Hi,
Does anyone has good options to share your video or screen of your phone with a Sony TV? I know I can buy a mhl cable or the even pricier Samsung dongle and connect it to hdmi but I'd prefer wireless as both devices are connected to the LAN anyway.
What's the way to go?
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Do you guys think if I hook a microusb to hdmi adaptar it would connect to the tv. Think it would show a picture?also along those lines....whatabout a microusb to usb adapter for wireless 360 controller? think it would work?
Wired 360 controller works. Wireless does not.
thanks! i wondered about that. i know sony tablet doesnt have hdmi support. i just want my tablet to show up on my tv. anyone know a way to do it. and i dont mean dnla. i want to run my emulators on the tablet through the tv
I'm pretty certain that this is not possible. The HDMI-out used in microUSB adapters requires hardware in the device. As far as I am aware, the Sony doesn't include this capability. The USb port would need to be wired to the display output which the Sony doesn't have. Sony doesn't include a hardware display output since Sony's plan for their mobile devices (the same thing that lead to quite a few of the Sony's unique features) includes more support for future technologies like DLNA.
Have you seen the vscreens app? Am pretty sure that if you had an android powered tv device (a google tv box perhaps), you might be able to see the tablet on the tv by pairing the 2 screens. Though I dont have a google box, so cant test this theory!
For replacement of the HDMI port I am waiting for a stick called "Xbounds".
Just use Google and you will find some very interesting videos. The developer dreamchip is on a fair end of April, maybe there he will offer some news
To have output video from the micro usb the port must be a MHL port, and the Tablet S port isn't. So I think it's impossible to have video out with this tablet.
Probably a bit of a stretch here but if anyone can help I'm sure it's the XDA community. For full disclosure I'm using a Galaxy Note 10.1 and cross posting this here because I know the GSIII Community is just bigger than the Note 10.1 and the AllShare device is identical.
I have the AllShare Cast Dongle and it works fantastic. Use it with HDMI connection regularly, also use an HDMI to VGA Adapater. I purchased an HDMI to composite adaptor but can't get that to work.
http://www.amazon.com/Sanoxy-HDMI-Co...hdmi+composite
I've done some searching and have found people with AppleTV and have also used the adapter with my laptop, so I know it works. The problem though is that it seems the AllShare Cast Dongle doesn't turn on when it's plugged into this device.
I can get the tablet to connect momentarily but it always disconnects and the device turns off. Anyone used something with the AllShare Cast Dongle to convert the HDMI to composite? Could you share what it is?
Any suggestions on why this setup might not be working?
So I've been thinking that when I get my Z2 I will be using it for gaming on the big screen in my lounge, especially as it supports the PS3 controller out of the box.
I was wondering if the magnetic port can also be used for Data/MHL? It's just that a magnetic dock would be a more elegant solution than having to fiddle with a flap and connect a USB/MHL cable to the device.
Is this just a pipe dream or do you think Sony might make one?
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So I've been thinking that when I get my Z2 I will be using it for gaming on the big screen in my lounge, especially as it supports the PS3 controller out of the box.
I was wondering if the magnetic port can also be used for Data/MHL? It's just that a magnetic dock would be a more elegant solution than having to fiddle with a flap and connect a USB/MHL cable to the device.
Is this just a pipe dream or do you think Sony might make one?
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Yeah it's for charging only, you could always attempt screen mirroring though if you have a smart TV (I've yet to get it to work on our Samsung TV though).
I also have a Samsung TV. It's not smart (it is when turn on my Imito MX1 Android stick), but it does have a RJ45 connector on the back, might try connecting it up and see what happens It's a shame that the magnetic port is so limited.
it's not a shame ... it's just for charging and sony never wanted it to be more ... there are just two contacts ... so think yourself
it's a shame that every user / customer wants something special out of a really great and special device ... best camera, water resistance, full metal frame, nice design, really good headset with noise cancellation out of the box is not enough for you guys?! now sony have to put data connection into docking port and mybe a RJ45 Adapter for it so you can connect it to your oldschool TV ?! maybe sony will even write an alternative firmware for your samsung TV to detect the sony device?!
i'll give you an overview how your problem is supposed to be solved:
connect your Z2 with the docking station, connect your DualShock Controller wirelessly to your mobile ... and connect your mobile WIRELESSLY to your TV ... no need for any wire (exept charging) ... finished ...
and THIS is why sony will not have dataconnection on docking port .. because you can do everything without it ...
