Hey everyone! It's 2020 and I have a new updated video that will walk you through this process and answer troubleshooting issues along the way. ua-cam.com/video/2n4hYLfxTIU/v-deo.html
Your video was very helpful. I found the HDMI cable on my other TV because I have a ROKU ! Now I am working at home and I can go back and forth between watching TV and working when I want. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for this video. I have been trying for a few days to use my TV as a second screen as was my set up when I was at work but I couldn't remember how to do it. I forgot about the "extend these display" setting. Now I can watch TV and work at the same time. Cheers
Thanks for keeping it simple. I tried for hours to connect my PC to my TV to use my TV as my monitor hours watched your video for two minutes and was able to do it thank you for keeping it simple for people like me
hey.. so it's easy when you're trying to connect your LAPTOP... cos you see what you're doing and see how you're trying to connect and mirror your image cos you have a screen on your laptop... but to a desktop.. where you only have the CPU.. how can you know when a signal is got.. and if you got the right connection going on? Every video shows a laptop.. but it ain't the same with a desktop cos it's like you're blind trying to connect everything and trying to mirror to check whet is wrong and what is working?...And.. connecting a desktop PC to a smart TV.. should it get a signal diectly or should I look for a specific channel or connection on my smart TV? Thanks
thank you,i wanted to say the same thing,this title is how to use your tv as a computer monitor,not how to use your tv as a laptop monitor,they both are differant,totally,in the sense of the back where you plug everything in,looks totally differant,and all i wanted to know was how to connect my smart tv,vizio to my now windows 10 computer so i can use it as a computer monitor,right? i just wish everyone could understand the way you and i both do thanks again
I hope you still have your page running ? I didn't realize this was an old video but the information I received was dead on! I'm using an old 27" box screen TV and using a HDMI mini adapter and ample amount of HDMI cable to connect to my laptop, the display settings I just guest on and I'm using the Laptop speakers for audio because I have roommates and I have to use headphones late at night. Everything is setup just the way you showed it and is working fine!! Thank You for making a honest video that actually works! ( P.S. I really messed up my phone tinkering with it maybe I watched too many vids)
Hey Zach, my brother in law is your doppleganger, no joke. I was watching another video and your video was on my feed and I had to click! I thought he'd started a UA-cam Channel!
Thank you, Zack! Very helpful. I have a HDMI1 (Arc) port on my t.v. and didn't know how to do it (where the HDMI port was on my old PC - your instructions were concise and easy to understand. Much thanks.
OMG THANK YOU. I am so tech challenged, and yours is the first video that I understand. Now I am going to try to do this for my Mom's TV/laptop. Wish me luck! And thanks again for user friendly explanation/video.
when you right click an empty spot on your desktop, just click "screen resolution" or "display settings" (depending on which version of windows you are running) rather than personalize, then display, then adjust resolution. You end up in the same destination, but it takes less clicks to get you there.
I have been trying to connect my TV to my computer all day with a HDMI cable but only got my computer desktop picture on my TV and the sound from UA-cam but no videos Showing. I watched your video step by step yesterday and did everything you did but unfortunately I still got nothing apart from the computer desktop still on the telly. 😢 if you did anything else to get it on your television that you didn’t show in the video please let me know.
Thank you so much, I was ready to throw in the towel because so many of the youtube videos do not cap on this particular point, so thank you for making my life easier!
Hello my TV don't have VGA port and my V. card don't have HDMI port, so I bought VGA to HDMI cable and did everything you said, but the TV just stays on black screen. What should I do (I did the control panel settings, I did set it on the VGA port)
Good video. I been using HDtvs for my computers for decades now a good friend of my is a computer tech so I learned a lot from him. But now days year 2020 VGA is on older tvs! I buy only Insignia HDtvs and one is a 2009 LCD and the later one is a 2015 LED. The Insignia LED HDtv was the last available tv at that time that had HDMI and VGA. So purchased it it replace an old 2005 LCD Insignia HDtv that had capacitors that had gone bad! A common issue in flat screen TVs. I have not seen that configuration since then. of course this is a old video but still good! Good Luck!
