A program for synchronizing your phone with a Samsung TV. Setting up AllShare - Connecting the TV to the computer. Finding a server on the device used to play content

Many of you periodically wonder: how to connect a smartphone or tablet to a TV, preferably wirelessly? After all, this gives us many interesting functions! Let's figure it out.

We have to

• Smartphone (Android or iOS OS)
• Smart TV
• Wi-Fi network (wireless router or access point)
• Smartphone software.

Smartphone software

To control your TV using your smartphone, you will need a specific application for it, which can be downloaded and installed for free directly from the Play Store or AppStore. Here are some of them, specially created by TV manufacturers:

• Samsung Smart View
• Philips MyRemote
• LG TV Remote
• Sharp AQUOS Remote Lite
• Toshiba Remote
• Panasonic TV Remote 2
• Sony TV SideView

If one of the above applications suits you (according to your TV brand), download it and install it on your smartphone.

Setting up a Wi-Fi network

The TV and smartphone must “see” each other, otherwise their connection will be impossible. In order for our two devices to become friends, they must be connected to the same access point. Typically, this will be your home or work Wi-Fi network.

If you encounter difficulties connecting devices to the same wireless network, check the following points:

• A firewall (firewall, firewall) should not interfere with the passage of traffic between your devices within the same local network.
• TV and smartphone belong to the same subnet
• The UPnP protocol is activated on the router (router), which is used to detect devices.

Unfortunately, it is extremely difficult to provide for all scenarios in one article, so I hope the operating instructions for your router will help you. Next, we will assume that we have passed the connection stage and moved on.

Controlling a smart TV via smartphone

Now we turn on our TV, and on our smartphone we launch the installed application for their “connection”. When starting, it scans the wireless network and looks for a TV connected to it. If the latter is not found, various network problems are possible. In this case, return to the previous step.

If the program has found the TV, you can start controlling it from your smartphone almost like a remote control. However, there are incomparably more opportunities here! Some phone models can transfer photos and videos directly to the TV screen or, conversely, send an image from the TV to your smartphone. There can be many functions - sort it out!

Wi-Fi Miracast protocol

A number of smartphones and tablets based on the Android operating system from 4.2 and higher have acquired support for the Wi-Fi Miracast protocol. With it, you can duplicate images from your smartphone display to your TV screen via a Wi-Wi network without additional steps. If your smartphone and TV support such a protocol, there will be an option for wireless image transmission in the Android settings.

In practice, the operation of the Miracast protocol is similar to pairing devices via the well-known Bluetooth. First, your devices find each other, after which you should confirm the possibility of transmission on the TV. Then the picture from the smartphone can be shown on TV.

Plus: Convenient wireless connection.

Minus: slight delay in display.

Connecting via HDMI port

If for some reason connecting your smartphone to your TV wirelessly is not suitable for you or you are having difficulties with the software, there is another option. Simple and reliable. We are talking about connecting a smartphone to a TV using an MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) cable via the HDMI port.

You shouldn't have any problems here. True, the TV must have MHL support for this (look for the MHL mark on the HDMI connector).

Plus: there is no delay between images.

Minus: wired connection.

That's all. Good luck with your use!

Hi all! After a pause of almost two weeks, I continue the interesting and very labor-intensive process of writing useful blog articles. Of course, I would like to please you more often with the release of new material. But alas, it doesn’t always work out the way we want it. But the main thing is not to give up, as they say, through thorns to the stars.

And today we’ll talk about how you can connect a phone or tablet and a Samsung smart TV. In fact, there are many different programs for this purpose, but we will only touch on one: small, simple and convenient.

So, meet - application Allshare for Android devices. I’ll say right away that it only works on Samsung devices and is immediately pre-installed into the system.

At the moment, Allshare is used on older versions of gadgets, since modern smartphones and tablets already use a new application called Samsung Link. In our case, this doesn’t change anything much, except that the logos are different:

Among the innovations in Samsung link, we can only note the possibility of storing files in cloud services, such as Dropbox And OneDrive. But we won’t talk about this now, since there will be a separate article on this topic. So .

So, let's move on to studying and setting up the Allshare application for Android. Let's answer the main question - why is it needed at all and how can it be useful to us? In fact, everything is as simple as daylight.

