How to use your TV as a computer monitor

By admin | March 24, 2020 | 50

How to use your TV as a computer monitor

In this video we show you how to use your TV as a computer screen.

You may need an adapter to get this to work with your HDMI compatible TV if your computer ONLY has a VGA input. Here are some links to some adapters.(these are affiliate links)

HDMI to VGA adapter: http://amzn.to/2BReCML
VGA to HDMI adapter: http://amzn.to/2GITRCa
DVI to HDMI adapter: http://amzn.to/2GJ7RM5
Display Port to HDMI adapter: http://amzn.to/2EV7jCu

What you will need to verify before hand is that you have the following items and inputs on your computer and TV.

From your computer verify whether you have an open HDMI, VGA, DVI, or Display Port inputs. Please see the links above for a better idea on what these will look like.

Make sure you have a spare cables that will reach to your TV. If you don’t please use the links above to purchase what is required.

Thank you for watching this video!

Posted in Computers

50 Comments

  1. deb1here on March 24, 2020 at 2:11 pm

    Thank you, Zack! Very helpful. I have a HDMI1 (Arc) port on my t.v. and didn’t know how to do it (where the HDMI port was on my old PC – your instructions were concise and easy to understand. Much thanks.



  2. Eos on March 24, 2020 at 2:11 pm

    Ok i tryed to use my tv as a monitor on my pc and theres no display coming through,only a "no signal" prompts though my pc on



  3. Noatry on March 24, 2020 at 2:13 pm

    I have an old tv, and I recently got a new laptop, so thanks!



  4. Perfect Weapon on March 24, 2020 at 2:16 pm

    Thank you really difficult to find this specific video.



  5. Sentar on March 24, 2020 at 2:16 pm

    Hello my name is Keith I’m actually trying to use a tablet as a monitor and I’m having issues finding up-to-date programs and information in YouTube



  6. Mayra Vega on March 24, 2020 at 2:18 pm

    So thankful for your video! Step by step, with awesome explanation- thanks!



  7. doug w on March 24, 2020 at 2:19 pm

    I have a 50 inch sony tv that lost its picture but i can hear sound. can i hook up my 17 inch monitor to the tv to get a picture? i just need a temporary fix.



  8. single player on March 24, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    i got a vintage PC ( with VGA , without HDMI ) , a basic 32”/81cm TV ( with 2x HDMI ) , a VGA-to-HDMI adapter and doesnt work . the TV’s HDMI worked on television decoder . the computer’s VGA also works on my monitor . i also tried the TV with my Dell PC ( that has both HDMI and VGA outputs ) and it doesnt work either . should i replace the TV with a monitor-TV or a monitor ?



  9. Ryan Banasik on March 24, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    how did you drag the picture from the computer screen over to the tv screen?



  10. Gerry on March 24, 2020 at 2:22 pm

    I have a spare PC….could I set up my plex account through my PC🤔



  11. shaggus on March 24, 2020 at 2:22 pm

    Is it possible to connect a PC to a smart tv without a laptop?



  12. GyrFalcon Gaming on March 24, 2020 at 2:23 pm

    plug hdmi cord into hdmi port…easy, takes less than a minute…takes less time than this dudes explanation..



  13. Easy Breezy on March 24, 2020 at 2:25 pm

    Will the cpu work without a computer monitor but I will directly use a TV as monitor using only hdmi (without VGA)?



  14. Stephanie Baker on March 24, 2020 at 2:26 pm

    How my to connect my laptop to my tv. My remote is lost and i had to use smartphone. now my



  15. Chuck on March 24, 2020 at 2:27 pm

    Thanks Zack, I Like your Tattoo !



  16. BRUJOjr on March 24, 2020 at 2:27 pm

    I have a smart TV and I can watch Netflix without a PC/laptop.



  17. Thomas Dwyer on March 24, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    My desktop computer has a VGA, but no HDMI port. They don’t make TV’s that come with VGA ports anymore. :/



  18. masele kwiligwa on March 24, 2020 at 2:32 pm

    iwant to learn computer from you



  19. Ashley Moxley on March 24, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    The best video I’ve seen so far – thank you! I have unfortunately one problem, using Win7 the PC won’t recognise that there is a second monitor (my TV), so It is cloning, but I can’t change the resolution for the TV. I’m using a VGA splitter and cables – no HDMI unfortunately. Please can you help?