There are lots of apps for wirelessly accessing your phone storage, too, such as AirDroid.
I'm not complaining, I'm sure I will find a way to connect my Z2 to the television in a way that is satisfactory be that via Screen Mirroring, MHL 3.0 cable etc. (However playing games via mirroring over Wifi.. isn't there going to be some lag?).
Also if I want to output 4K to my new 4K TV (when I buy it) that would be impossible using Wifi.
I was only looking for an elegant solution and the magnetic docks would fit that. Hopefully Sony will make an MHL 3.0 dock that allows the Z2 to be placed in front of my TV (albeit after opening the port.. with the SIM card sticking out..)
Having a few problems with mirroring my Z2 tablet to a TV/projector. Just wondered if anyone could shed any light on some of the issues I am having as I seem to have reached a dead end.
I connect my xperia Z2 tablet to a none MHL projector using the Sony IM750 MHL adapter to present course slides at work and use it to connect to a none MHL TV at home. The picture is good but the adapter uses the power source and this drains the battery slowly from the tablet. I think the reason for this is that the IM750 is MHL 1.1. The tablet supports upto MHL 3.0 but as yet there does not seem to be any compatible adapters that are will work with the z2 tablet above MHL 1. If there was I am assuming that this would allow more current to get to the tablet and less or none at all would be drained from the tablet battery? Samsung currently sell an MHL 2.0 adapter but this will not work with the z2 tablet as it is has a 11 pin fitting rather than a 5 pin. I wish that someone out there would make a 5pin MHL 2.0 or even better MHL3.0 adapter that would work with the tablet, I have spent many hours on the internet but cannot find one.
I have also tried miracast to connect my tablet to my LG TV but there is noticeable lag and the screen can be glitchy at times. Does anyone know whether this would be the case if I used the netgear PTV3000? would it be better than the TV and is it worth a punt from amazon I suppose I could always return it if it does not work as well as I like.
Any ideas anyone it just doesn't seem at the moment that there is a reliable solution to connect the Z2 tablet to a projector or TV or has anyone found anything better?
If you don't need screen mirroring (do you need it? Really???), then other possibilities to bring video or photo to a screen are MUCH better / more problem-free and widely recommended than MHL or Miracast.
- Chromecast
- Android TV sticks / boxes which can receive content via DLNA
- Raspberry Pi with XBMC
- Other mini computer (like Intel NUC) with XBMC, Plex or something like that.
Stop bothering with MHL or Miracast, it will save your nerves.
Yes tell me about it it's a real pain. I have quite specific needs so I think I probably do need to mirror. I work as a trainer giving presentations all over the place so I need something that is not dependant on having a wifi signal as it tends to be poor at best at places that I work, so mhl and miracast do seem like my only options as they don't require connection to a router. As far as I am aware there doesn't seem to be a perfect option for none Samsung android tablets which is disappointing as I am big fan of my z2. I might have to go back to my win 8 laptop which I don't really want to do. I can't understand why there is not a 5 pin mhl 2.0 adapter.
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If you don't need screen mirroring (do you need it? Really???), then other possibilities to bring video or photo to a screen are MUCH better / more problem-free and widely recommended than MHL or Miracast.
- Chromecast
- Android TV sticks / boxes which can receive content via DLNA
- Raspberry Pi with XBMC
- Other mini computer (like Intel NUC) with XBMC, Plex or something like that.
Stop bothering with MHL or Miracast, it will save your nerves.
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I think the issue, is Chromecast requires the user to be part of a Wifi Network to connect?If you're in a location where there is no Wifi available, well........
Is it possible? (USB-C -> HDMI)
Connect A71 to tv via usb c to hdmi?
I understand the A71 phone is non mhl compatible, but is there a way to connect to my tv, without wifi e.g. chromecast? I need a hard wired solution. A link of one for sale would be most helpful, if you have experience of the product. Thanks
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