With its help, you can watch multimedia files that are stored on your phone directly on the TV screen. Moreover, this process does not require any special settings or abstruse actions.

You just need to touch the screen of your smartphone or tablet a couple of times and you're done. If you don’t believe the author of the article, watch the video:

Well, I suggest we move on to practice. The author of the article will show everything using the example of his modest phone, battered by life and time.Samsung Galaxy Ace(GT-S5830i):

As mentioned above, there is no need to install anything; the program is installed on the device initially, from the factory. I think this is a very convenient moment for the user.

By the way, it is worth mentioning that for the entire system to work properly, it is necessary that your TV and phone (tablet) be connected to the same local network. How to do this is described in great detail and.

Now we launch the application itself, this simple window opens:

Here, as you can see, everything is very simple. You are offered only two options:

For the second option, you must have . This is a program that performs the function of uniting all Samsung home devices into one network.

But now we are interested in the first option. Therefore, if you want, you can click on the “Settings” button and see what’s what:

As you can see, everything is very simple here too, only a couple of points are available. There is nothing special to comment on, so everything is clear. Go ahead.

Click on "Play file on another player" and select the desired content type:

As you can see, there was only one video clip. Place a checkmark next to it and click the “Add to list” button.

In the next window you need to select the device on which you want to display the selected file. In our case, this is a Samsung UE40ES6100 TV:

If your device selection field is empty, click on the “Refresh” button to search again.

That's all. Now click on the play button and the video will start broadcasting on TV:

As you can see, rewind and pause functions are available. The playback time is also displayed, it is possible to adjust the sound level, etc.

While we were figuring out the controls, file playback had already automatically started on the TV:

By the way, this is my son Vladik, who will soon be nine months old and whom I love very much. So get acquainted. 🙂

When you first start it, the TV may display a message about permission to access it, answer in the affirmative. Well, we looked at a way to start viewing files on a TV from your phone using the Allshare application for Android.

And now I'll show you one more way. But this time, we will view the contents of the smartphone directly from the TV.

To do this, launch the Smart Hub menu and select the Allshare widget (Samsung Link):

In the menu that opens, find our smartphone or tablet and click on it:

Well, this article comes to an end. Let's sum it up. What can you say about the application in general? Allshare for Android.

I think that it copes well with its main, and perhaps only, function - viewing files from a phone or computer on a TV.

Perhaps someone will say that the program is rather poor in functions and they will be right. But are they necessary for a beginner, or an inexperienced user who is already having difficulty taking the first steps in setting up his home media network? I think it's unlikely.

The only drawback that can be noted is that this application only works on Samsung devices. Naturally, this fact significantly narrows the circle of users. But this is a marketing policy that is beyond our control, mere mortals.

All television screens are limited by the number of pixels. The simplest TV has a screen resolution of 1920x215-768 pixels, while more expensive ones have a resolution of 1920x215-1080 pixels. Almost all modern models convert the low reception signal to their number of pixels. The same function can be performed by a computer using special programs.

Instructions

Connect desktop or portable computer, using such types of connectors as HDMI - the most common connector (their number will depend on the TV model), DVI - almost the same as HDMI, only it is used more often and combines connectors on computer e and a TV HDMI output. The VGA connector is used when computer has no digital analogues.

If your model TV does not support VGA, please use an adapter for YUV connector. It helps in converting digital signals, but their quality is much lower compared to other connectors. Video connectors come in Scart, S-Video and Video, but their use significantly affects the quality of the signal received by the TV. This may cause the image to be blurry.

When connecting via HDMI, remember that in order for Windows to immediately appear on the TV screen, do not connect to computer have an additional monitor. Connect to power supply computer and not through an HDMI monitor. This will ensure that your video card works correctly for your screen resolution. TV. The image will appear on the screen and using computer and you can adjust the required resolution.

Sync via DVI. This connector is specifically designed to transmit images to a monitor, but in current computer Yes, there are video cards that allow you to transmit sound and images to a TV screen.

If you do not have such a video card, use an adapter, but since in this case the audio signal is transmitted through a cable, the image and sound may lag behind each other. Use the additional Reclock program to eliminate this inconvenience.

