If you want to view phone photos and videos on another screen or check your phone's camera feed while shooting. You can display phone on monitor with USB C following these five steps, which are universal for displaying your phone on a small phone monitor, a bigger monitor, a TV, or a projector.
1. Make sure your phone's USB-C port supports video output
Having a USB-C port doesn't automatically mean your phone can send video to an external monitor. Some USB-C ports support only charging and data transfer. To use a wired display connection, your phone must support video output, typically through DisplayPort Alt Mode (DP Alt Mode).
Check your phone manufacturer's official specifications or user manual for terms such as:
- DisplayPort Alt Mode (DP Alt Mode)
- USB-C video output
- Wired external display support
The following list can help you check whether your phone model supports USB-C video output:
| Brand | Models |
|---|---|
| Apple | iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max; iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max; iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max; iPhone 18 Pro |
| Samsung | Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra; Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra; Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra; Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra; Galaxy Z Fold5, Fold6, Fold7, Fold8 |
| Pixel 8, 8 Pro; Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL; Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL |
2. Prepare a Type-C cable or adapter that matches the monitor
Once you've confirmed your phone supports video output, check the monitor's available video inputs. This is where you decide how to display phone on monitor with USB-C or HDMI.
Your phone uses USB-C, but the monitor may have either a USB-C or HDMI input. Choose your cable or adapter based on the ports available on both devices.
👉 If your monitor has a USB-C video input: Use a full-featured USB-C to USB-C cable that supports video transmission. A charging-only cable may not work.
👉 If your monitor has an HDMI input: Prepare a USB-C to HDMI cable, or a USB-C to HDMI adapter with an HDMI cable.
The adapter must support the video output protocol used by your phone. For a 4K display, also check the resolution and refresh-rate limits of your phone, cable, or adapter, and monitor. The final output is limited by the capabilities of the connected devices.
3. Plug in the USB-C cable to establish a connection
With the right accessories ready, connect your phone to the monitor. The exact setup depends on the cable or adapter you're using:
🔗 USB-C to USB-C cable: Connect one end to your phone and the other to the monitor's USB-C port that supports video input.
🔗 USB-C to HDMI cable: Plug the USB-C end into your phone and the HDMI end into the monitor.
🔗 USB-C to HDMI adapter: Connect the adapter's USB-C end to your phone, then use an HDMI cable to link the adapter to the monitor.
4. Choose the input source and enable screen mirroring if required
A cable connection doesn't always mean the monitor will display your phone's screen immediately. If the monitor doesn't detect the signal automatically, check its input source and your phone's display settings.
👉 On the monitor:
Open the Input Source menu and select the port connected to your phone. Choose USB-C for a direct USB-C connection or the corresponding HDMI input when using an adapter.
Some monitors detect the active input automatically, such as the Moman XView M4 AI, making it quicker to display phone on monitor with USB-C.
👉 On your phone:
Follow any on-screen prompt asking you to allow an external display or select a display mode. Some phones begin outputting video automatically, while others require confirmation or offer additional display options.
If the monitor displays "No Signal," first confirm that you've selected the correct input. Then check both cable connections, make sure the adapter is compatible, and verify that your phone supports wired video output.
5. Set your preferred display mode and fine-tune the settings
Once your phone's screen appears on the monitor, adjust the display to suit what you're doing. The available options depend on your phone and monitor.
Some phones support Screen Mirroring, which duplicates the phone's screen on the external display. Certain Android models also offer a Desktop Mode, presenting a desktop-style interface instead of simply duplicating the phone screen.
If the picture doesn't look right, check these settings where available:
- Resolution: Select a resolution supported by both your phone and monitor.
- Orientation: Switch between portrait and landscape to suit the content.
- Aspect ratio: Choose an appropriate ratio to reduce unwanted black bars or image distortion.
- Scaling: Adjust the size of on-screen content if the monitor or phone provides this option.
Not every phone offers the same external display features or adjustment controls. The available settings depend on the device model and its software.
For more flexibility: Display your phone's screen on a monitor via USB-C or wirelessly
A wired USB-C connection isn't the only way to display phone on monitor with USB-C. Depending on your monitor and accessories, you can also transmit the picture wirelessly — either through a dedicated transmitter/receiver or direct P2P technology. The main differences come down to stability, latency, and freedom of movement.
✨ Wired USB-C monitoring: Clear display and low latency
Best for: Monitoring a camera feed; viewing high-resolution content with a consistent connection; fixed shooting setups.
Pros: Clear display with low latency; predictable, stable connection.
Cons: Cable limits the distance between phone and monitor; phone's USB-C port is occupied during the connection.
✨ Wireless monitoring: Move freely without a cable
Best for: Moving your phone around while keeping the monitor at a separate position.
Pros: No cable between phone and monitor, so you can move freely; reduces cable clutter; on some systems, the phone's USB-C port stays free for charging.
Cons: Performance can vary with the environment and signal obstruction; some transmission delay may occur.
💡 Examples:
Moman D910: Wireless HDMI transmitter/receiver system, but the phone still needs a wired connection to the transmitter, so its USB-C port remains occupied.
Moman XView M4 AI: Phone screen monitor, offers both wired USB-C monitoring and wireless P2P transmission. In wireless mode, no video cable is needed, leaving the USB-C port free for charging. But the monitor screen is more suitable for selfies with the phone's rear camera.