Thanks a million for this advice......I am just about to do this and just wondering what can be the max length of HDMI cable ??? Thanks for posting ...
Marcos Anglade you will need to use a keyboard to control the computer that is hooked up to your TV. You can get a really nice keyboard mouse combo m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=9SIA4TZ2KJ0798 that's the one that I currently use for my computer/TV setup. Let me know if you have any more questions. Happy to help.
Loved the video! I am in the process of replacing my 27" monitor with hopefully >>>> A 38" to 40" 4K UHD TV. You gave me some great in-sights on doing this, plus an additional unexpected in-sight. The other day, I purchased a couple of beautiful shimmering black negligee's, was them and hung them out to dry. A few hours later, I go outside and find that they are missing. I thought to myself, that someone else clearly had more need for my new sexy negligee's and just let it go. I think next time, i'll set up a thief camera! So here I am presently watching your video and BAMMM!, I see my new sexy see through, black negligee's draped over your windows as privacy shades. I'm totally shocked.....But likely not as shocked as you will be when I tell your wife! LOL Smile and have a great day.........
OK FRIST U HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IVE BEEN GOING THOUGH TO DO THIS LOL sorry for caps just happy lol Ive watched so many videos and so many apps to download till I came across this THIS HELPED ME SOOOOOO MUCH TY TY U GOT A NEW SUB :) but one question is there anyway I can make my 2nd display my laptop instead of the tv? If so how lol and TY AGAIN :)
would have been ideal if you showed us how to tweak the TV settings to show the quality of a monitor , TVs are optimised for video playing monitors are optimised for Text. the quality of display on tv at close distance such as a monitor is really bad.
I have a low end TCL without any Mirror Cast. Im looking at how to wirelessly connect my Laptop HDMI to one of my HDMI inputs on HDTV. They use to use a transmitter and a receiver; but with wifi they have a single thumb, or dongle to mimic a Mirror Cast type connection Im assuming. Can you explain the easiest way to use my laptop's HDMI output to my semi smart HDTV without a Mirror function ... or at least I cant find one. Now my router and Directv is the only device automatically showed up in available networks on my HDTV, but no wifi devices. I cant see any other way using a mirroring dongle, or thumb. Im assuming those have an HDMI male and seem to need a 5volt power source from a USB. Am I correct? Is there just an HDMI PC transmitter and HDTV receiver still for sale out there?
Just a suggestion, if using VGA. Make sure TV is on before you start, your PC won't recognize TV if it is turned on after pc starts. Set TV as main display as PC might not recognize some TV's if monitor is set as main display.
Cool! The first video with tons of views. Guess this was like an inflexion point for you. xD In the same order of ideas for me of my previous comments, I remember how I played Zelda from my Nintendo DS Emulator through a Super Video Cable to my TV lying in bed playing with the X-Box Controller. Awwwn... Kinda miss those days... xD
This is like watching the first awesome scene in Steve Jobs movie, Jobs, where he stumbled upon the computer board displayed in a tv monitor, which later known as his brainchild; Macintosh. Cool video as usual bro. Merry Christmas and happy new year.
Great video. Question: My connection on TV says mode not supported, rather than showing what is on my PC. What do I do? I have it in the correct HDMI port(s). It actually was working the other day but now it's not working.
I’m using an LG TV for my computer screen and the quality is not so great. It’s a little blurry. Is there any recommendations you can make to clear this up
thank you. Nice presentation. The sound on my laptop is sometimes good; most times way too low. The laptop has been like that since new. On my previous laptop, the sound was always great. Is that an indication that there is a problem with the computer given that it works sometimes? To avoid that, I have been using my SMART TV to provide sound. Now, the picture shows, but no sound. The laptop has only one HDMI port. I'm concerned that so much plugging and unplugging is a problem. Is there a way to prevent issues with that? Other than buying a new cable, is it possible to determine if a pin is broken, if so how? I hate to buy a new cable if not needed. Thanks again.
