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[Nexus 4 Accessories] bubblesmoney:
just see my YouTube uploads for miracast reviews. I have uploaded reviews for net gear ptv 3000, Panasonic miracast streamer with usb port that supports 1tb hard disk etc, lg bdp 730 bluray player and shown miracast with note 3, s4, s3, Sony xperia zl, Intel widi laptop. See which one suits your needs best.

There are cheaper MIRACAST devices that also have USB support for hard disks, wifi plus ethernet support, streaming (limited apps for streaming but with miracast anything and almost everything that plays on your phone can be miracasted to TV).

See video proof of what miracast can do from my samsung galaxy s4 to netgear dongle (only miracast and no usb support on dongle). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxSJ57Q3zak

miracast in 1080p with dolby sound from my samsung galaxy note3, s4, nexus 7 2013 to my panasonic streamer. This cost $29.99 in the USA and i bought mine in the UK for £30 (price fluctuated between 30-62£ in the UK). miracast on my panasonic streamer (amazon reviews are crap because people buy it for streaming and dont actually use miracast which works great in 1080p dolby sound!) miracasting from my samsung galaxy note3, s4 and nexus 7 2013. This has usb support for my 1TB hard disk and remote for controlling device direct and streaming apps and can stream everything from phone or tablet via miracast and very portable and does not require wifi router for miracast but will need wifi or ethernet for streaming from net it has both built in wifi and ethernet and all this for cheaper than chromecast!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0MikjCGq_I amazon UK increased price from £30 to £62 after I bought two. Amazon USA has increased price from $30 to $40+ now.

miracast from my S4 to my LG bluray player http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRSVyxyuO_M

miracast on my nexus 7 2013 to netgear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jUrprqhIMU

miracast on s3 to netgear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xkh2xbeA-qk

miracast on sony xperia ZL to netgear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkdQyx_KOEM

* Please note that ONLY SOME *** miracast dongles are compatible to mirror intel WiDi laptops too and windows 8.1 laptops and microsoft surface tablets etc. see my laptop being mirrored wirelessly using my miracast dongle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZaDe-P_74s

Miracast 1080p in dolby sound for mirroring my phone screen for the xbmc app and any video streaming app like youtube, xbmc (gazillion movies), any music app, almost any app on android works AWESOME. Proof is in my first link and all my other miracast devices can do the same! I havent tried the 3D option in xbmc but 1080p option works great for xbmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t54hc6GmmGo and it works fine on many phones and tablets just like on laptop and plex, youtube, bbc iplayer, tv catchup, filmon, etc etc

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Can you please update 1st post in thread to say netgear ptv 3000 works great out of the box with various phones and laptop please. Proof is in my YouTube reviews showing it works GREAT in 1080p dolby for everything.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Steril:
Thanks for your answer! I´ll have a view on your videos!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Konstigt:
I have the PTV3000 and got a new firmware from Netgear, 2.4.20. This really works well!

For example, running Monsters Inc 1080p from http://www.auby.no/files/video_tests/ is very fluid.

I would recommend against buying anything from a unknown manufacturer. Just look at Netgears changelog for 2.4.19 (latest official). Tons of changes/fixes.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] narcopolypse:
Sorry guys. I'd completely forgotten about this thread since I started it almost a year ago. But yes, I just updated it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] bjarnehe:
Where can I get the 2.4.20 beta version of the firmware for the PTV3000?

Google it and did not find it, and the latest official is as you say 2.4.19.

My issue is that the current (and previous) firmware does let me connect my Samsung Galaxy S3 to the PTV3000 if I connect the PTV3000 via my receiver. It only works if I connect the PTV3000 directly to my TV. But I want to use my home theater set up of course.

I does however work just fine via the receiver when connection to the PTV3000 from my laptop running Windows 8. It´s only an issue when using my S3.

I was hoping this might have been fixed in the 2.4.20 firmware?

Looking through the forums, it looks like this is not an issue for the Samsung Galaxy S4 though?

/Bjarne
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Konstigt:
You have to request it from Netgear.

I think your problem with S3 is with HDCP. Maybe ask Netgear about it or a workaround is to run CM. Then you can disable the check.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] rebj2007:
Anyone can suggest the cheapest miracast working?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] bubblesmoney:
cheapest i have bought was £30 but at same time on amazon usa it was $30 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0MikjCGq_I but it can sometimes freeze and need power off and reboot and cant seem to link to maintenence website. it does not work with my widi laptop.

where as my netgear works great http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxSJ57Q3zak but costlier but has loads of software updates and works with my widi laptop too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZaDe-P_74s

my miracast LG bluray player works fine too

there might be a cheaper $10 dongle soon but thats on paper and no proof of how good it will be in the real world. not all miracast adapters are alike as there are some optional elements in the standard which isnt great for compatibility in a standard.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ZAnwar:
I recently bought the ptv3000 but its very laggy and pixelated with my nexus 4, however it does work perfectly fine with my brothers note 3 and my galaxy s4. Well, by 'perfectly fine', I mean there are some long periods of stability.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Konstigt:
As I said earlier, using firmware 2.4.20 my combination of PTV3000 and N4 works very well so what firmware are you using?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ZAnwar:
Well, I'm currently using the latest version 2.4.19. But that's only because I've not found anything more recent.

