The Google Pixel and Pixel XL have finally arrived! We’re going to cover some of our most frequently asked customer questions — starting with how do you connect your Pixel or Pixel XL to your TV?
How to connect your Google Pixel to your TV
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Simple USB-C to HDMI cables are coming soon
We’re seeing a lot more USB-C smartphones these days, so it’s nice to see that the accessory market is growing rapidly too. One cool new category are USB-C to HDMI cables, which are the easiest way to connect your phone to a TV without requiring an adapter.
Our guide to SuperMHL and the Lattice reference phone: 4K / 60fps on USB-C
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) was first introduced in 2010, allowing phones to output high resolution (720p) video and audio to displays like TVs and monitors while being charged at the same time. Despite updates that have kept it relevant, bringing faster charging speeds and higher resolutions, its successor is already waiting in the wings.
It’s called SuperMHL, and it was first announced at CES in January this year. This week, two semiconductor companies, Lattice and MediaTek, announced the latest chapter in the continuing saga: a collaborative effort to produce reference smartphones capable of 4K video output using the recent USB-C connector.
How to connect your Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge to your TV
The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have beautiful displays at 5.1 and 5.5 inches, respectively, but they can’t compare to the ease of watching on a 50-inch TV! Thankfully, there are easy ways to connect your new phone to your HDTV, depending on your TV’s capabilities. Let’s take a look at the options.
Easily mirror your smartphone to 4K displays with this MHL 3.0 adapter
MHL is a pretty awesome technology, letting you mirror your smartphone’s display onto an HDTV using a tiny adapter and an HDMI cable. Recently MHL 3.0 was announced, and the headline feature was 4K support. That means you can mirror onto a 4K HDTV or monitor, letting you watch films in the highest available resolution and with 7.1 surround sound too. Today, we’re happy to announce that our first third-party MHL 3.0 adapter is in stock, at a new low price.