To cast local videos on my laptop onto the TV using this device, do I need an Intel WiDi enabled laptop?
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I'm not sure as I just followed the prompts via the windows app I downloaded from their site. it usually takes a good 3 minutesfor my laptop to connect. And it usually doesn't stay connected.
2235914
Why not use WiDi (need 8.1) if you have a smart TV or if not buy an adaptor
2080716
first thing you must verify if the new tv models come with integrated wi fi already, otherwise would need to have usb port to use any dispositive including the realtek 8191.
1857027
I don't know what WiDi is. I know that we hook up mine to our HDMI hook up on our tv and watch movies from youtube and netflix. I don't know if this answers your question or not but that is all I know about it.
701055
unless it has new native software updates within it, it is plugged into a usb connector and functions through the computer imaging software system. Newer "smart tvs" may have some ability to interface with graphics transfer. I believe you still need a computer at this time. Ours works with a laptop.
2062306
I have never used intel widi - so I can't answer your question. Sorry about that. Good luck!
1812575
Not using a laptop. My application used a wireless connection from TV/digital cable box to the soundbar.
710547
No. You will need a device with either a vga/hdmi/composite/s video...etc. Id recommend a small laptop with vga output and of course the tv will need to have the connecter built in.
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Yes I Hope, you should have " Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 or Centrino Advanced N 6200 wireless card " for the WIDI in DELL laptops.And this laptop does have Wireless - N.
2010159
There are no software or drivers needed to use this device. There is an integrated circuit inside that converts the digital HDMI signal to an analog vga, but this is transparent to you the user. Just plug it in and use it. There should be no setup required. Works with Linux too, just in case you are interested.
2040544
Hi, If your video clip is in your computer hard drive. the answer is yes but your computer must be widi capable. You still have the option of wire hookup
2085308
My understanding is that it's supposed to using an adapter, but I don't use WiDi so I don't know for sure.
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Yes if your WD HD is connected to the wi fi . If your HD has USB. You can connect that to the WD TV play USB input and it will play from there with out Wi Fi.
1354005
It only works if your laptop has Widi (Intel Wireless Display). Many laptops do not have WiDI. It does not work w/ a Roku or a blueray player. Ours is still sitting in the box from a year ago.
811862
My Screencast works fine under Windows 7 but disconnects after 30 seconds or so on Windows 8. Be sure you go to the Intel website for WiDi and download the correct and latest drivers.
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Android 4.2 can handle it and the ASUS specs for the ME102 list Miracast.Your tv will still have to have Miracast built-in. If not ASUS sells a "Miracast Dongle" receiver that plugs into an empty HDIM port on your tv.
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It has WiDi.. It doesn't work very well with my Lenevo ideapad. My Laptop doesn't recognize the TV. After several attempts when it does and connects, it works fine. However, the quality is not as good as Apple's Airplay.