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How to connect your Vivo Y20S to your TV
We will take stock in this article on how to connect your Vivo Y20S 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 Vivo Y20S to your TV.
Then we will see the very useful case of the HDMI port. Finally, we will show you how to connect your Vivo Y20S to your TV using two standards that are MHL and SlimPort. If you encounter any difficulties, do not hesitate to get help from a friend or from an expert of your Vivo Y20S.
Connect your Vivo Y20S to your TV via Wi-Fi
Connect your Vivo Y20S with Miracast
Le Miracast standard is gradually appearing with many televisions.
This is a standard dedicated to the connectivity of a TV to your Vivo Y20S. To use it, you must verify that your Vivo Y20S 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 Vivo Y20S 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 Vivo Y20S with Chromecast
An alternative to Miracast is to use chromecast with your Vivo Y20S. This is a small box that you will need to connect to your TV.
The advantage is that this external module is not too expensive and quite widespread, very useful if Android is installed on your Vivo Y20S. You will be able to transmit all that is contained on the screen of your Vivo Y20S, and many additional services like Netflix will be offered to you.
If you can, do not hesitate to borrow this unit from a friend or neighbor to test it on your Vivo Y20S before buying it.
Use an HDMI cable to connect your Vivo Y20S to your TV
The most used alternative to connect your Vivo Y20S to your TV is the use of a cable HDMI. Make sure you have access to an HDMI port on your Vivo Y20S 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 Vivo Y20S is less than five to ten years old.
Many applications in the Play Store of your Vivo Y20S will help you to make the connection, however the Android system installed on your Vivo Y20S should by default be able to establish the link between your Vivo Y20S and your TV.
MHL and SlimPort to connect your Vivo Y20S to your TV
Your Vivo Y20S 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 Vivo Y20S is compatible with this technology, in particular by visiting an authorized dealer or an expert on your Vivo Y20S. 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 Vivo Y20S.
To conclude on connecting your Vivo Y20S to your TV
We hope to have brought you some elements here to connect your Vivo Y20S to your TV. In all cases, we strongly recommend that you check whether your devices are compatible with the mentioned technologies, both your TV and your Vivo Y20S. Given the different versions of these standards currently available, the quality of the picture and sound may also vary from one version to another.
Double check these parameters before choosing the type of connection for your Vivo Y20S. 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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