Here are six ways to accomplish this.
First, check to see whether your HDTV has a VGA (PC monitor) inputconnection.
If it doesn’t, you’re free to purchase a USB-to-HMDI or VGA-to-HDMI converter.
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It might require an adapter plug as well.
Most modern computers and laptops have built-inHDMIoutput connections.
If yours does, you don’t need an adapter at all to connect it to your HDTV.
you’re able to also play digital media content you’ve stored on your box.
The downside is that you gotta have the computer, TV, and home theater system in proximity.
Examples include Roku, Amazon FireTV, Apple TV, and Chromecast.
It can remain in your home office or another location in your home.
The disadvantage is that you have added another “box” to your already cluttered home theater setup.
For audio, some units may provide you with access to Rhapsody or Pandora, but maybe not both.
Compatibility with live streaming content providers such as Directv Now, YouTube, and Playstation Vue varies, too.
Be sure to check which media player supports your favorite online content.
If Blu-ray and streaming are both necessary to you, weigh all the options of both.
Of course, they do not offer access to sites that would compete with their cable or satellite content.
The TIVO Bolt also can play music files stored on a computer.
Why not add internet radio and other audio/video streaming functions to the equation?
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There are a few pitfalls to be aware of, though.
