How to use your TV as a computer monitor
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!
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.
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
I have an old tv, and I recently got a new laptop, so thanks!
Thank you really difficult to find this specific video.
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
So thankful for your video! Step by step, with awesome explanation- thanks!
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.
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 ?
how did you drag the picture from the computer screen over to the tv screen?
I have a spare PC….could I set up my plex account through my PCπ€
Is it possible to connect a PC to a smart tv without a laptop?
plug hdmi cord into hdmi port…easy, takes less than a minute…takes less time than this dudes explanation..
Will the cpu work without a computer monitor but I will directly use a TV as monitor using only hdmi (without VGA)?
How my to connect my laptop to my tv. My remote is lost and i had to use smartphone. now my
Thanks Zack, I Like your Tattoo !
I have a smart TV and I can watch Netflix without a PC/laptop.
My desktop computer has a VGA, but no HDMI port. They don’t make TV’s that come with VGA ports anymore. :/
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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?
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
Can anyone help me with an issue Iβm having with my laptop and monitor?
Mine doesnβt detect my tv π
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…
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Anyone know if your TV needs to be connected to WiFi or just connected with the cables?? Thank you
So glad i stumbled across this video, always wondered how people did that.
Hihi day would work great but
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Bro thank you ππΌπ
Great video! Very cool! Thank you!
Many thanks. Very well presented and explained. You saved me a trip to the Geek squad!
i dont know why but its not letting me pick extended display help please?
I know how it works but i wanted to check how you explain it and to look if i missed something π good explanation for beginners
hdmi to vga adapter with audio outlet my cable CPU and LED TV please help bro
You suck
I don’t understand. I guess that’s what I get for being a stupid 13 year old :/.
It’s VGA Inputs and HDMI Inputs not Imports. Conversely, it’s VGA Output and HDMI Outputs not Exports.
Thanks. Very helpful video
Thank you!!!! You’re awesome man ππππ
how can I do this with an iMAC Desktop?
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?
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?
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.
I loved this video so much you helped SOOOOOO much THANK YOU. Guys go subscribe to him.
Would buying a 65β qled 4k work? Will it let me basically custom-stretch any screen size I want, up to 65β?
man my sound is not carry out what should i do?
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
I just plug VGA from my Sony lab top to sharp flat screen TV.
Screen not show up on TV. What to do next?
I need to know because i cant afford a moniter and i only have a tv for a gaming pc im getting on xmas
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