This guide shows how to connect your computer to a tv on the three major pc platforms windows 10 macos and chrome os with a number of wired and wireless methods.
Pc to tv connect cable.
Then plug the other end into the audio in port on the tv.
Make sure you purchase an hdmi cable that is the right length needed to connect from your pc to your tv.
Most laptops and pcs are equipped with a 7 pin port so if your tv only has a 4 pin s video port then you will need an adapter.
There are two types of s video cables.
Requires 3 5mm audio cable for sound s video also known as y c cables used to be the typical method for connecting a laptop to a tv.
Make sure the tv and the computer are both powered on.
Set the tv to the hdmi input port that the computer is connected to.
Connect your computer to the tv with a male to male audio cable.
The most basic pc to tv connection consists of running a wire from your computer to the hdmi input on your tv.
The ports are usually numbered and labeled with hdmi.
Plug the other end of the cable into your laptop s hdmi out port or into the appropriate adapter for your computer.
If you are using an adapter connect that adapter to your computer.
Find a free hdmi port on your tv and connect the other end of the cable to it.
If you have an older tv and an older laptop there are options like vga but that s.
The arc port can be used if no other ports are available.
Once all cables are connected you are done behind the tv.
Make a note of which hdmi port you are connecting to.
Connect your soundbar hdmi cable to an available hdmi in on the tv.
Connect the other end of the cable to the tv.
Plug one end of the cable into the headphone jack on your computer which is typically a green port.
This is a 3 5mm stereo audio cable similar to the end of a headphone plug.