Hdmi / usb adapter

Jay Dee

Hi.

I have an old (ish) tv.
It has Hdmi inputs on the back.
It does not have a usb input.
(How) can I connect a usb stick to the tv ??
Argos do this one Griffin HDMI to USB Type C Adapter
but it goes the wrong way...

Thanks

Jay

antodeco

Realistically, you will need something that can play "USBs" like an android box. Typically the TV needs software that recognised a USB and to be able to play the files on it. An adaptor wont do that (a usb doesnt have a self executable OS). Get a cheap android box and use it that way!

Spocker

Assuming you have videos on the USB stick that you want to play on the TV, you'll need a device like this https://www.amazon.com/AGPTEK-Player-Remote-Optical-output/dp/B01CCRYIN8/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1523536438&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=HD+1080P+Media+Player&psc=1

Jay Dee

Hi,

Is (a)
Antodeco
Get a cheap android box and use it that way!
and
(b)
Spocker
AGPTEK HDMI Media Player, Mini 1080p Full-HD Ultra HDMI Digital Media Player for -MKV/RM- HDD USB Drives and SD Cards.

the same thing ??

Apologies for the lack of computer speak..

Thanks

Jay

Spocker

Yes, they are pretty much the same thing - a "media player". What you're looking for is a "media player" that will connect to your TV via HDMI, and then you connect your USB Stick to the media player. You then use the remote control of the media player to play the files on your USB stick.

You should check to see if you have a DVD player with a USB connection, many of them do - this should play the files on the USB stick too

Jay Dee

Hi,

Thanks to you both,
excellent information , as usual.
A few options to work with.

Thanks

Jay