S6 has no HDMI, MHL or other video output

[jcthorne#AC]

Confirmed in chat with Samsung CS and via trial. The S6 does not support HDMI output via MHL standard on its USB port or any other direct video output. Really a step backward for a flagship device. Major missing feature they should have been far more forthcoming about before selling them.

So, no more apps mode integration on my Kenwood car stereo, no more playing vids on the hotel room tv etc. With such great video performance on the device, this is very disappointing.

 

[B. Diddy]

I agree. They want you to use the Allshare Cast Hub.

 

[jcthorne#AC]

I don't want to carry yet one more device when I travel and that will not work for apps integration in the car as there is no 2 way data connectivity.

 

[Rocketsaucev2]

Chromecast. Easy as pie

Galaxy S6

 

[jcp007]

Chromecast. Easy as pie

Galaxy S6

Give this a try.

Posted via My Samsung Galaxy S6 Handheld Device

 

[Mr_Bugman]

I do wish they hadn't removed this feature.... but I'd much rather carry the little Chromecast dongle that an adapter and an HDMI cable(s) etc.

 

[npaladin-2000]

Chromecast. Easy as pie

Galaxy S6

Can you screen cast from the GS6?

 

[Rocketsaucev2]

Can you screen cast from the GS6?

Hitting the screen mirroring from the quick toggles says no device found for me

Galaxy S6

 

[npaladin-2000]

Hitting the screen mirroring from the quick toggles says no device found for me

Galaxy S6

Try the Chromecast app. If it doesn't work there either, then the answer is no.

 

[Rocketsaucev2]

The chromecast works. I was just answering you question about screen cast

Galaxy S6

 

[20blks]

I don't think people know how convenient and simple chromecast is

 

[mistyisland]

Chrome cast doesn't work with Amazon Prime movies, though.

 

[MAXXTX]

Samsung Note Edge
Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play edition
Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Samsung Galaxy Note 10

Right now these are the only compatable devices for cast screen on chromecast but you can still cast screen which I did on my tab 3 but was slightly jumpy

Full list here https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/6059461?hl=en

 

[williams448]

That's funny, I've casted my S6 using the Chromecast app many times this past week.

Posted using my Galaxy S6 via the Android Central App

 

[npaladin-2000]

The chromecast works. I was just answering you question about screen cast

Galaxy S6

No, the Chromecast doesn't "work." Not as an HDMI/MHL replacement, which is the complaint here. You'd need a separate Miracast dongle instead. Assuming THAT works, and doesn't require some proprietary Samsung receiver.

 

[Rocketsaucev2]

No, the Chromecast doesn't "work." Not as an HDMI/MHL replacement, which is the complaint here. You'd need a separate Miracast dongle instead. Assuming THAT works, and doesn't require some proprietary Samsung receiver.

Guess it 'works' for me. Either by using the chromecast button in apps like YouTube or Netflix, etc or going into the chromecast app and pressing cast screen. Couldn't be easier imo

Galaxy S6

 

[Rocketsaucev2]

Hitting the screen mirroring from the quick toggles says no device found for me

Galaxy S6

'screen mirroring' in the quick settings is what I said doesn't work. Sorry for 'trolling'. Learn to read. I originally suggested Chromecast because I know it works

Galaxy S6

 

[DrWu]

Lack of MHL is disapointing. Does your Kenwood head unit support MirrorLink? Supposedly the s6 is compatible with MirrorLink which my Sony head unit has in addition to the MHL. MirrorLink uses USB to communicate by the way, not HDMI like MHL so it actually allows you to control your phone from the head unit which you can't usually do with MHL.

 

[B. Diddy]

Guess it 'works' for me. Either by using the chromecast button in apps like YouTube or Netflix, etc or going into the chromecast app and pressing cast screen. Couldn't be easier imo

Galaxy S6

The problem with Chromecast is that it requires a wi-fi network that you can connect to--this can be a problem if you're in some place like a hotel, where you don't necessarily want to shell out $15/day for their wi-fi. The nice thing about MHL support is that you could just connect the phone directly to a TV, without needing a wi-fi network.

I'm not sure if Samsung's Allshare Cast Hub requires a wi-fi network, or if you can connect the phone directly with the hub via wi-fi.

 

[jcthorne#AC]

Lack of MHL is disapointing. Does your Kenwood head unit support MirrorLink? Supposedly the s6 is compatible with MirrorLink which my Sony head unit has in addition to the MHL. MirrorLink uses USB to communicate by the way, not HDMI like MHL so it actually allows you to control your phone from the head unit which you can't usually do with MHL.

No, the Kenwood uses MHL plus bluetooth to achieve a full two way integration. Placing android on the screen with full touch screen capability Chromecast is of no use and neither is miracast for this.