I have to sort out the sleep problem now. It hangs when not used for a few hours.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Konstigt:
Just contact support..
[Nexus 4 Accessories] oTeMpLo:
THANK YOU! 2.4.20 (beta) firmware actualy resoves "sleep" issue!.

EDIT: Streaming from Nexus7 is much better too.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] evanladoux:
Anyone have experience with the PTV3000 and the new 7" Kindle HDX?

These are not the droids you're looking for.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] trafsta:
PTV3000 firmware 2.4.26 released in past few days (possibly even today?). 2.4.19 was horrible for me (Galaxy S4 would miracast at 720p not 1080p - older 2.2.x firmware worked @ 1080p - and 2.4.19 just showed a black screen under Intel WiDi). Seems Netgear has also linked a new Intel Wireless Display software update v4.2.21.0 as well.

2.4.26 is not going @ 1080p (still 720p) from my Galaxy S4 still but it is no longer cutting off the edges and I see settings have the option to tweak the size as well (12 or 13 works well for me). Intel Widi still not working form 3rd generation Core i7 Dell Latitude laptop using v4.2.21.0 Intel WiDi (black screen, just see mouse cursor).

Oh what fun this stuff is :(
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ZAnwar:
I have to say that I'm impressed by Netgear's support. 2.4.26 really sorted out the glitching issues with my Nexus 4. However I was hoping if somebody could help me with an issue I'm having.

When I mirror YouTube there is the Miracast icon in the centre of the screen on the phone and the TV, and it also lowers the brightness on the phone which again is replicated on the TV?

How do I get rid of this? This, from what I remember, doesn't happen on my brother's Note 3.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ROY10:
refer to this PTV 2

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/1276352736/New_Version_wifi_display_adapter_PTV.html

I bought it and tested with NOTE 3 LTE is working fine

The problem is NOTE 3 set Wifi is not stable, this will affect the connection stability.

Hope Samsung to solve the wifi bug...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kansas666:
I got mine working with my Kindle Fire HDX. Current firmware is 2.4.26, but I had to roll mine back to 2.4.19 to get it to work. I also got my Sony Vaio to connect via WIDI. Still can't keep a steady connection with my HTC One though. It sees the adaptor and connects but drops in about 5 seconds with the statement "wifi connection closed".

I also have the same sleep issue. If I leave it alone for a few hours it shuts off. I have to wake it up with a quick press on the button. Not fun from across the room. Kinda defeats the purpose.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ioan32:
Miracst dongles working with kit kat

Hi,

I am doing lots of research this week for Miracast dongles in Asian market and it is a chaos really. My main question after talking to a serious factory is how much dependent the miracast communication is to the android version. Since dongles run android, one of the manufacturers told me that for example the Nexus5 using 4.4 kit kat android version is not going to work with a dongle running 4.2. Same if we had a dongle which would be running 4.4, then a device with 4.2 version would not be able to communicate with the dongle, at least not in a proper way.

As I am new in this forum, please let me know if I am in the right thread or not.

Appreciate your replies ...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] xaudiblex:
BestBuy has the RocketFish adapter for 19.99. I just placed an order. Hoping it'll work good.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] nandowong:
It does support Windows 8 on the latest 8.1 update and latest Netgear firmware. My nexus 5 sees it and connects. Audio works, but I'm having trouble getting video to work. My laptop works flawlessly though
[Nexus 4 Accessories] bubblesmoney:
Update widi and wifi diverts from Intel website and not del website. Dell is **** for many things. My Dell i7 works fine for mirroring though. Links for the relevant stuff are in my widi mirroring video on youtube. Check my tag line if interested in the video. No audio or video issues for 1080p mirroring with several devices s3 s4 note3 nexus 7 2013, limited casing support for nexus 7 2012, tegra note 7, Dell laptop, Sony xperia zl, nexus 5.

PS. Haven't bothered updating and think I am on 2.15 version for PTV3000. Works Great for 1080p streaming on xbmc and loads of other stuff as shown in my many miracast uploads for this dongle and other miracast devices.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] trafsta:
My research has shown that the older PTV3000 firmware works much better... however, I haven't been able to get my hands on an old one. Tech support cannot provide me with it either... any chance you have your firmware file (v2.15 or otherwise) lying around somewhere still? I'd love to downgrade...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] oTeMpLo:
LOL

You have them on ther homepage...

http://downloadcenter.netgear.com/en/product/PTV3000

http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/PTV3000/PTV3000_V2.2.15.zip
[Nexus 4 Accessories] trafsta:
Yeah, uh, that definitely did not exist the last time I posted on this forum :P

Nice to see they've finally heeded to all of our requests for the older firmware.

