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hpdrver's avatar
hpdrver
Explorer
Jan 28, 2019

iPhone to Tv

I want to watch Netflix on my tv while camping. I have an unlimited data plan with ATT for my phone but it limits hotspot data to 15G. If I hook my phone up to my tv via an hdmi adapter and watch Netflix, will this count as hotspot usage or as part of my unlimited data.

If using the hdmi adapter counts against my hotspot, can I buy Apple TV and mirror my phone to the tv and avoid hotspot usage data limits. Thanks for anyone using ATT who has done this.
  • jorbill2or's avatar
    jorbill2or
    Explorer II
    Jan 28, 2019
    This is how we do it if needed .. with the hdmi adapter to the phone. It does not count against the hotspot Data and is just off the phone as if not connected.
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Jan 28, 2019
    phone unlimted data, NOT Hotspot feature
    only the phone is connected to the internet
    the video from the phone display is transferred to the TV via hdmi cable

    NOT wi-fi hotspot
  • hpdrver's avatar
    hpdrver
    Explorer
    Jan 28, 2019
    Thanks
    That was the info I needed. A google search was confusing.
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Jan 28, 2019
    Just download any movies onto the phone while your at home on the wifi...

    Then when camping, just plug and play... no wifi needed as long as the movies are already downloaded... I do it this way every time I travel..
  • Bionic_Man's avatar
    Bionic_Man
    Explorer
    Jan 28, 2019
    Both Amazon Prime and Netflix will allow some of their content to be downloaded to a mobile device. I think that is a better solution than streaming.
  • Big_Katuna's avatar
    Big_Katuna
    Explorer II
    Jan 28, 2019
    I am a fan of Appletv 4K. I stream from my phone often. No router required.

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