Pairing a Google device with the Belkin Miracast Video Adapter

Pairing the Belkin Miracast Video Adapter with your Google device allows you to watch everything from your mobile device on your HDTV screen.  You can share pictures that are saved or taken using your smartphone, play games directly on your TV from your smart device, watch videos, and browse the Internet on your TV without the need for a smart TV.

Follow the instructions below to pair your Google device with the video adapter.

NOTE:  Make sure that your device is compatible with the Miracast Video Adapter.

Setting up the video adapter
 
Step 1:
Turn your TV ON.
 
Step 2:
Connect the video adapter to your TV's USB port using the USB power cable that came with the adapter.
 
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Step 3:
Connect the video adapter directly to an HDMI port on the TV.
 
NOTE:  Take note of the port number you connected to.  It is recommended to use HDMI 1 for optimal performance.
 
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Step 4:
Set your TV's input selector to the HDMI port you connected to.
 
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Your Miracast Video Adapter will now start up and display instructions on your TV screen.
 
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Connecting your Google device
 
To pair your Google device with the Miracast Video Adapter, make sure they are connected to the same wireless network.  To proceed, follow the instructions below:
 
Step 1:
Access the drop-down menu by swiping your finger from the top of your phone's screen to the bottom.
 
Step 2:
Tap the icon in the top right corner of the drop-down menu.
 
NOTE:  In this example, Google Nexus 4 is used.  Setup may look slightly different depending on your specific Google device.
 
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Step 3:
Tap the WIRELESS DISPLAY option.
 
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Step 4:
In the list of available devices, select your TV.
 
Step 5:
Press the button on the Miracast Video Adapter when the prompt appears.  Or, if requested, enter the PIN code that appears on the screen of your device.
 
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Wait for the Miracast Video Adapter to complete the attempt to pair with your device.
 
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If the image on your Google device is mirrored on your TV, then your Miracast Video Adapter is successfully paired with the device.
 
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If you were not able to successfully pair your device with the video adapter, you can also perform the following:
•   Make sure that your Miracast Video Adapter’s firmware is updated.  The firmware version that is running on the adapter can be found by accessing the adapter’s settings page.  For instructions on how to update the firmware on the adapter, click here.

•   Try disabling Remember Prior Connections in the Miracast Video Adapter’s Settings page which can be accessed from your TV. 



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