Take content from your device to your TV with Belkin's new adapter
Belkin has just announced a brand new Miracast Video Adapter. The adapter, the manufacturer claims, will allow you to stream content from your Android smartphone to your HDTV with virtually no setup. To get up and running all you will need to do is plug the new device in the back of the TV and start streaming from a supported device.
Features of the new unit, the F7D7501, include —
- Mirrors smartphone screen onto HDTV to wirelessly display content
- Full 1080p HD resolution for a full, rich picture
- Plug-and-play installation and setup, connects directly to HDMI port
- Small, compact design keeps it hidden in use
- Compatible with Android devices running Android 4.2.x or higher
The Belkin Miracast Video Adapter is available now, priced at $79.99, and Belkin will be hoping it'll fare better than competing Miracast adapters. Will you be purchasing one of these for yourself or a loved one? Shout out in the comments.
Source: Belkin
Press Release
Miracast Wirelessly Displays Video from Android Phones Directly to an HDTV
Playa Vista, Calif. – December 11, 2013 – Belkin, creator of people-inspired technology products, today announced its new Miracast Video Adapter, a small HDMI dongle that wirelessly displays content from an Android phone directly to an HDTV. Miracast mirrors the screen of your Android smartphone, enabling you to enjoy any of your phone’s content, including movies, TV shows, video clips, photos, games or apps, in full HD with plug-and-play simplicity and without messy cables.
"With so much of our lives embedded in our mobile devices, it’s only natural that people are looking for more ways to share content from their smartphones with family and friends, said Mike Chen, vice president of Belkin’s networking division. "Miracast makes it easy to share rich content, in full 1080p resolution, on your large HDTV so you aren’t crowded around a tiny screen.”
With a compact, low profile the Belkin Miracast Adapter tucks neatly out of the way while in use and is easily transportable for sharing content on-the-go. It plugs directly into the HDMI port of any HDTV and uses a small USB cord connected to the TV’s USB port for power. For TVs with hard to reach HDMI ports, The Miracast Adapter also comes with an extension cable for easier attachment.
Belkin Miracast Video Adapter (F7D7501)
- Mirrors smartphone screen onto HDTV to wirelessly display movies, photos, games or apps
- Full 1080p HD resolution for a full, rich picture
- Plug-and-play installation and setup; dongle plugs directly into TV’s HDMI port
- Small, compact design keeps it hidden in use
Compatibility
Miracast works natively with Android devices running Android 4.2.X or higher, including the Samsung Galaxy S3/S4, Galaxy Note 2 and 3, HTC One, Google Nexus 4/5 and Kindle Fire HDX. Full device compatibility is listed here or check with your device manufacturer.
