Ways To Stream Media From Your PC To Your HDTV Over Wi-Fi

A few different technologies make it possible to stream video material from a personal computer to a television. Depending on the available gear, I will examine a few straightforward configurations that might be used to do this task. Many packages for the Raspberry Pi media center are available, including all necessary dongles and wires. It is also essential to understand a few core networking fundamentals when streaming video.

• When opposed to wireless Wi-Fi connections, wired Ethernet network connections will always generate streams of more excellent quality.
• A powerline adaptor may transmit Ethernet data using a building's existing electrical wiring, allowing for the expansion of the wired Ethernet range without the need to install a significant amount of cable. Educate yourself on the processes involved.

It is advised to use a dual-band IEEE 802.11ac wireless router for multi-device wireless networks; nevertheless, one of these routers will be enough for the installations described below.

The so-called "Smart TVs" need no additional hardware to connect to a wireless network; they do this independently. A smart TV is not required for any of these configurations at all.

Stream from PC to TV directly with an HDMI cable

Most modern laptops, desktop computers, and Chromebooks have HDMI outputs as a standard feature. A lot of tablets offer tiny HDMI outputs, which are much like standard HDMI outputs but smaller. To display the same material on the computer and the TV, you must connect their respective HDMI ports via an HDMI cable. Connecting a tablet to a more prominent display may be accomplished with the help of a Mini HDMI to HDMI adapter. A high-speed HDMI cable is suggested for use when streaming material that is 1080p onto a source that is also 1080p (or more significant, such as 4K or 3D). For device networking, some HDMI cables are branded as "HDMI with Ethernet." The functionality can only be accessed if both connected devices have an HDMI Ethernet Channel.

Stream from PC to TV with Chromecast

Chromecast gets its power from a USB port of a television or display and connects to the HDMI port of a television or production. Chromecast may be connected to an AC power socket if it does not have access to a USB port. After it has been secured, Chromecast will join the Wi-Fi network. Once it has done so, other devices connected to the web will be able to stream material onto the TV via the Chromecast. The Chromecast app is compatible with Apple iOS, Android, or Windows devices. Both a stick and a hanging form factor are available for Chromecast. Both a bar and a dependent form factor are available for Chromecast. The actual hardware may be purchased in one of two distinct configurations: a stick-like chassis reminiscent of a USB flash drive or a spherical, hanging unit meant for improved receptivity.

Installing The Plex Program On Your Computer

Put the Plex program on the PC with the HDTV files you want to broadcast. You install the mobile application on the devices you wish to view the content. This is where having a Wi-Fi-enabled smart TV is helpful. Stream media from your computer to your television by connecting in an Intel Compute Stick or an HDMI cable.

Use a Small Form Factor (SFF) computer as a dedicated media center to stream content.

A small form factor (SFF) computer can stream content directly into one or more displays using HDMI; it connects to the network using either Ethernet or Wi-Fi to accept streaming content from other networked devices; it can act as a Plex server to stream media to other devices. Because SFFs are available with various hardware configurations, you must understand how to choose an SFF with the appropriate specifications.

When playing high-resolution movies or pushing stuff to more than one monitor, you often require more power than you currently have. Make sure that the specifications of the SFF computer match your requirements by using the Mini-PC Barebone configurator. Maker enthusiasts may construct a compact and low-cost SFF model with the help of a Raspberry Pi and external HDD storage. Many packages for the Raspberry Pi media center are available, including all necessary dongles and wires. There is little doubt that one of these possibilities will provide you with a streaming configuration that satisfies your AV requirements. If you know of any other way to stream content from a PC to a TV, please share them with me in the comments below.