Is a Samsung Galaxy S6 MHL compatible?

As of 2015, Samsung have stopped implementing MHL in their flagship Galaxy smartphones and tablets. The Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge plus, Note 5, A3, A5, A7 and A8 do not have MHL capabilities. In order to share your screen contents to a TV or other monitor, you will need to use a wireless connection.

Does Galaxy S6 support HDMI output?

The S6 does not support HDMI output via MHL standard on its USB port or any other direct video output. Really a step backward for a flagship device.

What replaced MHL?

A wired connection is no longer the option of choice for sharing mobile device screens to a TV or projector screen . Wireless display receivers or adapters are a great replacement for the wired MHL to HDMI connection. Simply plug in the wireless display adapter and connect your mobile device wirelessly.

How do I connect my Galaxy S6 to my TV with HDMI?

1. Purchase a MHL adapter that is compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S6.
2. Connect the Galaxy S6 to the adapter.
3. Plug the adapter to a power source.
4. Use a standard HDMI cable to connect the adapter to the HDMI port on your television.
5. Set the TV to display video from the HDMI port you are using.

Is MHL dead?

MHL is dead. A few years ago, MHL was being touted as the new standard in mobile video output. With some clever wire signalling wizardry, it allows you to transmit audio and video independent of the connectors between devices.

Does my phone support MHL?

To determine if your mobile device supports MHL, research the manufacturer specifications for your mobile device. You can also search for your device on the following website: http://www.mhltech.org/devices.aspx.

How do I enable MHL on Android?

Connect the larger end (HDMI) end of the MHL cable to the HDMI input on the TV that supports MHL. Turn on both devices. From the menu of the TV, set Auto Input Change (MHL) to On so that the TV automatically switches to the MHL input when an MHL compatible device is connected.