Q. I am on the road a lot and sometimes away from any decent Internet service. So my question is: Is there anyway to watch Netflix without the Internet? Rammie, Shaker Heights, Ohio.
Rammie, you will be happy to hear that you can watch both TV shows and movies from the Netflix catalog without the Internet. It's a relatively simple process, and here's how you can do it:
First, you will need one of the following:
You can use Sling TV to watch your TV programs without cable. They offer different types of plans for easy access to users. The basic Orange plan demands only $20 per month. In this plan, you can enjoy thirty programs. Streaming the latest TV shows and movies from on-demand and catch-up TV services, such as Netflix and BBC iPlayer, is great for viewers who want to watch their favourite show at a time to suit them. The easiest way to start streaming to your TV is with a dedicated internet TV device, like a Now TV box.
- If you prefer to quickly watch a video instead of reading through the article below, make sure to check out our YouTube video where we go through the different ways you can get WiFi Internet without an ISP.
- Mar 28, 2020 Without cable or Internet service, it is possible to watch TV with satellite service or by picking up local broadcasts with a digital antenna. The two major satellite providers in the United States are Dish Network and DirecTV. Satellite television service requires the installation of a small dish, usually on or near the roof of a home.
- Yes, Smart TV brings you to use the screen mirroring without the Internet connection. However, the following needs to be done 1.Switch on the tethering in the smart phone Settings>connections>tethering 2.Connect the same in the smart TV, enabling.
* An iPhone, iPad, or iPod running iOS 9.0 or later;
* A phone or tablet running Android 4.4.2 or later;
* A tablet or computer running the Windows 10 Version 1607 (Anniversary Update) or later.
You can not download a Netflix title on any other device.
But if you have one of the three devices listed above, you're half way home.
Next, you will need an Internet connection to download the Netflix title, and of course, an active Netflix streaming account. Once connected to Netflix, you can then search for titles that are available for downloading (watching the title offline) by going to the Menu and clicking, ‘Available For Downloads.' (Note: Not all titles can be downloaded.)
Once you find a title you want, go its description page and click on the download icon, which looks like this: If your Internet connection is at least moderately fast, the download should take less than 10 minutes. (By example, I recently downloaded the 90-minute movie, Trolls, in just two minutes using a coffee shop Internet service.)
Once the download is completed, you can access it from the ‘My Downloads' section of the app you are using to watch Netflix. Click on the ‘Play' icon next to the title, and it will begin to play, whether you are connected to the Internet or not.
The downloaded title will stay in your Netflix ‘My Downloads' file so long as it's available in the Netflix catalog. If the title expires, and is removed from Netflix's library, it will no longer be available for downloading.
Last note: You can also set the video quality of your download, from standard-definition to 1080p High-Definition. The higher the video quality, the longer it takes to download the show or movie.
Happy traveling, and happy viewing!
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In this step-by-step guide, we'll show you how to connect a laptop to a TV, so you can watch Netflix, your vacation photos, and other content on the big screen. There are quite a few ways to do it, but we'll just focus on the most simple and widely used methods.
The right method for you will depend on a couple of different things including the ports that are available on your TV and laptop. Let's get started.
How to connect a laptop to a TV with an HDMI cable
This is the simplest and easiest way to connect your laptop to a TV. All you need to get the job done is an HDMI cable, which you can get on Amazon for less than $10. An HDMI cable can handle both audio and high-resolution video, so it's great for streaming your favorite TV shows.
How to ss on windows 10. To make this work, both your laptop and TV have to have an HDMI port. If they aren't super old (or super new for that matter), there's a good chance both have it on board. Turn on both devices and connect them using an HDMI cable. Then just select the correct HDMI input on your TV with the help of the remote control and you're good to go.
Keep in mind that some laptops have a micro HDMI or a mini HDMI port, so you'll need a different cable — you can get it via the buttons below. Alternatively, if you already have a regular HDMI cable, you can just buy an adapter to save some money. You can get it here (mini HDMI to HDMI) and here (micro HDMI to HDMI).
Step-by-step instructions:
- Connect the laptop to the TV with an HDMI cable.
- Turn on both devices.
- Select the correct HDMI input on the TV with the remote.
The connection between the two devices should be established automatically. But in case it doesn't, go to Settings > System > Display and make sure 'TV' is selected. You can also adjust the resolution to match the one of your television. One that's done, press the Windows key and the P key and then select the 'Duplicate' option.
How to connect a laptop to a TV with a VGA cable
If you have an older laptop and TV, you'll likely find a VGA port on both of them. You can check out what a VGA cable looks like and buy one here. VGA isn't as good as HDMI because of the lower-resolution video quality it provides. It also only deals with the video signal, which means you'll need a separate cable to handle the audio.
