Besides allow Internet browsing and complete functions or services, they have become reproducers of multiple formats of sounds, images and videos.
Despite being such multifunctional devices, their screen limitation prevents full enjoyment of the quality of the videos when they are played.
That is why the most viable and perhaps the best option is to connect devices to those that have a large number of inches.
This connection between your phone and TV will offer you multiple benefits, such as the convenience of being able to view your files and play games on a larger screen.
Basic options for viewing multimedia content on your TV
Long before the avalanche of devices that allow the transmission of content on the Internet appeared. The fastest option to connect the mobile phone to the TV was to use the technology of HDMI / MHL cabling.
In this period, it was a very popular option and was integrated into mobile devices or on computers, which were very useful if you didn't have access to an Internet connection.
In case you still have a compatible phone or tablet with HDMI-MHL technology. Here you will find the way to connect it to yours Smart TV
Follow these methods to connect your mobile to TV using cables!
If you find yourself in the situation of not having an Internet connection or access to a wireless network. The simplest option will be to use the port connectors on your phone to view multimedia content on your TV.
Use your phone's Micro HDMI connector
There's a good chance you're lucky enough that your mobile device, whether it's a phone or tablet, has one integrated micro HDMI port.
It usually looks similar to the mini USB, but is accompanied by the label " HDMI ”On the side to be differentiated.
All you need to do is connect a compatible cable (micro HDMI to HDMI) with the port of your mobile and the TV that has the input.
Once both connections are made, your mobile screen will immediately be displayed on your Smart TV.
Use the USB connector to connect to your TV
If instead of presenting a micro HDMI port you only have the USB connector that you use to charge the device, it can still be used to transmit.
To connect your mobile phone to the TV in this way, it must be compatible with the tech MHL o Mobile Hight-definition Link. Without this aspect, the connection will not work.
Also, you need to use an adapter compatible with your USB connection.
In this case, you can check the box or user manuals of your devices to check if you meet these requirements.
Congratulations if your mobile is MHL compatible!
In these cases it is sufficient to purchase the active MHL cable. This only needs to be connected to the USB port of the mobile phone and the HDMI connection that the TV has.
The active feature is due to the fact that it has a third USB connector which will be in charge of transferring current to the mobile in so that the device remains charged while connected.
Don't overlook this!
When you try to connect your mobile to the TV, after making the connection between both devices. R. emember set the TV menu in the following way:
Once in " Menu ", setting up " Automatic input change (MHL or HDMI) " his " On ”So that the TV automatically switches to the MHL input that has been connected.
It is recommended that you do not try to connect the mobile phone to the TV with the MHL cable if you have not previously checked whether the phone is compatible with the HML cable. This search can be done based on the factory data or by reviewing an updated list of phones compatible with the HML cable.
