Sometimes you feel like to play something on your TV instead of on your laptop. You might have downloaded a movie or you would like to show it to your family members or any others on the bigger screen (TV)…
A modern TV can be connected with a desktop or a laptop. Your PC turns into a playback gadget, with the TV going about as a screen. Using a HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) connecting cable is the much better way to do this.
This is actually a very simple process: all you need to connect your system to your TV is the right cable, lead or spilling equipment and you’ll be watching content from your PC on your TV quickly. We’ll take you through how to connect your PC or laptop to a TV in this simple guide using remote, HDMI, VGA and other different strategies.
1.Connect laptop to TV Using HDMI
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is now the most used and high quality connection available. All the HDTVs — not standard-definition TVs — will have this kind of connection now. But, your laptop might not. So you might need an adapter in order to convert HDMI cable into DVI (Digital Visual Interface). HDMI costs more than the other cables, yet it gives the best quality picture and also makes the cost justified, according to your requirements. Using HDMI cable is the most simple and low budget method and in turn provides the best quality picture (HD) and sound.
All you need to connect your laptop to your TV, – plug in the cable to your laptop and afterward one of your HDMI ports on your TV. In case you’re using the current version of Windows, all that you need to do is guarantee your portable PC is switch on your laptop, and your TV is set to the right HDMI channel, the laptop need to consequently configure to give you the best settings from here.
If the above setting doesn’t work out for you then follow this,
Go to Control Panel -> Display -> Adjust Resolution – from here you will see two drop down boxes. The important thing you should do is flip the Display drop down to check that your TV is chosen, next you need to check the Resolution drop down box coordinates the settings that are right for your TV.
VGA (Video Graphics Array) is another simple connector for both PCs and HDTVs. Much the same as DVI, VGA does not convey a sound sign. This is liable to just be a possibility for those of you with a laptop that is more than 4/5 years of age.
VGA is a video lead just, so you will need to go with this with a 3.5mm sound lead that you have to connect it from the earphone out attachment of your laptop to your sound in port of your TV or outside speakers.
Using a VGA implies Windows have to consequently arrange the settings like it would in the event that you were utilizing a HDMI cable. In any case, in case you’re encountering challenges then, open Control Panel -> Display -> Adjust Resolutions and take after the headings above.
Generally, USB to USB connection of laptop to TV shouldn’t work. On the other hand, a few organizations have created connectors that will change over your USB port to a HDMI out. You require extra software for your laptop to transform the USB port into a Video out port, so we firmly propose you check the USB to HDMI connector you need is good with your tablet before you purchase.
On the off chance that the connector is compatible, then setting up this system is to a great extent clear. Above all else you have to install the connector’s product/driver, and then it’s essentially an instance of running the product and interfacing your laptop to your TV.
You should do nothing more than connect the WD TV Live to your system and TV and share your laptop video folder on the system and WD TV Live will do the rest (giving you’re utilizing a Plug-and-Play switch, which for all intents and purposes all are).
The WD TV Live additionally transforms your TV into a semi-Smart TV as it gives you access to stores of TV applications, including Netflix and YouTube
A modern TV can be connected with a desktop or a laptop. Your PC turns into a playback gadget, with the TV going about as a screen. Using a HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) connecting cable is the much better way to do this.
This is actually a very simple process: all you need to connect your system to your TV is the right cable, lead or spilling equipment and you’ll be watching content from your PC on your TV quickly. We’ll take you through how to connect your PC or laptop to a TV in this simple guide using remote, HDMI, VGA and other different strategies.
1.Connect laptop to TV Using HDMI
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is now the most used and high quality connection available. All the HDTVs — not standard-definition TVs — will have this kind of connection now. But, your laptop might not. So you might need an adapter in order to convert HDMI cable into DVI (Digital Visual Interface). HDMI costs more than the other cables, yet it gives the best quality picture and also makes the cost justified, according to your requirements. Using HDMI cable is the most simple and low budget method and in turn provides the best quality picture (HD) and sound.
All you need to connect your laptop to your TV, – plug in the cable to your laptop and afterward one of your HDMI ports on your TV. In case you’re using the current version of Windows, all that you need to do is guarantee your portable PC is switch on your laptop, and your TV is set to the right HDMI channel, the laptop need to consequently configure to give you the best settings from here.
If the above setting doesn’t work out for you then follow this,
Go to Control Panel -> Display -> Adjust Resolution – from here you will see two drop down boxes. The important thing you should do is flip the Display drop down to check that your TV is chosen, next you need to check the Resolution drop down box coordinates the settings that are right for your TV.
