How to Connect Your Home Theater to Your PC
Method 1 of 2:
Using an HDMI Cable
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Procure an HDMI cable. Make sure that it is long enough; 4.5 meters (14.8 ft) should be good. -
Connect the cable to the computer. You will find the HDMI port behind the CPU, for desktops; for laptops, it's usually located around the sides of the unit. -
Connect the cable to the TV. The HDMI port should be in the rear of the TV. Plug it into the first HDMI port. -
Make sure everything is on, and switch the TV channel to HDMI. Your TV should then display the computer's desktop, and you'll be able to use it as a monitor for watching movies and videos.
Method 2 of 2:
Using a WHDI Kit
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Purchase a WHDI kit. This will enable wireless display streaming between your PC and TV at 1080p resolution. -
Connect the transmitter to your PC. Plug the HDMI cable into your PC, and plug the other end into the transmitter.- Some kits just have a USB dongle as a transmitter. Some have small boxes that require additional power.
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Plug in the power adapter. Plug one end into the transmitter, and the other end into a wall socket (the end that fits into the wall socket). -
Do the same for the receiver. This time, connect the HDMI cable to the back of your TV. -
Turn all the devices on. Switch the source of the TV to the HDMI channel. -
Test out the connection. Load and view movies and videos through your TV with your PC.
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