I have a TV and a laptop. The laptop does not have widi, and right now my method of connecting the TV to the computer is via a wired hdmi cable. If there were a wireless option I’d like to try it.
I’ve heard of the new google chromecast for $35 but I don’t know if it lets you truly connect your PC to the TV or just use functions approved/allowed by google chromecast.
Is there a wireless way to connect a PC to the TV?
How does any notebook less than 10 years old not have built in wifi?
Chromecast requires the television to be able to accept a USB input.
My computer has wifi, but it does not have widi
Chromecast requires an HDMI port. I have an HDMI port that I used for a wired HDMI to HDMI connection, but I’d like to connect wirelessly.
Sorry for the error, I should have read more carefully.
It says here that chromecast will connect to the TV HDMI but requires a USB port for power. If uses the sending devices wifi capability to receive signal.
Here is a video re Chromecast operation.
Per this videothe micro USB PS is included, and is not on the TV. I’m going to stop posting now to save myself further embarrassment.
The upcoming standard is Miracast. You can get a USB adapter for your computer, and an HDMI adapter for your TV. Phones are starting to become available with the feature natively, so you can show pictures or other content on the big screen without needing a cable.
I haven’t used it yet, personally.
If your TV (or a receiver) is on your home network, check into some DLNA options. This is pretty much what they were designed to do. IME, the programs tend to be sort of hit or miss, so sometimes you have to try more then one.
If you have a TiVo, you can get the TiVo desktop and use that.