Use alternative methods of transmitting information to the TV: use a DSL router; if the TV and PC are far from each other, transmit information via cable.

Many owners of pocket personal computers feel the need to synchronize data and then save copies of it to the computer. Depending on the device model, manufacturer and operating system, the sequence of actions may be very different. It looks especially confusing for PDA on the Windows Mobile platform.

You will need

• - computer;
• - USB cable for connecting a PDA;
• - Bluetooth adapter (if it is convenient for you to use a wireless device connection);
• - ActiveSync program latest version.

Instructions

Download and install data synchronization software. The latest version of ActiveSync is best suited for these purposes, but if you know more convenient synchronization programs, they will also work, the sequence of actions will be approximately the same.

Using a USB cable, connect your mobile device to your computer. This will open the window of your previously installed ActiveSync. Follow the program instructions when setting up the connection for the first time. Pay special attention to what name the program will assign to your device. This can be viewed in the About tab.

Answer the program's request to synchronize with the server. If you do not have an account on the ActiveSync resource, you can skip this point.

In the window that appears, enter the data required for work: server name, login, password and login domain. After this, the data will be checked and additional configuration will be loaded.

Check the boxes for all types available on PDA data you want to synchronize. When you click the “Settings” button next to a specific data type, you can select additional synchronization parameters specifically for this position. In this window, you can also configure the method of data transfer during synchronization; perhaps it will be more convenient for you to perform this procedure via a wireless connection.

Click on the “Finish” button when the program has completed all the steps necessary to complete the preparation of the synchronization process. After this, synchronization will begin, during which you should never disconnect your mobile device from the computer.

If you need to change the process execution parameters, open the program, open the “Settings” item through the menu and change the attributes you need.

note

Older versions of ActiveSync may not support newer versions of Windows mobile operating systems.

Helpful advice

Before you start using the program, familiarize yourself with its interface.

Do you want to show off your photos or video footage to your friends and family, but don’t want to huddle in front of a small mobile phone screen? Connect your smart device and enjoy high-quality images on the large display. How to do this - read the article. We looked at 10 popular ways to connect a mobile phone to a television screen.

Some methods are suitable for Android gadgets, some for iPhones. Read on to choose the appropriate option. The article describes both connection methods that involve the use of USB cables and wireless options.

MicroHDMI

MHL cable

This cord is another option that allows you to synchronize your smartphone with your TV screen. MHL is a combination of the function performed by HDMI (for example,), which is responsible for carrying high-quality audio and video signals, and micro USB, which recharges the smartphone battery.

1. Classic - involves the use of an adapter cord that has three wires: HDMI-in - for connecting to a TV screen, USB-in in micro format - for connecting to a power source and USB-out of the micro type - for a mobile phone. The downside to this synchronization method is the extra wire.
2. Connecting directly – HDMI-out on TV + MHL-out on mobile phone. This connection method is convenient, however, it is not compatible with every TV.
3. Exclusive - created by Samsung, which is available to users as a separate adapter or as an addition to some products. Exclusive - there are additional contacts with 11 pins, while the standard has only five. It is important to consider that the number of pins in the devices must be the same, otherwise an additional adapter will be needed to connect the devices.

MHL 3.0 (for 4K)

Important: the adapter must be selected accordingly, for example, MiniDisplay-Port to HDMI.

Essentially, this is an interface standard designed for outputting a signal to monitors, known to the user as Display-Port. The prefix “mini” indicates that this is a smaller copy of it, allowing you to use the corresponding connector for mobile gadgets.

Slimport

Slimport was offered to users of smart devices by Analogix, based on the development of DisplayPort.

This standard works on an almost identical principle to the well-known MHL: support for 7.1 multichannel sound, UltraHD and 4K playback. To connect to external image sources, DisplayPort or HDMI and a USB microslot on the user’s gadget are used.

Important:Direct connection of a mobile phone to a TV is not possible in all cases, so the user is recommended to stock up on an additional adapter.

Individual features of “slimport”:

• No external power supply.
• USB host capability: connecting additional devices to the adapter.
• free of any patent fees, unlike HDMI.

Chromecast

Chromecast is a development from Google that allows you to display images from a mobile gadget, for example, on a TV screen.

