Chromecast on Android also allows you to cast the entire tablet screen to the TV. If you can’t find the Google Home app, you can download it from the Play Store. Then, go to the Chromecast section and select the "Cast screen" option.
Connecting a Tablet to a TV via USB Cable
Consider these steps to connect a tablet to a TV using a USB cable:
- First, use an MHL adapter to connect the tablet to the TV. The adapter will be powered by the USB cable or an external source.
- It’s important to note that while MHL initially required a power connection, MHL 2.0 makes this unnecessary.
Connecting a Tablet to a TV via HDMI Cable
To connect a tablet to a TV using an HDMI cable, follow these steps:
- Use an HDMI/Type-C connector.
- Connect the USB Type-C side of the cable to the tablet or smartphone’s charging port.
- Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI port on the TV.
Screen Sharing with the TV
To use the screen mirroring function to share an image from a computer to the TV, follow these steps:
- Activate Wi-Fi on a compatible computer.
- Press the C and Windows keys simultaneously.
- Choose "Devices."
- Select "Project."
- Choose to add a wireless display.
Using a USB Cable to Display Phone Screen on TV
To display the phone screen on the TV using a USB cable, follow these steps:
- Connect the cable to the phone.
- Insert the USB end of the cable into the TV or monitor’s port to connect the phone.
- Adjust the TV input to USB so that the phone screen can be displayed.
Connecting an Android Screen to a TV via USB Cable
The plug and play system allows us to immediately see our phone screen on the TV by connecting the cable to the USB port of our smartphone, connecting the power if necessary for the cable, turning on the TV, and connecting the HDMI cable to the female connector on the cable.
Connecting a Tablet to a Non-Smart TV
There are several ways to connect a tablet to a TV:
- You can connect via WiFi with other supports like Chromecast.
- You can use HDMI or USB cables.
- You can connect a tablet or iPad to the TV using an HDMI cable, a USB/HDMI adapter, or a Wi-Fi network.
Connecting an Android Screen to a TV via HDMI Cable
Chromecast is one of the most popular tools for casting an Android screen to the TV. This device, or more precisely a dongle, was developed by Google. It connects to the TV’s HDMI port, allowing for the connection between the smartphone and the TV.
How Does an HDMI Cable Work?
Satellite decoders, Blu-Ray players, game consoles, media sticks, and many other devices can be connected using an HDMI cable.
Connecting a Samsung Tab A Tablet to a TV
To connect a Samsung Tab A tablet to a TV, use the TV’s output cable. Go to the Applications menu, choose "Display," "TV Output," and "TV System." This will display the content of the Samsung Galaxy Tab on the TV.