How to Connect Your Home Theater to Your PC

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Having your own home theater means you've got a great display and audio set up going on with your media. If you play games, stream movies, or listen to music on your PC, then connecting your computer to your home theater is highly encouraged. You'll be able to access media content on your computer, but experience that content on a big screen with awesome sound.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using an HDMI Cable

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    Make sure that it is long enough; 4.5 meters (14.8 ft) should be good.
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    You will find the HDMI port behind the CPU, for desktops; for laptops, it’s usually located around the sides of the unit.
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    The HDMI port should be in the rear of the TV. Plug it into the first HDMI port.
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    Your TV should then display the computer’s desktop, and you’ll be able to use it as a monitor for watching movies and videos.
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Using a WHDI Kit

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    This will enable wireless display streaming between your PC and TV at 1080p resolution.
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    Plug the HDMI cable into your PC, and plug the other end into the transmitter.
    • Some kits just have a USB dongle as a transmitter. Some have small boxes that require additional power.
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    Plug one end into the transmitter, and the other end into a wall socket (the end that fits into the wall socket).
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    This time, connect the HDMI cable to the back of your TV.
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    Switch the source of the TV to the HDMI channel.
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    Load and view movies and videos through your TV with your PC.
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      • Using a WHDI kit is the better way to connect your home theater system to your PC as it can stream true HD quality with no perceivable lag.
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