Conformation needed : This device does not require mirror cast/WIDI ? All that is required is PC/LAPTOP with USB 2.0 or 3.0 and Smart TV with HDMI IN
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Doesn't even need a smart TV, just a TV with an HDMI port. PC to TV. Great device to extend your desktop to the TV.
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No Idea. I bought it to do what your trying to do. I found using a computer with widi from Microsoft is easier . I made a home group And can watch anything from any computer in the house. I record tv with windows media just like a dvr. The hdx does need the netgear push2tv to work . Push2tv is also required for the dvr effect I am using. Streaming direct to the tv is poor quality
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No, needs software and driver with MS signature and an O/S. I think the questioner might be referring to a Monitor, but the answer would still be NO. However if they are asking about a TV, then yes the question is not thought out.
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It must have access to a WiFi hotspot to cast. To screen mirror, it will make a local connection to the paired device. The device can then mirror local content or networked (internet) content to the dongle.
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Yes this is a mirror imaging device---this will save you the use of a USB stick.
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I do have a Vizio smart TV, however, there is no requirement for a smart TV as the device simply is plugged into an HDMI port. I am using one of the USB ports on the TV to power the Push2TV, but it can also be powered with the included AC adapter. The only requirement is the WiDi software and Intel chip on the laptop.
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My understanding is that it's supposed to using an adapter, but I don't use WiDi so I don't know for sure.
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Yo, the laptop w/widi is its own transmitter. The non widi laptops require the USB transmitter, but it needs to meet the system requirements .
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Don't believe so. My computer has WiDi which was supposed to provide the interface between my laptop and the WD Push2TV. Could not get anything but sound (no video) and Western Digital could not help. Need up with an AppleTV device that was a plug and play (minor setup only) and it works great (my laptop is a PC). I have iToons on my computer.
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This device and program should work with any computer system that sends out via wifi. But you may wish to hold off on this purchase. These devices are not yet really perfected and are sometimes difficult to program your computer and/or router to configure. It is my understanding that these devices will be incorporated as a feature in flat screen TVs in a couple of years. At that time the programming process will be much easier than it is now. Then you will be able to stream a movie from your laptop upstairs to your large screen downstairs (wireless) and even surf the web on the same computer at the same time. Until then, hardwired (VGA cable) is better. This device and program should work with any computer system that sends out via wifi. But you may wish to hold off on this purchase. These devices are not yet really perfected and are sometimes difficult to program your computer and/or router to configure. It is my understanding that these devices will be incorporated as a feature in flat screen TVs in a couple of years. At that time the programming process will be much easier than it is now. Then you will be able to stream a movie from your laptop upstairs to your large screen downstairs (wireless) and even surf the web on the same... » Read More This device and program should work with any computer system that sends out via wifi. But you may wish to hold off on this purchase. These devices are not yet really perfected and are sometimes difficult to program your computer and/or router to configure. It is my understanding that these devices will be incorporated as a feature in flat screen TVs in a couple of years. At that time the programming process will be much easier than it is now. Then you will be able to stream a movie from your laptop upstairs to your large screen downstairs (wireless) and even surf the web on the same computer at the same time. Until then, hardwired (VGA cable) is better. « Show Less
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Screen mirroring depends more on your mobile device and the Smart TV. The dongle allows for wireless connectivity so if your Smart TV and Mobile device have an app to use for broadcasting, or mirroring it will work.
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Yes, you just need an adapter(dongle) to connect to USB on TV. Then just follow the steps to search to WiFi and connect
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But you should be able to use a/v or hdmi directly from dual receive to TV. You should not need this device.
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It has WiDi support, but doesn't come with all the gear you need to make it happen. Gotta get that separately.
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I am reasonably sure Push2TV will only work with the new Intel WiDi drivers and Windows 8.
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the device only mirrors the screen but be careful the unit does not work with USB 3 ports
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no. as far as i am aware the software/ drivers necessary to use this device need to be installed on an operating system compatible with the requirements.