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Wireless mirroring for Android smartphones

Latest Android smartphones such as the Samsung Note 5, Galaxy S7 and more are not MHL supported, as such it takes a wireless display adapter to mirror the image.

Finding a reliable and user friendly wireless mirroring adapter was very difficult, but we finally found one.

NETGEAR Push2TV / PTV3000

Installation

1. Plug in the NETGEAR Push2TV to the RCA to HDMI converter box on either the IF-02EP or IF-04EP using the HDMI to HDMI adapter.
2. Connect the included USB power cable to power up the NETGEAR Push2TV.

Paring

1. Enter A/V mode on your factory screen.
2. Make sure the WiFi on your phone or the tablet is activated.
3. Activate the "Smart View", "Mirroring" or the similar A/V streaming feature on your device.
4. Paring process will begin. (No password required, except for the Windows laptops)

Video & Audio Outputs

• Video : Up to 1080 high definition (Excellent video quality. Video quality may differ depending on the resolution on the screen or the internet speed, if the displayed image requires an internet connection)
• Audio : Digital over HDMI (5.1 surround sound pass-through and stereo)

Pros

1. Only needs to be plugged in to one end.
2. Fair price ($69 or less)
3. Small design (L 1.96 x W 3.27 x 0.43 inch)
4. Very little lag (The faster the processor and the internet speed on the phone/tablet, the less lag you will experience)
5. Wireless!

Cons

1. It is not compatible with an iOS running devices and variety of devices without the Miracast, Wi-Fi Direct or the WiDi.
2. Pairing is required each time. (You just need to activate the mirroring feature on the phone/tablet and let the Push2TV do the rest for you. Not too complicated!)