- Turn on your laptop and also TV.
- Connect the HDMI lead to both of your TV and laptop.
- Select the right HDMI input on your TV.
- If suppose your laptop couldn’t automatically output screen to TV then, Open Control Panel -> Display -> Adjust Resolution and select the TV in the Display drop down
VGA (Video Graphics Array) is another simple connector for both PCs and HDTVs. Much the same as DVI, VGA does not convey a sound sign. This is liable to just be a possibility for those of you with a laptop that is more than 4/5 years of age.
VGA is a video lead just, so you will need to go with this with a 3.5mm sound lead that you have to connect it from the earphone out attachment of your laptop to your sound in port of your TV or outside speakers.
Using a VGA implies Windows have to consequently arrange the settings like it would in the event that you were utilizing a HDMI cable. In any case, in case you’re encountering challenges then, open Control Panel -> Display -> Adjust Resolutions and take after the headings above.
- Turn on your Laptop and TV on.
- Connect your VGA cable to TV and Laptop.
- Presently do likewise with your 3.5mm sound jack –use the earphone out port on the laptop and sound in on your TV or speakers.
- Open Control Panel -> Display -> Adjust Resolution and check whether the TV is chosen in Display drop down box or not.
Generally, USB to USB connection of laptop to TV shouldn’t work. On the other hand, a few organizations have created connectors that will change over your USB port to a HDMI out. You require extra software for your laptop to transform the USB port into a Video out port, so we firmly propose you check the USB to HDMI connector you need is good with your tablet before you purchase.
On the off chance that the connector is compatible, then setting up this system is to a great extent clear. Above all else you have to install the connector’s product/driver, and then it’s essentially an instance of running the product and interfacing your laptop to your TV.
- Connect laptop to TV using wireless (WD TV Live media streamer)
You should do nothing more than connect the WD TV Live to your system and TV and share your laptop video folder on the system and WD TV Live will do the rest (giving you’re utilizing a Plug-and-Play switch, which for all intents and purposes all are).
The WD TV Live additionally transforms your TV into a semi-Smart TV as it gives you access to stores of TV applications, including Netflix and YouTube
- Connect your WD TV Live set-top box to your home system by means of Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
- Connect the WD TV Live to your TV with a HDMI Cable.
- Share folder – with the recordings you wish to watch on your TV – to your home network system.
- Select the HDMI channel that you have connected to your WD TV Live into.
- Make use of the “WD file explorer” to find your common video folder.
Selecting the cable
These are the connections you will find, with picture quality ranging from highest to lowest. HDTVs offer multiple connections, with HDMI and DVI being the most common and highest quality options for connecting a laptop to an HDTV. Most standard-definition TVs support an S-Video connection, which delivers a less sharp picture.
HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface or HDMI is currently the highest quality connection available. All HDTVs — not standard-definition TVs — will have this connection. However, your laptop might not. So you may need an adapter to convert the HDMI cable to DVI, a more typical computer connection.
HDMI cable costs a bit more than the other cable options, but its superior picture quality might make the cost worth it, depending on your needs.
Shop for HDMI connections and adapters.
Mini DisplayPort-to-HDMI Adapter
For laptops with a Mini DisplayPort, special adapters are available to connect to the DisplayPort. This adapter is then attached to one end of an HDMI cable, while the other end of the HDMI cable connects with your HDTV. It delivers 1080p resolution. Initially developed by Apple for use in all of their Mac products, Mini DisplayPorts are also now included in various new PC laptops.
Shop for Mini DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapters.
DVI
Digital Video Interface or DVI is a common connection, so your computer and an HDTV should have it. Again, a standard-definition TV likely won't support a DVI connection.
If you want sound with a DVI connection, you will need a separate audio cable. Connect the audio cable from the headphones output of your laptop to the red and white audio input of your TV.
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VGA
VGA, or Video Graphics Array, is another commonly found connection on both computers and HDTVs. Just like DVI, VGA does not carry an audio signal. Use the same method above for connecting a 3.5mm stereo audio cable.
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S-Video
Some laptops and most TVs have an S-Video port. An S-Video cable is fairly inexpensive and provides moderate picture quality. As with DVI, you will need a separate audio cable if you want sound.
S-Video is generally not suitable for high-definition video signals. HDMI or DVI cables are better options for hooking up to an HDTV.
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