So I can watch movies etc streaming from my windows8 surface pro (not the RT one) on2 my tv, what is the best connection to use to hook up to my tv from tablet?
Best connection to tv for Windows8 Surface pro?
Since you don't mention what TV you have it is impossible to be specific as no-one knows what connectors it has.
There are two options, based on the fact the Surface tablet has a mini display-port socket on it. Either a display-port to VGA adapter plus VGA to VGA lead or a display-port to HDMI adapter and HDMI to HDMI lead.
If the TV has neither VGA or HDMI sockets then there probably is no way to connect it.
But as I say, without knowing what TV you have it is impossible to be specific.
There are two options, based on the fact the Surface tablet has a mini display-port socket on it. Either a display-port to VGA adapter plus VGA to VGA lead or a display-port to HDMI adapter and HDMI to HDMI lead.
If the TV has neither VGA or HDMI sockets then there probably is no way to connect it.
But as I say, without knowing what TV you have it is impossible to be specific.
A good wireless solution assuming you have WiFi is to buy a now TV box and install Plex on it (guides on web) and install on PC as well.
Now TV box has HDMI output and composite/av output for older TVs (can buy a composite to scart connector if TV does not have composite/av sockets. Would also need a composite cable that connects to now tv jack socket which you can buy from sky nowtv site).
Now TV box has HDMI output and composite/av output for older TVs (can buy a composite to scart connector if TV does not have composite/av sockets. Would also need a composite cable that connects to now tv jack socket which you can buy from sky nowtv site).
Windows 8.1 supports the wireless Miracast, if your TV has it.
if you want to use a cable you can use mini-displayport to HDMI.
As above, it would be best if we knew what TV you have.
if you want to use a cable you can use mini-displayport to HDMI.
As above, it would be best if we knew what TV you have.
Originally Posted by Stig:
“Windows 8.1 supports the wireless Miracast, if your TV has it.
if you want to use a cable you can use mini-displayport to HDMI.
As above, it would be best if we knew what TV you have.”
“Windows 8.1 supports the wireless Miracast, if your TV has it.
if you want to use a cable you can use mini-displayport to HDMI.
As above, it would be best if we knew what TV you have.”
Regrettably, if you have upgraded from W8 to W8.1, then miracast is not available unless PC manufacturer issues appropriate updates. Will waiting for Sony
Actually just had a thought - W10 should have native miracast support?
Originally Posted by oilman:
“Regrettably, if you have upgraded from W8 to W8.1, then miracast is not available unless PC manufacturer issues appropriate updates. Will waiting for Sony
Actually just had a thought - W10 should have native miracast support?”
“Regrettably, if you have upgraded from W8 to W8.1, then miracast is not available unless PC manufacturer issues appropriate updates. Will waiting for Sony
Actually just had a thought - W10 should have native miracast support?”
The OP has a Microsoft Surface, so surely it should work.
Originally Posted by Stig:
“The OP has a Microsoft Surface, so surely it should work.”
“The OP has a Microsoft Surface, so surely it should work.”
I assume by your reply MS Surface came with 8,1 installed (not 8).
My Sony laptop was a W8 and been upgraded to 8.1, but no miracast support as a result,
I will load W10 and see if that has it built in - I'll revert.
PS - I see posts from you at 3 in the morning - do you never sleep?
Originally Posted by oilman:
“Regrettably, if you have upgraded from W8 to W8.1, then miracast is not available unless PC manufacturer issues appropriate updates. Will waiting for Sony
Actually just had a thought - W10 should have native miracast support?”
“Regrettably, if you have upgraded from W8 to W8.1, then miracast is not available unless PC manufacturer issues appropriate updates. Will waiting for Sony
Actually just had a thought - W10 should have native miracast support?”
W10 does have a feature in there to connect to wireless display. Not yet tried it personally. So no idea how well it works.
Originally Posted by chrisjr:
“Since you don't mention what TV you have it is impossible to be specific as no-one knows what connectors it has.
There are two options, based on the fact the Surface tablet has a mini display-port socket on it. Either a display-port to VGA adapter plus VGA to VGA lead or a display-port to HDMI adapter and HDMI to HDMI lead.
If the TV has neither VGA or HDMI sockets then there probably is no way to connect it.
But as I say, without knowing what TV you have it is impossible to be specific.”
“Since you don't mention what TV you have it is impossible to be specific as no-one knows what connectors it has.
There are two options, based on the fact the Surface tablet has a mini display-port socket on it. Either a display-port to VGA adapter plus VGA to VGA lead or a display-port to HDMI adapter and HDMI to HDMI lead.
If the TV has neither VGA or HDMI sockets then there probably is no way to connect it.
But as I say, without knowing what TV you have it is impossible to be specific.”
Hi I have just checked and I've got a HDMI port on the front of my telly
Originally Posted by kylie_madonna:
“Hi I have just checked and I've got a HDMI port on the front of my telly”
“Hi I have just checked and I've got a HDMI port on the front of my telly”
What make and model of TV is it? Not seen many (if any) TVs with HDMI on the front, sides or rear usually.
Originally Posted by chrisjr:
“What make and model of TV is it? Not seen many (if any) TVs with HDMI on the front, sides or rear usually.”
“What make and model of TV is it? Not seen many (if any) TVs with HDMI on the front, sides or rear usually.”
Hitachi that's all I know. Has a big Hdmi logo on the back of telly and then a port on front and the back
Originally Posted by kylie_madonna:
“Hitachi that's all I know. Has a big Hdmi logo on the back of telly and then a port on front and the back”
“Hitachi that's all I know. Has a big Hdmi logo on the back of telly and then a port on front and the back”
Bit unusual to have HDMI on the front, but not inconceivable. Anyway if there is a free HDMI port then the easy way to connect the tablet is a mini displayport to HDMI adapter + HDMI lead or a mini displayport to HDMI lead.
Take your pick...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_...ayport+to+hdmi
Originally Posted by chrisjr:
“Bit unusual to have HDMI on the front, but not inconceivable. Anyway if there is a free HDMI port then the easy way to connect the tablet is a mini displayport to HDMI adapter + HDMI lead or a mini displayport to HDMI lead.
Take your pick...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_...ayport+to+hdmi”
“Bit unusual to have HDMI on the front, but not inconceivable. Anyway if there is a free HDMI port then the easy way to connect the tablet is a mini displayport to HDMI adapter + HDMI lead or a mini displayport to HDMI lead.
Take your pick...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_...ayport+to+hdmi”
Awww great thanks for your help
