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How to connect your Bq to your television
We will take stock in this article on how to connect your Bq on your television. You will see, with a little practice this operation is relatively simple.
We will see in the first part how use Wi-Fi to connect your Bq to your TV.
Then we will see the very useful case of the HDMI port. Finally, we will show you how to connect your Bq to your TV via two standards that are MHL and SlimPort. If you have any difficulties, do not hesitate to seek help from a friend or an expert in your Bq system.
Connect your Bq to your TV via Wi-Fi
Connect your Bq with Miracast
Le Miracast standard is gradually appearing with many televisions.
This is a standard dedicated to the connectivity of a TV to your Bq. To use it, you must verify that your Bq is Miracast compatible, and especially your TV as well. With this support, using H.264 technology, you will normally be able to play videos from your Bq in full HD, if they were recorded in this format. The DRM or 'Digital Rights Management' format is also supported, which allows many video applications like Youtube to be transmitted at best. Do not hesitate to contact an authorized seller for more information on this technology.
Connect your Bq with Chromecast
An alternative to Miracast is to use chromecast with your Bq. This is a small box that you will need to connect to your TV.
The advantage is that this plug-in is not too expensive and quite widespread, very useful if Android is installed on your Bq. You will be able to transmit all that is contained on the screen of your Bq, and many additional services like Netflix will be offered to you.
If you can, do not hesitate to borrow this box from a friend or neighbor to test it on your Bq before buying it.
Use an HDMI cable to connect your Bq to your television
The most used alternative to connect your Bq to your TV is the use of a cable HDMI. Make sure you have access to an HDMI port on your Bq before buying or using such a connection. The most common formats on smartphones are mini-HDMI or micro-HDMI. Also, you need to be sure that your television is equipped with such technology as well. This is most certainly the case if the TV coupled to your Bq is less than five to ten years old.
Many applications in your Bq's Play Store will help you to make the connection, however the Android system installed on your Bq should by default be able to establish the link between your Bq and your TV.
MHL and SlimPort to connect your Bq to your television
Your Bq may not have an HDMI port. An alternative is then available to you: use the SlimPort. We recommend using the SlimPort as it does not need an additional power source.
However, make sure your Bq is compatible with this technology, in particular by visiting an authorized dealer or an expert on your Bq. However, HMI remains a good alternative, with resolutions that can approach 4K. In any case, you will also need to check that your television is compatible with these technologies.
If so, you should see small logos mentioning its standards on the back of your TV.
Do not worry if your TV is not compatible, you will always have the choice to buy an additional adapter between it and your Bq.
To conclude on connecting your Bq to your television
We hope to have brought you some elements here to connect your Bq to your television. In any case, we strongly recommend that you check whether your devices are compatible with the mentioned technologies, both your TV and your Bq. Given the different versions of these standards currently available, the quality of the picture and sound may also vary from one version to another.
Check these parameters carefully before choosing the type of connection for your Bq. In any case, do not hesitate to contact a salesperson in a specialized store who can best help you on the right adapter, box or cable to buy!
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