Any way to mirror an Android & Windows screen onto a TV WITHOUT wireless (wired only)?
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What I want to do:
Mirror a tablet (Android) and 1-2 computers (Windows Vista) onto a TV using a wired network. Let me stress that there should be no wireless involved for the two computers.
Now, I know this requires hooking up some type of device to my TV, but the question is what device can I hook up to my TV to do this?
No matter where I look, I can't seem to find anything that works.
* Apple TV airplay
Apple TV has airplay which mirrors the entire screen onto the TV and it uses the wired network (no wireless needed).
* I can mirror a Windows computer using this: http://www.airsquirrels.com/
* However, I cannot find anything that will mirror an android device. Sure, I can find things that will play a limited selection of videos, but not anything that will mirror the entire screen. Note: the cyanogen mod is out of the question; I will not be rooting or doing such changes to the tablet.
* Roku, Netgear NeoTV, or some other device using miracast
Problem: these all require wireless. Wireless is fine for the tablet, but the computers must use the wired network.
* Directly connecting HDMI, etc...
NO! Not possible to connect more than 1 device.
* Chromecast
problem: it's wireless only for the actual usage.
* dlna
this is for stored videos, not live, real-time streaming of what's on-screen
Now, if you read all of this, you may realize that the tablet is wireless, so why can't I use a wireless solution.
Technically, I am ok with just a tablet connecting to the TV wirelessly, but the problem is that my computers must connect over the wired network. I do not want to use them wirelessly.
So far, the only option I know of is to hook up a full blown computer to the TV and use some type remote connection program that displays remote computers. (this doesn't sound like a very nice or easy to use option though)
Mirror a tablet (Android) and 1-2 computers (Windows Vista) onto a TV using a wired network. Let me stress that there should be no wireless involved for the two computers.
Now, I know this requires hooking up some type of device to my TV, but the question is what device can I hook up to my TV to do this?
No matter where I look, I can't seem to find anything that works.
* Apple TV airplay
Apple TV has airplay which mirrors the entire screen onto the TV and it uses the wired network (no wireless needed).
* I can mirror a Windows computer using this: http://www.airsquirrels.com/
* However, I cannot find anything that will mirror an android device. Sure, I can find things that will play a limited selection of videos, but not anything that will mirror the entire screen. Note: the cyanogen mod is out of the question; I will not be rooting or doing such changes to the tablet.
* Roku, Netgear NeoTV, or some other device using miracast
Problem: these all require wireless. Wireless is fine for the tablet, but the computers must use the wired network.
* Directly connecting HDMI, etc...
NO! Not possible to connect more than 1 device.
* Chromecast
problem: it's wireless only for the actual usage.
* dlna
this is for stored videos, not live, real-time streaming of what's on-screen
Now, if you read all of this, you may realize that the tablet is wireless, so why can't I use a wireless solution.
Technically, I am ok with just a tablet connecting to the TV wirelessly, but the problem is that my computers must connect over the wired network. I do not want to use them wirelessly.
So far, the only option I know of is to hook up a full blown computer to the TV and use some type remote connection program that displays remote computers. (this doesn't sound like a very nice or easy to use option though)
More about : mirror android windows screen wireless wired
Hmm, I guess I am really not against HDMI if I think about it. It's just that HDMI won't work for many reasons:
* I need to connect more than 1 computer to the same destination, which is not possible with HDMI.
* The tablet needs to connect to a wired network or directly to the device wirelessly, neither of which can be done with HDMI.
* The distance is quite far, requiring an HDMI cable for each computer costing $30-$50 each!
So... I went ahead and edit my original post with this line for anyone else who stumbles on this thread:
"Not possible to connect more than 1 device."
* I need to connect more than 1 computer to the same destination, which is not possible with HDMI.
* The tablet needs to connect to a wired network or directly to the device wirelessly, neither of which can be done with HDMI.
* The distance is quite far, requiring an HDMI cable for each computer costing $30-$50 each!
So... I went ahead and edit my original post with this line for anyone else who stumbles on this thread:
"Not possible to connect more than 1 device."
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Zasmatic
December 23, 2013 8:11:21 AM
First of all you cannot achieve this without spending money. Either of a HDMI splitter or on the cords or in what your trying to achieve both. It depends on what tablet you have first and for most. If your tablet can support micro usb to hdmi, micro hdmi or even mini hdmi then you can buy an adaptor. Otherwise your stuck with wireless. Now to connect the rest of the devices you will need some sort of HDMI splitter, so you can choose what input is on at one time. This is what the t.v. normally does with the source selection.
Your right to be hesitant to hook up a computer straight too it. Because it become quite difficult to get the input running straight through the computer, it will be worse and cost alot more money
In my opinion. Your best bet is to go with the adapter for the tablet if it supports it, and plug each input in manually when you need it. And if you ever get android mirroring sorted make sure you get an air mouse, because they look awesome
Your right to be hesitant to hook up a computer straight too it. Because it become quite difficult to get the input running straight through the computer, it will be worse and cost alot more money
In my opinion. Your best bet is to go with the adapter for the tablet if it supports it, and plug each input in manually when you need it. And if you ever get android mirroring sorted make sure you get an air mouse, because they look awesome
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I spent all this time writing a response and it get's lost.
