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flat spot
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PostPosted: 23:34 - 17 Dec 2016    Post subject: New connection conundrum. Reply with quote
So I have a Samsung 6400 TV, I have a Nexus 7 (2nd edition) tablet and I'd like to use the TV as a monitor to watch motogp, however the connections seems to be somewhat complicated. Easiest would be to look at a cable from micro usb to hdmi but there appear to be conflicting info on the net as to whether its possible or not. Different types of cable are recommended, then others say it's not possible.


So I look at mirroring but again conflicting info on which works which doesn't, you can do it, it can't be done etc etc.

Anyone know the definitive answer as to how/if I can do this?
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PostPosted: 01:50 - 18 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Chromecast
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PostPosted: 15:20 - 18 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
The Artist wrote:
Chromecast


but doesn't that just to now TV and catch up etc?
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PostPosted: 16:08 - 18 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
i use a fire stick with kodi on it. That will allow me to mirror stuff.

Chromecast works too
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PostPosted: 16:18 - 18 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
If your TV is an Android TV then install kodi and be awesome.
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PostPosted: 17:31 - 18 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
el_oso wrote:
i use a fire stick with kodi on it. That will allow me to mirror stuff.

Chromecast works too


OK I'll try it.
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PostPosted: 17:31 - 18 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
CaNsA wrote:
If your TV is an Android TV then install kodi and be awesome.


But I subscribe to motogp so just want to watch it through their site.
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PostPosted: 17:46 - 18 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00F44Y6BG
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PostPosted: 11:35 - 19 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
CaNsA wrote:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00F44Y6BG


Doesn't work on Samsungs in the reviews. And you thought it was simple !
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PostPosted: 12:11 - 19 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
fuck it

Chromecast and see.
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PostPosted: 13:34 - 19 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
I would go for Chromecast too, most logical solution for what you're trying to do. Pretty cheap as well, about £20?
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PostPosted: 13:45 - 19 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you just pull down the top of the screen in Android, there is usually a 'Cast Screen' icon for you to press.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/1019810795/original/blob1428594903717.jpeg?1428594903
That works for me at least.
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PostPosted: 13:47 - 19 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Pjay wrote:
If you just pull down the top of the screen in Android, there is usually a 'Cast Screen' icon for you to press.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/1019810795/original/blob1428594903717.jpeg?1428594903
That works for me at least.


+1 this is what I do,

The option I go into on my LG TV is 'Mirroring'
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PostPosted: 14:02 - 19 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Same here. This weekend I have been watching the football either through my Samsung mobile phone or tablet, and then using Mirroring, streamed it to my LG smart TV.
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PostPosted: 17:53 - 20 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nailed it with the pull down thing. Got motogp full size and working perfectly for nowt. Now all my computing stuff is working at one time. Hurrah.

Thanks all.
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PostPosted: 04:06 - 21 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
flat spot wrote:
Now all my computing stuff is working at one time. Hurrah.


I'd like to take this opportunity to offer my sincerest condolences on your imminent technological losses.

When all of the things are working at all of the time, something is going to break soon Laughing
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PostPosted: 14:18 - 22 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Good point as I'm about to break it with a digi box ... new thread time. Smile
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