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I am looking to find a good device that's compatible with my 10.1 2014 edition Note, and will stream video, along with screen mirroring if possible, all to my HDTV. I have a 32" Samsung smart TV that does this flawlessly but I want to also be able to do this with my 42" Panasonic Plasma TV (It has USB ports but does not appear to have DLNA or any method of streaming video since it does not have wifi built in.) I know there's the Samsung brand Allshare device, but I've heard quite a bit of negative feedback about it. Ultimately I want something that will be reliable, and will also stream 1080p video. I saw that there are various Miracast devices, but many that I have seen do not have especially great reviews. I saw that the Roku devices can send video to an HDTV but it seems that they only do this with select Android devices, and I wasn't able to find a list of compatible devices on the Roku.com website. Lastly I was also thinking that I could possibly stream video to my Panasonic TV if I got a wifi USB stick, but I'm not sure if this would allow DLNA/video streaming. Any help with finding a device for my tablet that would allow me to stream video to my TV would be most appreciated.
Mugenakuma said:
I am looking to find a good device that's compatible with my 10.1 2014 edition Note, and will stream video, along with screen mirroring if possible, all to my HDTV. I have a 32" Samsung smart TV that does this flawlessly but I want to also be able to do this with my 42" Panasonic Plasma TV (It has USB ports but does not appear to have DLNA or any method of streaming video since it does not have wifi built in.) I know there's the Samsung brand Allshare device, but I've heard quite a bit of negative feedback about it. Ultimately I want something that will be reliable, and will also stream 1080p video. I saw that there are various Miracast devices, but many that I have seen do not have especially great reviews. I saw that the Roku devices can send video to an HDTV but it seems that they only do this with select Android devices, and I wasn't able to find a list of compatible devices on the Roku.com website. Lastly I was also thinking that I could possibly stream video to my Panasonic TV if I got a wifi USB stick, but I'm not sure if this would allow DLNA/video streaming. Any help with finding a device for my tablet that would allow me to stream video to my TV would be most appreciated.
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I've the AllShare Cast Hub and if work well with Note 10.1.
Better than using S3 or S4. With them I've a lot of random disconnections.
Unfortunately AllShare Cast Hub stream only at 720p ancd not at 1080p. On the box I can read 1080p, but I've NEVER got this kind of connection with S3, S4 or Note 10.1.
Thanks for the reply. I'll definitely consider the Allshare box, although I may just go with a hard wired MHL2 connection since I really want to get 1080p.
Just found this IOGEAR box that isn't released till 12/20/2013, yet it looks like it may be exactly what I'm looking for! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815290053
Guess I'll have to wait till its released to see how it performs, and if it works well with my tablet.
It's not screen mirroring, but have you checked out Google Chromecast? I don't have one, but it looks promising and may be the simplest and cheapest solution for what you're looking for.
Do you have a Samsung smart tv? I have a 6500 and my s4 and this note 10.1 2014 screen mirrors fine in 1080. It may be the TV you have? If you don't have a Samsung smart TV the the All share hub is likely what you're looking at to achieve your goal.
zamboniman87 said:
It's not screen mirroring, but have you checked out Google Chromecast? I don't have one, but it looks promising and may be the simplest and cheapest solution for what you're looking for.
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I tried the Chromecast and wasn't satisfied. On lifejacket there's a good article about the pros and con's http://lifehacker.com/google-chromecast-does-it-deserve-a-place-in-your-livi-945082974
I think a Roku will be a good solution for many people, but if you take time to read about all the miracast products you may find a really good and inexpensive way to do it.
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I'm using this little guy: NetGear Push2TV
got mine at Amazon - can't provide the link since I'm too new here.
Works pretty well on any WiDi enabled device: tablet, phone, laptop, etc.
tjoebgen said:
I'm using this little guy: NetGear Push2TV
got mine at Amazon - can't provide the link since I'm too new here.
Works pretty well on any WiDi enabled device: tablet, phone, laptop, etc.
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I got the Netgear Push2tv, had it for a few days and returned it. Even with the latest firmware it frequently disconnected. I just got that iOgear box I linked above and it works flawlessly, all in 1080p.
I have been looking for a way to connect my note to my TV. My TV is 4 years old and not smart lol. So this IOGear box just streams files? or does it mirror the tablet on the tv? I use VLC player on my note. Is the playback sluggish or fast enough to watch large files?
Wilan84 said:
I have been looking for a way to connect my note to my TV. My TV is 4 years old and not smart lol. So this IOGear box just streams files? or does it mirror the tablet on the tv? I use VLC player on my note. Is the playback sluggish or fast enough to watch large files?
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I have an older plasma Panasonic that is somewhat "smart" but doesn't have built in wifi. The ioGear will work with just about any tv but I definitely needs an hdmi input, and I believe a usb input. Streaming runs beautifully even when running 1080p video files that are over 2 GB. I use MX player (the free version.)
