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How To Connect AirPods To Roku TV [Simple Steps]

Zayn Shaikh — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:23:43 +0000

Listening privately the content we watch on Roku TV, is something which we all want, and to know How To Connect AirPods To Roku TV is an answer to that.

Not only Apple’s AirPod, but we can also easily connect any headphones to the Roku device too.

Connecting an AirPod to Roku TV is much easier than to connect it to Apple TV.

For this feature to work, you need to install the latest Roku iOS app on your iPhone, which is a prerequisite for this.

After this, the connection of your AirPod to Roku TV is just one tap away.

Yes, that’s right you can easily connect or disconnect your AirPod, just by a single tap on the Roku iOS app.

Not only Airpod, but you can also connect any other earphone/headphone to your Roku.

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Once you download and install the Roku app on your iPhone, make sure that your iPhone or iPad is connected with the same WiFi(wireless network) as your Roku device.

This is very important for this feature to work efficiently.

After this, connect your AirPod to your iPhone or iPad and then launch the Roku app on your Apple device.

In this app to turn ON the feature which is known as Private Listening, you need to tap on the Headphone icon.

By doing this, you can easily use AirPods with Roku TV.

To disconnect tap again on the same headphone icon. As you can see in the image.

[NOTE:- To listen to live television with this feature, you need to connect your Roku to aerial.]

If you own other headphones and want to connect headphones to Roku TV then there is a way using Roku remote.

Yes, as you know there is 3.5 mm jack available on Roku remote.

You just need to plug in your wired headphone’s AUX cable in the audio jack of the Roku remote.

So, now either you own wired headphones or wireless like Airpod or any other wireless headphone, you can easily connect it with the Roku TV.

Using this private listening feature is quite easy and interesting, what do you think about it?

Let me know in the comment section.

If you face any issue doing that, please let me know in the comment section below.

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Zayn Shaikh

Zayn Shaikh is a tech analyst at SortingTech.com, where he focuses on streaming, technology, and the latest methods and tricks for cord-cutting. With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering and 4 years of industry experience, Zayn is dedicated to simplifying complex tech trends and providing actionable insights. His expertise covers a broad range of topics, from emerging technologies to practical tips for enhancing your digital life. For up-to-date tech advice and facts, connect with Zayn on Instagram.

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How To Cast To A Vizio TV In Few Simple Steps | All Methods

Zayn Shaikh — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 01:02:41 +0000

Vizio is a famous brand for television, it also manufactures many other devices like soundbars, home theaters, SmartCast Tablets, etc., and you can also cast different devices on it just like other TVs, so to know How To Cast To A Vizio TV, read the full article and follow the methods provided here.

If you have the latest Vizio TV models(after 2016 or P-series), then casting is much easier for you, and you need not buy any other extra hardware like Chromecast.

But, if you have older TV models of Vizio, then you need to either purchase Chromecast or follow some other tricks.

Here, in this article first I will share methods for older models of Vizio, where you have to use the HDMI port of the TV to cast the device.

However, methods for older models can also be used for the latest ones.

The main reason behind the success of Vizio TV is it’s aggressively priced HDTVs, and with the latest smart TVs, it is now very popular among users.

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So, now without much discussion, go through the following methods and know How To Cast To Vizio TV.

How To Cast To A Vizio TV Using Chromecast

If you own Chromecast, you can easily cast your device on the TV without many tactics. It is a better option, but you have to spend some money on it.

Follow the below-mentioned steps to cast on Vizio Smart TV.

Plugin the Chromecast on your TV and also connect the power adapter to your Chromecast.
Now, download the latest Google Home app from the app store of your device with which you want to cast.
Connect your device and Chromecast both to the same WiFi network.
From Settings of your TV, select HDMI as the source, and run the Google Home app.
After searching for Chromecast devices you’ll see the name of your device, click on Continue then.
You’ll see the code on the screen of your device and TV, click on That’s My Code.
Now, you are able to cast on Vizo TV, you can use any casting app for it(Just hit the cast icon on it).

How To Cast To Vizio TV Using Laptop/PC

If you have Google Chrome in your system you are good to go, download, and install if not, before using this method.

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Windows 10 and Chromecast are necessary for this.

Connect TV and Windows 10 laptop/PC with the same WiFi network.
Open Chrome, and click on the three-dot menu on the top right side, and look for the cast option.
Click on the cast and you will see the list of available Chromecast devices, choose yours.
There are three cast options, you can choose between them as per your need by clicking on the Sources option.

