Ever since Elon Musk acquired X, formerly Twitter, he's changed the social media platform in many way. One of the way include ability to watch up to 3 hours video. However, the 3-hours streaming is only applicable to premium users. Before, the only video duration allowed on Twitter was 140 seconds.
The 3 hours upgrades is copy-catting YouTube, making X a platform to watch full-length documentaries. Well, as we all know that X is a mobile-based social media platform, which means it doesn’t make it very suitable for watching Videos, especially the lengthy-type videos.
Nevertheless, there are ways you can connect your X account to a wider screen device like "TVs" to stream your X videos, and enjoy either for a more immersive experience or if you want to watch together with other people.
In this article, we will share with you various ways/methods to connect your X or Twitter Account to your Smart TV and watch videos seamlessly. Let's dive in without much Ado.
Connecting X through AirPlay to Apple TV
You can actually watch X video on your Apple TV through AirPlay. But first, you need to make sure that your Apple TV is connected with your iOS device (iPhone or iPad). After, proceed to AirPlay streaming of X video contents on your Apple TV. Here's how:
Turn ON the Apple TV and navigate to "AirPlay & HomeKit Settings" under "Settings Menu." Now, tap on "AirPlay" to toggle ON the feature. Once the AirPlay is turned ON, you'll be able to stream any contents from your iPhone or iPad on the TV.
Using HDMI Cable
You can also stream Twitter contents on your smart TVs using Lightning to Digital AV Adapter, an HDMI connection, if you're an iPhone user. For Android, you can use AV Adapter Android to connect your Smart TV to your Android Device. Here's how:
Connect your HDMI adapter to your phone charging port and also connect it to your TV using HDMI cable. Now, navigate to your Smart TV "Settings" and select the specific HDMI port where you connected the cable.
Once the devices have been connected successfully, launch your X app and start streaming your favorite contents. This method is more like a miracasting; everything that appears on your X app on smartphone will definitely appear on your connected TV.