Trying to connect tablet to TV using USB to VGA adapter

[MSR01]

Hi. I am trying to connect a tablet with a USB micro B port to a TV which only has a VGA port (no HDMI). The intention is to use the TV to display video from the tablet, like movies or Youtube, etc.

I'm struggling to find an adapter that doesn't require HDMI on either the tablet or the TV. I thought I'd found one that had micro HDMI and micro USB ports, but it turned out that the micro USB was power, only, so I'm returning it.

I think there is something basic that I don't understand, like the difference between USB and HDMI.

Is it possible to transmit video through a USB? Or must I somehow set up a USB to HDMI to VGA connection?

Cheers

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

I have found an MHL adapter on Amazon UK. But your tablet would need to support MHL. What make and model is your tablet?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00EC5GM8I?tag=hawk-future-21&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU6795844

 

[MSR01]

Hi, thanks for your reply.

I'm using a Lenovo TB-8504F. I've also got an older Samsung tablet, a Galaxy 7, which I could dig out.

 

[B. Diddy]

You can check here to see if your devices support MHL or Slimport:

https://www.mhltech.org/devices.aspx?tid=1
https://www.slimportconnect.com/slimport-supported-devices/

Unfortunately, the Lenovo doesn't support either. You need to specify which exact Samsung tablet you have ("Galaxy 7" isn't a model name).