PC to TV Wireless Connection
Wouldn't it be great to pipe whatever is on your computer screen directly to your big-screen TV? Now you can wirelessly send Netflix, Hulu, YouTube videos, and computer games from your PC screen directly to your television screen. Even browse the web on your fancy big screen HDTV. Here's how to make a wireless PC to TV connection... |
Connect PC to TV, Wirelessly!
If you have a laptop or desktop computer with an average sized screen, you've probably thought "Wouldn't it be great if I could magically beam my computer screen to my nice big flat panel HDTV in the living room?"
Poof... you can! There are several ways to do it with special cables (see my article TV as Computer Monitor, but they only work over relatively short distances, the cables can be messy and expensive, and it's kinda geeky.
Enter the age of the wireless video sending device. By connecting a wireless video transmitter to your computer, and a wireless receiver to your television, the problem is neatly solved. So how does it work, and which device is best for wirelessly sending websites, YouTube videos, games and other content from your computer screen to the TV?
Let's look at several wireless PC to TV devices to determine which is right for you.
Wireless PC to TV Options
- Sewell Direct's Wireless PC to TV Converter connects to any PC, video game console or other VGA source with the included cable. The SW-28760 sends both audio and video signals to your TV from up to 150' away. Connect the receiver to your TV via video/audio cables. In addition, this unit can be utilized as a wired VGA to TV converter box with S-video, RGB and composite outputs. This unit is VGA (not HD), so it's not recommended for text based applications such as email, unless you use a font of 14 points or larger. The Sewell Converter is very reasonably priced at $79.95.
- If you want to send HD quality video wirelessly from your PC to your TV check out the InternetVue PC to HDTV Converter IV-2020. This wireless PC to HDTV conversion box can send computer video wirelessly to your TV or projectors. If you want use your large screen TV to read your email, browse the web, or play online games, this little box can make it happen. You can even stream high definition video up to 100 feet from your PC to your TV. Priced at $209.95.
- The Veebeam HD wireless PC to TV link, more moderately priced at $99, promises that anything you see on your PC can be sent to your TV. Surf the web, or stream from Hulu, Netflix, or YouTube to your HDTV over a wireless link. Simply plug the USB antenna into your computer and "Veebeam it" to your TV in HD 1080p (high-def) video. The Veebeam is for in-room use, and cannot transmit through walls, making it best suited for laptops. Works with Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Mac OS X (10.5 or higher)
- AItek's ProPC/TV Wireless Converter not only looks good, it does more than just conversion. Connect your laptop, desktop or Media Center PC to a TV up to 100 feet away, through walls, floors, ceilings and doors. With this device you can play a DVD, see what your kids are up to, display presentations and even send a greeting from your cubicle at work to the lobby, all from your PC. Add more receivers and send the media to multiple TVs. The ProPC/TV needs no software and has a price of $171.95, cables included.
- The D-link1200 MediaLounge PC-on-TV Player works like the others with wires or without. Compatible with almost any TV, it has an included remote with trackball for playing movies or launching applications. Watch TV shows, photos or music videos. Included is the free VeohTV, an application that permits downloading and recording from YouTube and other online sites. The MediaLounge has a MSRP of $197.95
- Grandtec USA calls their converter Ultimate Wireless. Use it for gaming, presentations or just browsing on your Mac or PC. With four channels, it has a range of 125 - 150', needs no software and has menu controls as well as zoom. You need to purchase a soundcard if you want to add stereo sound. With composite, S-video and RGB output, it includes a battery pack for portable usage of the transmitter and has a price of $89.95.
- For completeness, I'll also mention the ROKU box, which I have previously reviewed. Priced from $59 to $99, it's a great solution for streaming HD quality movies from the Internet to your TV, using a wired or wireless connection. But it's not a general purpose "send your PC screen to your TV" device. ROKU connects to your Internet router, and pulls content from ROKU partners such as Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and a variety of free and paid TV channels.
All of the wireless PC to TV devices do pretty much the same thing, yet each has features that are unique. You may not need HD quality video, or the ability to stream wireless video 150 feet through walls. When choosing one of them, check compatibility with your computer, operating system, and personal requirements.
Have you used a wireless device to transmit from your PC screen to a TV? Post your comment or question below...
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Most recent comments on "PC to TV Wireless Connection"
Posted by:
alvin
27 Oct 2011
I use google t v with the logitech revue which works well for me .
Posted by:
Lee McIntyre
27 Oct 2011
YouTube on my computer monitor is highly compressed, resulting in fairly low resolution video. I have a feeling that YouTube on a big screen isn't going to look any better. Am I correct?