I wonder if you know the answer to my problem. I recently got a small Bush Smart TV to use as a monitor for my PC. I had to get a DVI to VGA converter cable, as my PC only has DVI ports and the TV has VGA. When I first plugged it in it worked fine. After a while (a day or two) the TV had to do a system update. After it had finished, it no longer works properly as a monitor. By that I mean the signal keeps cutting out. It will show the PC desktop for about 3-4 seconds, and then lose signal for about 3-4 seconds, and this just repeats continuously. Any ideas/help you could provide would be awesome, as I've been looking online and I can't find anyone who's had the same problem. Cheers.
I have some issues watching videos in my 2000 Sony Bravia TV from a 2022 Motorola phone And 2010 Samsung tablet. Please do you have an advice because I can not do it until now. I have been using a HDMI cable. Thanks again 👍
Hello can you teach how im gonna do if i want to use my 32 inch as tv monitor to my desktop computer. Desktop only had vga port and my tv only have hdmi port...i also bought a vga to hdmi adaptor.i thought it is plug n play...please..thanks
I have an Acer Aspire laptop with a cracked screen and can't see anything except the swirled ink image on it. I need to cable to an external tv/monitor so I can see what is one the screen. I tried a HDMI cable and all I get is "no signal". Am i missing something in getting a AV signal to the tv/monitor? I tried the windows+P key as well as function +f5 key and no positive outcome. Any suggestions? Thanks and your video is great....
Liean Dee What you can check for is the sound icon in the lower right hand corner of your screen. If you right click on this icon and then click on Playback Devices under the Playback Devices tab you should see a few different options, the option you are looking for might simply say HDMI or TV, right-click on this icon and choose Set As Default Device. That should work, but if it doesn't I would try another HDMI port on your TV or try another HDMI cord in general. Let me know! I'm glad you found this video useful!
quick thing you said that you use vga then you cant use your tv speakers, use an aux cord from your laptop to the tv becuase if a tv has vga then it has a pc audio in
I built a new pc and decided to buy a TV monitor instead. I also installed a graphics card RX480. When I watch a video on the internet the video is not very clear compared to my old pc using a pc monitor. What could be the issue. It is connected to HDMI cable. Can you advice? TIA
Thanks for the video, but your title says, How to use your TB as a computer monitor. and you show how to set the laptop up to display on the TV but not how to set the TV to receive the laptop. I am using the HDMI cable from Samsung Laptop to Samsung smart TV and It doesn't matter what HDMI port I use 1, 2 or 3, the TV doesn't acknowledge the HDMI from the Laptop........ Please Help,
Great video ZAK, you explained it well talking about VGA & HDMI. I will probably have to go over the resolution part of the video a few times but yeh a great video. Thank You.
good day, I have connected my Toshiba satellite pro r50-c-197 laptop to my lg tv via hdmi cable it worked fine for a while but is now picking up as an audio device on my laptop and displays no signal on my tv...I have restored the original settings on my laptop and there is still no signal....I have plugged in another laptop and it works fine...CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME WITH A SOLUTION??? THANKS
Hello , awesome job how to turn your tv into a computer. My husband wants to watch his tv , so how do I switch it to tv when he doesn’t want to be on computer. He has a lot of movies etc on his X1 box from Xfinitiy. How do I change it to tv when , he wants to watch his tv. You are awesome. I hope you can help me with this. Also do you have tutorial how to download apps from my laptop to my TV I think I know how but not sure. Not into computers, he does use his iPad Pro for music etc. Thanks Jeannie
How do you set it up to wear it's a permanent hook up, and you go back and forth between cable, and laptop? My Mom is elderly and is in front of her laptop playing bridge, and watchin Fox. I want to set it up simply so she can watch her internet stuff on the tv, but I don't want her hooking and unhooking stuff.
what do i do if absolutely nothing gets my PC to recognize my TV (I'm using HDMI) Neither the PC or the TV are communicating. It is a vizio D32x-D1 if you need that.
Can you do a video on how to switch screens for working at home. Example: Email Outlook Screen and chat screen. Basically two screens using the same computer. : )
Thanks! But I have a question; if you install your PlayStation to your tv can you still record the tv? Sorry for my bad english btw.. But do you know what I mean?
asalamo alikom brother .... i hope you have good health ..... brother your video helped me a lot ... i am too muslim ... my name is tariq .... i am soo happy that i meet a muslim who know the tech .... thanks again .... wasalamo alikom warahmatullahi wa barakato !
