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Question

Can I mirror my iphone 4 screen on a portable TV/DVD player?

Apr 11, 2012 6:27AM PDT

Hello,

I want to be able to play netflix movies from my iphone for my kids on a larger screen during those long boring car trips this summer. Does anyone know whether I can connect my iphone to a portable TV or DVD player?

Thanks much!

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Yes....
Apr 11, 2012 8:32AM PDT

There are cables that will connect to the iPhone and plug into external video inputs on other devices. Check the Apple site for compatible cables, but buy it from another source to save you money.

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Streaming vs movies saved in flash memory
Apr 11, 2012 11:58AM PDT

IME it works better if you play back movies you've saved vs movies you stream. Especially when the device is moving. IOW, load up at least a few local files to play for the kids instead of the netflix route.

We actually ended up going back to portable DVD players for trips since they're so cheap and it frees up the iPhone for what it does best.