Nexus 7 to TV

alliyo

Hi all
Is it possible to hook up nexus 7 2012 to TV just to watch YouTube?

If so any idea what cable I need, presuming some sort of HDMI

Thank you

custardy

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nexus-Slimport-HDMI-adapter-projector/dp/B00DWGB6CU

fenlander_uk

Slimport works on the 2013 Nexus, not the 2012 version.

bob_a_builder

ChromeCast = £30
works just fine with you tube ( does require internet connection i.e. its not just a phone only solution)

custardy

fenlander_uk wrote: »

Slimport works on the 2013 Nexus, not the 2012 version.

You tried it?

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Works perfectly, 18 Dec 2013
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This review is from: Nexus 5/4/7 (2013) Slimport to HDMI adapter - Connect your Slimport phone or tablet to an HDMI TV, monitor, or projector (SP1003) (Wireless Phone Accessory)
Works perfectly with all my Nexus devices, 4, 5 and 7 (2012). Purchased this last week, given it a good play since then, works perfectly. Only downfall is that you can't lock the screen while playing movies etc.

I looked in the reviews before posting

paddyrg

EZ-Cast, Chromecast are ideal solutions to the problem.

4743hudsonj

As above, Chromecast by far the best way to go, works with loads of other apps too.

Alternatively if you have a PS3 you can sync your tablet so that you can select the videos it plays via the tablet in a Chromecast-esc way.

debitcardmayhem

Just a pointless question, has your TV got an HDMI in port? My TV doesn't , nor Freeview , but it does have colour and an on/off switch. Information is the key

alliyo

Thanks all

I will go for the Chromecast. Sounds good and easy to use!

Yes my TV does have a HDMI port, thankfully ;-)

J_B

alliyo wrote: »

I will go for the Chromecast. Sounds good and easy to use!

Does it need a 'decent' internet speed?
Would it work for us 'country bumpkins' with 'only' a 2Meg speed down and 0.3 up???

almillar

Does it need a 'decent' internet speed?

Well if you're watching youtube on your device, then 'throw' it to the TV, you're using the same net connection, so it'll use the same bandwidth as whatever other device you were using.