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How get better Wi-Fi signal to boost your binge watching and make the most of the internet connection you have.

If you’re planning on doing a lot of binge watching, you’ll definitely want to make sure you’re getting the best connectivity you can get for your devices. Getting your Wi-Fi setup properly will go a long way toward improving your streaming experience, whether you want better picture and fewer buffer times, or just want it to be easier for multiple family members to watch what they want.

And streaming isn’t limited to one device or room of the house. While you may have a smart TV in the living room, and maybe another in the bedroom, there are always days when you’ll want to watch something on your laptop or tablet in the kitchen, or kick back in bed with your phone. No matter what you’re watching (or what you’re watching it on) you’ll get a better streaming experience when your Wi-Fi setup is at its best.

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For the best streaming experience, you’ll want to make sure that your router is properly suited to your internet speeds, that it’s set up to provide the best signal and that you have the necessary equipment to eliminate dead spots. And if that doesn’t do the trick, we have tips for using a wired connection, as well as when it’s time to call your service provider.

Use the right standard: What speed Wi-Fi do I need?

Older networking hardware wasn’t designed to handle the sort of data-heavy uses that are common today, thanks to lower throughput, less efficient handling of devices, and creating bottlenecks in your home network. Video streaming is one area where you’ll bump up against those limitations very quickly.

For streaming 4K content from a source like Netflix, you’ll need at least 25 Mbps speeds. Lower resolution content, like 1080p HD video, can make do with lower speeds, but you’ll still want 10 Mbps speeds for smooth performance.

For most people we recommend either an 802.11ac or 802.11ax router (these standards are also called Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6, respectively). While Wi-Fi 6 is the faster and more capable of the two, not many devices are ready to take advantage of it, and 802.11AC is still more in line with most people’s internet speeds.

What if you’ve got an older 802.11n router, or a wireless AC unit that doesn’t support Mu-MIMO? You may still be able to stream the content you want, but you will see noticeable issues when trying to use additional devices on the same network.

And if you’re using something older than that, such as 802.11A, B or G, then you have two options: Either upgrade your hardware, or get used to a subpar streaming experience.

Wi-Fi Signal Strength: Placement is everything

A Wi-Fi router uses radio waves to provide that wireless network connection, and proper placement allows that wireless signal to travel farther, with less interference. Generally speaking, you’ll want to put your router in a central location, in an elevated position, and clear of any major obstacles, like brick walls or aquariums. For a more in-depth look at what issues can impact signal quality, check out our guide to optimal router placement.

Similarly, you’ll want to make sure that your streaming device – be it a TV, laptop or your smartphone – is located within that coverage area, and the closer to the router, the better. While you will still be able to get signal out on the fringes of your Wi-Fi coverage, it won’t be as fast, or as consistent.

Adding coverage: Wi-Fi extenders and mesh Wi-Fi systems

Expanding that coverage is another way to get better streaming in more parts of the house. It’s easy to put one TV in close range to your router by simply making the router a part of your living room setup. It’s a lot less convenient when you want to have an additional TV elsewhere, like in the master bedroom on the other end of the house, or in a basement den.

In these instances, you’ll want to stretch your wireless coverage area, and you have two ways to do it. You can use something from our list of the best Wi-Fi extenders (also called a signal booster, or Wi-Fi repeater) to add a little bit more coverage area – perfect for getting better signal in that one room that never gets strong Wi-Fi – or you can upgrade to one of the best mesh Wi-Fi systems, which maintains excellent speeds over a much larger area.

Both of these options use extra devices in addition to your router to spread wireless signal far and wide throughout your home. Wi-Fi extenders tend to be much less expensive, but mesh routers offer better speeds, simpler day-to-day use and nicer looking designs.

Is Ethernet faster than Wi-Fi?

Finally, for the best network connection and optimal streaming performance, Wi-Fi may not be the best choice. If your TV is located anywhere near your router, a better option may be to connect directly with an Ethernet cable.

This not only avoids the amorphous problems of signal strength, potential interference and various wireless standards, it also frees up your Wi-Fi for all of the other stuff you like to do online, like send snarky Facebook messages to your friends about the latest Netflix show.

And you may still be able to do this for TVs in distant rooms, if you have a mesh router extension with an Ethernet port.

Get faster Wi-Fi: Call your service provider

At the end of the day, your router setup is just one part of the networking puzzle. If your best efforts at setting up a newer router still don’t give you the streaming speeds you expect, the problem may lie farther up the line with your service provider.