Turn on your TV and laptop and then connect them using a VGA cable as well as a 3.5mm audio cable. The next step is to press the Input button on your remote (could also be called Source or AV) and select the PC or RGB option from the list. How to make an image smaller mb. That's all there is to it.
Step-by-step instructions:
- Connect the laptop to the TV with a VGA cable.
- Connect the two devices with a 3.5mm audio cable.
- Turn on both devices.
- Select the PC or RGB input on the TV with the remote.
The connection between the two devices should be established automatically. But in case it doesn't, go to Settings > System > Display and make sure 'TV' is selected. You can also adjust the resolution to match the one of your TV. One that's done, press the Windows key and P key and then select the 'Duplicate' option.
What if my laptop and TV have different ports?
Let's say, for example, that your laptop only has an HDMI port and your TV has an old VGA port. In this case, you'll need an HDMI to VGA converter to get the job done. They are relatively inexpensive, retailing for as little as $8 on Amazon — get yours via the button below.
Once you have the converter, the process is very straightforward. Plug the HDMI cable into your laptop and the VGA cable into your TV. Then just plug the other end of the VGA cable to the converter to connect the two devices together. The last step is to select the PC or RGB input on your TV with the remote control.
Step-by-step instructions:
- Plug the HDMI cable into your laptop.
- Plug the VGA cable into your TV.
- Plug the VGA cable into the converter to connect the two devices.
- Turn on the laptop and TV.
- Select the PC or RGB input on the TV with the remote.
The connection between the two devices should be established automatically. But in case it doesn't, go to Settings > System > Display and make sure 'TV' is selected. You can also adjust the resolution to match the one of your TV. One that's done, press the Windows key and P key and then select the 'Duplicate' option.
How to connect a laptop to a TV with USB-C
If your laptop has a USB-C port, you have a couple of options. You can connect it to your TV directly with a USB-C cable, but obviously only if the TV has a USB-C port as well. Just grab a USB-C cable, connect the two devices together, and select the correct input on the TV. However, please note that not every USB-C port can carry a video signal, so make sure to check that before buying a USB-C to USB-C cable.
The second option is to buy a USB-C to HDMI adapter, which you can get via the button below. Plug the USB-C cable into your laptop and an HDMI cable into your TV. Then plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the adapter to connect the two devices together. To finish the process, select the HDMI input on your TV.
Step-by-step instructions:
- Connect the two devices with a USB-C cable. Alternatively, use a USB-C to HDMI adapter.
- Turn on the TV and laptop.
- Select the proper input on the TV with the remote, depending on the cable you used.
How to connect a laptop to a TV wirelessly
If you don't want to deal with those pesky cables, connecting your laptop to the TV wirelessly is the way to go. But you do need a media streaming device like the Google Chromecast or Roku Streaming Stick Plus to get the job done. An Android TV will also do, as it has Chromecast built-in.
A Google Chromecast device is probably your best option, and although it costs more than something like an HDMI cable, it's not super expensive with its starting price tag of just $35 — get it via below.
To get started, plug the Chromecast into your TV and set it up. I'm not going to explain the setup process in this post, as we have a dedicated article for that — check it out here. Once everything is set up, you can mirror Chrome tabs, your videos and files stored locally on your laptop, and even your desktop to the TV. Just launch the Chrome browser on your laptop, click the menu icon (three vertical dots) in the upper-right corner, and select the 'Cast' option. Then just select the content you want to cast via the 'Sources' drop-down menu and click on the Chromecast you want to cast it to (if you have more than one).
Step-by-step instructions:
- Plug the Chromecast into the TV and set it up (click here for instructions).
- Open the Chrome browser and click the menu icon in the upper-right corner (three vertical dots).
- Select the content you want to cast via the 'Sources' drop-down menu.
- Select the Chromecast you want to cast to.
Bonus tip: Use a USB flash drive
If all you want to do is check out your vacation photos or a movie on the big screen every now and then, you could just use a USB flash drive — no need for cables or dedicated media streamers. Just transfer the content from your laptop to the USB, plug the USB into your TV, and select the USB input on your TV to play the files. But to make this work, your TV has to have a USB port and support playing various files. Some TVs only support image files, while others can play videos as well.
Step-by-step instructions:
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- Transfer images and videos from your laptop to a USB flash drive.
- Plug the USB flash drive into your TV.
- Select the USB input on your TV.
- Select the files you want to view and hit play.
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There you have it, folks — that's how you can connect a laptop to a TV to watch content on the big screen. Which method did you use? Let us know in the comments!
