Today we’ll be taking a look at two wireless display adapters … the Netgear Push2TV (PTV3000) and the Anycast M2 Plus. Both offer mirroring using your Android smartphone, tablet and PC laptop. However, the Anycast M2 Plus takes it step further by allowing iOS devices to “Airplay” to any TV too.
Here’s a little background on my case. I was at meeting with some of my colleagues a few months ago, and I wanted to share my screen to a TV. Then I realize I don’t have a projector at home just an ordinary LCD TV (not a SmartTV, can’t afford one yet :P). So what do I do?
The only way was to find a HMDI or VGA cable and connect it from the laptop to the back of the TV.That’s fine as a workaround solution, but it’s the hassle of all the cables. Come on! … it’s 2016 there must be a better way!
So after doing some research on the internet, I discovered a few companies that were making these wireless display adapters. They’re nothing new … in fact, this wireless display technology such as Miracast™, Wi-Fi Direct®, Intel® WiDi has been available for a number of years now. It’s odd that no one has really taken it to the mass market. I wonder why?
Anyway, less talking and more action. We’ll start off with the Netgear Push2TV (PTV3000) …
Netgear Push2TV (PTV3000)
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Specifications
Package Contents
- Push2TV® (PTV3000)
- Installation Guide
- Power adapter (localized to country of sale)
- USB cable
- NOTE: HDMI cable is not included
Networking
- 802.11n 300 Mbps WiFi (b/g/n compatible) with WEP, WPA and WPA2 support
- Dual Band – 2.4 or 5 GHz
- WPS button support for ease of setup
Video Outputs
- 480p (HDMI)
- 720p (HDMI)
- 1080p (HDMI)
Video Modes
- Up to 1080p high definition (HD)
Audio Output
- Digital over HDMI (5.1 surround sound pass-through and stereo)
Standards
- Miracast™
- Wi-Fi Direct®
- Intel® WiDi
Power Consumption
- Less than 2W (typical) when streaming HD video
Power Input
- 5.0V – 1.0A power adapter USB powered
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions: L 1.96 x W 3.27 x H 0.43 in.
- Weight: 0.21 lb
System Requirements
- Requires a laptop, smartphone, or tablet with Intel® WiDi or Miracast wireless display
- HDTV with available HDMI input
Setup and Installation
Once you have connected the USB cable (required for power) and also the HDMI cable, you’re ready to set up the device for wireless display. Remember to select the HDMI source.
You will be presented with this screen. You can now connect your WiDi enabled laptop with Windows 8.
Using any Android device, select Screen Mirroring and the Miracast wireless display will kick in.
Select the Push2TV from the selection and confirm OK. And that’s it … with Miracast, it’s extremely simple to connect.
Setting it up for an Android device is the easiest … no wifi, no hotspot.