Whether your business is hospitality-driven, office-related, or sports-minded, having a television can boost your sales and lead to happier customers.

In today’s ‘want it now, want it fast’ world, customer expectations are at an all-time high. Customers seem to want to stay connected to what’s happening and have access to the outside world all the time, no matter where they happen to be. And a few magazines scattered on tables in the lobby are not enough anymore — people want to engage through visual technology.

That’s where business TV comes in.

Today, TVs serve as customer service amenities for customers and clients who have to wait, and marketing aids for visitors to your business. Televisions lend themselves as efficient and inexpensive tools for conveying information to employees. In hospitality-related businesses such as bars and restaurants, TVs can be an important part of your offering mix to draw customers, and keep them staying longer and spending more.

Dollar for dollar, business television is an inexpensive marketing and customer satisfaction technique.

Let’s take a deeper look at key points you need to know about business TV and the role it can play in your business:

What Kinds of Businesses Benefit from Business TV?

There are some obvious choices for business television, and some not so obvious ones:

Bars, Restaurants, Coffee Shops – Bars are a natural for TVs. Sports bars, in particular, need televisions with the most up-to-date sports packages just to compete. But think outside the box. Casual restaurants, coffee shops and sandwich shops can also also benefit from television — think morning news or local programming that draws in regulars.

Offices/Lobbies – Business TV gives visitors the impression that your business is vibrant and connected.

And for companies that use television integrally to serve clients – such as PR firms and advertising agencies — television is an important work tool.

Waiting Rooms – Whether a doctor, lawyer, car repair shop or dentist, use TV as an amenity that keeps clients feeling positive even if they must wait. TV can create a welcoming environment, and reduce anxiety.

Exercise/Fitness Centers – People today love to multi-task. Getting caught up on the news, watching sports or simply enjoying their favorite talk shows while they exercise, can make all the difference to those who don’t like to exercise. It’s an added amenity that can set your facility apart from competitors.

Your cable television service provider may offer packages designed specifically for your type of business or needs. That can make your choices easier.

Hardware: What Size and How Many TVs?

The answer to this question depends on the type of business, the number of people watching, the setting and layout. Here are some thoughts to get you thinking:

Sports bars generally need multiple large screen TVs, at least 50 inches or larger. You should have enough TVs where your patrons can watch several events from several locations.

In a small business lobby or waiting room of a professional, TVs can be the same size as what you’d find at home. For instance, in a doctor’s office with two intimate seating areas, two 32” tabletop sets may be best for patients. In the lobby of your company’s offices, a single 42” wall mounted TV may suffice.

When it comes to fitness centers, even small ones might have at least four wall-mounted TVs, 42 inches or bigger. For large fitness centers, the number of TVs needed could be much higher.

Where Do We Place TVs?

In places with high foot traffic or lots of people, flat screen televisions mounted high up on the wall, — perhaps one in each corner — will typically be the better choice, versus set top models or a TV placed in an entertainment center.

Consider traffic patterns and seating arrangements. Try to make it so that people (including wait staff) walking about do not disrupt others’ line of sight. And try to ensure that every seat in the house has an unimpeded view of at least one TV. In larger or unique environments, speakers and acoustics may be another consideration. Tilting helps reduce glare, and tilt mounts are necessary for higher mounting applications.

Every business owner shudders to think about it, but you need to consider theft and vandalism. Wall mountings that are up high make it harder to reach TVs so they can’t be accidentally broken. Some wall mounts come with the ability to lock the television to the stand with a key, making theft harder.

If your place of business is compact, you may be able to install the television hardware in-house. But for larger installations, bring in a professional audio/video company to lay out where to place television sets, and get the right configurations, including mountings. Professionals also have access to a greater range of hardware than you can buy retail.

Affordability and Tax Considerations

Your cable TV provider can provide service packages with the correct number of TV outlets for your facility, along with suitable packages of local, news, sports and/or entertainment programming. Look for packages specifically set up for businesses similar to yours. By bundling with Internet and related services, you may be able to get additional savings.

Finally, keep in mind that costs associated with business television can usually be deducted or depreciated on your business taxes.

You should always consult with your own tax advisor for specific tax advice, but for general background information we reached out to Barbara Weltman, the author of JK Lasser’s Small Business Taxes. She says that the cost of monthly business television cable service and programming “can be viewed as an ordinary and necessary business expense, which makes it deductible” provided the TV service is used for business purposes.

