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How to connect your Lenovo to your TV

We will take stock in this article on how to connect your Lenovo to your TV. 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 Lenovo to your TV.

Then we will see the very useful case of the HDMI port. Finally, we will show you how to connect your Lenovo to your TV via two standards that are MHL and SlimPort. If you have any difficulty, do not hesitate to seek help from a friend or from an expert in your Lenovo system.

Connect your Lenovo to your TV via Wi-Fi

Connect your Lenovo with Miracast

Le Miracast standard is gradually appearing with many televisions.

This is a standard dedicated to the connectivity of a TV to your Lenovo. To use it, you must verify that your Lenovo 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 Lenovo 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 Lenovo with Chromecast

An alternative to Miracast is to use chromecast with your Lenovo. 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 Lenovo. You will be able to transmit all that is contained on the screen of your Lenovo, and many additional services like Netflix will be offered to you.

If you can, do not hesitate to borrow this case from a friend or neighbor to test it on your Lenovo before buying it.

Use an HDMI cable to connect your Lenovo to your TV

The most used alternative to connect your Lenovo to your TV is the use of a cable HDMI. Make sure you have access to an HDMI port on your Lenovo 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 Lenovo is less than five to ten years old.

Many apps in your Lenovo's Play Store will help you to make the connection, however the Android system installed on your Lenovo should by default be able to link your Lenovo to your TV.

MHL and SlimPort to connect your Lenovo to your TV

Your Lenovo 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 Lenovo is compatible with this technology, in particular by visiting an authorized dealer or an expert on your Lenovo. 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 Lenovo.

To conclude on connecting your Lenovo to your TV

We hope to have brought you some elements here to connect your Lenovo to your television. In all cases, we strongly recommend that you check whether your devices are compatible with the mentioned technologies, both your TV and your Lenovo. Given the different versions of these standards currently available, the quality of the picture and sound may also vary from one version to another.

Be sure to check these settings before choosing the connection type for your Lenovo. 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!

How do I connect my phone to the TV?

– Check if your TV has an HDMI source.
– Get an HDMI cable.
– Turn on your phone and leave it unlocked
– Place your smartphone near the television.
– Choose the HDMI source on your TV.

How to duplicate your Lenovo screen?

Click Appearance and Personalization, then click Display.

Click the Resolution or Adjust Resolution option in the left column.

Expand the drop-down menu next to "Multiple displays" and select Duplicate these displays.

How to connect a laptop to a TV wirelessly?

Check that Wi-Fi is enabled on your PC. On the right side of the taskbar, select the network icon > lescast, then select your display or wireless adapter. Follow any further instructions that appear on the screen. If none are displayed, you are finished.

Connect your mobile to your PC wirelessly

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How to display computer screen on TV?

– Connect your laptop to a free HDMI slot on the TV using an HDMI cable.
– Find the Input/Source button on your remote.
– Select the HDMI slot where you connected your laptop.

How to connect computer to TV without HDMI?

If your computer and your TV do not have HDMI ports but VGA ports, you will need to get a VGA cable for the image and a 3.5mm audio jack for the sound. The procedure is very simple: Turn on your TV and your computer then connect them using the VGA cable.

How to broadcast your computer screen on your TV?

Use an HDMI cable The easiest solution is to connect it to your TV with an HDMI cord. Select the input (HDMI 1, 2, 3…) corresponding to your computer.

In your computer's display settings, check that your flat screen is detected.

How to make screen on Lenovo?

How do I mirror my computer screen?

– PC screen only.
– Duplicate.
- Extend.
– Second screen only.

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