When I went into Personalize, then on Display...there wasn't a Multiple Display option to click on. Does that mean I can't use my TV as a monitor or that I will have to use the same settings of my computer ?
Very good video here- clear voice with easy to understand instructions. I do have a question here for you. I have an HP laptop with only a VGA port, and a Sony Bravia TV with a VGA port ( and 2 hdmi ports) In order to avoid buying a converter from analogue( VGA ) TO digital ( on hdmi for TV) I think I should just go VGA on my laptop to VGA on my TV - right ??? If I do this- you said something on this video that confuses me ??? You said VGA ports will only relay "video" and NOT "audio." I'm sure your right, however I've seen videos whereby they are going VGA ( laptop) to VGA ( on tv) and "also" plugging in an "audio cable" from the laptop to the TV. Would this not prevent someone from having to hook up the laptop to "separate speakers, as you say. I would think if you hooked up an audio cable from your laptop to your TV - wouldn't you then have the benefit of sound from your TV speakers. Can you explain this ??? here, or send me an inmail ( personal) thanks-a great video. ( Canada)
hey man i am trying to connect my computer via hdmi with my 32 inch smart tv...but tje prob what i am facing its not fitting to the screen 1.5 inch approx black border running across the four sides...i have no gfx card usuing onboard gfx connected via hdmi...what should i do...pls help
Please if you can help! I have a tv and no monitor i have a new videocard a new HDMI cable! Im trying to do what you do in this video but i simply just have screen 1 and nothing else! What do i do
I'm trying to use my 19" Vizio TV as a monitor for my desktop PC. HDMI to HDMI works great for a few minutes and then the tv goes into a mess off lines with colors. What is causing this?
Hey everyone! It's 2020 and I have a new updated video that will walk you through this process and answer troubleshooting issues along the way. ua-cam.com/video/2n4hYLfxTIU/v-deo.html
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What kind of HDMI cord do I need and how long do the cords come in?
I thought it was common sense that you could use a tv for pc, and also use a monitor for a console.
Your video was very helpful. I found the HDMI cable on my other TV because I have a ROKU ! Now I am working at home and I can go back and forth between watching TV and working when I want. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for this video. I have been trying for a few days to use my TV as a second screen as was my set up when I was at work but I couldn't remember how to do it. I forgot about the "extend these display" setting. Now I can watch TV and work at the same time. Cheers
You're welcome!!
Thanks for keeping it simple. I tried for hours to connect my PC to my TV to use my TV as my monitor hours watched your video for two minutes and was able to do it thank you for keeping it simple for people like me
hey.. so it's easy when you're trying to connect your LAPTOP... cos you see what you're doing and see how you're trying to connect and mirror your image cos you have a screen on your laptop... but to a desktop.. where you only have the CPU.. how can you know when a signal is got.. and if you got the right connection going on? Every video shows a laptop.. but it ain't the same with a desktop cos it's like you're blind trying to connect everything and trying to mirror to check whet is wrong and what is working?...And.. connecting a desktop PC to a smart TV.. should it get a signal diectly or should I look for a specific channel or connection on my smart TV? Thanks
thank you,i wanted to say the same thing,this title is how to use your tv as a computer monitor,not how to use your tv as a laptop monitor,they both are differant,totally,in the sense of the back where you plug everything in,looks totally differant,and all i wanted to know was how to connect my smart tv,vizio to my now windows 10 computer so i can use it as a computer monitor,right? i just wish everyone could understand the way you and i both do thanks again
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CamOnWii maybe you could just shut up
I hope you still have your page running ? I didn't realize this was an old video but the information I received was dead on! I'm using an old 27" box screen TV and using a HDMI mini adapter and ample amount of HDMI cable to connect to my laptop, the display settings I just guest on and I'm using the Laptop speakers for audio because I have roommates and I have to use headphones late at night. Everything is setup just the way you showed it and is working fine!! Thank You for making a honest video that actually works! ( P.S. I really messed up my phone tinkering with it maybe I watched too many vids)
So glad i stumbled across this video, always wondered how people did that.
