memories.
Learning how to screen mirror YouTube to your smart TV lets you enjoy your favorite videos and family movies with minimal effort. And if you haven’t digitized your tapes yet, now is the perfect time to start!
Preserve your memories today with Tara’s Tape Transfers. Once your tapes are converted, you’ll be able to watch your home movies on any device—just like modern YouTube playlists, but filled with your family’s irreplaceable moments.