Have you ever thought abouthooking up your PC to the TV?
It’s easier than you might think.
In fact, depending on your needs, you may already have everything on hand.
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Wireless Casting
First, we should mention you may not need to use any accessories at all.
“Casting” your gear screen wireless is great for certain situations, but not everything.
Mac users should look for the “AirPlay” button to cast to an Apple TV or Roku.
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The HDMI cable will allow you to treat the TV as a monitor.
There are tons of HDMI cables on the market, but they aren’t all made equally.
We’ve got aroundup of the best HDMI cablesfor different price points and specifications.
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If you have a 4K HDR TV, you’ll want an HDMI cable capable of 4K HDR output.
You may also want to pay attention to the refresh rate to match your TV.
You’re going to need some wireless accessories to control your PC from afar.
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There are two directions you’re free to go here.
The first is a wireless keyboard with a built-in trackpad.
These are great for using on your lap as they don’t require a flat surface for the mouse.
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They’re also compact, and you only have one accessory to charge.
A keyboard from a trusted brand specifically intended for being used with a TV.
Compatible with all computer operating systems.
Any Bluetooth mouse or keyboard will work for this setup.
Check out ourBest KeyboardsandBest Mouseguides for some wireless options.
Gaming Controller
A lot of peopleconnect their PC to a TV for gaming purposes.
If that’s the case for you, a good controller is an integral part of the setup.
Whether you need a wired or wireless controller is going to depend on your situation.
To minimize latency as much as possible, wired is the best choice.
Thankfully, there are many controllers that offer both wired and wireless options.
You may already have acontroller that can connect to your PCtoo.
Take a look at ourBest PC Gaming Controllersguide for some ideas.
Pretty simple, right?
The biggest challenge with using a PC connected to a TV is room logistics.
That’s why wireless accessories are often the best choice.
However, anything is possible with a long enough cable.
Go forth and take advantage of that big screen!
Related:How to Play PC Games on Your TV