When it comes to hardware, such as television sets, she notes, “Generally, the cost must be depreciated. However, the cost may qualify for the Sec. 179 deduction (up to $500,000 for 2013 as long as the business is profitable for the year) and/or bonus depreciation (50% of cost in 2013 as long as the equipment is new and not pre-owned).”

As you can see, there are good reasons to use TV in your business. And the cost can be affordable, especially when you factor in the potential for tax deductions and depreciation.

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How can I watch it?

Watch Apple TV+ on the Apple TV app, which is already on your favorite Apple devices. Just open the app, click or tap Apple TV+, and enjoy the shows and movies. You can also watch Apple TV+ on streaming platforms, popular smart TVs, and AirPlay-enabled TVs with the Apple TV app — or watch online at tv.apple.com.

What does it cost?

That all depends on which offer you choose. (1) If you buy an Apple device, Apple TV+ is included free for 3 months. 1 (2) A monthly subscription is just $4.99 per month after a free seven-day trial. 2 (3) Apple TV+ is included in Apple One, which bundles up to five other Apple services into a single monthly subscription. Apple One plans start at $14.95 per month. (4) The Apple Music Student Plan comes with a free subscription to Apple TV+. 3

Can I share with my family?

Of course. Apple TV+ lets you share your subscription with up to five family members.

Are there commercials? And can I watch on demand?

Apple TV+ is always commercial-free. Some shows release all episodes at once. Other shows add new episodes every Friday. You can then watch them on demand anytime, anywhere.

Do I need an Apple TV 4K?

No, you don’t. While Apple TV 4K — with 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos sound — is the ultimate way to experience Apple TV+, the original shows and movies on Apple TV+ are always available on the Apple TV app on your favorite devices.

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You can stream your Android phone or tablet screen to a TV through screen mirroring, Google Cast, a third-party app, or linking it with a cable.

There are times when you’re watching something on your phone and you want to share it with the room or just see it on a bigger display. Those with Android devices have a few options, including built-in features, third-party apps, and cable hookups. Let’s break down your choices, from the simplest solution to the most complex.

Cast With Chromecast

If you have a Chromecast dongle or a smart TV with built-in Chromecast support, your best bet is to see if the app you want to watch on TV supports casting. If so, you can send content from your phone to the TV with a few taps.

Supported apps include Netflix, Hulu, HBO Now, and Google Photos, though many of them already live on your Android TV or Chromecast with Google TV.

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Android Screen Mirroring

Screen mirroring is best for apps that don’t contain protected content or officially support casting. You will still need a Chromecast or compatible smart TV in order to use this feature, which can then be connected to the Google Home app.

Once the target device is added to your Google Home, Open the app and tap the plus (+) icon in the top-left corner to add a device, if needed. Otherwise, tap the device to which you want to cast and tap Cast my screen at the bottom to place your phone screen on the TV. When you’re done, tap Stop mirroring in the app.

Some Fire TV and Roku streaming devices also support with screen mirroring, though check with Amazon and Roku, respectively, to ensure compatibility for your specific devices.

Support for screen mirroring has varied by manufacturer since the feature was introduced with Android version 5.0 Lollipop. Many phones have a Cast button built into the phone’s settings or in the pulldown settings shade. Samsung’s phones have something called Smart View to connect and share to and from your mobile device.

Connect With an Adapter or Cable

If you don’t have a Chromecast-compatible device, use an HDMI cable and adapter to connect your phone to your TV and mirror what’s on your screen. You have a few different options here, and which one you choose will depend on the type of display you’re connecting to, how long, and—most importantly—whether or not you’ll need to charge your phone while doing it.

The simplest option is a USB-C to HDMI adapter. If your phone has a USB-C port, you can plug this adapter into your phone, and then plug an HDMI cable into the adapter to connect to the TV. Your phone will need to support HDMI Alt Mode, which allows mobile devices to output video. This method will take up your charging port, unless your adapter has a charging port.

If you have an older Micro USB-style port, you will need a micro USB to HDMI adapter. With this method, your phone will need to support a different protocol called MHL. If you have a supported phone, hook it up to the adapter, then attach an HDMI cable and connect it to a TV.

Stream With DLNA

If the previous options don’t work for you, most internet-connected TVs support a streaming protocol called DLNA, which will let you stream your own music and videos to your TV. Be warned, though, that Netflix (and any DRM content) won’t be supported here. Fortunately, this still covers most things you might want to send from your phone to your TV.

