MrWizard
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New info is always appreciated
In the beginning there were HDMI devices that used USB power, whether they needed more power than HDMI port provided or whether HDMI protocols and specs have been updated I do not know
I use HDMI cable from laptop to TV, to stream Amazon video, because they are in close proximity, i do not need to cast from my phone
And do not feel the need to wireless remote control of everything in my RV
My comments were only meant to clarify why some users would prefer Fire stick over HDMI cable when displaying video from the phone
I can explain it to you.
But I Can Not understand it for you !
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MrWizard
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The HDMI alternate mode lets a user connect the reversible USB-C connector with the HDMI source devices (mobile, tablet, laptop). This cable connects to video display/sink devices using any of the native HDMI connectors. This is an HDMI cable, in this case a USB-C to HDMI cable.
Mobile phones
Many recent mobile phones can produce output of HDMI video via either a micro-HDMI connector or MHL output.Some older phones may use SlimPort to achieve similar result.
The HDMI Alternate Mode for USB-C allows HDMI-enabled sources with a USB-C connector to directly connect to standard HDMI display devices, without requiring an adapter. The standard was released in September 2016, and supports all HDMI 1.4b features such as video resolutions up to Ultra HD 30 Hz, and Consumer Electronic Control (CEC).Previously, the similar DisplayPort Alternate Mode could be used to connect to HDMI displays from USB Type-C sources, but where in that case, active adapters were required to convert from DisplayPort to HDMI, HDMI Alternate Mode connects to the display natively.
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Cristian123
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I'm thinking about buying Amazon Firestick. But I don't know which one to choose. I've read about the difference fire tv cube vs fire stick, but it would be great to find out other people's thoughts. What Fire TV device do you use and are you pleased with it?
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pasusan
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We use a Roku device. It will do all this and we don't feel we are adding to the ownership of the world by Amazon.
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We just bought a Roku stick to go along with our Visable by Verizon phone plan. $40 a month or with Party plan $25 a month for truly unlimited everything including hotspot! Right now phones are limited but our Pixel 3a was compatible. We are at about 100GB of hotspot usage this month with just a couple days left with no problems. It just uses Verizon 4g towers which are just about everywhere. By the end of 2020 all of Verizon 3G will be disabled anyway. Also you don't need to know the other PartyPay people as everyone is billed separately! So far a big win for us!
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It is important when viewing the speed of the Internet and the quality of the broadcast itself
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bucky
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pconroy328 wrote:My Firestick has started locking up the remote - religiously. Happens now about every 3rd day. Extremely annoying.
Same here. Both the Spectrum and the Vizio remotes are doing it. New tv has smartcast built in so we are now accessing netflix and amazon using that remote instead of the firestick remote. I'll unplug the firestick and see whats happening then. I'll get back.
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Tvov
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I'm getting a bit lost with all the "add-on" / "app" etc stuff. What exactly is Kodi? I went to that link... and it looks like an add-on that allows you to get more add-ons? Why not just "add on" those add-ons or apps directly? What does Kodi do?
I also found it interesting that there is a "disclaimer" about viewing copyrighted material, and they tell you how to use a VPN to get around "government surveillance"... I may have been born yesterday, but the real reason for using a VPN in this instance is for illegally watching copyrighted video / movies / material.
Am I wrong about that?
From the link:
".....NOTE: We do not encourage the violation of the copyright laws. But, what if you end up streaming content from an illegitimate source unintentionally? It is not always easy to tell the difference between a legit and illegal source.
So, before you start streaming on Kodi, here's how to get VPN protection in 3 simple steps......"
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CWilson
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Wow, read through this one, ROFLMAO.
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theoldwizard1
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austinjenna wrote:
Why do you have to have a firestick to download them to your phone?
You can just download them right from the app on your phone, then just use an HDMI from the phone to the tv.
Never heard of a phone with an HDMI connector.
Never heard of a phone that can video out of a USB-C through an adapter to an HDMI connection.
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