Same
Thanks man, needed to set up my tv for a new job tomorrow. I think I could get used to this work from home stuff lol.
Hey Zach, my brother in law is your doppleganger, no joke. I was watching another video and your video was on my feed and I had to click! I thought he'd started a UA-cam Channel!
Thank you, Zack! Very helpful. I have a HDMI1 (Arc) port on my t.v. and didn't know how to do it (where the HDMI port was on my old PC - your instructions were concise and easy to understand. Much thanks.
OMG THANK YOU. I am so tech challenged, and yours is the first video that I understand. Now I am going to try to do this for my Mom's TV/laptop. Wish me luck! And thanks again for user friendly explanation/video.
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Thank you for keeping it simple. I worked for hours trying to get my monitor to m
You are awesome! This has completely changed my home office for the better. A million thank you for this tutorial!
when you right click an empty spot on your desktop, just click "screen resolution" or "display settings" (depending on which version of windows you are running) rather than personalize, then display, then adjust resolution.
You end up in the same destination, but it takes less clicks to get you there.
I have been trying to connect my TV to my computer all day with a HDMI cable but only got my computer desktop picture on my TV and the sound from UA-cam but no videos Showing. I watched your video step by step yesterday and did everything you did but unfortunately I still got nothing apart from the computer desktop still on the telly. 😢 if you did anything else to get it on your television that you didn’t show in the video please let me know.
Thank you so much, I was ready to throw in the towel because so many of the youtube videos do not cap on this particular point, so thank you for making my life easier!
You have the technological knowledge and most importantly, great communication skills. Your video was easy to understand and follow the steps. Thanks!
4 years later. LOL. Thanks Handsome! Just what I needed!!
Thank you really difficult to find this specific video.
For a second i was scared but it worked THX alot
Thanks so much for this my dad didn't let me do this idea because it had high resolution but you convinced to so thanks so much
+Diamond Unicorn Gaming no problem.
Many thanks. Very well presented and explained. You saved me a trip to the Geek squad!
THANKS SO MUCH I CAN NOW SEE BOTH SCREENS ON LAPTOP AND TV. NOT SURE WHAT HAD HAPPEN BEFORE BUT I AM BACK IN BUISNESS.
Hello my TV don't have VGA port and my V. card don't have HDMI port, so I bought VGA to HDMI cable and did everything you said, but the TV just stays on black screen. What should I do (I did the control panel settings, I did set it on the VGA port)
good visual help. Much better than the first I watched.ty
Thanks for this video and clear explanation just improved my night.
Thank you Sir. Will be using this for online teaching.
Very helpful thanks! Now when I'm able to stream I can keep up with chat!!
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So thankful for your video! Step by step, with awesome explanation- thanks!
Super concise and clear. Can't wait to try it. Thanks
Tried it and it worked a treat. I can now use my video software on a big screen, which makes it much easier to edit. Thanks
Lucy, don't need more splanin after this video. Good job.
I wish I saw this first bro! Good work and thanks!
I found a HDMI cable on Amazon for just over $2 thanks once again.
i too spent around $3 on HDMI cable and should work for years. Then I've spent $10 in a restaurant, got barely 2 hours of satisfaction
Good video. I been using HDtvs for my computers for decades now a good friend of my is a computer tech so I learned a lot from him. But now days year 2020 VGA is on older tvs! I buy only Insignia HDtvs and one is a 2009 LCD and the later one is a 2015 LED. The Insignia LED HDtv was the last available tv at that time that had HDMI and VGA. So purchased it it replace an old 2005 LCD Insignia HDtv that had capacitors that had gone bad! A common issue in flat screen TVs. I have not seen that configuration since then. of course this is a old video but still good! Good Luck!
This was great. Good voice, understood each and every step. Thank you for the video.
Thanks a million for this advice......I am just about to do this and just wondering what can be the max length of HDMI cable ???
Thanks for posting ...
Thank you for making this easily understandable.
