Many of you periodically ask yourself: how to connect a smartphone or tablet to a TV, moreover, it is better without wires? Because it gives us a lot interesting features! Let's figure it out.

We need

• Smartphone (Android or iOS OS)
• Smart TV
• WiFi network ( wireless router or hotspot)
• Smartphone software.

Smartphone software

To control your TV with your smartphone, you will need a specific app for your TV, which can be downloaded and installed for free directly from the Play Store or the AppStore. Here are some of them, specially created by TV manufacturers:

• Samsung SmartView
• Philips MyRemote
• LG TV Remote
• Sharp AQUOS Remote Lite
• Toshiba Remote
• Panasonic TV Remote 2
• Sony TV SideView

If one of the above applications suits you (according to the brand of your TV), download it and install it on your smartphone.

Setting up a Wi-Fi network

The TV and smartphone must "see" each other, otherwise their connection will be impossible. In order for our two devices to "make friends", they must be connected to the same access point. As a rule, it will be served by your home or working network WiFi.

However, if you have trouble connecting devices to the same wireless network, check the following points:

• firewall (firewall) firewall) should not interfere with the passage of traffic between your devices within the same local network.
• TV and smartphone belong to the same subnet
• The UPnP protocol is activated on the router (router), which is used to discover devices.

Unfortunately, it is extremely difficult to foresee all the scenarios within the framework of one article, so I hope the instruction manual for your router will help you. Further, we will assume that we have passed the connection stage, let's move on.

Smart TV control via smartphone

Now we turn on our TV, and on the smartphone we launch installed application for their connection. Starting, it scans wireless network and looking for a TV connected to it. If the latter is not found, various network problems are possible. In this case, return to the previous step.

If the program has found a TV, you can start controlling it from your smartphone almost like a remote control. However, the possibilities here are incomparably greater! Some phone models are able to transfer photos and videos directly to the TV screen or vice versa, send a picture from the TV to your smartphone. There can be many functions - sort it out to your health!

Wi-Fi Protocol Miracast

A number of smartphones and tablets based on the Android operating system from 4.2 and higher have acquired support for the Wi-Fi Miracast protocol. With it, you can duplicate images from the smartphone display to the TV screen via wifi network without further action. If the smartphone and TV support such a protocol, the Android settings will contain the item wireless transmission images.

In practice, the operation of the Miracast protocol is similar to pairing devices via the well-known Bluetooth. First, your devices find each other, after which you should confirm the possibility of transmission on the TV. Then the picture from the smartphone can already be shown on TV.

A plus: convenient wireless connection.

Minus: slight delay in showing.

HDMI connection

If, for some reason, connecting your smartphone to a TV wirelessly does not suit you or you have difficulties with the software, there is another option. Simple and reliable. We are talking about connecting a smartphone to a TV using an MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) cable via an HDMI port.

You shouldn't have any problems here. True, the TV must have MHL support for this (look for the MHL mark on the HDMI connector).

A plus: no delay between images.

Minus: wired connection.

That's all. Good luck with your use!

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Some methods are suitable for Android gadgets, some for iPhones. Read on to choose the right option. The article describes both connection methods that involve the use of both usb wires and wireless options.

MicroHDMI

MHL cable

This cord is another option that allows you to synchronize your smartphone with a TV screen. MHL is a combination of a function performed by HDMI (for example,), which is responsible for carrying a high-quality audio and video signal, and micro USB, which feeds the smartphone battery.

1. Classic - involves the use of an adapter cord that has three wires: HDMI-in - for connecting to a TV screen, USB-in in microformat - for connecting to a power source and USB-out type "micro" - for a mobile phone. The disadvantage of this synchronization method is an extra wire.
2. Connecting directly - HDMI-out on a TV + MHL-out on a mobile phone. This connection method is convenient, however, it is not compatible with every TV.
3. Exclusive - Created by Samsung and available to users as a standalone adapter or as an add-on to some products. Exclusive - there are additional contacts with an indicator of 11 pins, while the standard has only five. It is important to consider that the number of pins in the devices must be the same, otherwise an additional adapter will be required to connect the devices.

MHL 3.0 (for 4K)

Important: adapter must be selected appropriate, for example, MiniDisplay-Port to HDMI.

In fact, this is an interface standard designed to output a signal to monitors, known to the user as Display-Port. The prefix "mini" indicates that this is its reduced copy, which allows you to use the appropriate connector for mobile gadgets.

slimport

Slimport was offered to users of smart devices by Analogix, based on the development of DisplayPort.

This standard works according to the principle almost identical to the notorious MHL: support for 7.1 multi-channel audio, UltraHD and 4K playback. To connect to external sources image is enabled by DisplayPort or HDMI, USB microslot on the user's gadget.

Important:direct connection mobile phone to the TV is not possible in all cases, so the user is advised to stock up on an additional adapter.

Individual features of the “slimport”:

• Lack of external power.
• Possibility of USB-host operation: connection of additional devices to the adapter.
• free of any patent payments, unlike HDMI.

Chromecast

Chromecast is a development from Google that allows you to display an image on a TV screen from mobile gadget, for example, with .