  20. BJE Chief on March 24, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    I’ve got a Mac air 2019, it has none, only USB-C, thanks apple, I came here because of a pro pc, ill just use airplay on my Mac



  21. Solicle on March 24, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    Can anyone help me with an issue I’m having with my laptop and monitor?



  22. TheExoticLatte on March 24, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    Mine doesn’t detect my tv 🙁



  23. Malik Farhan Ahmad on March 24, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    thanx for this brilliant video. i appreciate it.i subscribed as well but could you tell me about the sounds on both screens as to how can i play videos on both the screens with sounds simultaneously plzzzzz reply fast. thanks in advance…



  24. Jolie C on March 24, 2020 at 2:40 pm

    Great training …👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Thank you…🙏🏼😆



  25. Gem. life0_0 on March 24, 2020 at 2:40 pm

    Anyone know if your TV needs to be connected to WiFi or just connected with the cables?? Thank you



  26. hardknoxs on March 24, 2020 at 2:41 pm

    So glad i stumbled across this video, always wondered how people did that.



  27. Thai Nguyen on March 24, 2020 at 2:44 pm

    Hihi day would work great but



  28. John Berry on March 24, 2020 at 2:45 pm

    Matt Damon’s big brother.



  29. Diana Porraz on March 24, 2020 at 2:46 pm

    Bro thank you 🙏🏼😔



  30. Jim Vincitore on March 24, 2020 at 2:48 pm

    Great video! Very cool! Thank you!



  31. Jose Felpeto on March 24, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    Many thanks. Very well presented and explained. You saved me a trip to the Geek squad!



  32. Lighty on March 24, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    i dont know why but its not letting me pick extended display help please?



  33. cajones virus on March 24, 2020 at 2:50 pm

    I know how it works but i wanted to check how you explain it and to look if i missed something 🙂 good explanation for beginners



  34. Vijayan on March 24, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    hdmi to vga adapter with audio outlet my cable CPU and LED TV please help bro



  35. That 1 Guy on March 24, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    You suck



  36. orangeoranges12 on March 24, 2020 at 2:52 pm

    I don’t understand. I guess that’s what I get for being a stupid 13 year old :/.



  37. Farooq Jina on March 24, 2020 at 2:53 pm

    It’s VGA Inputs and HDMI Inputs not Imports. Conversely, it’s VGA Output and HDMI Outputs not Exports.



  38. Roy Powell on March 24, 2020 at 2:53 pm

    Thanks. Very helpful video



  39. Kandance LaRoy on March 24, 2020 at 2:54 pm

    Thank you!!!! You’re awesome man 👍👍👍👍



  40. airbender23 on March 24, 2020 at 2:55 pm

    how can I do this with an iMAC Desktop?



  41. ricky bobby on March 24, 2020 at 2:57 pm

    Hello sir. I don’t have a PC or laptop. I just have a lg phone with only the usbc port and tv with vga and hdmi. Do you have suggestions or help my situation?



  42. Gene Washington on March 24, 2020 at 2:58 pm

    What are the directions for an old Mac Pro desktop? What if you don’t have sound coming out of your TV? How do you correct that?



  43. Corey F on March 24, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    accept this does not work until you boot into as OS. the terminal will not mirror to the screen on start up which sucks because my laptop is damaged on the left side of the screen and I cant see the text. thought I could mirror to the tv as second screen but nope, does not work.



  44. Livia B. on March 24, 2020 at 3:00 pm

    I loved this video so much you helped SOOOOOO much THANK YOU. Guys go subscribe to him.



  45. WideOpenChange on March 24, 2020 at 3:03 pm

    Would buying a 65” qled 4k work? Will it let me basically custom-stretch any screen size I want, up to 65”?



  46. masterclass nation on March 24, 2020 at 3:03 pm

    man my sound is not carry out what should i do?



  47. Sentar on March 24, 2020 at 3:04 pm

    Also it’s been harder to click thumbs up on the comments what’s up with that I know it’s YouTube but it’s annoying I’ve been doing it on multiple devices and get the same results



  48. Gui Yan on March 24, 2020 at 3:04 pm

    I just plug VGA from my Sony lab top to sharp flat screen TV.

    Screen not show up on TV. What to do next?



  49. IsaacPB on March 24, 2020 at 3:06 pm

    I need to know because i cant afford a moniter and i only have a tv for a gaming pc im getting on xmas



  50. Joel Barrientos on March 24, 2020 at 3:10 pm

    How many times did he say humm