LocalCast is a simple and free app that lets you stream your own music, photos, or videos to a DLNA device like a smart TV or console. It also supports streaming to Chromecast targets, which is handy if you want to share your own files on a TV without mirroring your entire screen. The app even allows you to stream from Google Drive, Dropbox, and web pages. AllCast is similar to LocalCast, but you must upgrade to the premium version to remove ads.

The popular media management app Plex also works as a DLNA streamer, though in a less direct way. A Plex server running on your computer can host music, photos, or videos, and stream them to your TV. You can use the mobile app to browse your library, pick which media to stream, and send it to the television via Chromecast or DLNA.

The downside to using the Plex app is that the computer where you set up your server will need to be on and connected to the internet any time you want to stream your files. However, Plex does allow you to host media files far larger than the ones that would fit on your phone.

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If you want to cast a video from your iPhone to your TV, or if you want to watch YouTube on a larger screen, AirPlay, Apple’s casting feature, will help you do that. AirPlay allows you to wirelessly cast audio or video from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to an Apple TV or an AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV, as long as your device is connected to the same Wi-Fi as the TV.

You can stream videos from any iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. You can even stream video from a Windows PC, but only through iTunes. Just make sure your device’s operating system is relatively recent (a list of the various OS requirements can be found here).

With the latest version, AirPlay 2, you can also stream audio to multiple rooms, decide which room to play it in, and pair speakers. Here’s how to stream audio using AirPlay.

Here’s how to use AirPlay to cast videos from your iPhone, your Mac, and your Windows PC.

Use AirPlay on your iPhone

These instructions are specifically for an iPhone, but the steps are similar for an iPad or an iPod touch. The biggest differences in the procedure depend on what app you’re playing video from. You’ll have to follow one of two sets of steps:

• If you see an AirPlay button — which looks like a rectangle with an arrow pointing up at the bottom — when you open up the app or a video in the app, tap on that to use AirPlay. For example, in the YouTube app for iPad, there will be an AirPlay button in the bottom right corner of the video.
• If you don’t see an AirPlay button, then you’ll need to select the app’s option for casting, sharing, or playing content on a different device, and then tap the AirPlay option. For example, in the YouTube app for iPhone, you would tap the cast button at the top of the screen (it looks like a rectangle with a Wi-Fi symbol coming out of the bottom left corner) and then tap “AirPlay & Bluetooth devices.” In Photos, tap the share button (which looks like a square with an arrow coming out of the top). Then, scroll down and tap AirPlay.

YouTube will display a pop-up list of casting options, including AirPlay. Screenshot: YouTube

Select “AirPlay” from the sharing options in the Photos app. Screenshot: Photos

• For either type of app, tap the device you want to use AirPlay with.

Select which device to use AirPlay with from this screen. Screenshot: iPhone

The Photos app will list the devices you can use AirPlay with at the bottom of the screen. Screenshot: Photos

• Your TV may display a code. Enter that in the box on your phone’s screen and tap OK.
• Now you’re casting your video to your TV via AirPlay.

You may be prompted to enter the code from your TV into this box. Screenshot: iPhone

This is what your iPhone screen will look like when casting to a TV with AirPlay. Screenshot: Photos

• To stop casting, open up the AirPlay window in the same way you accessed it above (again, this will differ depending on the app) and tap “iPhone” on the list of devices. This will return your feed from the TV back to your iPhone. In Photos, you’ll have to tap the AirPlay icon in the top right corner and then “My Device.”

Use Airplay on your Mac

• Open up the video you’d like to cast to your TV.
• Click on the AirPlay button. Often (but not always) you’ll find it in the bottom right corner of the video. (We found that it was best to access YouTube through Safari rather than Chrome.)
• Select the device you’d like to cast your video to from the drop-down options.

• Your Mac may ask you for the code displayed on your TV. Enter it into the pop-up window.
• When you want to stop casting, click on the same AirPlay button you clicked on earlier to start AirPlay. Then click “Turn off AirPlay” from the drop-down menu.

This is what you’ll see on your Mac screen after sending a video from QuickTime Player to a TV via AirPlay. Screenshot: QuickTime Player

Using AirPlay on your PC

You can use AirPlay on your Windows PC, but only for content on iTunes. To do that:

• Open iTunes and start playing a video.
• Click on the AirPlay button in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.
• Select the device from which you want to watch.
• You may be prompted to enter a code. If so, enter the code on your TV into the pop-up window on your PC.
• You should now be watching your video on your TV.

• To stop AirPlay, click on the AirPlay button again and then select “My Computer.”