What to do:

• connect the phone to the HDMI connector located on the TV;
• provide power supply through the network or USB port;
• install the appropriate extension on the phone;
• specify the code (will appear on the screen after installing the extension);
• allow network access.

The advantage of using the Chromecast service is to increase the speed of interaction with the smart TV host.

DLNA

DLANA is a technology for exchanging media data (between devices that support this technology), provided that the interacting devices are connected by a network connection.

Attention!To owners of smartphones released by , DLNA is known as "SMART SHARE". At Samsung, this technology is called AllShare, and they called this shell VAIO Media Server.

How to synchronize a DLNA service with a smartphone (for example):
You need to make sure that all devices have an Internet signal
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Launch "Gallery"
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Select any of the available files
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Press "more"
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Select a player that matches the brand or specific model TV.

After the actions performed by the user, the selected photo will appear on the television display automatically. This applies to any files stored in the smartphone gallery.

Note: if the task failed, then the user will need to download a shell that is compatible with the brand of the device. As a rule, the name of the shell is identical to the additional software.

Miracast

Based on the development of Wi-Fi direct, Miracast is a great option for connecting smart devices to your TV without wires.

Peculiarities:

• Wireless type connection: if a Wi-Fi receiver is not “built into” the TV, it is possible to use a separate adapter by connecting it via the HDMI port.
• The video resolution threshold is 1920x1200: if the quality of the broadcast image is higher, the system will “adjust” it to its own standard.
• Quality Dolby sound AC3 - for 5.1 multi-channel playback.

There were some drawbacks here: not every gadget supports miracast connections, moreover, this standard does not have compatibility with 4K quality, while “smart” mobile phones can make such images.

The question "how to transfer video from a computer to a TV" is relevant for all fans of watching movies in good quality from the big screen. In one of the previous articles, we talked in detail, here we will consider connecting a TV to a computer via wifi.

However, before synchronizing the TV with a computer wirelessly, make sure that:

1. 1. Your TV is equipped with “ wifi module” or supports wireless data transmission/reception through a third-party connection.
2. 2. Connected to TV.

How to connect a computer to a TV via wifi?

Now directly about the connection.

1. Communication between a computer and a TV set via wifi can be carried out using Miracast and WiDi technologies.

Accordingly, it is necessary that both devices support this technology.

Synchronizing a computer with a TV is not particularly difficult:

• - In the network settings, enable "Miracast" or "WiDi" support (depending on the TV model), while the "wifi module" must be activated.
• - Go to the computer.

1. 1. When using "WiDi"

Open the "Intel Wireless Display" program - you will be prompted to connect to the found monitors - mark your TV and click "Connect". After that, a digital code will appear on the TV, which will need to be entered in the program on the computer.

1. 2. When using "Miracast"

Most relevant for operating systems Windows 8/8.1/10.

Click on the "Device" button in the lower right corner of the screen, then "Projector" - "Add a wireless display" and add your TV in the same way as the previous method.

For Windows 10, the procedure is slightly different. Open "Settings" - "Devices" - "Connected devices" and click "Add device".

A few words about the advantages and disadvantages of these technologies:

1. Broadcasting from a computer to a TV using "WiDi":

• - support high definition- up to "4-K";
• - the ability to use a screen extension (second monitor).

• - relatively a small amount of devices support this technology;
• - slight playback delays are possible.

1. Connecting a TV to a computer via Miracast:

• - multiplatform standard;
• - the connection is made directly.

• - frequent unstable work;
• - support (mostly) only new devices.

How to connect a computer to a TV via wifi using the "DLNA" server and the "Home Media Server" program?

Like the previous connection option, connecting a TV to a computer via wifi is not particularly difficult: the program is intuitive and it will not be difficult to deal with it.

The main condition for synchronization is the support of technologies from the TV and computer.

How to transfer a movie from a computer to a TV: setup steps

1. Download and install the program home media server": it is free, but it is best to download it from the official website.

After starting the program, you will be prompted to make the initial settings:

At the first stage, the "Device type", "File support" and "Color palette" of the program are selected.

In the next step, choose which folders will be available for viewing: mark only what you need and click "Finish".

• - Carry out the proposed "Reservation" of the data;
• - In "Settings" in the "Network" section, specify the name of your server to make it easier to find on the TV (by default it is "HMS Comp");

To turn on the "Media Server", click "Start" - your TV will appear in the "DMR Playback Device" section - click "Play".

1. Now on the TV, open "Sources" (usually on the remote control it's the "Source" button) and select the server created using the program from the list.
2. Next, you will be prompted to select from a directory of folders desired file to play.

How to cast video from computer to TV using Chromecast from Google?

It should be noted right away that this device is worth the money spent, and setting up the connection of the computer to the TV is carried out as follows:

• - connect the Chromecast to the HDMI socket on the TV, and the power cord to the mains (or to a free USB port);
• - on a computer in a browser Google Chrome» Go to "chromecast.com/setup" and click on "Set up a Chromecast device on this computer";
• - the setup program will automatically detect the device - select it and click "Setup": you just have to open the video of interest in the browser and click on the "Broadcast" button.

