Connect tablet to TV: Instructions for all common models

When you connect your tablet to the TV, you can play pictures, music or films on your TV. There are basically three ways to do this. In this practical tip, we show you how to connect all common models:

Connect the tablet to the TV via cable

The easiest way to connect your tablet to the TV is with an HDMI cable. To do this, however, you need an appropriate adapter for your device.

• HDMI adapters are available for Apple's iPad as well as for many Android and Windows tablets, via which you can digitally transmit image and sound to the TV. It works reliably and stably.
• To ensure that the picture is actually visible on the TV, you must switch the input channel to the corresponding connection. If you have plugged your tablet into the HDMI-1 connection, you have to select it accordingly on the TV.
• Appropriate HDMI adapters for iPad, Android and Windows tablets can be found on Amazon.

Connect tablet to TV via Chromecast, Miracast or other HDMI sticks

The easiest way to connect to the TV wirelessly is with an HDMI stick.

• Only an HDMI connection must be available on the TV. A USB connection, which is used for the power supply, would also be optimal.
• On the television, select the connection in which the stick is located for the display. The easiest way to use Chromecast, Miracast or the Microsoft wireless display adapter.
• By the way, there is a separate app for Chromecast with which all screen contents can be transferred to the TV.
• Many Android apps also support streaming via Chromecast. Chromecast is the best choice for Android devices.
• For Windows tablets, on the other hand, you should choose Miracast dongles or the Microsoft wireless display adapter.
• AirPlay is the most convenient way to use iOS devices. To do this, you need either an Apple TV or a Mac connected to the screen.

Stream content from the tablet using the DLNA standard

Many tablets can be configured as DLNA servers. DLNA-compatible TV sets or set-top boxes can then access your tablet wirelessly via WLAN.

• If the required app is not installed on your tablet as standard, many corresponding programs can be found in the Apple and Google app stores or in the in-house stores of the TV set manufacturers.
• DLNA is a cross-vendor standard. Even so, transmission is sometimes problematic. The devices do not always access a data format suitable for both or a matching image resolution.
• In the case of films in particular, the stability depends on the signal strength and utilization of the WLAN used.

We will show you how to connect your cell phone to the TV in the next practical tip.