Cast Tab:- With this you can cast only a particular tab tour TV, it is by-default available.

Cast Desktop:- You can cast your entire display of the laptop/PC screen with this option.

And, Cast File:- In cast file mode you can stream video or audio file. You have to select the file which you want to play on your TV screen.

There is another way of connecting your laptop/PC to your TV using HDMI cable if you prefer the above method go for it, if not you can also cast your device by HDMI cable.

Connect your TV and your Laptop/PC using HDMI cable first. Then open anything you want on any of the web-browsers.

Now click on the notifications option on your Laptop/PC and select the Project option from there. There will be different options there for casting like Half Screen, Full Screen, etc.

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Select any of the options you want, depending upon your selection the screen of your Laptop/PC will be mirrored on your TV screen.

How To Cast To My Vizio TV Using Airplay 2 And Homekit(For Apple Devices Only)

If you have an Apple device and you want to cast it on your Vizio TV, then your TV must be Airplay 2 and Homekit compatible.

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Without these applications, you can also use the SmartCast app from Apple Store, this method is discussed later in this article.

Follow the below steps to get it done.

Open Settings of Vizio TV and look out for QR code for Apple Homekit.
Now, on your Apple device(iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc.) open the Home app and tap on ‘+‘ icon and then Add An Accessory.
Now, scan the flashing QR code on your TV screen with your Apple device, also add an accessory to network and tap on Allow, if asked.
Name the device, and tap Done, the accessory is now successfully added to your Homekit app.

You can now cast any video from your Apple device to your Vizio Smart TV.

How To Cast On Vizio TV Using The SmartCast App

This method is quite easy, this SmartCast app is the official application of Vizio itself. It is available on Google Play Store and App Store or you can download it from the official Vizio Website.

[NOTE:- This app is compatible with Android ersion5.0+ and iOS 9.0+ devices]

Conclusion:-

If you have found this article How To Cast To A Vizio TV useful and it worked out fine for you, give your feedback n the comment section.

Also, if you have any suggestions or queries regarding this article, please let me know in the comment section below. I will try my best to give you a solution and your suggestions are most welcome.

Please share this article with your friends and family who own Vizio Smart TV.

Zayn Shaikh

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How To Connect Wii To A Smart TV [All Methods And Devices]

Zayn Shaikh — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 03:16:01 +0000

Nintendo to compete with Microsoft’s Xbox and Sony’s Playstation launched its home video game console Wii on 19 November 2006, and there ways to connect with your TV set. To Connect Wii To A Smart TV, you have to follow steps as per your TV and requirement.

The name Wii sounds like ‘we’, which emphasizes that the console is for everyone. It was chosen over “Revolution” because the company wanted to keep it short, easy to pronounce, and distinctive.

The issue that most of the Wii user faces is, the Wii is older than your new TV, and now the connection is not much possible.

So here in this article, you will find all the possible methods and tactics you can use to connect Wii to a smart TV, and will again be able to enjoy games and all.

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Your concern about connecting Wii to TV is liable, because there is no TV-out port available in them, and they rely on standard AV cables.

But, no worries the methods listed here will do the job for you for sure.

Wii is unofficially known as Nintendo Wii, as this is the first device that was sold outside of Japan without the Nintendo branding. So, this Nintendo Wii can also be connected with the TV without cables, which is also mentioned later in this post.

So, follow the steps mentioned below to do the connection.

1. Connect Using Default TV Cables

This connects Wii at one end and RCA TV inputs at the other(Red and White are for audio and Yellow are for Video). This cable comes along with the Nintendo Wii.

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When you get connected, you will be able to view Wii using your remote’s TV/Video button or Input select Aux, AV, or EXT.

2. Connect Using S-Video Cables

This cable is somewhat similar to the RCA cables but has one extra S-video connection, RCA(Red, White, Yellow) type cable goes exactly as per the TV slot as well as the S-video.

Set of this cable grouped together at the back of your TV set mostly, but sometimes at the side also. In the recent TV designs, all the connection options are provided at the back mostly.

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Once connected, use your remote to get the signal of Wii.

3. Using SCART with Wii

SCART is a good option if you are running out of ports on the TV, it supports splitters and switched hubs for multiple connections.

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It is basically RCA to SCART adapters, where you put RCA cables on one side and then SCART port directly to your TV. After this, switch to SCART input from input mode.

