In this day and age, phones have quite literally become the new laptop. More than ever, mobile users are finding ways to do everything from the palm of their hands, and projecting movies is another to add to the list.

Connecting a Nebula projector to a mobile device requires using the Chromecast app. This app allows viewers to mirror and stream just about anything from their Chromecast-supported Android device, including a Nebula projector. The process is an easy one. Simply follow the apps in the prompt to make it happen.

This article will guide you through the quick and easy steps needed so you can enjoy your favorite movies, videos, and shows quickly from your phone to your Nebula projector.

How To Connect Nebula to Android

Before connecting your Android mobile device, ensure it is compatible with Chromecast, as Chromecast does not support all Android phones.

If you have an Android phone, make sure you’re logged into the same network as your Nebula. Then, open the settings, connect the devices, and start the connection process. For more specific, step-by-step instructions, read below.

In order to mirror the Nebula projector from your Android mobile device, follow these simple instructions:

  • Using the same network, ensure both the mobile phone and Nebula projector are connectedThis network can be your mobile device hot spot or a WiFi connectionOn your mobile device, go into settings, then connected devices, connection preferences, and finally castFind Nebula and selectWhile playing a video,  search for a Chromecast-compatible device at the top of the screenFind your Nebula projector and start casting

Depending on your particular Android device, these instructions may vary slightly. If you have any questions, always contact Nebula’s customer support phone number.

Troubleshooting Casting Issues with Android

Users may find that they can’t cast videos from their Android mobile device to the Nebula projector; this may be due to the copyright restrictions for apps such as Netflix and Hulu.

Users must use the Nebula Manager through the projector’s homepage to agree to Netflix and Hulu’s copyright content agreements.

How To Connect Nebula to iOS Phone

One important thing to note about connecting your iOS to a Nebula projector is it does not support Airplay.

To use your Nebula with an iOS phone, you’ll need to access AirPlay to use your Nebula projector. Once AirPlay is open, choose the screen mirroring option and connect. Follow the steps below for step-by-step directions to connect your Nebula to an iOS phone.  

While the app is not preloaded within the Nebula, users can enable AirPlay manually by following the steps below:

  • Screen mirroring can be used on any Apple device such as iPhone or iPad; the first step is visiting the Google Play Store to install AirScreen, enabling the Nebula projector to support AirPlay.Users must then connect their IOS device to the same network connection as the Nebula projector. This can be either via a mobile hot spot or a stable WiFi connection.Using the control center, select screen mirroring on your IOS deviceOn the screen mirroring list, your Nebula device should be seenSelect Nebula projector and connect

To stream videos and apps on your Nebula projector using an IOS device after the previous steps are followed, users must open whatever app they want to use to stream videos and select one to play.

At the top right corner of the screen, an AirPlay or Cast icon should appear. Click on either icon and begin casting a video to the Nebula projector.

How To Connect A Laptop To A Nebula Projector

Users have plenty of options when it comes to what device they can use to mirror a Nebula projector for streaming. Nebula makes it easy by having all their projectors come with an HDMI port. This allows users to connect a mobile device, a TV, and even a laptop.

To connect a laptop to a Nebula projector, plug one end of the HDMI cable into the Nebula projector HDMI port and the other HDMI end into the laptop’s HDMI port. Visit the Google Play Store to install the Airscreen app. Then you’ll enable AirPlay via the Airscreen app.

Listed below are the steps users need to follow in order to mirror videos to a Nebula projector using a Mac:

  • In Google Play Store- install AirscreenOnce AirPlay is enabled on the Nebula projector, connect both laptop and projector to the same networkClick the Airplay icon on your Mac and choose the Nebula projector to begin mirroringTo begin AirPlay, select the Nebula projector to start streamingTo stop mirroring, click the AirPlay icon and then Turn AirPlay off.

For computers that only have USB-C ports but do not have a direct HDMI port, a USB-C hub with an HDMI port is required for connecting your Nebula.

A USB-C hub should be connected to the computer, and the HDMI cable should be used to connect the hub’s HDMI port to Nebula’s HDMI port.

The Nebula projector supports HDMI connections, so you can also connect your Android smartphone/tablet and iPad Pro via a USB-C hub.

Conclusion

Using your phone to cast a Nebula projector is another way the world innovates technology and makes enjoying streaming videos that much easier.