NOT tech savvy

jbrigid · 01-19-21, 09:27 AM

Can I get one of the workout streaming sites on my smart tv? I was thinking about Kelly's site (too high-impact), but am not sure how to make it show up on our tv downstairs. ALSO, can you do zoom meetings on a smart tv?

Many thanks in advance!

Joanne

edensmom · 01-19-21, 10:57 AM

There are lots of ways to do it but the easiest for me is to plug my laptop into the TV with an hdmi cord. I just unhook the one that's already hooked to the DVD player and place my laptop right on top. I also cast from my phone to the TV. If you click on your screen alittle symbol that sort of looks like a TV pops up and if you click on it it shows you what devices are available. (Firestick, smart tv etc.) I get frustrated by technology VERY easily and these 2 options are simple enough even for me, lol.
Edited: Kelly and many others have apps you can get on some smart tvs. My upstairs one has it in the app store but my downstairs one doesn't..I have to play disney+ from the computer onto the TV downstairs as well.

hdw · 01-19-21, 05:59 PM

The easiest and cheapest way is to use HDMI cable. Just hook it from your TV HDMI to your laptop HDMI.

You can also buy Chromecast, Roku, Firestick to help you. Roku and Firestick requires the streaming sites to have channels in Roku/Firestick. And you have to download those channels. More involved.

Chromecast is easier, but for Android phones. You have to set up your chromecast. Once setup, you can press the 'cast icon' whenever a video is playing on your phone. It will cast it to your TV.

All these methods do not use your smart TV ability. Any TV with a HDMI port should be able to do these. I don't know... I seem to think smart TV is a little over rated when you can it all these things with Roku/Firestick/Chromecast.

jbrigid · 01-20-21, 02:01 PM

Thanks!

Cola · 01-20-21, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hdw

Chromecast is easier, but for Android phones

just popping in to say that i use chromecast (with wifi) plus my iphone and ipad to cast youtube, vlc and the fiton app to my 'dumb' tv. works great!

tiffanywu · 01-21-21, 12:54 AM

I use Chromecast all the time with my Android phone (or hubby's) and my Chromebook (or Chrome browser on a Windows machine) to "cast" to a TV in the study or in the master bedroom for kiddies to watch the NBA or cartoons -- works great!

horsemom2 · 01-21-21, 07:42 PM

You probably do not need a HDmi cable or device on a smart tv.
Google your smart tv brand for streaming advice.
also google how to get a zoom meeting on the tv mirrored from a phone or pc.

Tugger31 · 01-22-21, 06:35 AM

To make you feel better Joanne, I'm reading these posts and don't understand any of it. I don't know what Chromecast is or what an HDMI cable is let alone how to know where to plug and/or unplug it!

. Not necessarily proud of this but it's the way it is right now.

jbrigid · 01-22-21, 10:14 AM

Yes, I am somewhat confused, but the HDMI cable into my smart tv makes sense. Just as long as I can zoom in for a yoga class.

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01-19-21, 09:27 AM
jbrigid VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crown Point, IN	NOT tech savvy Can I get one of the workout streaming sites on my smart tv? I was thinking about Kelly's site (too high-impact), but am not sure how to make it show up on our tv downstairs. ALSO, can you do zoom meetings on a smart tv? Many thanks in advance! Joanne __________________ JB

01-19-21, 10:57 AM
edensmom Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pacific NW	There are lots of ways to do it but the easiest for me is to plug my laptop into the TV with an hdmi cord. I just unhook the one that's already hooked to the DVD player and place my laptop right on top. I also cast from my phone to the TV. If you click on your screen alittle symbol that sort of looks like a TV pops up and if you click on it it shows you what devices are available. (Firestick, smart tv etc.) I get frustrated by technology VERY easily and these 2 options are simple enough even for me, lol. Edited: Kelly and many others have apps you can get on some smart tvs. My upstairs one has it in the app store but my downstairs one doesn't..I have to play disney+ from the computer onto the TV downstairs as well.

01-19-21, 05:59 PM
hdw VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001	The easiest and cheapest way is to use HDMI cable. Just hook it from your TV HDMI to your laptop HDMI. You can also buy Chromecast, Roku, Firestick to help you. Roku and Firestick requires the streaming sites to have channels in Roku/Firestick. And you have to download those channels. More involved. Chromecast is easier, but for Android phones. You have to set up your chromecast. Once setup, you can press the 'cast icon' whenever a video is playing on your phone. It will cast it to your TV. All these methods do not use your smart TV ability. Any TV with a HDMI port should be able to do these. I don't know... I seem to think smart TV is a little over rated when you can it all these things with Roku/Firestick/Chromecast.

01-20-21, 02:01 PM
jbrigid VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crown Point, IN	Thanks! __________________ JB

01-21-21, 12:54 AM
tiffanywu VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	I use Chromecast all the time with my Android phone (or hubby's) and my Chromebook (or Chrome browser on a Windows machine) to "cast" to a TV in the study or in the master bedroom for kiddies to watch the NBA or cartoons -- works great!

01-21-21, 07:42 PM
horsemom2 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NJ	You probably do not need a HDmi cable or device on a smart tv. Google your smart tv brand for streaming advice. also google how to get a zoom meeting on the tv mirrored from a phone or pc. __________________ Barb S Visit my blog for info about various video sites including tips for downloading or streaming video files: neverendingplateau.blogspot.com

01-22-21, 06:35 AM
Tugger31 Join Date: Feb 2002	To make you feel better Joanne, I'm reading these posts and don't understand any of it. I don't know what Chromecast is or what an HDMI cable is let alone how to know where to plug and/or unplug it! . Not necessarily proud of this but it's the way it is right now.

01-22-21, 10:14 AM
jbrigid VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crown Point, IN	Yes, I am somewhat confused, but the HDMI cable into my smart tv makes sense. Just as long as I can zoom in for a yoga class. __________________ JB