Once connected, Chromecast joins the Wi-Fi network, and other devices on the network are then able to stream content through the Chomecast onto the TV. In the absence of a USB port, Chromecast can plug into to an AC wall socket. Setup overview: Chromecast plugs into a TV or display’s HDMI port and draws power from a USB port on the television. Stream from PC to TV with ChromecastĬons: High-resolution content may lag or stutter over a wireless network. You can find Full-HD (1920 x 1080) laptops priced under $600-for example, there is a lot of value in Acer Aspire E (Intel Core i7-6500U / 8 GB / NVIDIA GeForce 940M) as a multi-media laptop.
#STREAMCAST AMP.2 PRO#
Pro Tip: The resolution of laptop or tablet screen matters for picture quality. Note that higher resolutions like 4K have shorter max distances, usually around 100 feet depending on the extender.
#STREAMCAST AMP.2 FULL#
An HDMI signal can be extended further (with Full HD reaching up to 228 feet or more) using Cat5/Cat6 extenders and Ethernet cable. Limitations: Standard cable length for HDMI tops out at 50 feet due to HD signal degradation at longer distances. Some HDMI cables are designated as “ HDMI w/Ethernet” for device networking. Functionality is only available if both linked devices are HDMI Ethernet Channel-enabled.
#STREAMCAST AMP.2 1080P#
For streaming 1080p content onto a 1080p source (or higher, like 4K or 3D) a high-speed HDMI cable is recommended.iOS devices with a Thunderbolt output will use a Mini DisplayPort adapter for porting into HDMI.Use a Mini HDMI to HDMI for connecting a tablet to the larger display. Simply run a HDMI to HDMI cable between the HDMI ports of the computer and TV to mirror content on both screens. Many tablets have mini HDMI outputs, a smaller version of the same thing. Setup overview: HDMI outputs come standard on newer laptops, PCs and Chromebooks. HDMI cable HDMI inputs on a laptop PC and television Pros: Simple setup HDMI cables are capable of full HD and audio in one cable.Ĭons: Usually not a permanent solution mobility is limited by the cable using a tower PC may be cumbersome. Stream from PC to TV directly with an HDMI cable You do not need to have a smart TV for these setups. So-called Smart TVs simply connect to a wireless network without an external device.A dual-band IEEE 802.11ac wireless router is recommended for multi-device wireless networks and will suffice for the setups mentioned here.To extend wired Ethernet range without hanging a lot of cable, a powerline adapter can pass Ethernet through the electrical wiring of a building.Wired Ethernet network connections will always produce higher quality streams compared to Wi-Fi.If you have an old TV with just component cables, so help you-a HDMI composite converter is your only hope.Īlso, there are a few basic networking concepts to understand when streaming video. This article assumes your TV or display has HDMI inputs.
Here I will take a look at a few easy setups for doing this depending on the type of equipment you want to use. There are several tools that enable video content to stream from PC to TV.
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