No problem, glad it was easy to follow!
PC Simplest do i need to get a keyboard for the tv?
Marcos Anglade you will need to use a keyboard to control the computer that is hooked up to your TV. You can get a really nice keyboard mouse combo m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=9SIA4TZ2KJ0798 that's the one that I currently use for my computer/TV setup. Let me know if you have any more questions. Happy to help.
Thanks so much man the video was easy and clear to follow
+Owen Adams-Mejia No problme. Glad you found it useful.
+I.T. Career Questions yeah big thanks everyone else only shows how to get the pc screen ON the tv😜
Great, clear, visual instructions...thank-you.
Thanks! the vga converter i bought had no instructions. your info with the screen resolution bit did the trick.
Loved the video! I am in the process of replacing my 27" monitor with hopefully >>>> A 38" to 40" 4K UHD TV. You gave me some great in-sights on doing this, plus an additional unexpected in-sight.
The other day, I purchased a couple of beautiful shimmering black negligee's, was them and hung them out to dry. A few hours later, I go outside and find that they are missing. I thought to myself, that someone else clearly had more need for my new sexy negligee's and just let it go. I think next time, i'll set up a thief camera!
So here I am presently watching your video and BAMMM!, I see my new sexy see through, black negligee's draped over your windows as privacy shades. I'm totally shocked.....But likely not as shocked as you will be when I tell your wife! LOL
Smile and have a great day.........
OK FRIST U HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IVE BEEN GOING THOUGH TO DO THIS LOL sorry for caps just happy lol Ive watched so many videos and so many apps to download till I came across this THIS HELPED ME SOOOOOO MUCH TY TY U GOT A NEW SUB :) but one question is there anyway I can make my 2nd display my laptop instead of the tv? If so how lol and TY AGAIN :)
would have been ideal if you showed us how to tweak the TV settings to show the quality of a monitor , TVs are optimised for video playing monitors are optimised for Text. the quality of display on tv at close distance such as a monitor is really bad.
Thank you, again! I am learning a lot from you.
I have a low end TCL without any Mirror Cast. Im looking at how to wirelessly connect my Laptop HDMI to one of my HDMI inputs on HDTV. They use to use a transmitter and a receiver; but with wifi they have a single thumb, or dongle to mimic a Mirror Cast type connection Im assuming. Can you explain the easiest way to use my laptop's HDMI output to my semi smart HDTV without a Mirror function ... or at least I cant find one. Now my router and Directv is the only device automatically showed up in available networks on my HDTV, but no wifi devices. I cant see any other way using a mirroring dongle, or thumb. Im assuming those have an HDMI male and seem to need a 5volt power source from a USB. Am I correct? Is there just an HDMI PC transmitter and HDTV receiver still for sale out there?
Just a suggestion, if using VGA. Make sure TV is on before you start, your PC won't recognize TV if it is turned on after pc starts. Set TV as main display as PC might not recognize some TV's if monitor is set as main display.
thank you for this helpful video. i will be sure to share this with my friends!
Cool! The first video with tons of views. Guess this was like an inflexion point for you. xD In the same order of ideas for me of my previous comments, I remember how I played Zelda from my Nintendo DS Emulator through a Super Video Cable to my TV lying in bed playing with the X-Box Controller. Awwwn... Kinda miss those days... xD
This is like watching the first awesome scene in Steve Jobs movie, Jobs, where he stumbled upon the computer board displayed in a tv monitor, which later known as his brainchild; Macintosh. Cool video as usual bro. Merry Christmas and happy new year.
This helped thanks my tv has both HDMI and VGA
OMG thanks for this video i gave it a like because i have been looking for this everywhere
Great video. Question: My connection on TV says mode not supported, rather than showing what is on my PC. What do I do? I have it in the correct HDMI port(s). It actually was working the other day but now it's not working.
I’m using an LG TV for my computer screen and the quality is not so great. It’s a little blurry. Is there any recommendations you can make to clear this up
thank you. Nice presentation.
The sound on my laptop is sometimes good; most times way too low. The laptop has been like that since new. On my previous laptop, the sound was always great. Is that an indication that there is a problem with the computer given that it works sometimes?
