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Question

How do I use my Windows 7 PC to stream content to my HDTV?

Oct 8, 2011 9:50AM PDT

Is there an app for this? I want to bypass extra hardware and use 802.11n. Willing to pay for subscription.

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What is my HDTV?
Oct 8, 2011 10:05AM PDT

Some do, some don't.

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Simple fix with a media player
Oct 8, 2011 4:24PM PDT

You could buy a media device like the WDTV LIVE PLUS and use the HDMI out to plug into your HDTV. The new WDTV LIVE PLUS 2011 has WiFi and LAN connectivity to your network. Once you've configured the WDTV on your network, it acts as a media receiver. When playing a video or music in Windows Media Player 11 on Windows 7, click the Play To drop-down box in the upper right corner of WMP. Select the WDTV from the device(s) and your video or music will now be displayed in a quasi-playlist for the Play To session.

Be sure you know your network information and you'll be fine. It's pretty easy.

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Have Media Player app on PC
Oct 8, 2011 5:54PM PDT

Again, buying additional hardware isn't desired except to add an 802.11n USB to the HDTV. Use Windows Media Player to output over 802.11n to that on the HDTV?

Maybe I should put this a different way, how do I use my HDTV as an additional display device via 802.11n?

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I'd use a HDMI cable from PC to TV.
Oct 8, 2011 10:23PM PDT

That is, assuming both have HDMI connection and the distance between them can be covered by a cable.


Kees