Connecting Your Android Phone to a TV Using a USB-C to HDMI Cable The USB Type-C port on your average Android smartphone isn't just for charging and data transfer.

It's easy to play videos on your TV by casting them from your phone. The trick is knowing which method will work best for your phone.

TCL smart TVs offer a lot of functionality for the money, but they can occasionally run into some hiccups when connecting to other devices, like your phone.