6 ways to easily connect a tablet to a projector!

In another post we had already shown you how to connect a Tablet to a TV, whether it was a Smart TV or an older model. However, projectors are currently gaining popularity in homes, due to the possibility of enjoying images and videos in larger formats.

Therefore, today we show you how connect a tablet to a projector, the same if it is an iPad or an Android or Windows Tablet. We will explain step by step, as well as mentioning the extra items you will need.

+5 Ways to connect a tablet to a projector

Establish a connection between a Tablet and a projector can be done via wires or wirelessly. Clearly each system has its advantages and disadvantages, but we will talk about it in each section:

1.VGA connection

The connection through VGA ports and cables is the most common and used in devices such as televisions and projectors. Now, not all tablets are VGA compatible. So in that case you should have one of these two options:
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When you require the use of adapters, the steps to follow are simple:

Connect the adapter to the corresponding cables on the Tablet and the projector.
Go to the options panel on the projector and choose the option to share information.
Start playing the content of your Tablet, so that it is projected on the screen.

Micro HDMI to VGA Adapter 5 in 1 USB c Adapter with HDMI and VGA

2. HDMI connection

The HDMI connection was specially designed to broadcast videos and audio in optimal qualityTherefore, it is the best wired connection system. Now, this is only possible if the Tablet has the appropriate port to receive the cable.
If not, an adapter must be found. , and a to connect the projector to the adapter. Once the compatibility between devices has been verified, all that remains is to control the settings from the Tablet.

3.USB connection

Some projectors allow a direct connection between them and mobile devices or tablets. Which undoubtedly makes this step much easier, leaving the configuration depending on the brand and model of the projector.

To establish the connection, you must:

have a KiwiBird Micro USB (Male) to USB 2.0 (Female) High Speed OTG Adapter for Android Smartphone/Tablet with OTG function to connect Tablet to USB port.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to the projector, while the projector is still turned off.
Turn on the projector, and look for the link options in it.
Configure the settings on the tablet and start streaming.

Micro-usb male to usb 2.0 female

Wi-Fi wireless connection

Projectors have also evolved quite a bit, and currently almost all of them have a Wi-Fi connection to link them with laptops, smartphones or tablets. Some of the ways in which we can link a Tablet to a projector that has Wi-Fi connectivity are:

Chromecast

It is a device that connects to the projector or TV, to link it to Android and Windows devices. To use it, you must:

Connect Chromecast to the projector via USB or HDMI.
look for the Google Home app from the Tabletand link it to Chromecast.
Select the option to send information.

The only drawback of this system is that the image quality received by the projector is lower than in the case of direct connection via HDMI or VGA.

Miracast

To use this app, you need to make sure that both the tablet and the projector are compatible with . If so, you just have to:

Turn on the projector and activate Miracastconnecting the adapter via HDMI.
Confirm that both devices connect.
The Tablet will immediately allow you to share the screen.

Mirroring

Mirroring is a projection system that allows you to see what is being done on the touch screen, and that it is compatible with most modern projectors. To use it you must:

Download the TeamViewer or AirDroid app on your Tablet.
Access it and configure the connection.
Select the option to capture the screen on the platform.

brand app

Many of the most recommended projector brands offer apps that allow a wireless connection between them and the different Android and iOS devices. For example:

Epson iProjection: That allows 4 tablets to be linked to the same projector simultaneously, being able to control the turn in which they project the information.
Anker Nebula Connect: Available for iOS and Android.

iPad to projector connection

In the case of Apple Tablets, that is, iPads, we have wired and wireless connections available. Of course, due to the peculiarities of the iOS ecosystem, We recommend you check the compatibility between the projector and the devices of this brand before buying it:

1.USB-C

USB-C is incompatible with the projectors currently on the market. However, it is possible to establish a connection via adapter. For this we can use:

2.lightning

The lightning system is a type of adapter specific to Apple devicesand in general to connect an iPad to a projector with it you must have:

(depending on projector connector)
for the projector, since your Tablet will not bring it by default (HDMI Cable 4K 2meter-Snowkids HDMI 2.0 High Speed Nylon Braided Cable 4K@60Hz at 18Gbps 3D Compatible HDMI Cable, Ethernet Function, Video 4K UHD 2160p, HD 1080p)

3.Airplay

It is possible to activate the AirPlay option that iPads have, to link the latter to a projector. But also (Apple TV HD (32GB): Apple: Amazon.co.uk), which is very similar to Chromecast.
In general Does the Apple TV have an HDMI connection?, so make sure your projector has that connection. Once your Apple TV is connected to the projector, continue with the following steps:

Connect iPad and projector to the same Wi-Fi in the room.
Activate AirPlay by double-tapping the home buttonand then swipe the screen to the right and select the “Mirror AirPlay” option.
At this point, it will be possible to view images, videos, and other types of visual information on your projector.

conclusions

Now that you know all the possible ways to connect a tablet to a projector, we invite you to read other related articles so you can get the most out of your tablet.