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Resolved Question

How to stream internet to my HDTV from my laptop.

Feb 17, 2015 1:05AM PST

Would like to use a wireless keyboard for control/navigation.
What options/hardware is available?

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Many solutions today.
Feb 17, 2015 1:34AM PST

But let's stay away from too tech solutions. How about a HDMI wireless link? All done in a flash.
Bob

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Unfortunately, I do not have an open HDMI port available.
Feb 17, 2015 9:10PM PST

Thanks for the reply, Bob. Are there HDMI hubs available that whould let me add additional ports?

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Maybe you mean things like this item? Many out there.
Feb 17, 2015 9:36PM PST
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That device will not work, but amazon had another that will
Feb 18, 2015 10:03PM PST

The device you listed replicates1 HDMI output onto 2 screens, but I found a device (C&E CNE26210 HDMI 3-In-1 Out Auto Switch with 1.5-Feet Cable ) that will allow me to add more ports and connect a Aerb 2015 Premium Screen Mirroring 2.4G Wireless Display Adapter be able to mirror my laptop, Ipad, or Samsung S4 phone onto my TV. Looks promising. Thanks for the help.

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Oops.
Feb 18, 2015 11:07PM PST

I was looking at the same time for such on another question and posted the wrong link. Anyhow I see you found the usual things.

Wireless screen mirroring does have issues such as lag so you can't play a game and some forbid playing a movie. Wireless HDMI while it doesn't fix the lag issue for gamers seems fine for movies. For now DRM continues to be a reason things are harder than they should be.
Bob