XCR1250 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Connect my wifes laptop to her 65" Samsung Smart tv, she wants to stream shows from her Laptop to the TV..I tried for 2 days and couldn't make it work, the Laptop does not connect to the TV, just says "not connected" both are on the same WIFI network..my Desktop computer works easily to stream shows to the same TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not greg b Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Get an hdmi cable and plug the lap top directly into the tv. My 8 year bottom of the barrel lap top has hdmi ports on it and I am sure your wife’s does as well. I use to use it to watch movies on my tv. You might also have to get into the settings and tell the lap top project on a screen depending on how it is set up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 What version of windows? Does it show up when you press the "play on TV" icon? You can also test it in Chrome or whatever browser. 3 dot menu on the upper left, select "cast" and see what options show up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 13 minutes ago, Not greg b said: Get an hdmi cable and plug the lap top directly into the tv. My 8 year bottom of the barrel lap top has hdmi ports on it and I am sure your wife’s does as well. I use to use it to watch movies on my tv. You might also have to get into the settings and tell the lap top project on a screen depending on how it is set up She would like to do it wirelessly like mine does if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Deephaven said: What version of windows? Does it show up when you press the "play on TV" icon? You can also test it in Chrome or whatever browser. 3 dot menu on the upper left, select "cast" and see what options show up. Her laptop did not have Chrome till tonight when I installed it, it used "S" Mode in Microsoft. Her's is Win 11, mine is Win 10. Where is the "play on tv icon"? Both of our computers has the 3 dot in the upper right. Her's did not have the 3 dots at all till I installed Chrome. Her's is a Lenova Idea laptop. Edited November 2, 2023 by XCR1250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 When I click the 3 dot & the cast on mine it shows the TV but it will not highlight, however if I click the windows icon & K on the keyboard and then click the TV on the desktop screen mine works instantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 like Greg, I have an HDMI cable that plugs into the TV if I need to, which is rare these days wife and teenage daughter do cast to screen all the time, through the Roku as we don't have a fancy-schmancy newer tv make life easy... with Roku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 You can also just try to install it as a second monitor using whatever function key does that on your laptop. In YouTube there will be that icon. I'd try there first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 9 hours ago, Deephaven said: You can also just try to install it as a second monitor using whatever function key does that on your laptop. In YouTube there will be that icon. I'd try there first. What really odd is last night she tried to "cast" a you tube and it worked so they must see each other, but it will not work on any other sites like yes movies or regular tv channels..it says not connected (TV) when we tried to connect the Laptop to the Smart TV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Ok, since it worked from YouTube you should add it as a monitor in the PC itself and then the casting should work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plissken Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 (edited) Easy fix. Since you know that the desktop computer works for streaming all you need to do are the following; 1. Buy a compatible format hard drive that will work in the laptop which is equal or larger in storage to that of the desktop. Probably NVMe SSD since it sounds like a newer laptop. 2. Use cloning software like Macrium Reflect to clone the desktop to the new hard drive. 3. Install the cloned hard drive into the laptop and install any additional drivers needed to support the unique laptop hardware. 4. Enjoy streaming stuff. Edited November 2, 2023 by Plissken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasman58 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Hit “input” on the tv remote. Scroll to “comp” hit ok then follow directions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 11 hours ago, XCR1250 said: Her laptop did not have Chrome till tonight when I installed it, it used "S" Mode in Microsoft. Her's is Win 11, mine is Win 10. Where is the "play on tv icon"? Both of our computers has the 3 dot in the upper right. Her's did not have the 3 dots at all till I installed Chrome. Her's is a Lenova Idea laptop. Win 11 sucks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, Gasman58 said: Hit “input” on the tv remote. Scroll to “comp” hit ok then follow directions. There is no "input" button on the remote, here's what is on it: source,- Menu 123,- Vol,- an on screen pointer button,- CH,- Return/Exit,- Extra..that's it except the up, down, left & right arrows and a "select" push button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Try loading Miracast for Windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 40 minutes ago, Deephaven said: Ok, since it worked from YouTube you should add it as a monitor in the PC itself and then the casting should work. Can you explain how to do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 1 minute ago, XCR1250 said: Can you explain how to do that? You did that already with window key + k. Try Miracast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 Just now, ArcticCrusher said: Try loading Miracast for Windows. Tried that yesterday couln't figure out how to do it, watched several you tubes on my computer(not hers) and didn't figure it out I'm not very computer savvy..LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, XCR1250 said: Tried that yesterday couln't figure out how to do it, watched several you tubes on my computer(not hers) and didn't figure it out I'm not very computer savvy..LOL Check item 2 https://www.thewindowsclub.com/set-up-use-miracast-windows-10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 Just now, ArcticCrusher said: Check item 2 https://www.thewindowsclub.com/set-up-use-miracast-windows-10 I'll try now, hang on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 Ok, did that, shows the TV & connecting but after a few moments it says cannot connect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 I have to leave in awhile to help a local with his truck so I'll be back later.. thanks all for the help..for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Plissken Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 57 minutes ago, XCR1250 said: Back Double check to see if the laptop is equipped with a lithium battery. I heard those are bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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