Posted by:
Randy Woodward
27 Oct 2011
My new Samsung TV connects automatically to my PC via a wireless router. I've also used a Kodak media box to do the same thing.
However what I am really interested in is a way to beam the signal from my cable box wirelessly to my TV. My wife is one of those folks who insists that no cables or cords of any kind be visible anywhere in the house. The cable box remains one of the last wired devices in our home.
Posted by:
Jim
27 Oct 2011
I've been trying to do this for a while. I have a large movie collection on external hard disks that I'd like to watch on my big screen TV. Many of the media servers (like the Roku) will stream only from the internet but NOT from a local drive. And most of the servers that do stream from local drives are limited in which video formats they support. Since my collection is in .mpg, .avi, .ogg, .mkv, .wmv etc formats, I haven't been able to find a single solution. TVersity and Serviio claim to be able to do it by transcoding on the fly, but both fail miserably. Xbox as a media extender can't handle it either.
Posted by:
FRED SHEPLER
27 Oct 2011
What do i need to accomplish the following on my HDTV.
I want to transfer my computer to TV and be able to do what i am doing right now in front of my TV as i am doing now infront of my computer. What componets are required to accomplish this.
Thank You
Posted by:
Chas Denzler
27 Oct 2011
On p.23 of the Nov '11 issue of Sound & Vision there was an adv for Iogear Mod #GUWAVKIT3 Wireless 1080p Computer to HDTV Kit. Range 30 feet using Ultra-Wide Band Wireless USB. Sorry, no price info given.
Posted by:
Larry
29 Oct 2011
Chas,
You may be referring to this device:
http://www.shopiogear.com/DRHM/store?Action=pd&SiteID=iogear&Locale=en_US&Env=BASE&productID=234235300
It's a little expensive @ $230, so for me I would consider one of Bob's options listed in his article.
Posted by:
Floyd
01 Nov 2011
I have used X-10 transmitters and receivers for TV'S and steros for years. with little problems, except for mirco-wave ovens
Posted by:
Nipun Kad
21 Nov 2011
Hey
You can now connect your Laptop to LCD / TV WIRELESS
Log on to www.latentech.com
Posted by:
J Gallagher
21 Dec 2011
Unsure of which listed product to purchase. I already have a wireless network. I want to be able to type reports, surf, etc., on 2008 tv in living room so need a coverter/upgrader. Some devices do not allow use of a wireless mouse & keyboard. If any of the products noted will work for me, please advise.
Posted by:
John S.
30 Dec 2011
Most top end Samsung flat panel tvs 50" & larger come factory equipt with the capability of receiving WiFi signals from your wireless router, I'm pretty sure that other manufacturers do the same. All one has to do is include the TV in the network and play movies/video right from the PC to the TV.
If the networking aspect is too much, then the size of the TV is a great cover for "fishing" HDMI cables up the wall to the back of the TV. When you move out, just patch the holes. I prefer the wired method. Nothing beats the resolution of good quality cables, and a solid connection from one end to the other. I can't stand the look of wires run all over either. When it comes down to electronics, a day with the wife & kids out of the way and alot of determination, and possibly a 6 pack of good ale, anything can be accomplished!! John.
Posted by:
Chris
02 Jan 2012
Netgear's Push2TV is also a great product. However, you need a computer that supports Intel Wireless Display (WiDi).
See the company website for a list of supported devices (http://www.netgear.com/ptv).
Posted by:
Anders
06 Feb 2012
You are saying, that being cables is expensive and they are messy.
I would say that it is more expensive to buying these products you are coming up with
Posted by:
Paul
03 Mar 2012
Can you project your laptop to your wireless receiving TV if your internet source is a wireless hotspot? In other words, there is no hard connection to the net, just a mobile hot spot.
Posted by:
Mark
27 Apr 2012
Great lsit of products...can you provide more info on WiDi compared to these listed products, and which of them are better for business use, such as powerpoint presentations, PDF viewing, etc..... I.e. straight, "anything on the PC can be seen". The Samsung SMART TV's look like good options as they come with WiFi, but the sales rep said their sofwtare will only push media files such as music and videos, and not powerpoint slideshows....can anyone add to this?
Posted by:
nritv
09 May 2012
Need help for you all experts!
I have a cousin who is visually impaired. He can watch upto 3 feet and cannot make out anything on a small monitor. Is there anyway that I can hookup a 50 inch HDTV to a computer so that it can show letters in BIG(Magnify).
Appreciate your help.