4. Using Component Cable

This is really a rare collection of five inputs, two for audio and three for video. Enable the progressive scan if available on your TV. Make sure of matching inputs.

For video, green is Y, blue is Pb/Cb and red is Pr/Cr, and for audio, red is right and white is left, select the correct input mode. Also, follow the below path in your Wii.

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Settings> Wii Settings> Screen and set the resolution to 480p(HDTV). Also, set the Widescreen to 16:9 and click Confirm.

5. Connect Wii To Tv Using HDMI

You do not need to do much, just connect one end to Nintendo Wii and the other to your TV port. Then select HDMI as the source using your remote.

Using HDMI cable gives a good video quality too.

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Every TV has two or more than two HDMI ports, so if one is used in your set-top box, you can use another one easily.

6. Using a VGA monitor

Using RCA to VGA breakout cable, you can easily connect your Nintendo Wii to a VGA monitor.

This method is useful if you are using Wii as a PC, which is by the way possible. You can install Linux OS on your Wii.

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[NOTE:- Plug the sensor bar cable at the back of the Wii, and place it either on top or below your TV, preferably as centered as possible. The Sensor Bar allows the Wii to detect the Wii Remote when it is pointed at the screen.]

Conclusion:-

I hope Above mentioned methods to Connect Wii To a Smart TV work for you.

But in case of any issue please comment on your query.

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All the possible ways are mentioned here, but if you have any other suggestions please mention them in the comment section below.

Also, share this article with others too who own Wii and face trouble connecting it to a smart TV.

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How To Connect A New Firestick Remote In Easy Steps

Zayn Shaikh — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 22:14:42 +0000

Pairing a new remote will be quite easy for you when you understand How To Connect A New Firestick Remote. To pair or add up a new remote to your Firestick, you just need to follow the simple steps that are provided here in this article.

The ways to connect remote varies as per the hardware you have, like if your TV set supports HDMI-CEC(Consumer Electronics Control) you can easily set up that kind of remote.

CEC is a feature of HDMI, which is basically to control HDMI controlled devices(many at a time).

So, it means you can control many HDMI devices like a set-top box or a DVD player along with the TV itself, just by using a single remote.

You can also connect new Firestick remote, by pressing the Home button also, so you need not use this CEC feature at all.

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The choice is all yours, here in this article, you will get the ways to get it done.

First I will mention the step if your TV is HDMI-CEC compatible, which is quite easy and requires very little effort.

Using TV Remote With HDMI-CEC

The first thing you need to do is to connect your Firestick with the TV using the HDMI port, and power ON your TV.

Then:-

With your TV remote select source as HDMI, so that the TV gets connected with the HDMI port with which Firestick is connected.
Go to the Settings section of your TV, and look for the HDMI-CEC option(name varies for different TVs).
Once you find the respective settings, enable the HDMI-CEC.

List Of different TVs with different names for HDMI-CEC:-

Samsung:- Anynet+
LG:- SimpLink
Sony:- BRAVIA Sync
VIZIO:- CEC
Philips:- Easy Link
Panasonic:- EZ-Sync, HDAVI Control, or VIERA Link
Hitachi:- HDMI-CEC
Mitsubishi:- Net Command or HDMI
Onkyo:- RIHD(Remote Interactive over HDMI)
Pioneer:- Kuro Link
Sharp:- Aquos Link
Toshiba:- Regza Link or CE-Link
Runco International:- RuncoLink

That’s it, you will now be able to control the Firestick using your TV remote only, and you don’t require a new remote at all.

But, if not then move to the next option below.

How To Add New Firestick Remote

Well, this method is quite simple, but you also have to pay for the new remote first, and if you have already had a new one so just follow the steps mentioned below.

Using the HDMI port of your TV, connect the Firestick with it.
Now, with your TV remote, press the Source button, and select the HDMI port with which Firestick is connected.
Now, with your new remote now, face it toward the TV and Firestick and press and hold the Home button for some time ( say10-15 seconds).
Wait until you see a flashing message “New Remote Connected”.

Repeat this method of pressing the Home button, if it does not connect the first time. Try moving the new remote closer and far away from the Firestick a few times.

Conclusion:-

The methods mentioned above will surely give you a solution for How To Connect A New Firestick Remote, but if in any of the methods you face any issue just mention it in the comment section below.

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Please share your suggestions regarding this article and if you have any other method to connect new Firestick remote, mention it in the comment section.

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Zayn Shaikh

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