Laptop via a HDMI cable connecting to a TV
To connect your Laptop to the TV, of course you need an appropriate cable. Best HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cables are suited for it. This transferred problem-free and fast high definition picture and sound.
- In a further practical tip we will show you what to look for when buying HDMI cables, should pay attention to and how much money you need to pay.
- Basically, you get a two-Meter-long HDMI cable for about 6 euros in the Internet, which for most purposes is perfectly adequate.
HDMI: Laptop to TV connect
Laptop & TV: connection via HDMI connect
You can connect the two devices in the off state, as in operating with each other.
- Connect the cable to the HDMI output of your laptop.
- Plug the other end of the cable into the HDMI input of your TV. Your TV has multiple inputs, make a note of the number next to the selected input.
- Press the button on your remote to Select a source. In most cases, this is named "Source".
- You must now select the correct HDMI input. The rule is also displayed in the selection directly, which input a device is connected.
- Now click with the right mouse button on your Laptop Desktop and select the "display settings". In the opening settings you choose in the drop-down menu, the item "This ad duplicate" and confirm with the Button "Apply". So the TV displays the same content as on your Laptop.
- If you want to watch a movie, it can also be helpful, in the drop-down menu the point "Only on 2" to select the Laptop Display to turn off.
- No sound is transmitted to the TV, it also may be necessary to click with the right mouse button on the speaker icon in the taskbar, and then select the item "playback devices". Here you can see the TV. Select this and click on "set As default".
- TIP: for More ways to your Laptop with the TV to connect, see the next tip.
TV and Laptop via HDMI connect
