[westcoastgsr]

Need some help from Tech Guru's. I want to stream or mirror what I have on my phone to a TV. The only problem it will be at a cabin with no internet or Cell coverage. I would like to support ios and droid.

I looked at Chromecast and Apple TV but you need to have wifi to work?

All I want is simple mirroring across platforms to the TV.

[twitchyzero]

i dont own either but i'm pretty sure it means the two devices communicate via wifi, not that you need a broadband connection to connect online.

[inv4zn]

For Chromecast, you need a wifi access point. Whether or not you can use your phone's Hotspot as one, I'm not sure - maybe.

Also, depending on your android phone, if it's MHL enabled you can get a cable such as this one: Rocketfish HDMI to MHL Adapter (RF-G1171) : HDMI Accessories - Future Shop (http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/rocketfish-rocketfish-hdmi-to-mhl-adapter-rf-g1171-rf-g1171/10214468.aspx)

I don't think Apple supports this.

[mos_skeeto]

Few months ago, I tried to fiddle with a Chromecast without an access point and couldn't get it working. Using your phone as a hotspot may work but I didn't have another device available since one of the steps asks you to connect to the chromecast's access point to connect to another. It might work with a wireless router with no internet connection but I cannot verify.

Apple TV doesn't support droid.

[TOS'd]

Few months ago, I tried to fiddle with a Chromecast without an access point and couldn't get it working. Using your phone as a hotspot may work but I didn't have another device available since one of the steps asks you to connect to the chromecast's access point to connect to another. It might work with a wireless router with no internet connection but I cannot verify.

Apple TV doesn't support droid.

You actually can use an android device with an Apple TV now. Requires 3rd party app.

[Dragon-88]

Do these devices actually require internet? Or would a simple Wifi router with no data suffice?

[Dragon-88]

Four Things You Didn't Know You Can Do With Your Chromecast (http://lifehacker.com/four-things-you-didnt-know-you-can-do-with-your-chromec-1676260180?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_face book&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow)

[underscore]

Bumping this back up, what's currently the cheapest option for casting from a phone to TV? I don't need any streaming services built in since I can just get those on the phone.

[roastpuff]

Chromecast, $35 or less.

[bcrdukes]

If your TV does not accept wireless mirroring, Chromecast is likely your best option, and it is cheap.

[Razor Ramon HG]

Chromecast. I have one for my parents to stream their dramas from their iPad to their TV.

[underscore]

It'll mainly be used to run stuff on the monitor we use for a TV for my toddler when she's sick, dragging out a PS3 to hook up to it is a hassle.

[bcrdukes]

This might be a dumb suggestion, but check to see if your monitor is capable of screen mirroring. Most modern monitors "should" have this function. Then again, you wouldn't be posting in this thread. :p

[underscore]

It's from 2009 or 2010 so I don't think it counts as modern anymore :lol

[lilaznviper]

chromecast or use the microsoft wireless display adapter. both should work.

[hchang]

Chromecast. I have one for my parents to stream their dramas from their iPad to their TV.

Also got one for my parents

Had it for 2 years or so.

Over the weekend they called and told me theres a huge banner displayed across the screen now wanting them to subscribe to remove ads & banner for $10 or something a month?

Anybody else have this problem?