Best device to stream android tablet to HDTV

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#141228 5-Mar-2014 13:41

I would like to stream my tablet (Sony Xperia Z tablet) to my HDTV(Panasonic Viera 65ST). I'm hoping there is a simple HDMI dongle I can plug into my TV? Thanks in advance.

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#999606 5-Mar-2014 16:53

you need a MHL Cable

like this one
http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/2m-8ware-MHL-Micro-USB-to-HDTV-HDMI-Adapter-Cable/21461413

tells you what you need in the manual

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#999610 5-Mar-2014 16:59

If you are just wanting to stream movies etc and not "mirror" your tablet to the panel, you could look at app based options like.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_agw6J8dB7A

"Setting the Standard in Quality and Commitment"

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#999613 5-Mar-2014 17:09

Or, check this out......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7mMMsHxP7k

"Setting the Standard in Quality and Commitment"

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#999614 5-Mar-2014 17:12

Have you looked at Google Chromecast?

http://www.google.com/intl/nz/chrome/devices/chromecast/

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#999618 5-Mar-2014 17:19

jarledb: Have you looked at Google Chromecast?

http://www.google.com/intl/nz/chrome/devices/chromecast/

One of the main reasons I want this for is TVNZ & TV3 on demand - so I can mirror picture/sound to the tv. Currently, I connect my laptop via hdmi cable, but I'd like to switch to the tablet and preferably stream, not use cables. I don't think Chrome would support this?

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#1000577 7-Mar-2014 10:18

Anyone?? I'm hoping there is a HDMI dongle - similar to the Chromecast, but not as restrictive - that might do the trick? cheers

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#1001110 8-Mar-2014 07:26

the tablet supports DLNA does the TV have Wifi and support DLNA?

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#1001114 8-Mar-2014 08:16

dafman:
jarledb: Have you looked at Google Chromecast?

http://www.google.com/intl/nz/chrome/devices/chromecast/

One of the main reasons I want this for is TVNZ & TV3 on demand - so I can mirror picture/sound to the tv. Currently, I connect my laptop via hdmi cable, but I'd like to switch to the tablet and preferably stream, not use cables. I don't think Chrome would support this?

AFAIK you cannot stream/mirror tvnz or Tv3 apps. It says so in the FAQ. Reason is something to do with broadcast rights etc

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#1001404 8-Mar-2014 19:43

Chromecast sounds like the best idea.
Google recently released the full API for it and more and more functionality will emerge as the indie devs develop it.