Hi, before i buy the tab a7 10.1" i was just wondering if it can be hooked up to a monitor or tv via usb c to hdmi??? i know that some tablets dont support this so i thought i'd better ask first :-)
So i just got this tablet a few days ago, along with a USB-C > HDMI cable for my TV, to be able to use it in a dock...
Problem is, either the cable itself doesnt support video output... or the tablet doesnt.
I've researched around on how to just mirror my display to my TV or even my PC monitor, but it refuses to even show a picture. The screen/TV flickers when i hook it up tho, so at least it's getting a signal, but... (It's a fairly old TV with no WiFi or other Smart access features, if that matters)
I can screenshare/remote access just fine on my computer without the cable over wifi, so...
Any ideas?
My apologies if this has been answered before. I did try to search first but this is all a bit confusing to me.
I'm trying to find a tablet that I can connect to my TV. At first I read that I would need something "HDMI alt mode" compatible. Now I'm reading about something called Dex mode and I don't know if that's the same thing or which one I need if they are different. I'm also struggling to determine what device would do what I am wanting.
I'm hoping for something that will mirror whatever content I am playing on the tablet to my TV when connected by a USB - C to HDMI cable. The content would consist of streaming apps (Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc.) and YouTube.
I'm considering a Samsung S7 (or variation of that) or S8 (or variations).
Is it possible to get a device that does what I want? If so, am I on the right track with my choices?