Thanks for pointing out that it's now there. Glad I gave you a little chuckle too :P
[Nexus 4 Accessories] petesimon:
chinese / generic miracast adapters...

I expect products from a brand name like netgear to do well. However, I would like spend less than $50 for a working device.

I have an android 4.2.1 phone with "wireless display" capability under Settings - Display. So, anybody have experience or feedback on chinese miracast / ezcast / wi-di wireless hdmi adapters, especially those with RK2928 chip? Is EzCast different than Miracast? are both over Wifi?

How about Mocreo M1, or Tronsmart T1000, or T01 Miracast adapter?

Others?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] bubblesmoney:
It's been less than $50 loads of times. Presently £35 from Amazon UK. Just Set up an alert via camelcamelcamel website for the Amazon link and set your Price alert level

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The information the factory told you is b0ll0ck$.

My PTV 3000 on earlier 4.2.12 and later on 4.2.15 firmware works fine with s3 on 4.1 s4 on 4.2 and 4.3 and note 3 on 4.3 and nexus 7 2013 on 4.3 and 4.4 and old nexus 2012 7 on 4.4 (limited casing on old nexus 7), Tegra note 7 tablet on 4.2 and 4.3 and my 3y old dell laptop after updating laptop WiDi and WiDi drivers from Intel website (and not dell website)

They work fine with Miracast on my lg bluray player and Panasonic streamer too all of which have different firmware.

All the relevant videos are on my YouTube uploads linked in my tagline below
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dandwhelan:
Your youtube videos are great, really convinced me on buying a Miracast device.

Would my Laptop WiDi be able to stream onto a Miracast Blu-Ray player? For the cost of the Netgear PTV3000 vs Wifi bluray player with netflix ect... it kinda makes sense getting a Blu-Ray player to my mobile phone, but It would be great if the laptop works aswell
[Nexus 4 Accessories] bubblesmoney:
The Netgear definitely works with laptop but the Panasonic streamer does not work with laptop and no software upgrades ever. I don't remember checking the LG bluray player with the laptop though so will check it later this week and get back here. The Netgear is portable for holidays unlike the bluray player though.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dandwhelan:
The PTV3000 is only 50 quid atm in PC world. Might just buy one and be done with it, doubt the bluray will mirror laptops
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ermacwins:
So the PTV3000 is the best device to get for Miracast/WiDi?

And does it require external power?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ssauger:
I own it and its great. With laptop or smartphone. You need USB power, but most need it and USB from TV is enough.

Gesendet von meinem Nexus 7 mit Tapatalk
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kprash1:
Ipazzport cast

I have a Ipazzport cast in which miracast was not working. It was pretty much useless for me until I saw a user comment in Amazon.

I downloaded and flashed the firmware for MCAST01 Dongle from mocreo.com.

It is a simple two step process. 1. Install usb drivers 2. Run RKBatchtool.exe

Both downloads are available at the site. Read the iPush_update_V03 Instructions.pdf file carefully because it is written in Chinglish.

Now the dongle works great with my nexus 4 (kitkat). I tested miracast for 30 minutes.

It did not disconnect at all. The miracast works up to 25 feet.

I think this is the best and cheapest option for miracast from nexus 4.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DarrenMi:
When I tried the out of box firmware (sorry cannot recall version) my Note3 (1080p) was displayed at 720p on the TV but cut off edges (like overscan) however very little lag playing videos.

Updated to latests and now outputs 1080p to TV (and full image) but more lag and sound out of sync playing videos.

Because I want to output to my car head unit (480p) I'd be happy to go back to 720p output from PTV3000.

You mention "settings" and options - where are the settings to adjust the PTV3000?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kg6zvp:
What is the cheapest option that people have had good experience with?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] az2002:
Measy A1W

Did anyone got the Measy A1W ? I can't seem to find any opinions/reviews about this device...