Mugenakuma said:
I got the Netgear Push2tv, had it for a few days and returned it. Even with the latest firmware it frequently disconnected. I just got that iOgear box I linked above and it works flawlessly, all in 1080p.
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Does this support full screen sharing of just transmission of movies and pictures like all share. Could I for example share BBC iplayer or a video running inside the Firefox browser?
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dcoales said:
Does this support full screen sharing of just transmission of movies and pictures like all share. Could I for example share BBC iplayer or a video running inside the Firefox browser?
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Yes it supports all of that.
Screen Mirroring over WiFi-Direct
I got it working with my Note 3, I can connect my Note3 via WiFi Direct to my TV
BUT.....
Is there way to turn off my display of Note 3 ?
I use Screen Standby... takes a little bit of setup, but works well.
AestenD said:
I use Screen Standby... takes a little bit of setup, but works well.
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For screen mirroring ? (without using hdmi cable)
can you please write what you setup ?
I use my ps3 and I know Xbox works as well. Install skifta and you can move all your media files to you movie folder and it works perfect for what I use it for. Which is watching torrent movies in 1080p on my 60inch TV
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RussellEstridge25 said:
I use my ps3 and I know Xbox works as well. Install skifta and you can move all your media files to you movie folder and it works perfect for what I use it for. Which is watching torrent movies in 1080p on my 60inch TV
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I tried this but only get "Playback errors" when try to play a video or movie.
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jjdevega said:
I tried this but only get "Playback errors" when try to play a video or movie.
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I recently stopped using skifta cause of that. Just turn on near by devices under settings/connections and then go to video on your ps3 and learn in media servers
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Is there a way I can share my gtab pro screen on my desktop or tv
ariel123 said:
Is there a way I can share my gtab pro screen on my desktop or tv
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2676137 report of MHL connection.
I've read Miracast works if your components are compatible (wifi).
"Thanks to AllShare you can also mirror your mobile device screen to the bigger HDTV via Wi-Fi Direct and the widely supported Miracast protocol - that would even allow you to play mobile games on the biggest screen in your living room. You don't need to have a Samsung TV for that to work, but it needs to have Wi-Fi connectivity and support Miracast." http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_pro_8_4-review-1042p10.php
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guys just wondering, what's the best Dongle for screen mirroring for LG G3?
I had the Samsung All Share Cast before on my note 3, but it wont work with LG G3.
Basically I just wanna be able to play videos from my LG G3 on the TV and Youtube.
Would Chromecast work? or Roku is better?
I have chromecast and miracast works like a charm from day 1 when I got my phone. It is official supported for G3. Also other cool apps like netflix, youtube, chrome, play music all access, etc. work with it.
Chromecast works with any android 5.0 for 4.4 and before you can try an app called Mirror-enabler (search for it here in xda) I have 2 unofficial supported devices working with it (galaxy s3 mini and xiaomi mi2s).
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I have chromecast and miracast works like a charm from day 1 when I got my phone. It is official supported for G3. Also other cool apps like netflix, youtube, chrome, play music all access, etc. work with it.
Chromecast works with any android 5.0 for 4.4 and before you can try an app called Mirror-enabler (search for it here in xda) I have 2 unofficial supported devices working with it (galaxy g3 mini and xiaomi mi2s).
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Thanks for your input.
Im deciding between Chromecast or AmazonFire Sticky or the EzCast by Measy
I'd recommend Chromecast, you can not only 'cast' from apps like youtube, netflix, etc, but you can also Cast your whole screen (Actual screen mirroring) for games and whatever else. Not sure if amazon, etc do that.
railmaster7 said:
I'd recommend Chromecast, you can not only 'cast' from apps like youtube, netflix, etc, but you can also Cast your whole screen (Actual screen mirroring) for games and whatever else. Not sure if amazon, etc do that.
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oh cool...
is there a lag or delay in the casting?
I know this is old but miracast now works for the Roku 3, which blows the chromecast out of the water.
Hey guys.
Did not want to create a new thread, so I'm resurrecting this one.
I'm a g3 user with an smart TV. I do have a generic slim port adapte which works fine.
What I'm wondering is, I'm still not sure which is the best way to play videos on. TV. I couldn't notice the difference between them.
Slimport
Miracast direct wifi
Phone connected to TV over USB and the smart TV plays the video.
What are the pros and cons of these 3 methods do you think?
Thanks in advance!
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i know im late to the game but is this any good for streaming football to tv or is it only google apps that work and is it seamless or does it freeze ,cheers
tonybhoy said:
i know im late to the game but is this any good for streaming football to tv or is it only google apps that work and is it seamless or does it freeze ,cheers
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Lots of apps support Chromecast, like Netflix, Pandora, etc. If the app you're using to stream supports it (has a Chromecast icon) it should work. The only Google app I've ever used to cast was YouTube, but use Pandora and Netflix quite often.
fury683 said:
Lots of apps support Chromecast, like Netflix, Pandora, etc. If the app you're using to stream supports it (has a Chromecast icon) it should work. The only Google app I've ever used to cast was YouTube, but use Pandora and Netflix quite often.
