i am abit of a noob, what can i use wi-fi for?
basically its wireless LAN, wireless local area network, ie be able to connect to a computer network wirelessly to surf the internet, get emails, file transfer ans in some cases perform synchronisations.... beats the wired connections but can be a pain at times connecting to some wireless routers (access points) and even more of a pain to fix when there is a fault
At present there are 2 standards allowing fast ans faster transfer of data, b and g respectively. Some devices like the vario only supports the b (slower and older standard) whilst the other variants support both standards, as such yuo may have seen posts where people have deliberately changed ROMS (the software that operates the device) just to be able to connect to a 'g' network
Hope that helps
jim
when i have wi-fi switch on do i pay anything?
sometimes you have to pay for it, but at most of the places its free. And it is not a GSM based service
thanks
It's free at home; I never saw the need on a phone till got a wi-fi connector. Now I listen to MP3s surf the net everything (super-fast and free). Definately worth it
Hi,
Forgive me if this post has been repeated. In asking this question you will also see why a simple search of XDA is daunting due to the situation.
I live in a northern community in Canada - a native reserve tucked away in the woods, hours from cell reception and with a 90's version of 'high speed internet'. To put it in perspective, Netflix will stream with an average of four interruptions, with an average of two minutes per additional buffer; in this sleepy town, Sunday mornings bode excellent streams, but Monday nights are near impossible.
That said, at the school I work in we can load up on movies for easy watching at home. I have my old PC linked to my non-HDMI projector, and Plex theatre works like a charm.
My question: Excusing the lack of HDMI port, of course (I plan to invest in a couple small adapters to figure that one) - Is the ability of my Plex Server to cast to the Nexus Player hingant on an internet connection, or is it based upon connecting to the network and the capabilities of my router, its signal strength, etc? Ideally, I'd connect the Nexus to the projector and be able to stream local content from my PC without hiccups. Essentially, I want to know if I can stream locally without internet, and without hiccups.
Thanks for your help
Plex stream from local is based on your network and router. No Internet needed.
So i love the fact that tmobile is now offering unlimited video streaming from 20 some odd suppliers of video content. However, I'm not one to watch videos on my phone much. I want to use the "optimized" data speeds of tmobile to stream videos to through my phone and tmobile network, but to my TV. Why? Because my home internet sucks, i'm renting and... long story.
I know the nexus 6p doesn't have HDMI out, as that would be the perfect option, can anyone else think of anything that would solve this for me?
bossman137 said:
So i love the fact that tmobile is now offering unlimited video streaming from 20 some odd suppliers of video content. However, I'm not one to watch videos on my phone much. I want to use the "optimized" data speeds of tmobile to stream videos to through my phone and tmobile network, but to my TV. Why? Because my home internet sucks, i'm renting and... long story.
I know the nexus 6p doesn't have HDMI out, as that would be the perfect option, can anyone else think of anything that would solve this for me?
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https://store.google.com/product/usb_type_c_to_hdmi_adapter
boxcar8028 said:
Chromcast.
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Depending on how he does it, he will have to use tethering, and tmobile is not allowing unlimited streaming with these video services through hotspot.
With that said, I believe you can mirror your screen through Chromecast without it using hotspot data. Some apps have an audio delay and other visual glitches doing this though. Netflix and YouTube are what I do this with often, and they both work flawlessly. Another caveat to doing this is you have to leave your phones screen on. This will tear through your battery and make your phone quite hot. It pretty much has to stay plugged in.
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https://store.google.com/product/usb_type_c_to_hdmi_adapter
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you frickin kiddin me, awsome, i've only ever heard from sources that this phone wasn't hdmi out enabled, mucho thanks amigo.
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Depending on how he does it, he will have to use tethering, and tmobile is not allowing unlimited streaming with these video services through hotspot.
With that said, I believe you can mirror your screen through Chromecast without it using hotspot data. Some apps have an audio delay and other visual glitches doing this though. Netflix and YouTube are what I do this with often, and they both work flawlessly. Another caveat to doing this is you have to leave your phones screen on. This will tear through your battery and make your phone quite hot. It pretty much has to stay plugged in.
