Mirroring TV shows to TV via app

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Hi,

The basic cost of the d2h will increase upto 2 times with the new TRAI rules from 31st January
DTH customers on long duration packs to get TRAI plans from Dec 29

We have a very old Samsung LCD, make IDK, will try to find the model no. asap. Now my query is can we use some device/method to IDK mirror TV shows say from the Jio TV app to the TV. The TV is used for like 1-2 hours per day hence I am planning to cancel the d2h once its current pack is over.

Thanks

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Don't be in a rush,let's wait till 31st jan.It is unlikely that any consumer industry won't do anything if avg prices are going to be doubled.

billubakra said:
The basic cost of the d2h will increase upto 2 times with the new TRAI rules from 31st January

You are now paying ₹ 65 per month ?

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meetdilip said:
You are now paying ₹ 65 per month ?

Around 300. 130 is like the service charges for FTA channels, gst to be included. If you keep on adding other channels it will keep on increasing. I wrote twice because in some other website someone calculated the cost by adding basic channels viewed in every home.

Don't go by the articles. Looks like I am going to save ₹50 per month with my cable operator.

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meetdilip said:
Don't go by the articles. Looks like I am going to save ₹50 per month with my cable operator.

Ae there rules for cable operators also? Didn't know that.

Yes. DTH and cable.

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meetdilip said:
Yes. DTH and cable.

How will the cable operators push selected channels to customers?

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@whitestar_999 @meetdilip
Brothers this is our 8-10 year old TV. Any way to stream YT, Jio TV on it?

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Maybe by side-loading jio app on amazon fire tv stick but not sure.

Why not use Miracast? Almost all phones these days support mirroring to any miracast dongle (if your TV does not have in-built support for Miracast).

There are videos on YouTube on using AV port wth Fire Stick and Chromecast. With a proper adapter, that should work.

billubakra said:
How will the cable operators push selected channels to customers?

Their software. Our local cablewala can do that with his setup.

Forgot to mention, you can also buy an Android box with AV output or a proper adapter.

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meetdilip said:
Forgot to mention, you can also buy an Android box with AV output or a proper adapter.

Links please.

I don't use one myself. I think Mi box is available through some website. Not sure.

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whitestar_999 said:
Maybe by side-loading jio app on amazon fire tv stick but not sure.

Desmond David said:
Why not use Miracast? Almost all phones these days support mirroring to any miracast dongle (if your TV does not have in-built support for Miracast).

Unfortunately no usb slot in tv as it's an old model. Any Android box kinda thing as suggested by Dilip?

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meetdilip said:
There are videos on YouTube on using AV port wth Fire Stick and Chromecast. With a proper adapter, that should work.

Going through them, will get back.

billubakra said:
Unfortunately no usb slot in tv as it's an old model. Any Android box kinda thing as suggested by Dilip?

Some Miracast dongles connect directly to HDMI and are powered by cellphone chargers.

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Fire stick also connects to hdmi port.

Doesn't JioPhone allows watching TV through JioTV @ Rs.150 - 250 per month ? For old and new TVs they have separate cable costing around ₹ ~200.

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Desmond David said:
Some Miracast dongles connect directly to HDMI and are powered by cellphone chargers.

whitestar_999 said:
Fire stick also connects to hdmi port.

Thanks. Are they having all Indian channels like the saas bahu one's?

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*www.quora.com/What-should-I-do-to-access-Indian-channels-on-Amazon-Fire-Stick

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whitestar_999 said:
*www.quora.com/What-should-I-do-to-access-Indian-channels-on-Amazon-Fire-Stick

Let me check some YT reviews about the working of Jio Tv on Firestick.

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meetdilip said:
Doesn't JioPhone allows watching TV through JioTV @ Rs.150 - 250 per month ? For old and new TVs they have separate cable costing around ₹ ~200.

Can you please share a link for the same? I will connect my non-jio phone to my old tv, it will really be helpful.

whitestar_999 said:
Fire stick also connects to hdmi port.

Watched few videos. Firestick was not supported by old gen tv's but guys in the videos also said that its possible with a cable. What am I missing?

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billubakra said:
Watched few videos. Firestick was not supported by old gen tv's but guys in the videos also said that its possible with a cable. What am I missing?

Firestick just needs hdmi port,latest version firestick supporting 4k resolution needs hdmi 2.0(& HDCP 2.2,a hardware copyright protection in hdmi port). Maybe that video is talking about micro usb power adapter+cable which is needed for some versions of firestick.

billubakra said:
I will connect my non-jio phone to my old tv, it will really be helpful.

Not possible with a non Jio Phone. You would need a basic Jio Phone and probably their monthly subcription

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whitestar_999 said:
Firestick just needs hdmi port,latest version firestick supporting 4k resolution needs hdmi 2.0(& HDCP 2.2,a hardware copyright protection in hdmi port). Maybe that video is talking about micro usb power adapter+cable which is needed for some versions of firestick.

meetdilip said:
Not possible with a non Jio Phone. You would need a basic Jio Phone and probably their monthly subcription

Mere Bhaiyo,PFA

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Sorry for that dust all around. In my defence, I don't watch TV at all and it keeps on lying in front of a broken table. Seeing those wires, what kinda wires should I order along with a chromecast or something else. Have said adios to videocon/zee ch*tiya d2h.

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Should not need any cable for the normal firestick as it simply plugs into hdmi port which your TV has. Btw that hdmi port looks dusty so maybe you want to check it out after cleaning a bit to make sure it is still working.

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whitestar_999 said:
Should not need any cable for the normal firestick as it simply plugs into hdmi port which your TV has. Btw that hdmi port looks dusty so maybe you want to check it out after cleaning a bit to make sure it is still working.

Thanks, will clean it asap.
About firestick, my requirement is porting/mirroring tv channels from mobile to tv. Netflix, Amazon Prime Videos will never be used. Anything about this?
+ @meetdilip

If you find an app to cast videos, you can either use Firestick or Chromecast through your HDMI port. First make sure that your app has cast support or can be sideloaded using Firestick. I think there is a custom JioTV version that works with Firestick. As far as I know, JioTV does not offer Chromecast support.

If you plan to buy Jio Phone, you can connect to TV using AV cable or HDMI port.

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meetdilip said:
If you find an app to cast videos, you can either use Firestick or Chromecast through your HDMI port. First make sure that your app has cast support or can be sideloaded using Firestick. I think there is a custom JioTV version that works with Firestick. As far as I know, JioTV does not offer Chromecast support.

If you plan to buy Jio Phone, you can connect to TV using AV cable or HDMI port.

Sorry for the late reply. Jiotv via firestick has mixed reviews. Some are saying that it works and others say that it doesn't with the new update. Won't be going for the jiophone. If someone can confirm jiotvs functionality with firestick then i will buy it instantly.

What you read is right. I don't think Jio is keen to make it available for TVs yet. Their updates might break TV support even if you manage to get one now.