Modern mobile devices are suitable for watching movies and YouTube videos, but have one significant drawback: the screen size is too small. The displays of even the largest smartphones and phablets cannot stand any comparison with television screens.
Fortunately, transferring an image from a mobile device to a TV screen is now a breeze, and this article will cover the most common methods.
Connect via HDMI
Connect your smartphone to the TV via HDMI is the most popular option. Many people prefer HDMI, because high data transfer rates and high-quality pictures are guaranteed. However, the connection is possible only if the Android smartphone itself has the appropriate connector - usually it is located next to the micro-USB.
Please note that a special HDMI cable is required: it must have a standard Type A connector on one end and a Type D connector on the other, similar in appearance to the connector of the charger.
HDMI AD cable
usually put in a television set.
MHL to HDMI adapter
After connecting two devices with a cable, select HDMI as the source on the TV itself, and then the screen will display the same image as on the smartphone display. If there is no image, you should adjust the settings on the gadget (path "Settings" "HDMI format").
Connect via USB
The method of connecting the gadget to the TV via USB is suitable if the TV itself is equipped with the appropriate connector. You will need a USB-micro-USB cable, which can be found in the kit of almost any smartphone.
USB-micro-USB cable
like a USB stick. Data management is carried out through the TV interface. Modern TV devices can play not only clips and movies in certain formats, but also text documents and presentations.
Pay attention to such a feature of the connection: both devices must be turned on - if the gadget is in the off state, the TV does not recognize it as a drive.
We connect via Wi-Fi
Connect the phone to the TV and without cables - it is enough to use any of the software products of manufacturers. For example, many of the company's models Samsung have the feature of AllShare, which allows you to connect to the TV of a similar brand for a couple of clicks. To use this feature, you need:
- Activate the home network Wi-Fi.
- Connect to Wi-Fi both devices (TV and Samsung phone).
- Activate AllShare.
Other large manufacturers have an analogue of AllShare. LG offers to use the Smart Share, through which the smartphone connects to TV almost the same as through Samsung technology. Apple devices can be connected via AirPlay, however, you will have to additionally buy a special console.
The listed methods have a total minus: connect the gadget only to the TVs of the same brand. Therefore, the question is reasonable, which will definitely defeat the owners of TV rare brands: can I connect the smartphone on Wi-Fi to bypass branded applications?
Using Wi-Fi Direct
The advantage of this technology is that setting up the Wi-Fi home network and the registration in it both devices is not Wanted - the gadget is connected to TV via Wi-Fi directly. It is important that both devices must support such a function. "Connect" is true:
- Wi-Fi Direct starts on the gadget. The user needs to go through the "Settings" "Wireless and Connections" "Wi-Fi Direct" path. You should click "Activate" or "OK" (depending on the model).
- The function starts on TV. You need to go to the menu, select "Network" and in the list of options to find Wi-Fi Direct. After activating the function, a list of devices available for connection appears - in the list, select a smartphone configured earlier.
- The smartphone comes to the connection confirmation request. Enough to click "Yes" and use Wi-Fi Direct for your pleasure.
Other methods
Connect devices can otherwise:
through Miracast technology. The technology developed by Wi-Fi Alliance is similar to Wi-Fi Direct - the connection is also installed directly, and the additional router is not needed. It provides high connection speed. There is one difference from Direct: Miracast can be used, even if the TV does not support this function or does not have a wireless module at all. To connect, in such cases, an external unit is required (say, Prestigio Multiscreen) is a device, externally similar to a USB flash drive.
External Prestigio Multiscreen unit for connection via Miracast
Miracast has and minus: this technology is equipped with only the latest models of TVs and smartphones. Miracast support android smartphones with Jelly Bean OS (4.2) and above.
through the device Chromecast . Such a device - Google's innovation is put into a TV HDMI connector and broadcasts content from a smartphone to it.
Google Chromecast Device
Chromecast has a significant advantage over other ways to connect: This equipment works not only with android, but also with gadgets on Windows and iOS.
through the XBounds device. Holders of iPhones will be upset, but XBounds only works with Android. The principle of operation is the same as the Chromecast, and even in appearance, these devices are similar.
The XBounds device
is wondering that when connecting via Xbounds, even low-resolution rollers will appear on the TV screen in high quality.
If the user plans to connect a smartphone with TV, he should think about this moment before purchasing devices. To avoid connecting through the cable and do not feel related wires, it is better to enable the presence of Miracast technology (or Wi-Fi Direct) into a list of mandatory requirements for the acquired gadget.
Conclusion
If the user plans to connect a smartphone with TV, he should think about this moment before purchasing devices. To avoid connecting through the cable and do not feel related wires, it is better to enable the presence of Miracast technology (or Wi-Fi Direct) into a list of mandatory requirements for the acquired gadget.