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I don't see where that the "chromecast" reply went, maybe deleted. But chromecast uses wifi to draw the video stream from netflix (for example) once i perform the phoen to chromi handshake. But ya i did consider the mirror. too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/accessories/hdmi-adapter-6p-t3224011
Doesn't looks like that cable is for anything more than the pixlebook
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/accessories/hdmi-adapter-6p-t3224011
Doesn't looks like that cable is for anything more than the pixlebook
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Yeah. The Nexus 6P sadly does NOT have the capability to output HDMI.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/accessories/hdmi-adapter-6p-t3224011
Doesn't looks like that cable is for anything more than the pixlebook
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Bummer, that sucks.
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I don't see where that the "chromecast" reply went, maybe deleted. But chromecast uses wifi to draw the video stream from netflix (for example) once i perform the phoen to chromi handshake. But ya i did consider the mirror. too
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I'm assuming since he wants to use his new unlimited streaming data, he doesn't have wifi available. So it would use his phones tether data.
there's some weird information in here so hopefully i can help summarize some of the things that have been posted.
T-Mobile will forgive certain streaming services against your data plan.
The data forgiveness does not apply to tethering/hotspot connections.
Utilizing Chromecast as a streaming source (instead of mirroring your device) will require a WiFi connection. As stated above, this bypasses the forgiveness by utilizing the tethering/hotspot of your device.
The N6P does NOT have an HDMI out but can have miracast enabled and/or utilize screen mirroring through Chromecast.
Many streaming applications prevent Chromecast/Screen Mirroring from your device.
OP, the short answer here is that you're limited to your phone, unless you're willing to work for another solution. If you're looking for a solution while you're traveling, I would look in to buying a cheap "travel" router that allows you to authenticate to hotel WiFi and still use CC.
I have same issue like this. The only thing is I don't use a Chromecast. I hook up my TV with LAN (Old Sony Bravia) to my router and my phone to same routers WiFi. So I am able to share and connect with TV. No issues. I have a crappy wired internet connected to it. I also have unlimited 4G plan on my phone. I use AllConnect to cast from my Phone to TV. Now I am able to cast Movie HD app via AllConnect on my TV. But as soon as I disconnect the wired internet from my router. I am not able to cast. I want to use my Phones 4G internet to stream on my TV. Theoretically it should be possible to cast using my routers LAN which I am able to. But as soon as I disconnect DSL cable from my router the streaming stops. Can anyone help me here.
I have LG H820 that I can run on average 8 mbps on network with full bars on LTE. In same spot when I hook up wired mirroring from USB-C to HDMI to tv my data goes down to 1 to 2 mbps on network with one to two bars on LTE. As soon as I disconnect USB-C my network jumps to full bars and speed is back up. This use to not happen. How does the phone tell the network that its mirroring? How can I stop the phone from telling the network its mirroring?
I can run 3g at 3 to 4 mbps, mirroring or not, which I have been doing as a work around but the upload speed is so slow. My upload speed on LTE doesn't change if I am wired mirroring or not. I am mirroring with a Cable Matters USB C to HDMI Adapter if that is relevant. I am not throttled during these times. Thanks.
My mom has just been moved into a nursing home, and they have Wifi, but they have the network firewalling her smart TV from the internet. Her phone and Ipad work fine on the network streaming Netflix, AppleTV, etc. but not the TV. I can't get chromecast working either. I have 2 shields at home, and was wondering if there is a work-around that lets the shield appear as a phone or tablet on the network. I'm would like to try it out on one of my shield pros before I drop the $$$ just to find out its not possible. Sideloading or rooting a possibility? Simplicity is paramount and it needs to work automatically since she's 78 and obviously tech savvy. Any suggestions?
It's the nursing home's firewall which you presumably have no access to. You could use cell data to circumvent it with an unlimited data plan if the signal strength is sufficient. 4G is capable of streaming HD but lower resolution may be needed depending on bandwidth. Use a cell phone as a hot spot... most tethering is capped at [email protected] so you may need to hack that as well.
Or simply use a phone or tablet to view it...
Never tried it as TV sucks today, but in the 60's it was a sight to behold. She probably misses her soaps, some things never change.