Modern technologies are steadily developing, and just a couple of years ago, smart TVs (TVs with the ability to connect a computer) were a luxury. But today such a device can be seen in almost every average family. These devices are distinguished by good synergy with a home computer, be it a laptop or a stationary unit.
although many are already using this smart innovation with might and main, not everyone has really figured out how exactly the computer is connected to the TV via WiFi.
And although many are already using this smart innovation with might and main, not everyone has really figured out how exactly the computer is connected to the TV via WiFi. Of course, you can go the easier way and connect two devices via an HDMI cable, since every modern TV and computer video card is equipped with such an interface. But this method is not always acceptable, since not everyone has a TV located next to the system unit, and a laptop may not be at hand. Among other things, all kinds of wires significantly restrict your movement, forcing you to "dance" in the immediate vicinity of the PC. Therefore, wireless connection of a computer to a TV has its undeniable advantages. Almost all methods that will be described below require a wireless protocol on the TV itself. However, almost the entire range of smart models is equipped with a Wi-Fi adapter.
Video playback via WiFi (DLNA)
This is one of the most common ways to connect a TV to a personal computer. In addition to having a Wi-Fi adapter, you need the TV itself to be connected to the same network as the computer, that is, a shared router. If your device supports the "Wi-Fi Direct" function, then you can do without a router by simply connecting to the network in which the smart TV is located. Wireless connection of a computer to a TV is carried out through the menu of a smart device according to the same principle as similar devices with the "Direct" function.
Next, you need to configure our computer, indicating the correct DLNA server data, that is, open shared access to the necessary folders. In such cases, it is enough to set the "Home" section in the parameters of the current network. In the basic settings of the section, the folders "Videos", "Music", "Pictures" and "Documents" are already shared, but if not, then by clicking on the right mouse button in the "Properties" menu, you can configure the corresponding section.
Connecting a regular TV via wifi
If you do not own a smart device, but your TV is equipped with an HDMI output, then you still have the opportunity to connect it to your computer wirelessly. The only thing that is needed for this enterprise is an additional gadget specially designed for such purposes.
The most interesting devices in this category:
- A proprietary adapter from the well-known Google Chromecast search engine, which with ease and enviable simplicity will broadcast the contents of a PC or laptop to your TV.
- "Android mini" for PC is a device resembling a USB flash drive that connects to the HDMI port and works with the system of the same name on TV.
- Compute Stick from Intel is an adapter with a Windows mini operating system on board for full connection and broadcasting via an HDMI port.
There are still some less popular ways to connect a computer to a TV via wireless protocols (like YUSB or Mirakast adapters), but due to their specificity, they are not as in demand as the methods described above.