To avoid that, I have been using my SMART TV to provide sound. Now, the picture shows, but no sound.
The laptop has only one HDMI port. I'm concerned that so much plugging and unplugging is a problem. Is there a way to prevent issues with that?
Other than buying a new cable, is it possible to determine if a pin is broken, if so how? I hate to buy a new cable if not needed.
Thanks again.
I wonder if you know the answer to my problem. I recently got a small Bush Smart TV to use as a monitor for my PC. I had to get a DVI to VGA converter cable, as my PC only has DVI ports and the TV has VGA. When I first plugged it in it worked fine. After a while (a day or two) the TV had to do a system update. After it had finished, it no longer works properly as a monitor. By that I mean the signal keeps cutting out. It will show the PC desktop for about 3-4 seconds, and then lose signal for about 3-4 seconds, and this just repeats continuously.
Any ideas/help you could provide would be awesome, as I've been looking online and I can't find anyone who's had the same problem.
Cheers.
I have some issues watching videos in my 2000 Sony Bravia TV from a 2022 Motorola phone And 2010 Samsung tablet. Please do you have an advice because I can not do it until now. I have been using a HDMI cable. Thanks again 👍
You rock. Exactly the info I was looking for. Too much love.
Could you do a video on setting up 3 monitors and how to sync them all into one screen?
Hey thanks, love it.You know the first time i experience this was on a fiction film. I was so suprised. I thought it was only dubbing. Thanks again.
Great information, thanks for sharing.
Hello can you teach how im gonna do if i want to use my 32 inch as tv monitor to my desktop computer. Desktop only had vga port and my tv only have hdmi port...i also bought a vga to hdmi adaptor.i thought it is plug n play...please..thanks
Excellent video! Thank you for sharing! It was helpful, clear and concise.
I have an Acer Aspire laptop with a cracked screen and can't see anything except the swirled ink image on it. I need to cable to an external tv/monitor so I can see what is one the screen. I tried a HDMI cable and all I get is "no signal". Am i missing something in getting a AV signal to the tv/monitor? I tried the windows+P key as well as function +f5 key and no positive outcome. Any suggestions? Thanks and your video is great....
What are the directions for an old Mac Pro desktop? What if you don't have sound coming out of your TV? How do you correct that?
Thank you for this very helpful video but I am using an HDMI cord and still there is no sound from the TV. What did I do wrong?
Liean Dee What you can check for is the sound icon in the lower right hand corner of your screen. If you right click on this icon and then click on Playback Devices under the Playback Devices tab you should see a few different options, the option you are looking for might simply say HDMI or TV, right-click on this icon and choose Set As Default Device.
That should work, but if it doesn't I would try another HDMI port on your TV or try another HDMI cord in general.
Let me know! I'm glad you found this video useful!
Yep! Problem solved! Thanks so much.
What fixed it?
The sound icon
Liean Dee Great! I'm glad that worked for you and thank you for replying back letting everyone know that worked for you!
any worries about feedback from the TV? or surges?
Which imput should this be on? I don't have sound. Also trying to hook up a digital antenna as well so unsure which channel for that as well.
quick thing you said that you use vga then you cant use your tv speakers, use an aux cord from your laptop to the tv becuase if a tv has vga then it has a pc audio in
I built a new pc and decided to buy a TV monitor instead. I also installed a graphics card RX480. When I watch a video on the internet the video is not very clear compared to my old pc using a pc monitor. What could be the issue. It is connected to HDMI cable. Can you advice? TIA
Thanks for the video, but your title says, How to use your TB as a computer monitor. and you show how to set the laptop up to display on the TV but not how to set the TV to receive the laptop. I am using the HDMI cable from Samsung Laptop to Samsung smart TV and It doesn't matter what HDMI port I use 1, 2 or 3, the TV doesn't acknowledge the HDMI from the Laptop........ Please Help,
You’re a good teacher
Great video ZAK, you explained it well talking about VGA & HDMI.
I will probably have to go over the resolution part of the video a
few times but yeh a great video. Thank You.
