Contact Forum Editor

Send an email to our Forum Editor:

PLEASE NOTE: Your name is used only to let the Forum Editor know who sent the message. Both your name and email address will not be used for any other purpose.

Digital Home Advice

It's free to register, to post a question or to start / join a discussion

View Forum Rules | Contact Forum Editor

 

connecting TV to wifi

1 next »

Marko797

Likes # 0

Posted March 13, 2011 at 3:56PM

Can anyone tell me what I need to do this, or if it's possible at all?

I have a Samsung LED TV which has an ethernet connection and also USB. Someone has mentioned there are certain dongles which might let me do this.

I currently burn any videos to DVD, then play them via the DVD player, but thought if the wifi connection was possible, I wouldn't need to go through the burning DVDs process.

What I'd like to be able to do is connect my downstairs TV wirelessly to my upstairs desktop pc and watch films (which are on the pc hard drive), using the wifi which is provided by my router and wifi extender (Devolo).

I hope someone can advise. Thanks,

Like this post
ßeta

Likes # 0

Posted March 14, 2011 at 6:41AM

Depending on the model of your Samsung TV click here

Like this post
BRYNIT

Likes # 0

Posted March 14, 2011 at 8:27PM

From what I have read the wifi or ethernet connection is only to allow web contents on you TV, it will not allow you to view videos from your computer.

Like this post
ßeta

Likes # 0

Posted March 15, 2011 at 12:08PM

That statement depends on which TV you have. I.E If the TV is DLNA Compliant you should have no problem.

Like this post
Marko797

Likes # 0

Posted March 16, 2011 at 5:59PM

I'll check my TV capabilities out. Sorry for delay in coming back on this.

Like this post
QuizMan

Likes # 0

Posted March 17, 2011 at 8:36AM

I bought that Samsung wifi stick for £20 less than the Amazon price in Richer Sounds (pre VAT rise).

Whilst I use it mainly for BBC iplayer and YouTube, I see no reason why you cannot stream data from a PC. Alternatively, depending on file size, you could transfer it to a USB stick and play it direct on the TV.

Like this post
QuizMan

Likes # 0

Posted March 17, 2011 at 8:39AM

Just found the link for Richer Sounds.
click here

Like this post
Marko797

Likes # 0

Posted March 17, 2011 at 8:52PM

thnx but I don't think vids can be played via usb, although music can...unless I'm missing something of course

Like this post
ßeta

Likes # 0

Posted March 18, 2011 at 6:03AM

That again depends on the model of your TV which you do not mention.

Like this post
QuizMan

Likes # 0

Posted March 18, 2011 at 8:33AM

Samsung LE32C650

Like this post
QuizMan

Likes # 0

Posted March 18, 2011 at 8:35AM

Oops pressed send too soon - sorry. Was just giving an example of a TV where it works OK for me.

Like this post

1 next »

Reply to this topic

This thread has been locked.



Check out PC Advisor's other tech forums

Send to a friend

Email this article to a friend or colleague:

PLEASE NOTE: Your name is used only to let the recipient know who sent the story. Both your name and the recipient's name and address will not be used for any other purpose.