If you cannot afford to buy a new monitor or want to view your computer’s content on a larger screen, you can connect your TV to your computer. This is extremely useful when you are going to play a video game or watch a movie or series, since you will be able to enjoy the content on a larger panel.
Making the connection between the TV and the computer is an extremely safe and easy procedure. Furthermore, if that were not enough, there are several effective and simple methods. In this article you will learn how you can make the connection in a practical way and without any complications.
Methods to use TV as a computer monitor
Converting your TV into a monitor is something easy that will only take you a few minutes regardless of the procedure you choose.
Use an HDMI cable
The first thing you should do is make sure that both the computer and the television have an HDMI port. If both devices have this port, do the following:
– Take an HDMI cable and connect it to the port on your TV and computer.
– Then, enter the TV menu and choose the HDMI port to which you have connected the cable.
– Now, automatically, the computer will detect the HDMI cable and transmit the content to the television screen.
On the other hand, if you don’t have an HDMI cable at home or the one you have is in poor condition, some of the best manufacturers of this type of cable are: Highwings, KabelDirekt, Anker, Monster and BlueRigger.
Use a USB-C to HDMI cable
Currently, many laptops and desktop computers do not have an HDMI port, instead they only have a USB-C port. However, it is also possible to connect the computer to the HDMI port on the television. You must do the following:
– The first step is to purchase a USB-C to HDMI cable to make the connection. Some of the best brands are: Anker, Ugreen, Jsaux and Benfei.
– Once you have the cable, connect the USB-C side to the computer and connect the HDMI output to the HDMI input of the TV.
– Enter the TV menu and choose the HDMI port to which the cable is connected.
– Finally, the PC will pair with the cable and project the image on the TV screen.
Use Miracast
To use this method you will need a smart TV that has Miracast, a function that allows you to connect devices to a screen without the need for cables. This occurs thanks to a technology called “Wi-Fi Direct” that allows computers to communicate through a Wi-Fi network access point in order to transmit content.
This way, if your smart TV has Miracast, follow these steps:
– Go to the main screen of your smart TV, enter “Apps” and select the Miracast application, which has this icon:
– Now, go into your PC settings, click on “System” and select “Display”.
– A new menu will open, press “Multiple screens” to display all the options and press the “Connect” function located in the “Connect to a wireless projection” box. Now, find the name of your TV in the list of devices you can connect to and click on it to start streaming content.
