Linking my laptop to a smart tv

[keano]

Recently went into maplin to ask about linking my laptop to my smart tv i was told that i need to spend £40 on a cable and a device to convert my laptop to show up in HD on my tv. I said i'm not really bothered about it being in HD i just wanna play my music through it the guy then tells me this cannot be done without it. i'm sure it can be done without it was just wondering if anyone knew how or could point me in the right direction? Thanks........

 

[AUFred]

Depends on your hook ups available on you computer and your TV. I was able to hook to my big screen with an S-cable from my laptop. HDMI is infinitely better if both are available. Many smart TV's also have a USB port if you want to but your music on a thumb drive.

 

[keano]

Thanks alot you just saved me £40!! Sorry took awhile to reply was checking to see what connections i had on my tv and just found i had a USB port i knew nothing about and i can play movies and picture slide shows now thanks alot well chuffed ...............

 

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[Accountable]

Your smart TV (not familiar with the term) probably has a VGA cable as well. Another good way to run video from your laptop.

 

[keano]

Think i'm just gonna use my 500GB portable hard drive and save all my songs and movies onto that. Until i get a new laptop with a HDMI connection then i can just use a £5 HDMI cable.......

Thanks for all the help people....

 

[Natasha]

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[jassilem]

I went to the dollar store.. got an HDMI cable.. and then a Y audio cable from dollar store too.. both cables for around 6 bucks total.. and it works like a charm