Smart TV Problem

wongataa

Cloth_of_Gold said:

SimplyBetter said:

Cloth_of_Gold said:

Murmansk said:

As others have suggested I think smart TVs are a bit of a waste of time, better to stream to them via Chromecast or a plug-in device and just use the TV as a monitor for the other devices(s). And a 5 year old smart TV is probably well past it in terms of software updates 

Thanks, but I'm just going to let him watch it on my laptop - I don't have the energy to wressle with it any more.

If the laptop has an HDMI Out, plug it into the TV https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164774424282 Less than a fiver and he can watch/listen on the big screen TV.

No it doesn't  - it's a Macbook and it has two Thunderbolt 3/USB 4 ports.

Buy a Thunderbolt to HDMI cable.

SimplyBetter

wongataa said:

Cloth_of_Gold said:

SimplyBetter said:

Cloth_of_Gold said:

Murmansk said:

As others have suggested I think smart TVs are a bit of a waste of time, better to stream to them via Chromecast or a plug-in device and just use the TV as a monitor for the other devices(s). And a 5 year old smart TV is probably well past it in terms of software updates 

Thanks, but I'm just going to let him watch it on my laptop - I don't have the energy to wressle with it any more.

If the laptop has an HDMI Out, plug it into the TV https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164774424282 Less than a fiver and he can watch/listen on the big screen TV.

No it doesn't  - it's a Macbook and it has two Thunderbolt 3/USB 4 ports.

Buy a Thunderbolt to HDMI cable.

That would be USB-C.

Cloth_of_Gold

SimplyBetter said:

Cloth_of_Gold said:

SimplyBetter said:

Cloth_of_Gold said:

Murmansk said:

As others have suggested I think smart TVs are a bit of a waste of time, better to stream to them via Chromecast or a plug-in device and just use the TV as a monitor for the other devices(s). And a 5 year old smart TV is probably well past it in terms of software updates 

Thanks, but I'm just going to let him watch it on my laptop - I don't have the energy to wressle with it any more.

If the laptop has an HDMI Out, plug it into the TV https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164774424282 Less than a fiver and he can watch/listen on the big screen TV.

No it doesn't  - it's a Macbook and it has two Thunderbolt 3/USB 4 ports.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Highwings-Thunderbolt-Anti-Interference-Gold-Plated-Compatible-Grey/dp/B0CKSCSGX8/ref=sr_1_5

or

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ORICO-Docking-Station-Delivery-Multiport-Silver/dp/B0BN38TWLC/ref=sr_1_5

or

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BENFEI-Delivery-Silicone-Aluminum-Compatible/dp/B0CSYYKB97/ref=sr_1_6

or

https://uk.ugreen.com/products/35581

or

....

Thank you. The first one would be ideal as it's just one cable that would join the laptop to the TV but it's for USB C and my laptop (a 2024 Macbook) has a UAB 4 port and I don't think a USB C plug would fit. The other things are also USB C and in any event, wouldn't they require further cables?

SimplyBetter

Cloth_of_Gold said:

SimplyBetter said:

Cloth_of_Gold said:

SimplyBetter said:

Cloth_of_Gold said:

Murmansk said:

As others have suggested I think smart TVs are a bit of a waste of time, better to stream to them via Chromecast or a plug-in device and just use the TV as a monitor for the other devices(s). And a 5 year old smart TV is probably well past it in terms of software updates 

Thanks, but I'm just going to let him watch it on my laptop - I don't have the energy to wressle with it any more.

If the laptop has an HDMI Out, plug it into the TV https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164774424282 Less than a fiver and he can watch/listen on the big screen TV.

No it doesn't  - it's a Macbook and it has two Thunderbolt 3/USB 4 ports.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Highwings-Thunderbolt-Anti-Interference-Gold-Plated-Compatible-Grey/dp/B0CKSCSGX8/ref=sr_1_5

or

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ORICO-Docking-Station-Delivery-Multiport-Silver/dp/B0BN38TWLC/ref=sr_1_5

or

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BENFEI-Delivery-Silicone-Aluminum-Compatible/dp/B0CSYYKB97/ref=sr_1_6

or

https://uk.ugreen.com/products/35581

or

....

