Since Roku and HBO haven't yet agreed on a Roku app for HBO Max, I want to stream HBO content from my LG Velvet (Android 10, 5G phone). I've tried two methods:
1. The phone has a "screen sharing" function. When I first used it to connect to my Roku (both devices being on the same WiFi network) I was able to make the connection, but when I tried to run HBO Max content the phone froze up and required a shut-down-and-reboot. Since then, whenever I try to connect, the devices detect each other, but the progress bar stops about one-third of the way through and they never make a full connection. I concluded the phone must be low on RAM, or my WiFi speeds must be too slow, or something.
2. I purchased a USB-C to HDMI cord (brand name "J5 Create"). After connecting the devices by this method, I see on the TV screen what seems to be one of the default wallpaper screens that come preinstalled on the phone (which is not the wallpaper I now have set up). I can't get the TV to display anything else, but when I play an .mp4 file on the phone I hear it through the TV speaker. I have searched the Play store for apps that will help with this connection, but all I found were "checkers." Running the "checker" gives me a response that I should be able to make this connection using my phone!
Do I need a "slimport" adapter? Are there any other possible solutions? Many thanks for any suggestions!
1. The phone has a "screen sharing" function. When I first used it to connect to my Roku (both devices being on the same WiFi network) I was able to make the connection, but when I tried to run HBO Max content the phone froze up and required a shut-down-and-reboot. Since then, whenever I try to connect, the devices detect each other, but the progress bar stops about one-third of the way through and they never make a full connection. I concluded the phone must be low on RAM, or my WiFi speeds must be too slow, or something.
2. I purchased a USB-C to HDMI cord (brand name "J5 Create"). After connecting the devices by this method, I see on the TV screen what seems to be one of the default wallpaper screens that come preinstalled on the phone (which is not the wallpaper I now have set up). I can't get the TV to display anything else, but when I play an .mp4 file on the phone I hear it through the TV speaker. I have searched the Play store for apps that will help with this connection, but all I found were "checkers." Running the "checker" gives me a response that I should be able to make this connection using my phone!
Do I need a "slimport" adapter? Are there any other possible solutions? Many thanks for any suggestions!