How to wirelessly connect laptop to TV

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around methods for wirelessly connecting laptops to a TV, specifically addressing compatibility with different operating systems, including Windows and Linux. Participants explore various solutions, including hardware options and alternative approaches for streaming content.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the best way to wirelessly connect multiple laptops (Windows and Linux) to a TV with built-in Wi-Fi for screen extension and streaming purposes.
  • Another participant mentions that Warpia products do not support Linux, leading them to consider using a long HDMI cable as an alternative solution.
  • A different participant suggests using S-Video as a low-cost option, noting that Linux compatibility is a common issue with Wi-Fi products.
  • One participant recommends Google's Chromecast as an easy solution for streaming services like Netflix, assuming the TV has an HDMI port.
  • Another participant mentions Apple TV as a wireless option for Mac users and suggests there may be Android applications available for similar functionality.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the compatibility of various wireless solutions with Linux operating systems, and there is no consensus on a single best method for connecting laptops to the TV.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of Linux-compatible wireless products and the potential need for physical connections like HDMI cables. The discussion does not resolve the effectiveness or practicality of the proposed solutions.

Who May Find This Useful

Users looking for ways to wirelessly connect laptops to TVs, particularly those with mixed operating systems, and those interested in streaming content from their devices.

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Hi guys, I was wondering what is the best way to wirelessly connect my laptops to my TV? I have 3 different laptops: 2 windows 7, and one with Linux (Ubunu/Arch Linux). My TV has built in Wi-fi.

What i would like to accomplish is have my laptop(s) wirelessly connect to the television so that i can still have my laptop with me on the couch and be able to extend my screen. So i could watch netflix on the TV while chatting or doing whatever else on the laptop screen.

I have found one solution that i thought was good but, it would not support my Linux Laptop (the device is called the Imation Link).

If it helps i also plan to have a raspberry pi that is always connected to my TV just for general web surfing/video streaming. Basically i would only plug in my laptops if i was programming, playing some games, preparing a flowchart/powerpoint, etc.

Any ideas on how i could accomplish this?
 
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Well i did some research on these Warpia products but, they do not support Linux operating systems. Now I'm thinking of just having a super long hdmi cable that i just route underneath my carpet so i can't see it..
 
trickslapper said:
Well i did some research on these Warpia products but, they do not support Linux operating systems. Now I'm thinking of just having a super long hdmi cable that i just route underneath my carpet so i can't see it..

I used to use S-Video. Pretty cheap option. Linux compatibility is an issue for WiFi products.
 
Netflix and the like is an easy fix if your tv has HDMI get the GOOGLE's Chromecast for $35 !
 
if u have apple tv its used wireless on the mac and tv . there's probably an android application for the wireless connect
 

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