What to do:

• connect your phone to the HDMI connector located on the TV;
• provide power supply via network or USB port;
• install the appropriate extension on your phone;
• indicate the code (will appear on the screen after installing the extension);
• allow network access.

The advantages of using the Chromecast service are to increase the speed of interaction with the hosting of smart TVs.

DLNA

DLANA is a technology for exchanging media data (between devices that support this technology), provided that the interacting devices are connected by a network connection.

Attention!Owners of smartphones released by DLNA are known as "SMART SHARE". Samsung calls this technology AllShare, and they called this shell VAIO Media Server.

How to synchronize DLNA service with a smartphone (using example):
You need to make sure that all devices have an Internet signal
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Launch “Gallery”
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Select any of the available files
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Click "more"
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Select a player that matches the brand or specific model of the TV.

After user actions, the selected photo will appear on the television display automatically. This applies to any files stored in the smartphone's gallery.

Note: if the task could not be completed, then the user will need to download a shell compatible with the device brand. As a rule, the name of the shell is identical to the additional software.

Miracast

Based on the development of Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast is an excellent option for connecting smart devices to television wirelessly.

Peculiarities:

• Wireless connection: if the TV does not have a Wi-Fi receiver built into it, you can use a separate adapter by connecting it via the HDMI port.
• The video resolution threshold is 1920x1200: if the quality of the broadcast image is higher, the system will “adjust” it to its own standard.
• Dolby AC3 sound quality – for 5.1 multi-channel playback.

There are some drawbacks here: not every gadget supports Miracast connections, and besides, this standard is not compatible with 4K quality, while “smart” mobile phones can take such images.

Today we will try to lift the veil of secrecy and answer the question: how to connect a laptop to a TV using a local WiFi network.

The easiest way to connect your laptop to your TV is via an HDMI cable. Any model of computers and “blue screens” today is equipped with the necessary HDMI connector. But there are situations when connecting a laptop via a cable is problematic and inconvenient. For example, if a computer or laptop is located in another room and there is no way to move it. In this case, the only optimal solution is to use a wireless local WiFi network.

Connecting a laptop to a Smart TV using WiFi

DO NOT FORGET! Both devices, the TV and the laptop, must be connected to the same local wireless network. If you are setting up at home, make sure that both devices are connected to the same router.

Now let's move on to the setup itself. First you need to connect the TV to the local network, according to the instructions for your model. After this, we connect the laptop. We carry out further settings for displaying information on a large display using a unique assistant-special application. All the work will fall on the powerful shoulders of the electronic assistant, who will take on the heavy burden of communications.

You can use the standard Windows Media Center Extender as an assistant. It comes standard with many computers and laptops. If you don’t have it, you can download and install any media server.

Media Center Extender

IMPORTANT! Media Center Extender is built-in for Windows operating systems seventh and eighth versions.

The opening mechanism in the seven: in “Start” in the search line we write the name of the program. Open in search results. Opening mechanism for the figure eight: move the cursor to the upper corner on the right side, a menu will appear in front of you, you need to start a search in it. Next, open the resource in the search results.

DO NOT FORGET! If you have the required type of operating system installed, but you still could not find the required option, then you will need to install it yourself. To do this, go to the official resource and install the necessary updates.

After installation, we proceed to configuration. In the menu, select the “Media Set-top Box” item. In the menu that opens, open the item “Install media set-top box”. In the illustration below you can see what the installation looks like.

Using Media Center Extender is quite easy; its operation is not difficult and does not require any professional knowledge. The main thing is to correctly follow the instructions that are displayed on the screen. After the connection between the laptop and the TV is successfully completed, send the necessary files to the media set-top box, that is, to the TV. After this, you will get the desired image on a large diagonal.

Third-party programs for connection

On the Internet you can find a huge number of special applications for displaying information from a laptop or personal computer on TV. But in order not to get lost in such a great variety, it is best to choose proven options:

• Share Manager;
• Home media server;
• Samsung Share.

The third service has a lightweight interface and rich functionality. But, unfortunately, it is a privilege for owners of TVs from the South Korean manufacturer Samsung. When connected to other brands of equipment, it does not work correctly and can lead to malfunctions.