Here, in principle, are all the most relevant possibilities for connecting a computer to a TV set via wireless data transmission.

Smart novelties household appliances never cease to amaze me with their capabilities. trending item last days became the so-called "smart TV", the mass production of which is carried out by every manufacturer of household appliances. On the counter, they can be distinguished by using the Smart TV prefix to the name. But what is their peculiarity and why are they so convenient? Let's look at this using LG Smart TVs as an example.

Modern TV with smartphone functionality

Ordinary TV is capable of playing programs on-air television and access the Internet, if there is an appropriate connector. In fact, it is a monitor with a radio wave receiver and connectors for some devices. What is happening on the screen is controlled using the connected device, and not directly from the TV receiver. But the presence of the LG Smart TV function in the device allows you to play games, work with Internet applications, view photos and videos from any modern carrier information.

Such a device, although called a TV, is functionally something like a huge smartphone. LG Smart TV. It is capable of amazing speed (fantastically fast) and accuracy to exchange information of any type with a laptop, tablet, phone, managing information. This became possible due to the fact that this technology supports several data exchange technologies at once.

What is LG Smart TV technology

Computer technology has firmly entered our lives, forcing TV to gather dust on the shelf. After all, a normal data exchange rate was previously possible only between IT devices like modern smartphone, personal computer and different tablets. And the TV turned on only in those cases when there was a desire to watch the video on a screen with a larger diagonal than that of a laptop or monitor. But with the help of TV, a modern TV has gained a number of new opportunities, for example:

• a smartphone is connected to the TV via a wired MHL cable, which allows you to view big screen any information stored on it;
• any modern phone can become a TV remote control - you just need to download and install a small program;
• smart Miracast technology allows you to view the contents of the screen of a laptop or phone connected to LG Smart TV in real time, without requiring constant connections / reconnections of devices to the device (you only need to activate this technology once);
• laptop screen content WiDi technology LG Smart TV allows you to display on the TV screen without a single delay;
• Tired of reconnecting devices to " smart TV"? No problem - any selected device is marked with the TAG ON tag and LG Smart TV starts an uninterrupted exchange of information in both directions.

The above is just a short list of smart TV features. It turns out that this is no longer a TV receiver to which we are accustomed, but a modern reasonable entertainment center.

05/30/2019 at 18:27 (1 month ago)

Hello, tell me, please, if it's not difficult
I bought a 50uk6410 a couple of days ago, the network from the router (D-Link DIR-300) to the PC goes via cable, to the TV via Wi-Fi (the TV is located behind the load-bearing wall from the computer and the router). The computer also has network adapter TL-WN751ND (via PCI). At first I tried to use Display Share, a 4k movie with a volume of about 60 GB was played normally, with the exception of some inadequate sound lag, it felt like a second, which was then half eliminated by digging into the sound settings and turning on the “Bypass” function, but still a slight lag remained and caused discomfort. Then I decided to set up DLNA, and here everything is already sad, there seems to be no sound lag, but it’s impossible to watch, it constantly loads.
Across external HDD everything started great.
Can you help me understand which hardware is being used when using these features: the computer's network adapter or a router? And will their change (they are ancient) help in solving the problem? Does anyone here play 4k movies via Display Share over Wi-Fi without sound delay? And what is the real speed of this so-called " LAN networks» is needed for playback without freezes, is it equal to dividing the volume of the movie by its duration, that is, for a 60 GB movie with a duration of 2 hours 60 * 1024 * 8 / (2 * 60 * 60) = 68 Mbps

The problem with sound delay through Display Share was observed even when broadcasting a stream from Twitch in FullHD, although there was no delay when doing the same from the phone 2 meters from the TV.
Thank you

05/30/2019 at 19:46 (1 month ago)

Hello. Heavy movies are best viewed from USB drives. I cannot guarantee that such films will be played through any specific equipment without loading and sound delay. It's all very individual. Up to how well your TV catches a Wi-Fi network, what is the signal level. This greatly affects the speed of the connection.

As for your equipment. Is the computer still connected via cable, or via Wi-Fi via TL-WN751ND? Or so and so everything is buggy? D-Link router DIR-300, of course, is very weak for such tasks. We need a more productive, gigabit, (with a speed of WAN / LAN ports up to 1 Gb / s. For D-Link DIR-300 up to 100 Mb / s) with support for the 5 GHz band. Well, if the PC is connected via Wi-Fi, then it needs wifi adapter with support for the 5 GHz band. TL-WN751ND is very weak, it has a maximum speed of up to 150 Mbps. If by cable, then the computer must have a gigabit LAN card(perhaps there is one installed there, if the computer is not very ancient).

TV LG 50UK6410 supports Wi-Fi in the 5 GHz band and the 802.11ac standard. If the TV and PC are connected to a router in the 5 GHz band (according to the 802.11ac standard), then the speed will be much higher. Well, or a PC over a cable via a gigabit card.

Only now will there be a stable coating WiFi networks in the 5 GHz band near the TV is a question. Since the coverage in this band is usually a little weaker compared to 2.4 GHz. It needs to be seen on the spot. A lot depends on the distance and the wall (thickness, material).