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Awesome video keep up the good work
good day, I have connected my Toshiba satellite pro r50-c-197 laptop to my lg tv via hdmi cable it worked fine for a while but is now picking up as an audio device on my laptop and displays no signal on my tv...I have restored the original settings on my laptop and there is still no signal....I have plugged in another laptop and it works fine...CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME WITH A SOLUTION??? THANKS
Hello , awesome job how to turn your tv into a computer. My husband wants to watch his tv , so how do I switch it to tv when he doesn’t want to be on computer. He has a lot of movies etc on his X1 box from Xfinitiy. How do I change it to tv when , he wants to watch his tv. You are awesome. I hope you can help me with this. Also do you have tutorial how to download apps from my laptop to my TV I think I know how but not sure. Not into computers, he does use his iPad Pro for music etc.
Thanks Jeannie
VGA out + Audio cable out to TV, sound in + VGA in, will give you Video and TV sound no need for extra speakers
How do you set it up to wear it's a permanent hook up, and you go back and forth between cable, and laptop?
My Mom is elderly and is in front of her laptop playing bridge, and watchin Fox. I want to set it up simply so she can watch her internet stuff on the tv, but I don't want her hooking and unhooking stuff.
thanks for the support
what do i do if absolutely nothing gets my PC to recognize my TV (I'm using HDMI) Neither the PC or the TV are communicating. It is a vizio D32x-D1 if you need that.
make sure you plug the hdmi cable into the output slow of your pc
Very educational video. Thank you.
thx really helped i just find it annoying how a vga doesn't transfer the sound
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
what a clever smart man.
Can you do a video on how to switch screens for working at home. Example: Email Outlook Screen and chat screen. Basically two screens using the same computer. : )
Thanks! But I have a question; if you install your PlayStation to your tv can you still record the tv? Sorry for my bad english btw.. But do you know what I mean?
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When I went into Personalize, then on Display...there wasn't a Multiple Display option to click on. Does that mean I can't use my TV as a monitor or that I will have to use the same settings of my computer ?
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Very good video here- clear voice with easy to understand instructions. I do
have a question here for you. I have an HP laptop with only a VGA port, and
a Sony Bravia TV with a VGA port ( and 2 hdmi ports) In order to avoid buying
a converter from analogue( VGA ) TO digital ( on hdmi for TV) I think I should
just go VGA on my laptop to VGA on my TV - right ???
If I do this- you said something on this video that confuses me ??? You said
VGA ports will only relay "video" and NOT "audio." I'm sure your right, however
I've seen videos whereby they are going VGA ( laptop) to VGA ( on tv) and "also"
plugging in an "audio cable" from the laptop to the TV. Would this not prevent
someone from having to hook up the laptop to "separate speakers, as you say.
I would think if you hooked up an audio cable from your laptop to your TV -
wouldn't you then have the benefit of sound from your TV speakers. Can you
explain this ??? here, or send me an inmail ( personal) thanks-a great video.
( Canada)
I have an old tv, and I recently got a new laptop, so thanks!
I have a brand new gaming tower I'm trying to hook up and it keeps saying NO SIGNAL.... Any thoughts?!
Thx for explaining this I will defiantly dual screen
😍It worked. Thanks for posting.
What if I am using my HDMI already with an antenna then what is another option I may have? Cam you help me? Thank you for sharing.
hey man i am trying to connect my computer via hdmi with my 32 inch smart tv...but tje prob what i am facing its not fitting to the screen 1.5 inch approx black border running across the four sides...i have no gfx card usuing onboard gfx connected via hdmi...what should i do...pls help
Please if you can help! I have a tv and no monitor i have a new videocard a new HDMI cable! Im trying to do what you do in this video but i simply just have screen 1 and nothing else! What do i do
This video really helped alot thanks!!!
You're welcome.
I'm trying to use my 19" Vizio TV as a monitor for my desktop PC. HDMI to HDMI works great for a few minutes and then the tv goes into a mess off lines with colors. What is causing this?
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Yes! Thank you so much I.T. Career Questions! This was a very informative video! Never knew it was so simple!