I found a way to use my rear entertainment through my phone. Now watching TV

[djsassan]

I am OSU guy and travel to most away games. It's a great experience but we also miss other games while traveling. Hence, I was looking for a way to use the rear entertainment for TV so we could watch/listen to other games.

I found this: Warrky USB C to HDMI Cable 4K... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087213LB3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


Hooked it up, switched input to HDMI 1, and it replicates my phone screen. Opened my TV app and voila, watching sports on the rear entertainment. Replicate to the second screen OR get a second cable and watch two different screens.

Nothing amazing, but hope it helps someone!

 

[Baja_Bob]

I used to have the Onstar data plan with a fire stick but realized the connection isn't reliable in all areas, but I'll try this.

 

[chris80]

OSU guy - do utilize the Onstar data plan?

 

[RST Dana]

iPhones don’t use usb c in current production models. So what phone did you connect with this cable?

 

[djsassan]

I used to have the Onstar data plan with a fire stick but realized the connection isn't reliable in all areas, but I'll try this.

Using my phone's data. No issues.

 

[djsassan]

iPhones don’t use usb c in current production models. So what phone did you connect with this cable?

They make the hdmi cable with lightning connection as well!

 

[RST Dana]

They make the hdmi

They make the hdmi cable with lightning connection as well!

That’s not what I asked. You didn’t post a lighting/hdmi cable or indicate what phone was used.

 

[Doubeleive]

typically with any "modern" smart phone, tablet, ipod, ipad, etc regardless of brand you can get video adapters, those have been around forever like literally.
the issue that can arise is depending on what you are "casting" (this is the terminology for what you are doing be it wired or wireless) is that sometimes
"protected data" will not be able to be casted, for instance if you rented a movie and expect to go "cast" the movie to a bigger screen it may or may not allow it.
they do this the same as they do with HDMI copy protection

 

[RST Dana]

typically with any "modern" smart phone, tablet, ipod, ipad, etc regardless of brand you can get video adapters, those have been around forever like literally.
the issue that can arise is depending on what you are "casting" (this is the terminology for what you are doing be it wired or wireless) is that sometimes
"protected data" will not be able to be casted, for instance if you rented a movie and expect to go "cast" the movie to a bigger screen it may or may not allow it.
they do this the same as they do with HDMI copy protection

If you have the right tools and connection, stored videos should play without issue. The biggest issue being, the right tools may NOT include Apple devices easily,,,,

 

[Doubeleive]

If you have the right tools and connection, stored videos should play without issue. The biggest issue being, the right tools may NOT include Apple devices easily,,,,

it can really depend I have ran into it before just using a wired connection, would work on the phone but would allow any casting to another device or screen.
a device like a chromecast or whatever apple uses should allow it but might depend on what is being used to provide the movie/video, etc
i'm just saying try it out first, I rented a movie and went to go watch it and it would only work on the phone.
since then I said screw it and I download it and play it on anything I want

 

[BrotriX]

Does HDMI to USB-C provide power to the phone?

 

[RST Dana]

Does HDMI to USB-C provide power to the phone?

What phone do you have that is usb-c?

 

[the 18th letter]

Think I'll pick up one of these just to keep in the car as needed.

 

[BrotriX]

What phone do you have that is usb-c?

None right now. I typically use an iPhone. But the connection is not particularly stable. If USB-C to HDMI through an android phone works better, I might pick up a cheap android phone for the car.

 

[Fless]

What phone do you have that is usb-c?

Samsung S21 Fan Edition

 

[SeptemberC]

I am OSU guy and travel to most away games. It's a great experience but we also miss other games while traveling. Hence, I was looking for a way to use the rear entertainment for TV so we could watch/listen to other games.

I found this: Warrky USB C to HDMI Cable 4K... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087213LB3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


Hooked it up, switched input to HDMI 1, and it replicates my phone screen. Opened my TV app and voila, watching sports on the rear entertainment. Replicate to the second screen OR get a second cable and watch two different screens.

Nothing amazing, but hope it helps someone!

What year Yukon?

 

[Woned2004]

I am OSU guy and travel to most away games. It's a great experience but we also miss other games while traveling. Hence, I was looking for a way to use the rear entertainment for TV so we could watch/listen to other games.

I found this: Warrky USB C to HDMI Cable 4K... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087213LB3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


Hooked it up, switched input to HDMI 1, and it replicates my phone screen. Opened my TV app and voila, watching sports on the rear entertainment. Replicate to the second screen OR get a second cable and watch two different screens.

Nothing amazing, but hope it helps someone!

Using my smartphone to handle all the entertainment has been a total lifesaver, just like how I recently switched to the best free tv remote app TVRem to effortlessly control my TVs at home without keeping track of physical remotes.

I have a long road trip coming up and wanted to figure out a way to keep up with games on the rear screens without relying on the built-in options. Have you had any issues with lag, overheating, or the phone battery draining while streaming for several hours?

 

[Doubeleive]

I have a long road trip coming up and wanted to figure out a way to keep up with games on the rear screens without relying on the built-in options. Have you had any issues with lag, overheating, or the phone battery draining while streaming for several hours?

unless you can figure out a way to get both video and charge it at the same time it's not going to "stream" for several hours. your probably better off using the phone as a hotspot of get a hotspot and use a roku stick or similar device that can connect wireless

 

[RST Dana]

unless you can figure out a way to get both video and charge it at the same time it's not going to "stream" for several hours. your probably better off using the phone as a hotspot of get a hotspot and use a roku stick or similar device that can connect wireless

I have this in my 21. Output goes to a rear hdmi via flat cable, mirror left to right, then control it from front screen which is connected via usb C. It will need ventilation but can be the console as long as it has plenty of space. The device can be loaded with Netflix, Apple TV, YouTube tv, WAZE, etc. WiFi can be provided by hotspot or vehicle data OR it has a slot for cellular sim if you wish.

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