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How to connect smartphone to dumb TV for streaming?

  • 30-05-2017 7:10pm
    #1
    Sysmod
    Registered Users Posts: 265 ✭✭


    I have a Sony Bravia KDL 32E55, must be about 6 years old.
    Inputs are HDMI, video, optical, USB for photos, LAN for DLNA-compatible devices (whatever that is)

    The phone is a Galaxy S7 Edge.
    So, with no wifi or internet connectivity on the TV I'd like to use the phone to stream to the TV.

    How is that done? I see various devices on Amazon, some wired, some wireless, and the Kindle Fire (although I think that uses Alexa that eavesdrops on your conversations). Looks like a wireless HDMI connector and something plugged into the phone microUSB might do it Any advice?

    TIA
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  • #2
    ianob7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 715 ✭✭✭ianob7


    Get yourself a chromecast! They're about 35-40 euros in most places. Once you've got wifi in your house you're good to go


  • #3
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 83,586 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
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    Chromecast would do it, needs a wifi connection in the house though.


  • #4
    seefin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,079 ✭✭✭seefin


    Atlantic Dawn wrote:
    Chromecast would do it, needs a wifi connection in the house though.

    Hijacking thread here..If you used a second smartphone as wifi hotspot, would movies stream at same speed as they do on mobile phone itself, or would there be more of a lag as its 'jumping' via chromecast to the tv . ie if my internet speed on mobile is good enough to stream via youtubr, does this guarantee that will play on TV with similar performance using chromecast.
    Also would ye recommend Android box or Chromecast??


  • #5
    Sysmod
    Registered Users Posts: 265 ✭✭Sysmod


    That was a quick response! Thank you ianob7 and Atlantic Dawn (the ship??)


  • #6
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 83,586 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
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    seefin wrote: »
    Hijacking thread here..If you used a second smartphone as wifi hotspot, would movies stream at same speed as they do on mobile phone itself, or would there be more of a lag as its 'jumping' via chromecast to the tv . ie if my internet speed on mobile is good enough to stream via youtubr, does this guarantee that will play on TV with similar performance using chromecast.
    Also would ye recommend Android box or Chromecast??

    I would think it would struggle, particularly if it's HD video, I think it would be technically possible but I'd be expecting issues like sound out of sync with picture on the Chromecast having to go through 2 devices.

    I'd spend ?50 on an Android box before I would spend ?40 on a Chromecast, far more flexibility with an Android box.


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  • #7
    Sysmod
    Registered Users Posts: 265 ✭✭Sysmod


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    I'd spend ?50 on an Android box before I would spend ?40 on a Chromecast, far more flexibility with an Android box.

    There seems to be a lot of shops and importers doing them. Prices from 66 ( incl delivery) to 200 or so. Finding material must be awkward using a remote without a physical or touchscreen keyboard which a smartphone has.


  • #8
    lertsnim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,814 ✭✭✭lertsnim


    Sysmod wrote: »
    There seems to be a lot of shops and importers doing them. Prices from 66 ( incl delivery) to 200 or so. Finding material must be awkward using a remote without a physical or touchscreen keyboard which a smartphone has.

    You can buy a Bluetooth keyboard for Android boxes. I got mine for 12 euro off amazon.


  • #9
    Sysmod
    Registered Users Posts: 265 ✭✭Sysmod


    Thanks lertsnim. What about these: although I've never heard of these sellers:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Globmall-Wireless-Keyboard-X1-Bluetooth/dp/B06XPBRPKS
    #1 Best Seller in Video Players & Recorders
    GBP 39.99, c 46 euro Sold by Globmall

    Or GBP 51 for ABOX A1 Plus Smart Android 6.0 TV BOX with 2GB RAM Amlogic S905X Quad Core A53 processor 64 bits. Sold by GooBang Doo UK

    So I could search youtube.com, type in the performance I wanted, and just play it?


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