Instructions on how to connect a laptop to a TV via HDMI are very simple

The following article will give you the basics of HDMI, how it pairs a  laptop  with a  TV  and help answer some frequently asked questions about HDMI.

1.  What is HDMI?

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is  one of the  current highest quality connection standards between source devices (laptops,  phones .) to transmitters (TVs, projectors .) . It can be said that thanks to HDMI, not only the visual content but "accompanying" that audio content is also quickly transferred.

So do not ignore the  tip  below to guide you how to connect a laptop to a TV via the extremely simple HDMI port below!

2.  How to connect laptop to TV via HDMI port

Before you start connecting,  equip yourself with a laptop and a television that supports HDMI ports . Comes with the source device and the transmitter, the  HDMI cable is also extremely important  for this connection. HDMI cables can be purchased at electronics components stores or centers specializing in electronics technology.

Step 1:  Connect one end of the cable  , "HDMI"  port  "HDMI"  on the laptop. 

Step 2:  Connect the other  "HDMI"  to the TV.

Step 3:  On the TV you use the remote to select  the input source of the TV  as  "HDMI  2"  (corresponding to the HDMI port that you have plugged in the TV).

Step 4:  Click the Windows + P key combination   on the laptop.

Step 5:  Select  "Duplicate"  is done.

Step 4:  After successfully pairing, you can easily show all content from your laptop to the big screen of the TV for everyone to watch.

3.  HDMI and frequently asked questions

Here are the most frequently asked questions surrounding HDMI:

Q: Where is HDMI bought? How much?

A: An HDMI cable can be purchased at electronics stores or electronics centers. The price of an HDMI cable depends on the length of the cable.

Question: Can I project HDMI if a laptop does not have an HDMI port?

Answer: Yes! You must equip an adapter to convert from USB to HDMI.

Question: Can TV be played back on my laptop?

Answer: No! The TV is a receiving device, not a source device, so it cannot export data to a laptop.

Question: What should I do when connecting HDMI, what should the picture on the TV be narrow or overflowing?

Answer: Use the remote to adjust the aspect ratio of the picture on the TV to 16: 9 standard.

Question: When connecting HDMI, do I need an audio cable?

Answer: No! Because the HDMI signal includes both picture and sound.

Question: When the cable is connected, but the TV does not display the image on the laptop, what should I do?

Answer: Proceed to press the Windows + P key combination on the laptop, then select  Duplicate  and enter to connect.

Question: Which TV has HDMI connection?

A: All new generation flat screen TVs are equipped with HDMI ports, you can check by looking at the rear ports of the TV.

Question: Can HDMI connection be done between the PC and the TV monitor?

A: It is possible if both the two things support HDMI port.

Above is how  to connect HDMI between laptop and television  so that it is effective as well as some frequently asked questions about the relatively common HDMI connection protocol.

Good luck.

Samuel Daniel

Update 20 November 2020