Android tablet to TV (1 Viewer)

Roy C

Occasional bird snapper

• Nov 18, 2014

• #1

Has anyone here tried connecting a tablet (Android) to a big screen TV via HDMI. How is the picture quality and sound, are there any pitfalls?
I am particularity interested in BT sport which I can receive on my PC, also social media sites.

 

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punta

Well-known member

• Nov 18, 2014

• #2

I used to connect with cables but just use google cromecast now, brill IF you have a good internet connection, which I do not have unfortunately. But still ok for streaming footie and films

 

Mal92

Well-known member

• Nov 19, 2014

• #3

I have connected my HUDL to the TV with mini HDMI and the picture and sound were excellent.

 

Roy C

Occasional bird snapper

• Nov 19, 2014

• #4

Mal92 said:

I have connected my HUDL to the TV with mini HDMI and the picture and sound were excellent.

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That's interesting Mal :t:, did you connect via the micro HDMI port? If so how long a lead did you use.
I have just picked up a HUDL 2 but not yet decided if I will connect to the TV wired or wireless (something like the Google Cromecast as 'Punta' suggested). I am not sure of the pros and cons of each method.

 

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Tarsiger

Well-known member

• Nov 19, 2014

• #5

I connected my Kindle HD to my TV via a short lead 10 inches or thereabouts and it was fine. Sadly the new HDX has no HDMI only wireless which costs money and Ive not bothered with. There's progress for you!
Russ

 

Mal92

Well-known member

• Nov 20, 2014

• #6

Hi Roy
The lead is about 2' long.

 

Sandpiper

Mike Powell

• Nov 23, 2014

• #7

Roy,

I have the use of two Android tablets (7in and 10.1in) both of which connect to my 40in HDTV via a mini HDMI port. The playback of both picture and sound is excellent showing no loss in quality. I use a 3 metre lead to allow me to sit and view in comfort.

Mike

 

Roy C

Occasional bird snapper

• Nov 23, 2014

• #8

Sandpiper said:

Roy,

I have the use of two Android tablets (7in and 10.1in) both of which connect to my 40in HDTV via a mini HDMI port. The playback of both picture and sound is excellent showing no loss in quality. I use a 3 metre lead to allow me to sit and view in comfort.

Mike

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That's good to hear Mike :t: I have a 3 metre one on order.

 

Roy C

Occasional bird snapper

• Nov 28, 2014

• #9

Just an up-date, I have now tried streaming the BT sports app from the Hudl 2 to the big screen (via a £2.95 cable) and it works fantastic, really high quality HD pictures. Looking forward to the live Rugby this evening!! Thanks to everyone for the advice.

 

Roy C

Occasional bird snapper

• Nov 29, 2014

• #10

looking around Curry's this morning and saw they had the Google Chromecast for £18, seemed a good price so picked one up. Easy to set-up and works well.

 

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pppppvvvv

Guest

• Nov 29, 2014

• #11

Yes, chromecast is excellent.. Youtube, netflix, iplayer, and Tunein radio, all with your android device as the remote control, and the tv streaming the output. Gets a lot of use in our house.

 

Roy C

Occasional bird snapper

• Nov 29, 2014

• #12

peter.jones said:

Yes, chromecast is excellent.. Youtube, netflix, iplayer, and Tunein radio, all with your android device as the remote control, and the tv streaming the output. Gets a lot of use in our house.

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I must admit I already have a smart TV (Panasonic) which gives me the likes of utube,netflix and iplayer but wanted the Chromecast primary for BT sports.
I watched the footy earlier on via Chromecast and although it worked OK it did not seem quite as staple as the wired connection (via mini HDMI to HDMI). Could well have been my broadband throwing slight wobbles! What I do like about the Chromecast is that you can move it to different Tv's.