Thank you. The first one would be ideal as it's just one cable that would join the laptop to the TV but it's for USB C and my laptop (a 2024 Macbook) has a UAB 4 port and I don't think a USB C plug would fit. The other things are also USB C and in any event, wouldn't they require further cables?

USB4 uses USB-C connectors as does Thunderbolt 3 & 4.

Hubs, if they are something that you would consider anyway. Most people have a spare HDMI lead somewhere around the house. In that case buying an extra lead wouldn't be necessary.
For example, you may have USB-A storage drives that you cannot plug into your Mac without some form of adapter. The hub can act as that adapter whilst at the same time allowing you to connect an HDMI lead to the TV. Only needing one of your ports.

Cloth_of_Gold

SimplyBetter said:

Cloth_of_Gold said:

SimplyBetter said:

Cloth_of_Gold said:

SimplyBetter said:

Cloth_of_Gold said:

Murmansk said:

As others have suggested I think smart TVs are a bit of a waste of time, better to stream to them via Chromecast or a plug-in device and just use the TV as a monitor for the other devices(s). And a 5 year old smart TV is probably well past it in terms of software updates 

Thanks, but I'm just going to let him watch it on my laptop - I don't have the energy to wressle with it any more.

If the laptop has an HDMI Out, plug it into the TV https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164774424282 Less than a fiver and he can watch/listen on the big screen TV.

No it doesn't  - it's a Macbook and it has two Thunderbolt 3/USB 4 ports.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Highwings-Thunderbolt-Anti-Interference-Gold-Plated-Compatible-Grey/dp/B0CKSCSGX8/ref=sr_1_5

or

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ORICO-Docking-Station-Delivery-Multiport-Silver/dp/B0BN38TWLC/ref=sr_1_5

or

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BENFEI-Delivery-Silicone-Aluminum-Compatible/dp/B0CSYYKB97/ref=sr_1_6

or

https://uk.ugreen.com/products/35581

or

....

Thank you. The first one would be ideal as it's just one cable that would join the laptop to the TV but it's for USB C and my laptop (a 2024 Macbook) has a UAB 4 port and I don't think a USB C plug would fit. The other things are also USB C and in any event, wouldn't they require further cables?

USB4 uses USB-C connectors as does Thunderbolt 3 & 4.

Hubs, if they are something that you would consider anyway. Most people have a spare HDMI lead somewhere around the house. In that case buying an extra lead wouldn't be necessary.

Ok thank you; I will buy the lead. I have so many chargers, leads etc. I might have one but I think just having one cable that joins the two things together would be the simplest thing.

SimplyBetter

Cloth_of_Gold said:

SimplyBetter said:

Cloth_of_Gold said:

SimplyBetter said:

Cloth_of_Gold said:

SimplyBetter said:

Cloth_of_Gold said:

Murmansk said:

As others have suggested I think smart TVs are a bit of a waste of time, better to stream to them via Chromecast or a plug-in device and just use the TV as a monitor for the other devices(s). And a 5 year old smart TV is probably well past it in terms of software updates 

Thanks, but I'm just going to let him watch it on my laptop - I don't have the energy to wressle with it any more.

If the laptop has an HDMI Out, plug it into the TV https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164774424282 Less than a fiver and he can watch/listen on the big screen TV.

No it doesn't  - it's a Macbook and it has two Thunderbolt 3/USB 4 ports.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Highwings-Thunderbolt-Anti-Interference-Gold-Plated-Compatible-Grey/dp/B0CKSCSGX8/ref=sr_1_5

or

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ORICO-Docking-Station-Delivery-Multiport-Silver/dp/B0BN38TWLC/ref=sr_1_5

or

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BENFEI-Delivery-Silicone-Aluminum-Compatible/dp/B0CSYYKB97/ref=sr_1_6

or

https://uk.ugreen.com/products/35581

or

....

Thank you. The first one would be ideal as it's just one cable that would join the laptop to the TV but it's for USB C and my laptop (a 2024 Macbook) has a UAB 4 port and I don't think a USB C plug would fit. The other things are also USB C and in any event, wouldn't they require further cables?