There is another way to cast video to your TV: by using screen mirroring to cast your entire screen to your TV. We’ll walk through those steps in an upcoming article.

You can now stream videos and movies saved on your laptop to your TV with the help of the screen mirroring technology. With this, you can enjoy whatever shown on your PC screen from your TV without having a hard time looking at a smaller screen of your laptop. Good thing is that this article will provide you the best ways on how to mirror laptop to TV as well as a good reference if you also want to mirror PC to TV. Check out them below.

Ways on How to Mirror Laptop to TV

Windows 10 Built-in Tool – Project

The first method is to the built-in feature of the Windows 10 which is the Project. This feature is made to wireless display laptop to TV for users’ conveniences. Aside from streaming videos and watching movies, you are also allowed to cast everything that is being displayed on your laptop screen. To start mirroring using the built-in wireless method, just follow the simple steps below.

• On your laptop, open the Action Center then click Project.
• Choose a mirroring mode you want and wait for your laptop to detect your TV. Once done, choose the name of your TV to start the mirroring process.
• Afterwards, your laptop screen will be displayed on your TV immediately.

LetsView – Mirror Laptop to TV Wirelessly

LetsView is a free screen mirroring tool and it is definitely of big help to mirror your laptop on your TV when you are discussing or displaying a presentation to a bigger crowd like in a class or in a meeting. Also, it maintains its screen quality even if it’s mirrored on a TV. To learn how to cast laptop to TV, follow the steps below.

On your browser, download and install the program for your laptop and TV.

HDMI Cable

Finally, we also included a wired method just in case you have an internet issue at home. This is by just following the basic steps on connecting your laptop to your TV using an HDMI cable for a fast and simple connecting process. To see how to project laptop to TV, here are the steps for you to follow.

• Turn on your TV and laptop. Use your HDMI cable and insert both ends on the HDMI ports of your laptop and TV.
• Your laptop is now connected to your TV.

Conclusion

Here are the top ways and methods on how to stream from laptop to TV. You may try all methods and check what’s best for you and on your laptop’s operating system. If you do not have an HDMI cable, you may try to use wireless methods like the built-in projector of Windows 10 and the top screen mirroring tool which is the LetsView. On the other hand, if you do not have an internet connection at home, you may follow the wired method.

Learn how you can connect your iPhone to your smart TV using Apple TV, HDMI, Roku, and more.

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Let’s be real. It’s been rough in the world lately—we all need a bit of a distraction sometimes, and that means knowing how to cast to a TV with your phone. Watching YouTube on your couple inch-wide phone isn’t enough for times like this. Full HD is. So buckle up because we’re going to teach you how to connect your phone to your TV, both wirelessly and wired.

1. What do I need to connect my iPhone or iPad to my TV?

There are a few different ways to connect your iPhone to your TV. Here, in short, is what you’ll need (in addition to the iPhone and TV) for each method described in this article. For more complete details, please see the corresponding sections below.

• Connect via HDMI: HDMI-to-HDMI cable, Lightning Digital A/V adapter (aka iPhone to HDMI cable adapter), open HDMI port on your TV
• Connect via Apple TV: Wi-Fi connection
• Connect via Chromecast: An open HDMI port on a Chromecast-compatible TV
• Connect via Roku: iPhone, TV, Roku streaming device, Roku app
• Connect via other apps: iPhone-compatible smart TV with AirPlay or AirPlay 2, or, for TVs without iPhone support, a DLNA-certified mirroring app (more on that below).

2. How do I connect my iPhone to my TV with an HDMI cable?

Hooking your phone up to your TV with a wired HDMI connection isn’t as convenient as casting from your phone to the TV, but wired connections do offer a more reliable streaming experience.

The simplest way to physically connect your iPhone to your TV is to use an HDMI cable from your phone to your TV’s HDMI port. You’ll need an iPhone-to-HDMI cable adapter to connect the HDMI cable to your iOS device. It’s called a Lightning Digital AV Adapter. You can get it direct from Apple for $49.99 or a bit cheaper ($43.19) on Amazon.

The above Amazon link will also show you some third-party knockoffs priced as low as $13.99. Apple, of course, always recommends that you buy its products for optimal compatibility, but the third-party versions will get the job done and save you a good chunk of change. Just make sure it supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).

Amazon.com Price; $43.19 (as of 2/26/21 8:30 MST). Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. CableTV.com utilizes paid Amazon links.

Pro Tip: HDCP is an anti-pirating measure implemented by many streaming providers. If the adapter doesn’t support this protocol, you can’t play content from several streaming services.