Rather than plugging an HDMI cable between your laptop and a monitor, wireless video HDMI uses a transmitter and a receiver that wirelessly connect your devices. The transmitter and receiver create a direct wireless connection, which means a home WiFi network is not needed for the devices to work.
How do I connect an external monitor without HDMI?
Use VGA. If your laptop doesn’t have an HDMI port, you can still connect it to a monitor through VGA. You’ll need a VGA cable and a VGA adapter (If your laptop doesn’t have VGA ports), which is a small piece that plugs into the USB port on your laptop.
Can monitors connect wirelessly?
Making a Monitor Wireless A wireless HDMI adapter allows users to send HD audio and video to a monitor from a computer using a transmitter and receiver to replace an HDMI or other hard-wired connection. One highly recommended option is Google Chromecast, which can be connected to your TV or monitor’s HDMI input plug.
Does an external monitor need a power cable?
All computer monitors have at least two cables, a power cable and a data cable. The power cable connects to the power outlet, or better, a surge protector, and is what allows the monitor to turn on.
