How to I mirror my tab a 8 to a tv?

[diaza49509]

Hi new to android. How or can I even mirror my tab 8 to a tv via hdmi?

 

[ratsttam]

You would need what's called a MHL Adapter.
Go to this page, and look up your specific model number, it will tell you if it's compatible with MHL and if there are any further requirements for it to work.
MHL® – Devices

 

[Michael Brocaglia]

Hi new to android. How or can I even mirror my tab 8 to a tv via hdmi?

You have a few options, one of which was mentioned earlier.

1) Chromecast, $35 plugs into your HDMI on your TV.

2) use a Samsung Smart TV. Then screen mirroring is more native.

3) HDMI to Micro-USB cable. This is less than ideal (but does work) since your tablet needs to be within so many feet and plugged in.

Hope this helps. I use a tab a myself with a chromecast at home and a smart TV at work. Ive never used HMDI to Micro USB but ive heard it works quite well.

 

[Shockfrost]

HDMI isn't a great idea for the Tab A, since these cords limit the distance you can sit from the television screen. If your TV is a Smart TV, then you can go into the TV's Screen Mirror channel, then on your tablet go to the pulldown list and tap "Quick Connect". Used to be Screen Mirror, but it's Quick Connect now; from there it should be straight-forward.

 

[Brew Swayne]

1) Chromecast, $35 plugs into your HDMI on your TV.

This is by far the simplest solution. No cables, no hassle, no problems.

 

[EpicPuzzle]

How is the result different from Chromecast and Samsung's native Smart TV?
Which one is better? (Interface/user-friendly,etc.?)

 

[gtt1]

How is the result different from Chromecast and Samsung's native Smart TV?
Which one is better? (Interface/user-friendly,etc.?)

I find screen mirror quicker to use. For some reason though I get a lag between what is on my tablet and the TV.

I usually am watching hockey games and the lag is very evident. I never leave my chromecast plugged in so that makes it a slower process to hook up.

 

[Global2]

This is by far the simplest solution. No cables, no hassle, no problems.

 

[Global2]

Can you use Chromecast without wifi? I have a Tab A 10.1 and the dongle not working. I have a Chromecast device, but not wifi nor home router.

 

[Brew Swayne]

As far as I know, chromecast requires connection to a network.

If you have no internet, you could try turning your phone into a mobile hotspot and connecting chromecast to that. Never tried it though, so I don't know if that works. And depending what you're doing, this could result in data usage.

 

[Mark Nelson7]

Hello, I just bought a Galaxy TAB A MS-T290 and when I swipe down top of screen ‘QUICK CONNECT’ tab is not there. I want this mirroring feature as I have a brand new Samsung Q60 Smart TV. Both are on the same WIFI, but I cannot screen mirror at all. I also tried to download SmartThings app and it says that it’s not compatible to this device.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! I believe the term they use now is Smart View: www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076774/. Do you see that in the Quick Settings or the system settings?

 

[BergerKing]

This is by far the simplest solution. No cables, no hassle, no problems.

I had a PushToTV dongle that worked beautifully.