Long story short: wireless for tablet = ok; wireless for computers = not ok
So if there's a way to connect the tablet wirelessly and connect the computers via ethernet, that'll work.
Sorry, I caused confusion there; I wasn't very clear was I?
I will be connecting the tablet wirelessly (as using a wire would be rather silly).
As for HDMI
I don't want to use HDMI, well, because it makes things too complicated (I gotta physically go to the TV and switch imputs). My thinking is.... because I already have the computers connected over a high speed wired network (and the tablet can connect wirelessly to the same network), why not find a solution where I can just connect the TV to my already existing network.
To that, end, I realize I will need to purchase a device or computer to connect to the TV. This device then receives a screen from any computer and displays it on the TV. This is what I want, but getting it to work for all devices does not seem possible.
Apple TV comes close. It connects to a wired network and will display any Windows or Mac screen over the network onto the TV. However, I can't find any mirror program for Android.
Roku and other similar devices support miracast. Miracast does the same thing: mirrors a screen onto a TV, except it doesn't work with wired networks... instead, it requires special wireless devices on every single computer.
The only other option I know of it to hook up a real computer to the TV and network and see if I find mirroring software that does exactly what Apple TV does.
Anyways, since you all brought it up, I will definitely give HDMI some consideration. I definitely won't connect multiple computers over HDMI, but maybe some hybrid solution where 1 computer is HDMI and the others are over the network could work.
I guess there's no ideal solution (people just haven't made it yet), but if you happen to know software that mirrors screens from any OS to another computer over a network, feel free to post it.
I know about VNC and others, but those type of heavyweight remote connection systems usually require complicated setups on both ends every single time you want to mirror a screen ... and for a TV, you usually want it to be just a simple 1 click-easy-to-use type of thing.
Still, thanks for trying to offer a possible solution. I guess there's just no ideal solution right now.
Long story short: wireless for tablet = ok; wireless for computers = not ok
So if there's a way to connect the tablet wirelessly and connect the computers via ethernet, that'll work.
Sorry, I caused confusion there; I wasn't very clear was I?
I will be connecting the tablet wirelessly (as using a wire would be rather silly).As for HDMI
I don't want to use HDMI, well, because it makes things too complicated (I gotta physically go to the TV and switch imputs). My thinking is.... because I already have the computers connected over a high speed wired network (and the tablet can connect wirelessly to the same network), why not find a solution where I can just connect the TV to my already existing network.
To that, end, I realize I will need to purchase a device or computer to connect to the TV. This device then receives a screen from any computer and displays it on the TV. This is what I want, but getting it to work for all devices does not seem possible.
Apple TV comes close. It connects to a wired network and will display any Windows or Mac screen over the network onto the TV. However, I can't find any mirror program for Android.
Roku and other similar devices support miracast. Miracast does the same thing: mirrors a screen onto a TV, except it doesn't work with wired networks... instead, it requires special wireless devices on every single computer.
The only other option I know of it to hook up a real computer to the TV and network and see if I find mirroring software that does exactly what Apple TV does.
Anyways, since you all brought it up, I will definitely give HDMI some consideration. I definitely won't connect multiple computers over HDMI, but maybe some hybrid solution where 1 computer is HDMI and the others are over the network could work.
I guess there's no ideal solution (people just haven't made it yet), but if you happen to know software that mirrors screens from any OS to another computer over a network, feel free to post it.
I know about VNC and others, but those type of heavyweight remote connection systems usually require complicated setups on both ends every single time you want to mirror a screen ... and for a TV, you usually want it to be just a simple 1 click-easy-to-use type of thing.Still, thanks for trying to offer a possible solution. I guess there's just no ideal solution right now.
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Maliebar
April 3, 2014 1:55:07 PM
I realize this is an old thread and you may have already found your solution,. Just wanted to throw this in just in case you hadn't.
Take a look at Google Chromcast http://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/devices/chromecast...
This may do what you are looking for.
Long story short: wireless for tablet = ok; wireless for computers = not ok
So if there's a way to connect the tablet wirelessly and connect the computers via ethernet, that'll work.
Sorry, I caused confusion there; I wasn't very clear was I?
I will be connecting the tablet wirelessly (as using a wire would be rather silly).
As for HDMI
I don't want to use HDMI, well, because it makes things too complicated (I gotta physically go to the TV and switch imputs). My thinking is.... because I already have the computers connected over a high speed wired network (and the tablet can connect wirelessly to the same network), why not find a solution where I can just connect the TV to my already existing network.
To that, end, I realize I will need to purchase a device or computer to connect to the TV. This device then receives a screen from any computer and displays it on the TV. This is what I want, but getting it to work for all devices does not seem possible.
Apple TV comes close. It connects to a wired network and will display any Windows or Mac screen over the network onto the TV. However, I can't find any mirror program for Android.
