Mirroring a TV or Movie from a small device like a smartphone to a large display can make the entertainment experience much better while utilizing the benefits of on-device cellular data.
The benefits of using on-device data and screen mirroring to a larger display are explained in our TV & Entertainment Guide. Essentially, cellular carriers usually treat on-device data differently than hotspot/tethered data use, which is usually limited. On the majority of unlimited plans, on-device data is usually only subject to network management.
So utilizing on-device data to watch data-hungry video streams instead of the limited pool of hotspot/tether data is a huge benefit.
Owners of Apple products and use the fantastic Apple HDMI adapter, while those with other devices, like Android, have other options to consider besides a wired HDMI adapter.
The most common methods include:
- Wireless/cordless HDMI (Miracast and others)
- Wired HDMI adapters
Wireless HDMI
Miracast is the most popular standard - some manufacturers use Miracast technology, but under a different marketing name. Some Android-based phones and tablets support Miracast natively. The following other types of devices also support Miracast:
- Amazon Fire TV Sticks
- Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter
- Newer Roku devices
- Other off-brand alternative Miracast dongles
Alternatives to Miracast
Price: $15.00 and up
Wired HDMI
Several wired-HDMI adapters exist - compatibility often depends on the specific device.
- One standard is Mobile High Definition Link used with micro-USB ports on some devices.
- A competing standard is SlimPort, found on a wide variety of devices.
- USB-C-to-HDMI dongles work with many newer devices that have USB-C ports
Price: $15.00 and up
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We have not tested any of these options.
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Miracast / Wireless HDMI
- Amazon Fire
- Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter
- Roku devices
- Miracast dongles
- IOGEAR Wireless HDMI TV Connection Kit
- J-Tech Digital Receiver / Transmitter
Wired HDMI Adapters