I would like to play movies on my television from my phone. However, there exists (as far as I've found so far) no way to convert an hdmi or component cable to my phone or tablet (Samsung galaxy s7 or Tab4 7.0). The available converters stop working at s6. I did get a Samsung converter (for which I thought I hit paydirt), but it has a micro USB attachment that ONLY fits a Samsung TabS. So, everything I've read said attach it wirelessly. However, I wasn't planning to add a wireless router, that connected to the Internet) to the RV. My question is, has anyone used a router to setup a private wireless network, that doesn't connect to the Internet, on their RV? I don't need Internet access for the wireless network (I can use phones capabilities to do that), but I would need the wireless to connect the devices on the RV that ALREADY have the media on them. Also, if I did have Internet access (which I know could be "spotty"), I could stream "wirelessly" from my phones or tablets. Anyone done that? What router would you recommend?

You need a Roku. New software update allows you to share or cast the picture from your phone to the TV. My S5 works great and I'm sure your S7 will also. I haven't tried using a stand alone router but I don't know why it wouldn't work. The Roku and your phone need to be connected to the same router. I have an older Roku 3 with the new software update. Let us know how it works.

GoodyATC wrote:I would like to play movies on my television from my phone. However, there exists (as far as I've found so far) no way to convert an hdmi or component cable to my phone or tablet (Samsung galaxy s7 or Tab4 7.0). The available converters stop working at s6. I did get a Samsung converter (for which I thought I hit paydirt), but it has a micro USB attachment that ONLY fits a Samsung TabS. So, everything I've read said attach it wirelessly. However, I wasn't planning to add a wireless router, that connected to the Internet) to the RV. My question is, has anyone used a router to setup a private wireless network, that doesn't connect to the Internet, on their RV? I don't need Internet access for the wireless network (I can use phones capabilities to do that), but I would need the wireless to connect the devices on the RV that ALREADY have the media on them. Also, if I did have Internet access (which I know could be "spotty"), I could stream "wirelessly" from my phones or tablets. Anyone done that? What router would you recommend?i did a ggogle search on...stream smart phone video to tv...and got a ton of hits. try that.

Get a Chromecast, plugs into HDMI port on TV and you can cast from any smart phone, tablet or laptop as long as as they are both on the same wifi network. Works with windows, android and apple devices. It is easily portable, we bring ours back and forth between our summer and winter homes. We could also use it in the RV, if we wanted to. Not sure about the cost in the US but in Canada they are about $45 for the HD model and $90 for UHD model.

I found the same problem . The problem I think is that if the phone is on a wifi network it wants to use the network as its data source not the cell network . Of course if that network isn't connected to the internet ... the phone also says not connected.Of course movies that are already downloaded to the phone work fine this way .

X 2 on th Chromecast the easiest cheapest way to go.

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bwanshoom
Explorer
Dec 07, 2016
Chromecast requires an internet connection so he'll need a hotspot or router.
happycamper002
Explorer
Dec 07, 2016
You need a HotSpot device that would work with content sites like Chromecast, Roku, Apple TV or Amazon.

You also need to sign up for an internet provider if you don't already have one like T-Mobile or Time Warner (now called Spectrum) or other phone service in your area.

You pay regular subscription to the internet provider (T-Mobile, Verizon etc) but you only have to buy the content site (Amazon, Apple TV, Chromecast) hardware which is a one-time expense.

With T-Mobile, you can have unlimited or a "piece-meal" package depending on your needs and no contract.

I use unlimited data from T-Mobile that we use for phones and internet at blazing 4G speed. . . which works great compared to those pathetic CG Wifi.

Any place you receive cell phone signal (which is common almost anywhere) you get to watch TV and browse the web except of course if you are in faraway boondock like Timbuktu (LOL).

All the above work wirelessly except for charging your HotSpot device.
lynndiwagon
Explorer
Dec 07, 2016
Bill, activate the "hotspot" on the phone and use it for local wifi. Other devices connect to phone hotspot to access the internet.
sch911
Explorer
Dec 07, 2016
X 2 on th Chromecast the easiest cheapest way to go.
jorbill2or
Explorer II
Dec 07, 2016
I found the same problem . The problem I think is that if the phone is on a wifi network it wants to use the network as its data source not the cell network . Of course if that network isn't connected to the internet ... the phone also says not connected.
Of course movies that are already downloaded to the phone work fine this way .
tred0956
Explorer
Dec 07, 2016
Get a Chromecast, plugs into HDMI port on TV and you can cast from any smart phone, tablet or laptop as long as as they are both on the same wifi network. Works with windows, android and apple devices. It is easily portable, we bring ours back and forth between our summer and winter homes. We could also use it in the RV, if we wanted to. Not sure about the cost in the US but in Canada they are about $45 for the HD model and $90 for UHD model.
rk911
Explorer
Dec 07, 2016
GoodyATC wrote:
I would like to play movies on my television from my phone. However, there exists (as far as I've found so far) no way to convert an hdmi or component cable to my phone or tablet (Samsung galaxy s7 or Tab4 7.0). The available converters stop working at s6. I did get a Samsung converter (for which I thought I hit paydirt), but it has a micro USB attachment that ONLY fits a Samsung TabS.
So, everything I've read said attach it wirelessly. However, I wasn't planning to add a wireless router, that connected to the Internet) to the RV.
My question is, has anyone used a router to setup a private wireless network, that doesn't connect to the Internet, on their RV? I don't need Internet access for the wireless network (I can use phones capabilities to do that), but I would need the wireless to connect the devices on the RV that ALREADY have the media on them.
Also, if I did have Internet access (which I know could be "spotty"), I could stream "wirelessly" from my phones or tablets.
Anyone done that? What router would you recommend?

i did a ggogle search on...stream smart phone video to tv...and got a ton of hits. try that.
lynndiwagon
Explorer
Dec 07, 2016
You need a Roku. New software update allows you to share or cast the picture from your phone to the TV. My S5 works great and I'm sure your S7 will also. I haven't tried using a stand alone router but I don't know why it wouldn't work. The Roku and your phone need to be connected to the same router. I have an older Roku 3 with the new software update. Let us know how it works.

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