USB4 uses USB-C connectors as does Thunderbolt 3 & 4.

Hubs, if they are something that you would consider anyway. Most people have a spare HDMI lead somewhere around the house. In that case buying an extra lead wouldn't be necessary.

Ok thank you; I will buy the lead. I have so many chargers, leads etc. I might have one but I think just having one cable that joins the two things together would be the simplest thing.

I edited my reply above, to include:

For example, you may have USB-A storage drives that you cannot plug into your Mac without some form of adapter. The hub can act as that adapter whilst at the same time allowing you to connect an HDMI lead to the TV. Only needing one of your ports.

Vitor

Check if the NT app for Google TV can be installed on your Sony Bravia TV, it may be more performant than using the TV's web browser - National Theatre at Home – Apps on Google Play

Cloth_of_Gold

SimplyBetter said:

Cloth_of_Gold said:

SimplyBetter said:

Cloth_of_Gold said:

SimplyBetter said:

Cloth_of_Gold said:

SimplyBetter said:

Cloth_of_Gold said:

Murmansk said:

As others have suggested I think smart TVs are a bit of a waste of time, better to stream to them via Chromecast or a plug-in device and just use the TV as a monitor for the other devices(s). And a 5 year old smart TV is probably well past it in terms of software updates 

Thanks, but I'm just going to let him watch it on my laptop - I don't have the energy to wressle with it any more.

If the laptop has an HDMI Out, plug it into the TV https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164774424282 Less than a fiver and he can watch/listen on the big screen TV.

No it doesn't  - it's a Macbook and it has two Thunderbolt 3/USB 4 ports.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Highwings-Thunderbolt-Anti-Interference-Gold-Plated-Compatible-Grey/dp/B0CKSCSGX8/ref=sr_1_5

or

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ORICO-Docking-Station-Delivery-Multiport-Silver/dp/B0BN38TWLC/ref=sr_1_5

or

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BENFEI-Delivery-Silicone-Aluminum-Compatible/dp/B0CSYYKB97/ref=sr_1_6

or

https://uk.ugreen.com/products/35581

or

....

Thank you. The first one would be ideal as it's just one cable that would join the laptop to the TV but it's for USB C and my laptop (a 2024 Macbook) has a UAB 4 port and I don't think a USB C plug would fit. The other things are also USB C and in any event, wouldn't they require further cables?

USB4 uses USB-C connectors as does Thunderbolt 3 & 4.

Hubs, if they are something that you would consider anyway. Most people have a spare HDMI lead somewhere around the house. In that case buying an extra lead wouldn't be necessary.

Ok thank you; I will buy the lead. I have so many chargers, leads etc. I might have one but I think just having one cable that joins the two things together would be the simplest thing.

I edited my reply above, to include:

For example, you may have USB-A storage drives that you cannot plug into your Mac without some form of adapter. The hub can act as that adapter whilst at the same time allowing you to connect an HDMI lead to the TV. Only needing one of your ports.

The cable came this morning and I connected the TV to my laptop and the screen mirroring works so thank you for that suggestion. The only, fairly minor, issue is that I can't get the sound to come from the TV, only the laptop. The sound quality is better on the TV and also you can tell that the vision and sound are sort of separated, which is a slight distraction. Is there any way I can get the sound to come from the TV do you know?

Vitor said:

Check if the NT app for Google TV can be installed on your Sony Bravia TV, it may be more performant than using the TV's web browser - National Theatre at Home – Apps on Google Play

Thank you for the suggestion. The TV has a number of apps pre-installed and there is no obvious way to add more. I tried using the TV's browser to go to the Google Play website to see if I could download it but the browser is so terrible (worse even than dial-up is you're old enough to rememer that) that it wasn't possible. It just kept freezing and in the end I gave up.

debitcardmayhem

Go to the sound settings on your pc and selecrt HDMI as output

Cloth_of_Gold

debitcardmayhem said:

Go to the sound settings on your pc and selecrt HDMI as output

The output is set to 'MacBook Air Speakers'. It doesn't give me an option to change it to anything else.