USB-C to HDMI Cable for Samsung Galaxy S10

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How to connect an Android phone to a Monitor with HDMI?

Points to Consider First

  • Is your phone a video-enabled USB-C device?
  • Does your Android phone support HDMI Alt Mode?
  • Can you charge your phone while connected to the HDMI?
  • Can the converter play Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected content or support HDCP?
  • Do you have the correct HDMI Cable?

Old Methods: 2 types USB to HDMI Converter

  1. MHL – Stands for Mobile High-Definition Link. Old Technology. Available as Passive or active.
    • Passive Converters do not convert the signals and require MHL-enabled TVs.
    • Active Converters do convert the signals and work with modern (2020) TVs. Requires a power source.
  2. Slimport – Does not require an external power source.

What is HDMI Alt Mode?

The HDMI Alt Mode for USB Type-C connector allows HDMI-enabled source devices to utilize a USB Type-C connector to directly connect to HDMI-enabled displays, and deliver HDMI signals and features over a simple cable without the need for protocol and connector adapters or dongles. https://www.hdmi.org/spec/typec

3 types of HDMI cables

  1. HDMI Type A: The full-size HDMI connector.
  2. HDMI Type C: aka Mini HDMI, a smaller connector designed for smaller portable devices like cameras and tablets.
  3. HDMI Type D: aka Micro HDMI, the smallest physical port that can typically be seen on recent smartphones and cameras.

What is HDCP?

HDCP, which stands for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection, for Blu-ray players and HDTV devices.

What about something for my Samsung Galaxy S10?

Some Samsung Galaxy Phones can use its own Samsung HDMI Adapter and Multiport Adaptor USB-C… https://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/how-do-i-connect-my-phone-to-my-tv-using-hdmi/

Then there is the Samsung DeX Station… https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/mobile-accessories/phones/dex-station—black-ee-mg950tbegus/

How to simply connect my Samsung Galaxy S10 to an HDMI video input?

Just get a USB-C to HDMI Cable Adapter… https://qoo.tn/BQUaBW/Q100206579

NOTE: It does NOT work on all Android phones… read the above article.

Sources:

From the Journal of Adrian Lee – https://adrianvideoimage.com/

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