Onoff Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Anyone use or recommend a Miracast, MiraScreen, Anycast type dongle? Like this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HD-1080p-MiraCast-HDMI-Media-Streamer-TV-Player-Dongle-Wifi-Display-Receiver-ML/312263572414?hash=item48b45bfbbe:g:JnwAAOSwUVhbwXgU:rk:12:pf:0 Simply want to whack one in the back of a non smart TV via the HDMI so the youngest can "cast" her yoga or whatever videos to the telly from her phone. Cheap as chips but which one? Ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alphonsox Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 I use a chromecast to throw video from the PC/Ipad/Phone to the TV. Just works for most things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 10 minutes ago, Alphonsox said: [...] Just works for most things. Chromecast if she has taken the Android shilling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 (edited) 57 minutes ago, Alphonsox said: I use a chromecast to throw video from the PC/Ipad/Phone to the TV. Just works for most things. Ta. No monthly subscription is there? Edited October 25, 2018 by Onoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 40 minutes ago, Onoff said: Ta. No monthly subscription is there? I was also told you can add software to the dongle to access a wider range of content. Not sure how, but worth considering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alphonsox Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 53 minutes ago, Onoff said: Ta. No monthly subscription is there? No subscription, you just need to make sure the App running on the phone is chromecast enabled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 Bought one of these for the old Sony 32". Can't get it going! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300Mbps-Wireless-to-LAN-Adapter-WiFi-Dongle-for-Sony-Smart-TV-Blu-Ray-Player/263491773264?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alphonsox Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Onoff said: Bought one of these for the old Sony 32". Can't get it going! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300Mbps-Wireless-to-LAN-Adapter-WiFi-Dongle-for-Sony-Smart-TV-Blu-Ray-Player/263491773264?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Isn't that something completely different ? i.e. not a casting device ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Alphonsox said: Isn't that something completely different ? i.e. not a casting device ? Not sure tbh...it was cheap It plugs into the TV's usb port solely for power. Then plugs into the TV's Ethernet port via the wee lead. So far the phone sees it as a WiFi extender but I can't get it to connect to the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 Gave up with the £7 dongle, OK as a 300Mbps wireless extender but hasn't helped me get internet content on this old Sony. Now bought a couple of these boxes: https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/smart-android-tv-streaming-stick-for-catch-up-tv-kodi-showbox-with-remote-c-iq-4kbox/version.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 Android / Kodi box works alright: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijay Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 can you get the sports channels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 32 minutes ago, Vijay said: can you get the sports channels? Dunno, how would I do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijay Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 no idea but thought you could get all channels with Kodi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 It will depend on what add ons you have installed if you can watch the sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 Not investigated the Kodi bit yet. Interestingly it'll play H.265 .mkv from a stick or external HDD. Also a crystal clear pic using Discord and my lads Logitech webcam. Netflix fine. Whatsapp had some issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) It's got a web browser. Basically turns the telly into a big Android 7.0 tablet. Aside from modernising the daughter's Sony I'm just really looking to give the main tv, an old 42" Sharp a new lease of life in line with our changed viewing habits. So we can watch Netflix then flick to Discord and video chat with my lad etc. Really didn't think the webcam would plug and play. When I knock through the lounge /diner (a much bigger job than it sounds) we'll get a bfo all singing 'n dancing 65" or bigger. The Android box has Miracast built in, the initial reason for the thread. Guessing I need an app on the phone to be able to stream content from it to the TV? Watching say YouTube on the phone and I get the option to "Cast to..." and it says "Finding devices..." but nothing happens... Edited October 31, 2018 by Onoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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