4 Ways To Use Hisense TV As A PC Monitor?

Using your Hisense TV as a computer monitor is a great idea for viewing office presentations, attending online classes, playing video game, or a fun movie-time with family and friends. You can connect your Hisense TV to the computer and use its bigger screen for your work or entertainment.

To use Hisense TV as a monitor, connect both devices using an HDMI cable, select HDMI as an Input on the TV and start viewing your PC content on your Smart TV.

Ways of Using a Hisense Smart TV as a Computer Monitor

By Using a Wired Connection (HDMI)

Connect your computer and Hisense TV with an HDMI cable. Put one end in the CPU’s output HDMI port and the other in your Hisense TV’s HDMI port.
Press the ‘Input’ button to open Hisense TV Input settings.
Choose the HDMI port you have connected your computer to.
Your Hisense TV will automatically detect the PC and start working.

By Using a Wireless Connection (Screen Mirroring)

Using Chromecast

Some Hisense TVs support Chromecast. If you have one, follow these steps.

Note: You must have Google Chrome on your computer to use this method. Also ensure both devices are connected to the same internet connection.

On Google Chrome, open the website you want to cast on your TV.
Press the three-dot icon on the top right corner of the Chrome window.
From the dropdown list, select ‘Cast, Save, and Share’
Then click ‘Cast.’
A window will pop up, click on ‘Sources.’
You will see two options, ‘Cast Tab’ and ‘Cast Screen’. Select ‘Cast Tab’ to cast the current tab only, and select ‘Cast Screen’ to cast everything on your computer screen.
Select your TV’s name from the list of devices and enjoy screen sharing!

Using Miracast

Enable screen sharing on your Hisense TV by pressing the ‘Input’ button on the remote.
On the Input page, select the ‘Screen Sharing’ option.
Now open the connect settings by pressing the Window + K keys on the keyboard.
Ensure your TV and computer are connected to the same WiFi network.
From the list of devices, select your Hisense TV.
When prompted, enter the PIN displayed on your TV screen to establish a connection.

Note: If you see ‘This device doesn’t support Miracast,’ try another method.

Using Wireless HDMI

In case your PC supports Miracast but Hisense TV doesn’t, you can use a wireless HDMI display adapter to connect the two devices and make your TV Miracast compatible.

Note: Get an adapter that supports high-definition resolution to enjoy a great experience.

Some wireless HDMI adapters require WiFi access. See the instructions before following the below-mentioned steps.

Connect one end of the wireless HDMI adapter to the HDMI port on the back of your smart TV.
Connect the second end to the USB port of your Hisense TV.
Press the ‘Input’ button on your Hisense TV remote and select the HDMI port to which you have connected the HDMI adapter.
Now you can see HDMI on your TV screen.
On your computer, press ‘Windows + K’ to open the connect settings. From the list of devices that are compatible with Miracast, select your new HDMI adapter.
As soon as you click the name, you are ready to use your Hisense TV as a monitor.

Pros and Cons of Using TV As Monitor

Using your Hisense TV as a monitor has variable pros and cons. These are mentioned below.

Pros

In terms of size, TVs are more affordable than monitors.
Bigger screen and enhanced fun. For watching movies or playing games, TV screens are a better option.
TVs have better picture quality than monitors.
You don’t need to attach a stand-alone speaker with a TV screen – thanks to the built-in speakers.
Due to the wider viewing angle of a TV screen, you can enjoy a movie with many people, which is difficult with a monitor.

Cons

Monitors have a faster response time than TVs. TVs have a little lag between input and visual displays.
Monitors are better for gaming purposes as the refresh rate in TVs is usually 60Hz. However, in high-end TVs it can reach up to 120Hz.
Monitors are easier to put on a desk than most TVs due to their design and structure.

Conclusion

Using your Hisense TV screen as a monitor is a good idea when you want to have a better group viewing experience. You can opt for this option specifically if you don’t want to spend some extra bucks on buying a monitor and already have a TV in your living room. A larger screen for multitasking or gaming is a great option. However, TVs don’t provide you with as fast speed or brilliant colors as monitors do!