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bluestarone

(16,912 posts)
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 04:29 PM Jan 2018

ok anybody here tell me if it's possible to get this from laptop to TV?

https://free-classic-movies.com/index.php Was sent to me by my daughter. I can watch any movie here on my computer, but would like to stream site to my tv? Is this possible? If not maybe some of you would like this site to watch movies. if so ENJOY! There are numerous movies here going WAY BACK!!
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ok anybody here tell me if it's possible to get this from laptop to TV? (Original Post) bluestarone Jan 2018 OP
For Mac there is an adapter that converts HDMI to redstateblues Jan 2018 #1
without connecting the laptop to the tv? samnsara Jan 2018 #2
yea that' what i want (without connecting) bluestarone Jan 2018 #4
I'm no expert, but ... left-of-center2012 Jan 2018 #3
TY i did youtube but bluestarone Jan 2018 #5
You can cast YouTube to.smart tv's Sedona Jan 2018 #6
TY this is what we have in mind bluestarone Jan 2018 #17
Sure. IF... TreasonousBastard Jan 2018 #7
ty also bluestarone Jan 2018 #14
What connections do you have? DonaldsRump Jan 2018 #8
ty bluestarone Jan 2018 #13
You should have an HDMI port DonaldsRump Jan 2018 #15
i will do this ty bluestarone Jan 2018 #16
I have a Vizio too DonaldsRump Jan 2018 #18
You might try thbobby Jan 2018 #9
URW and ty i will ck out the site bluestarone Jan 2018 #11
You might also be able to piggyback on Google Chromecast OnDoutside Jan 2018 #10
ty will keep trying bluestarone Jan 2018 #12
If you have Apple TV... Louis1895 Jan 2018 #19
If you have a Roku... Louis1895 Jan 2018 #20
It might be easier to download the movies and copy to a thumb drive csziggy Jan 2018 #21
Most public domain movies are also on YouTube LeftInTX Jan 2018 #22
If you are using Roku, Plex workes well with it. I can see things from my Desktop RKP5637 Jan 2018 #23

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
3. I'm no expert, but ...
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 04:35 PM
Jan 2018

I used to get Netflix videos sent to my laptop, and a ran a cable (HDMI?) to my TV (there's a plug hole (?) for it.
Then I use my TV remote to change the source of the TV signal from cable to HDMI.

You also might Google your question.
I usually find answers and even YouTube videos for my questions there.

Sedona

(3,769 posts)
6. You can cast YouTube to.smart tv's
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 04:46 PM
Jan 2018

From your laptop or phone via Bluetooth

Look for this icon on YouTube or other video.player on phone or laptop.



Otherwise invest in a long high quality HDMI cord

TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts)
7. Sure. IF...
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 04:48 PM
Jan 2018

you have a TV with wifi or other way to get into your home network.

Aside from that, you're stuck with that HDMI cable. Even worse, some HDMI ports and/or cables won't transmit the sound for some reason. And you won't be able to use the TV remote for much.

But, if a $10 cable gets you to watch the movie on a big screen, it will be worth it.

bluestarone

(16,912 posts)
14. ty also
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 05:03 PM
Jan 2018

if i had to use a cable that would be just fine i'll keep trying. so far comcast won't work slimport won't work i'm trying a tablet or phone now.

DonaldsRump

(7,715 posts)
8. What connections do you have?
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 04:49 PM
Jan 2018

Meaning on your computer and on your tv. Should be easy from there.

If easier, you can send pix of both devices to help figure it out.

bluestarone

(16,912 posts)
13. ty
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 05:01 PM
Jan 2018

i've got vizio smart tv and it won't accept any device i've tried yet, but will keep trying. Trying to get this to work for my sister too if i ever figure it out!

DonaldsRump

(7,715 posts)
15. You should have an HDMI port
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 05:06 PM
Jan 2018

both on your PC and on your Vizio tv. If so, you should just need an HDMI cable and then your TV will be treated as another display.

Can you check on this? If you can confirm, you can easily get the cable locally at Target, Best Buy etc.

After that, depending on your PC's operating system, it should be, at most, a quick setting adjustment if it doesn't work automatically.

bluestarone

(16,912 posts)
16. i will do this ty
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 05:11 PM
Jan 2018

I have family here now but i will continue all ideas i receive today. My daughter is also trying to figure this out. So far the biggest problem has been with the tv not accepting any device. again TY

DonaldsRump

(7,715 posts)
18. I have a Vizio too
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 05:14 PM
Jan 2018

You should be able to change the input on the Vizio (see the remote) when you get the PC connected to the TV

thbobby

(1,474 posts)
9. You might try
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 04:49 PM
Jan 2018

[link:https://www.amazon.com/Toneseas-Wireless-Miracast-Streaming-Mirroring/dp/B075WV4W4Z/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1514839416&sr=1-4&keywords=wireless+hdmi+adapter|

You will need HDMI adapter on laptop and HDMI connection on TV.

I use cable connection from my desktop HDMI port to the tv and have no problems watching your site.

BTW I did not know about this movie site. Thank you!

bluestarone

(16,912 posts)
11. URW and ty i will ck out the site
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 04:54 PM
Jan 2018

i tried checking out slimcast but with VIZIO smart tv won't work for some reason. but i'll keep trying lol yea this site is a pretty good movie site!!

OnDoutside

(19,954 posts)
10. You might also be able to piggyback on Google Chromecast
Mon Jan 1, 2018, 04:52 PM
Jan 2018

Also Google "Showbox download APK" where you can install that app on your android device, and a lot of devices allow you to cast directly to the Chromecast. Another option is to put kodi on a firestick.

csziggy

(34,136 posts)
21. It might be easier to download the movies and copy to a thumb drive
Tue Jan 2, 2018, 02:16 AM
Jan 2018

I believe Vizios can play MP4 movie files from a thumb drive inserted into the USB port.

Every movie I checked out on the site had a download link - either the lower quality they stream or a 720px version.

LeftInTX

(25,258 posts)
22. Most public domain movies are also on YouTube
Tue Jan 2, 2018, 04:52 AM
Jan 2018

If your Smart TV can play YouTube, then that's easiest.

I wanted to watch the movie Freaks and it wasn't on YouTube. So, I had to download it from archive.org and burn it onto a USB stick. We used an app in our ROKU to play it on TV.

RKP5637

(67,104 posts)
23. If you are using Roku, Plex workes well with it. I can see things from my Desktop
Wed Jan 3, 2018, 05:08 PM
Jan 2018

on my TV. All sorts of things can be done. It might work with these movies. Basically it uses your router, TV and computer network for wireless communication, wifi.
Here are two links. You do not need a smart TV. I don't know for sure "if" it would work well for you. Just an fyi on these tools.

https://www.roku.com/index

https://www.plex.tv/how-it-works/

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