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cheers for reply,i will have a look see if it has icon:good:
think i'll just get a cable from nexus to tv lol seems the best option
The Watch ESPN app has Chromecast support, and if you have a cable or other authorized provider service you can get live ESPN streams in the app.
I think CC sucks. It is slow, the connection isn't great either. At least in my experience. I recently got the Amazon Stick TV and that thing seems to be a million times better than the CC I have.
What does this have to do with the Nexus 7?
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What does this have to do with the Nexus 7?
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i was wanting to see if it was good on my nexus 7 so i asked on nexus 7 forum,pretty radical eh :good:
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i was wanting to see if it was good on my nexus 7 so i asked on nexus 7 forum,pretty radical eh :good:
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Do you understand how the Chromecast works? The device sending the command to the Chromecast has no effect on the streaming capabilities of the Chromecast.
So back to my question: what does the Chromecast have to do with a Nexus 7 other than being able to send commands to the Chromecast to stream video from a source of your choosing?
You could use the original Droid, a Nexus One, a Moto X, a Galaxy S3, a HTC One, a Nexus 6, a Nexus 10, an iPhone 4, an iPad 2, a Macbook Pro, a Chromebook, or a Thinkpad X1 and the experience would be the same across all of those devices.
I have a Galaxy Tab S (Android 5.021) and am mirroring to a 58" HDTV using Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter.
The picture looks fine on the Tab S but is compressed 3 inches on each side of the TV (vertical black bars).
Additionally the sound lags the picture by about a half second or more and the picture occasionally judders, both of which can be seen on the tablet screen. I've experienced 2 lockups while trying to get things working. Will these problems be corrected with Android 5.1 and when will it be available for the Tab S?
Screen mirroring sucks for trying to stream video, I've never had any success with it on any Samsung device. Personally I'd just get a cable.
No problems with chromecast mirroring, but I wouldn't mirror anyway because you don't need to with a chromecast.
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No problems with chromecast mirroring, but I wouldn't mirror anyway because you don't need to with a chromecast.
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The Tab S mirrors flawlessly with my Windows 8 .1 laptop.
So what am I missing then? Because I tried with a Galaxy S3, S5 with Chromecast and a Tab S and none of them streamed video without screen lag.
bartleby999 said:
So what am I missing then? Because I tried with a Galaxy S3, S5 with Chromecast and a Tab S and none of them streamed video without screen lag.
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Streamed or mirrored?
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Streamed or mirrored?
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Mirrored. S5 to Chromecast, Tab S and S3 with straight to TV with standard mirroring.
bartleby999 said:
Mirrored. S5 to Chromecast, Tab S and S3 with straight to TV with standard mirroring.
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Can i ask why you mirror rather than stream direct?
How do you stream direct? You mean with WIFI Direct?
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So what am I missing then? Because I tried with a Galaxy S3, S5 with Chromecast and a Tab S and none of them streamed video without screen lag.
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Not talking screen lag, which microseconds, I am referring to sound lagging the picture - i.e. severe lip-sync.
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How do you stream direct? You mean with WIFI Direct?
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What I mean is, for what reason would you ever have to use screen mirroring when everything can be streamed directly?
Anything local, anything on a media server and anything from the Internet can all be streamed directly.
Well, I was emulating SNES games via my GS3 and was going to play the old Mario games on a TV bigger screen - But couldn't because of the lag.
bartleby999 said:
Well, I was emulating SNES games via my GS3 and was going to play the old Mario games on a TV bigger screen - But couldn't because of the lag.
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I see, you'd probably be better with an mhl adapter.
Yeah tht's what I was going to do, then I got a tablet. 10.5 inch screen is big enough to play some retro snes on.
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I have a Galaxy Tab S (Android 5.021) and am mirroring to a 58" HDTV using Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter.
The picture looks fine on the Tab S but is compressed 3 inches on each side of the TV (vertical black bars).
Additionally the sound lags the picture by about a half second or more and the picture occasionally judders, both of which can be seen on the tablet screen. I've experienced 2 lockups while trying to get things working. Will these problems be corrected with Android 5.1 and when will it be available for the Tab S?
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Yesterday, I discovered that the tablet aspect ratio 16:10 vs 16:9 on the TV - which explains the black bars. Dumb mirroring devices do not adjust the tablet's aspect ratio to fill the TV screen as casting devices, such as Chromecast, do. However some android apps will resize their output so that it will fill the screen even with a mirroring device such as the MWDA.
For some unknown reason, my other problems have disappeared (for now).