THE TV REMOTELY GUIDE LIBRARY
Photos & USB media
Understand TV media playback, USB storage and supported file limits.
TAG COLLECTION
Photos & USB media3
Browsing #Photos & USB media. Back to all guides
Subtitles are missing or out of sync on TV
Locate the caption controls for broadcast, streaming apps, HDMI players or USB video, then check missing tracks and subtitle timing.
General guideCast iPhone photos and video to a TV
Show iPhone photos and supported videos on an AirPlay TV, compare streaming with screen mirroring and stop sharing when finished.
iPhone / iPadTV cannot read a USB drive
Separate an undetected USB drive from unsupported media files, then check TV port, storage format and power without risking your files.
General guide
Menu names and features vary by TV model. See how we test or explore the TV Remotely overview.
A LITTLE EXTRA HELP
Your TV has its own story.
Can’t find your answer? Browse real support reports or tell us where you got stuck.
Keep your TV screen visible during setup. A phone remote cannot bypass a TV’s approval prompt or connect an offline TV to Wi-Fi.