5 simple and convenient ways to connect laptops and computers to TCL TVs

Currently, there are many ways to share content between laptops, desktops and TCL TVs. The following article will guide you in 5 simple and fastest ways to connect. We invite you to follow along!

Connect using Chromecast

Thanks to Chromecast built-in, all you need to do is install the Chrome browser on your laptop and perform a few simple steps to cast your screen on your TV.

This way is one of the simplest ways to share a laptop screen on a TCL TV, which is applicable to some TCL smart TV lines and a laptop, computer with Chrome browser, connected to the same Wi-Fi network. television.

Step 1: Turn on the TV and make sure your TV and laptop are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Step 2: Access the Chrome browser on your computer, click the ellipsis icon in the right corner of the screen, select Cast .

Next, select the TV to cast (if there are multiple TVs) and select the Source option to broadcast to the TV on demand.

• Cast tab: Cast tabs on open Chrome.
• Cast desktop: Cast all data currently on the computer screen to the TV.
• Cast file: Transfer the broadcast data file to the TV.

Connecting via Wi-Fi Display

Wireless Display is a standard for connecting to TVs via Wi-Fi. The details of the connection steps will vary depending on your laptop’s operating system. This method only applies to Windows 7 and above.

You will need to go into your laptop’s settings, look for the Bluetooth and other device settings feature (as shown below).

Then, choose to add Wireless display or dock and wait for the device to find an available connection.

Connect via HDMI port

Step 1: Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the laptop. Connect the other HDMI end to the TV.

Step 2: On the TV, select The input source is HDMI 2 (corresponding to the HDMI port you have plugged in on the TV).

Step 3: Press the Windows + P key combination on the keyboard > Select “Duplicate” . So your screen has been shared to the TV already!

Connect via VGA port on laptop

Step 1. Connect the image

You need to prepare an HDMI – VGA converter.

• If the adapter does not have a cable available: Use a VGA cable to connect the laptop via the VGA adapter, use an HDMI cable to connect the TV and the adapter via HDMI > Press the SOURCE, INPUT button (or the button with the nose shape). name…) on remote > Select input.
• If the adapter already has one of the two cables plugged in: You buy the other one and perform the above mentioned connection operations.

Step 2. Audio Connection

Because the VGA port is a port that only transmits images, not audio, you need to perform this step for the TV to transmit sound.

You need an AV – 3.5mm cable to plug into the Audio In port on the TV in the correct red and white colors, and on the laptop side, you will plug the 3.5 jack into the headphone hole.

Connect via USB port

Some notes to successfully connect a computer or laptop to a TCL TV

With the ways to connect the TV to the Wi-Fi network, make sure that your home Wi-Fi network is stable and successfully connects to the device. Sometimes there will be an error from the Wi-Fi transmitter or from the network operator, causing the TV and laptop to not connect.

• If the error is from the Wi-Fi transmitter, try turning it off and on again, wait a while to see if the error still exists or call the carrier staff to report the problem.
• If the error is from the network operator, try waiting for a while to see if the error is gone and reconnect, or call the operator switchboard to report it!

In addition, you should note that HDMI, VGA or USB cable connections may not provide the best experience and may be faulty due to damaged cables, short circuits, faulty connection ports or televisions or laptops. No support.

Hopefully through this article of lassho.edu.vn, you can successfully connect your laptop, computer to your TCL TV!