topic Re: HDMI for Samsung Galaxy tab A in Tablets

HDMI for Samsung Galaxy tab A

KarenP — Mon, 22 May 2017 10:46:32 GMT

Hi - Can anyone receommend which sort of HDMI cable i need to connect my Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) to either a TV or Tivo box please

Re: HDMI for Samsung Galaxy tab A

AntS — Thu, 25 May 2017 11:50:51 GMT

Hi @KarenP.

The Tab A 10.1 2016 doesn't support an MHL connection, and so won't work with an HDMI/HDMI adaptor for connecting to a TV or set-top box.

You should be able to use a Chromecast (or similar) to connect them though. :smileyhappy:

Re: HDMI for Samsung Galaxy tab A

KarenP — Thu, 25 May 2017 12:06:42 GMT

Hi - thanks for your reply - would it work using the Amazon Fire stick?

Karen

Re: HDMI for Samsung Galaxy tab A

AntS — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:17:58 GMT

Apologies for the delay in reply @KarenP. :smileyembarrassed:

Can't say for sure on things non-Samsung stuff-related, so I can't guarantee at all it'll work, but I found this: https://techforluddites.com/screen-mirroring/ and also something on Amazon's official Support page here if you want to check them out.

Re: HDMI for Samsung Galaxy tab A

Xapis — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 19:27:25 GMT

Is there no hardwired solution with HDMI cable?

@AntS wrote:
Apologies for the delay in reply @KarenP. :smileyembarrassed:

Can't say for sure on things non-Samsung stuff-related, so I can't guarantee at all it'll work, but I found this: https://techforluddites.com/screen-mirroring/ and also something on Amazon's official Support page here if you want to check them out.

Re: HDMI for Samsung Galaxy tab A

CarlH — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 19:36:33 GMT

Hi @Xapis. Connecting a phone or a Tablet to a TV via HDMI hasn't been possible for some time now. As @AntS suggested, a Google Chromecast would be one of the best alternative options.

Re: HDMI for Samsung Galaxy tab A

jgwart — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 12:42:32 GMT

I can't tell you how frustrated this makes me. I use a tablet to give presentations and many venues don't have a wireless options for routing video and audio to 2 different sources. Eveyplace just tells me to plug into the HDMI port and they'll adjust volume, switch screens etc. I hate to say it, but I guess I'm stuck using an iPad...pointless step backward Samsung!

Re: HDMI for Samsung Galaxy tab A

websta — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:37:46 GMT

Same thing here - purchased a Tab A and assumed it had HDMI output capability. Please don't tell me casting is as good as a hardwired connection because it most certainly is not. While I appreciate the convenience of casting, it does create certain problems as well. For example, I cannot cast Dish Anywhere in my hotel room. There are supposed work arounds that don't really work so for now, I'm going to stick with my iPad and its HDMI connection.

Re: HDMI for Samsung Galaxy tab A

Yeshman — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 04:56:34 GMT

If you are going to reply, at the very least you should be accurate. This is still a feature running on certain models such as the tab s3. Via display port. It's a hardware solution however isnt available for the tab 'A' unfortunately.

Dex system should allow external display support as well.

Also a software solution could cure the need for an hdmi output on the tab 'A'

Re: HDMI for Samsung Galaxy tab A

websta — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 05:15:07 GMT

How was my reply not accurate?

Re: HDMI for Samsung Galaxy tab A

Yeshman — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 05:43:23 GMT

See my reply on accuracy of a reply. I posted on the wrong reply

Re: HDMI for Samsung Galaxy tab A

Yeshman — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 05:44:28 GMT

Im sorry, I ment to reply to a previous poster.

Re: HDMI for Samsung Galaxy tab A

websta — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 14:21:33 GMT

no worries

Re: HDMI for Samsung Galaxy tab A

GY — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 06:52:11 GMT

Please focus on model Tab A.

Please discuss native hardware solution.

Please state the name of software solution.

Thanks.

Re: HDMI for Samsung Galaxy tab A

Lion99 — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 14:44:42 GMT

I'm so glad I found this thread. I was just about to purchase a Tab A. but being ablet to hardwire a connection to a TV is a must for me. Most of the other forums state its possible and you just need a specific adapter
Does anyone know if any versions of the Tab A or the S5e supports this?

Re: HDMI for Samsung Galaxy tab A

HopelessTechie — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 09:20:17 GMT

I was not so lucky; I assumed there will be HDMI output feature and bought a Tab A; now it is sitting on the corner of my study table just collecting dust and not being useful for me.

Re: HDMI for Samsung Galaxy tab A

Irishfireman83 — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 00:33:26 GMT

CarlH. I disagree. I'm watching Aquaman right now on my TV via my galaxy 10+

Re: HDMI for Samsung Galaxy tab A

CarlH — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 20:12:55 GMT

You're correct, @Irishfireman83. This feature has now been reinstated (for some phones and tablets) since my post from last year. Enjoy Aquaman!

Re: HDMI for Samsung Galaxy tab A

Kcwn — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 18:27:53 GMT

What hardware are you using for this? I'm having an impossible time finding an adapter to both connect to HDMI and still power the device.

Re: HDMI for Samsung Galaxy tab A

companycmd — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 12:32:34 GMT

Thats a phone not a tablet