What does the HDMI cable plug into?

Regular Size (Type A): An HDMI cable with a regular size connector is typically used to connect source devices, such as DVD/Blu-ray/Ultra HD players, computers, media streamers, cable/satellite boxes, and video game consoles to TVs, video projectors, and home theater receivers.

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Are there different types of HDMI plugs?

HDMI connectors are available in three sizes: standard, mini and micro.

What is the plug that looks like a HDMI?

DisplayPort
DisplayPort: For PC DisplayPort looks similar to HDMI but is a connector more common on PCs than TVs. It still allows for high-definition video and (in many cases) audio, but its standards are a bit different.

What are the 2 types of HDMI connectors?

There are currently five standard connector types available for HDMI cables, namely:

Type A (standard)
Type B (dual link – not currently used in any mainstream consumer products)
Type C (mini)
Type D (micro)
Type E (the Automotive Connection System, chiefly developed for in-vehicle use)

What is the weird HDMI port called?

This is a DisplayPort — it’s pretty common on desktops and quite a few laptops. Worth noting that you can use this kind of port to connect to HDMI cables if you just get a DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapter. They have the same basic job.

What is the small HDMI port called?

The Micro-HDMI is a Type D connector. This cable provides HD viewing and allows for the connection of small portable equipment and devices including GoPro action cameras, SmartPhones, small video recording devices and portable media players.

What sockets do I need for a TV?

Coax IEC Sockets. The most common TV aerial socket type that most people will be familiar with is the Coax IEC socket. This type of outlet is most common for TV aerial connections, but is also commonly used for FM radio.

Are both ends of HDMI cable the same?

Small devices, such as smartphones, often have a smaller female HDMI port, either Mini HDMI or Micro HDMI. These devices require a cable with one male tip of a matching size. The other end of the cable has a full-size male tip for connecting to a TV.

What does HDMI symbol look like?

‌ Two plus symbols next to a P within a D is a symbol that represents the display port and display port cables. ‌ A connector or cable with the letters “HDMI” and looks like “HOMI” to some users is the symbol that represents an HDMI connector.

Do smart TVs need HDMI cables?

You can use a smart TV without cable since the devices connect to Wi-Fi networks to operate. You can watch TV shows and movies through various apps that you download on the TV in this way; some apps are free, while others require a monthly subscription.

Should I plug my TV directly into the wall?

Do you have your PC, television, or other expensive electronics plugged directly into a power outlet? You shouldn’t. You should plug your gadgets into a surge protector, which isn’t necessarily the same thing as a power strip.