Roku and other similar devices support miracast. Miracast does the same thing: mirrors a screen onto a TV, except it doesn't work with wired networks... instead, it requires special wireless devices on every single computer.
The only other option I know of it to hook up a real computer to the TV and network and see if I find mirroring software that does exactly what Apple TV does.
Anyways, since you all brought it up, I will definitely give HDMI some consideration. I definitely won't connect multiple computers over HDMI, but maybe some hybrid solution where 1 computer is HDMI and the others are over the network could work.
I guess there's no ideal solution (people just haven't made it yet), but if you happen to know software that mirrors screens from any OS to another computer over a network, feel free to post it.
I know about VNC and others, but those type of heavyweight remote connection systems usually require complicated setups on both ends every single time you want to mirror a screen ... and for a TV, you usually want it to be just a simple 1 click-easy-to-use type of thing.
Still, thanks for trying to offer a possible solution. I guess there's just no ideal solution right now.
Take a look at Google Chromcast http://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/devices/chromecast...
This may do what you are looking for.
KevinAr18 said:
I spent all this time writing a response and it get's lost.
Long story short: wireless for tablet = ok; wireless for computers = not ok
So if there's a way to connect the tablet wirelessly and connect the computers via ethernet, that'll work.
Sorry, I caused confusion there; I wasn't very clear was I?
I will be connecting the tablet wirelessly (as using a wire would be rather silly).As for HDMI
I don't want to use HDMI, well, because it makes things too complicated (I gotta physically go to the TV and switch imputs). My thinking is.... because I already have the computers connected over a high speed wired network (and the tablet can connect wirelessly to the same network), why not find a solution where I can just connect the TV to my already existing network.
To that, end, I realize I will need to purchase a device or computer to connect to the TV. This device then receives a screen from any computer and displays it on the TV. This is what I want, but getting it to work for all devices does not seem possible.
Apple TV comes close. It connects to a wired network and will display any Windows or Mac screen over the network onto the TV. However, I can't find any mirror program for Android.
Roku and other similar devices support miracast. Miracast does the same thing: mirrors a screen onto a TV, except it doesn't work with wired networks... instead, it requires special wireless devices on every single computer.
The only other option I know of it to hook up a real computer to the TV and network and see if I find mirroring software that does exactly what Apple TV does.
Anyways, since you all brought it up, I will definitely give HDMI some consideration. I definitely won't connect multiple computers over HDMI, but maybe some hybrid solution where 1 computer is HDMI and the others are over the network could work.
I guess there's no ideal solution (people just haven't made it yet), but if you happen to know software that mirrors screens from any OS to another computer over a network, feel free to post it.
I know about VNC and others, but those type of heavyweight remote connection systems usually require complicated setups on both ends every single time you want to mirror a screen ... and for a TV, you usually want it to be just a simple 1 click-easy-to-use type of thing.Still, thanks for trying to offer a possible solution. I guess there's just no ideal solution right now.
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Someone Somewhere said:
Do you need to have all of them show up at once or something? Most TVs have multiple HDMI ports; just switch between them.Some tablets, like the Nexus 10, have a micro-HDMI out. Or MHL, which just needs an adapter.
The issue is no longer really relevant for me. However, I will share what I found.
The goal was a wireless tablet.
+ Wired computer(s)
+ Ability to broadcast any one of them to a TV without messing with cables, switches, or any devices... (basically all controllable in software).
Giving these conditions, it seems that you can either choose between Windows or Android, but not both Windows and Android.
* Apple TV can accept both wired or wireless and will mirror both Windows or Apple computers, but not Android (using the airsquirrels.com program)
* Miracast devices work for wireless tablets running Android, but do not support wired or Windows computers.
* Chromecast is a mix. It works for any OS that runs chrome, but then it only shows what's in the browser (which I guess could work for most cases). It won't work for wired devices if you don't have a wireless router enabled.
Anyways, yeah, I guess you can go ahead and close the thread. Thanks though.
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aduastdhgf
June 5, 2014 4:30:28 PM
sb1370
August 13, 2014 4:37:46 AM
KevinAr18 said:
* Apple TV can accept both wired or wireless and will mirror both Windows or Apple computers, but not Android (using the airsquirrels.com program)
* Miracast devices work for wireless tablets running Android, but do not support wired or Windows computers.
Windows 8.1 supports Miracast very well! (also Windows Phone 8.1)
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sb1370 said:
KevinAr18 said:
* Apple TV can accept both wired or wireless and will mirror both Windows or Apple computers, but not Android (using the airsquirrels.com program)
* Miracast devices work for wireless tablets running Android, but do not support wired or Windows computers.
Windows 8.1 supports Miracast very well! (also Windows Phone 8.1)
Thanks. I don't know for sure if I read about it before or not.
However, it does have a few limitations that might affect some people:
* It requires Window 8
* It requires certain hardware to make it work.
In my case, it would not work for me since I don't have either of those things; but, yeah, it would work for other people who have that setup and want to use wireless (so thanks for the note).
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