"Streaming Hulu from computer to TV...

1492 wrote:

Kidsgone wrote:
I'm assuming if this is possible to use an HDMI cable right?

Yes, but the HDMI cable, or an equivalent DVI-D to HDMI cable, from your computer will only output video, not audio. This is in contrast to using HDMI from DVD/Bluray which transfers both video/sound. So when selecting an HDMI input on your LCD, you'll only have picture. You can use the mini plug output(headset) from your computer or sound card for the audio, but need to run that to either self powered speakers or into an entertainment system.

They do make converters <$50. that can take HDMI video plus separate "digital" audio from a sound card, and combine them to output a single HDMI containing both video and audio that can plug into your LCD. But it may be easier to just stream Hulu wirelessly from a Bluray player, or a media player such as the ChromeCast or equivalent media player.

This depends on the computer. My MacBook Pro outputs video and audio through HDMI.

The HDMI on our laptop (it's an HP, but don't hold that against me) feeds both audio and video to the TV. The other outputs (vga, etc) require a separate audio wire to something that will accept it.

The bigger question is bandwidth - you need a bunch for HD video - about 2gb an hour, and fairly decent throughput. Kind of hard to find unless you carry your own broadband, and that kind of data usage gets pretty spendy.

Of course, if you're not talking about doing it in an RV on the road, then disregard that last paragraph.

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Kidsgone wrote:
I'm assuming if this is possible to use an HDMI cable right?

Yes, but the HDMI cable, or an equivalent DVI-D to HDMI cable, from your computer will only output video, not audio. This is in contrast to using HDMI from DVD/Bluray which transfers both video/sound. So when selecting an HDMI input on your LCD, you'll only have picture. You can use the mini plug output(headset) from your computer or sound card for the audio, but need to run that to either self powered speakers or into an entertainment system.

They do make converters <$50. that can take HDMI video plus separate "digital" audio from a sound card, and combine them to output a single HDMI containing both video and audio that can plug into your LCD. But it may be easier to just stream Hulu wirelessly from a Bluray player, or a media player such as the ChromeCast or equivalent media player.

Yes an HDMI cable would do it. But the bigger issue is how to get the necessary data bandwidth to stream video. Do you have your own broadband connection? CG WiFi connection are not going to work for this sort of thing....