Wireless technologies are developing rapidly, gradually bringing us closer to the future without unnecessary wires. Already, many are asking how to use the TV as a wireless monitor for a laptop or phone, and is it possible to broadcast an image from a smartphone or tablet to a TV screen using Wi-Fi? We will try to answer these and similar questions in this article.
Wireless Computer Monitor
If we talk about a wireless monitor for a computer, then such a device appeared on the market relatively recently, and its cost is still quite high. Such a monitor can be connected to a computer via a Wi-Fi network, since it has a built-in wireless interface for signal transmission. This option can be convenient for those who need a second screen from time to time, because you do not have to bother with the connection every time. But for serious games the wireless monitor still does not work because of possible image delays.
Also on sale began to appear wireless touch monitors, which can be used as an external display during normal operation with a PC. This model is also connected via Wi-Fi and the price for it is also quite high.
TV as a wireless monitor
If you want to broadcast an image from your smartphone or tablet, you can use the TV as a wireless monitor. To do this, you will need a TV model and a mobile operating system that supports DLNA technology. Make a wireless monitor from your TV if you have a smartphone with Android latest versions, and if your TV has the ability to connect to a Wi-Fi network. Again, it should be mentioned that if you want to watch movies or play games through such a connection, then the image may be late, so in this case it is better to use standard cables. But to view small videos or photos, this method is perfect.
How to connect a smartphone to the TV?
Let's consider in detail how to connect the TV as a wireless monitor for your gadget:
- Connect the TV and smartphone to one Wi-Fi network (the TV can be connected via a cable).
- Connect the TV to a power outlet, but do not turn it on.
- In the list of smartphone programs, open the gallery and select the file you want to view.
- In the More tab, click the Select Player button. In the menu that opens, select your TV.
- After that, the picture will be broadcast on the TV screen. When you turn the photo on the phone, the image on the screen will be updated automatically.