Thanks,

Amir.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] bubblesmoney:
I have a measy like device with external antenna. I bought it hoping the reception would be better due to external antenna which is adjustable. It is one of the latest models and about 45£ recently on amazon but got it for about 16 on ebay. It is one of those devices that use the ezcast app like measy. But it is ****.

ezcast works but frequent buffering for videos even on my top of the line Netgear nighthawk R7000 router. Photos have loads more lag than anyof my miracast devices. I have reviewed several of themon youtubewhich canbe accessed from my link in my tag line below. Never got the miracast to work using their ezmirror / miracast feature.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] schism70:
Can't seem to get my N7 2012 (stock 4.4) to connect to PTV3000 via settings>display>cast screen. Any tips or tricks?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] bubblesmoney:
Google sens to have now removed the ability to cast from nexus 7 2012 to miracast. With some earlier updates I could cast screen in some apps to miracast but after latest updates the same apps like youtube and netflix can't do it anymore. Only can do it to chromecast now. Didn't do a video because thought everyone can do it. But it was only a brief while I could do it even unrooted as now Google has removed that ability in further software updates on my Nexus7 2012. Earlier when I could do it the picture casted and audio wad add God as my Nexus7 2013. Unfortunately Google removed that feature now.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] rohit297:
I am looking for a cheap miracast adapter, can anyone please tell me which is the best option in cheap range, checked the thread but confused, here in india please refer to buying source also
[Nexus 4 Accessories] TTThunder:
Telecorsa Miracast often disconnected with Nexus 10 4.4.x

Hi,

Please help advise.

I bought the above adapter and tried with Nexus 10 both 4.4.4 and 4.4.2. I can mirror to the TV about a minute or so, then it will be disconnected.

However, I tried with my 5" phone (Huawei honor 3C, Android 4.2.2) and it can displayed for a long time without having any problem. (But the image on the TV is small, unlike Nexus 10 image which occupy the whole screen..)

Is this the problem with 4.4.x? (I just want to mirror photo image on Nexus 10 to TV so my mom can see her picture very big...)

Thank you very much,

Thee
[Nexus 4 Accessories] tmugan:
Chromecast will now mirror an android screen in v4.4.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] TTThunder:
So it is like Google made 4.4 work only with its own device? (Man, they are becoming like Microsoft!)

I did not buy Chromecast in the beginning since I thought it cannot mirror device... But now it can...

Do I need a new Chromecast HW model or just a new firmware for this mirroring capability?

Thanks a lot!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] tmugan:
Chromecast updates itself so there is no firmware effort.

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A review of the recent mirroring functionality added to Chromecast http://m.smh.com.au/digital-life/co...-android-screen-mirroring-20140713-zt68u.html
[Nexus 4 Accessories] davidone96:
Chromecast is the best solution. I bought it yesterday and it works very well for mirroring. :good:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] J_Fresh:
Appradio

Has anyone had success using a miracast device in a more mobile application? Such as with a radio? I'm using a windows display device with my appradio 3 and I believe that the ever changing wifi signals that my phone detects causes the mirroring to stop. Reading around the appradio forums it seems like for some people they found the perfect combination of phone and miracast device or they are waiting for a firmware update in hopes that it will solve all their problems. If no one has heard of this issue being resolved wouldn't you think this is more a phone issue and not a device issue?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dj_rene:
Hi prash1, I also have the ipzaaport cast and got the same problem. just wondering if you have the copy of the firmware and the update software/driver? I tried to search and download but unfortunately they are all removed.

Please contact me if you have the copies so I can try. my email deejayhd2 AT gmail.com

thanks in advance.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] narcopolypse:
It's my friends adapter and he lives 350 miles away but I'll ask him to make a video. It mirrors what's on the screen most of the time but in certain apps like the video player (but oddly enough not YouTube) it will leave controls on the phone and only display video on the TV. The screen will dim immediately when you play a video but if you turn off the screen it will stop playing video on the TV. I would say the latency is probably less than half a second but i don't have any high tech equipment to test with so that is really just an estimation. Definitely fast though.

When I contacted them when we were trying to get it working they said that HDCP will self disable if the phone is rooted. We tried unrooting it and still no luck so we relocked the boot loader and it started working after a few more connection attempts. His adapter is running v1.1.something. (1.1.2.1 if I remember correctly)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] compuw22c:
Try playing with this option maybe? Under developer settings. Maybe try never check?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] freesoul27:
It is strange, I contacted Actiontec support yesterday and they told me that ScreenBeam works with Nexus 4:confused:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] clubtech:
I don't see this option on my N4. Are you seeing this on stock rom?

Here is the reply i got from them:

"Hello XXX,

A firmware update to ScreenBeam that will enable Miracast devices to connect properly is currently being finalized and will be available for beta testing soon. I will notify you as soon as I am able to provide you with the firmware.

- Troy"
[Nexus 4 Accessories] compuw22c:
Try playing with this option maybe? Under developer settings.

View attachment 1556406
[Nexus 4 Accessories] clubtech:
There is no such option on the N4 on the stock rom. looks like you guys are using a custom ROM maybe?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] freesoul27:
You need to discover the developer menu, tap 7 times on "Build number" under About phone menu.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] clubtech:
lol, of course i see the developer menu but this specific option is not there.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] compuw22c:
I am in fact on paranoid, though I'm 99% sure it was in the stock (but now semi hidden) developer settings. Google getting developer menu back (believe you go to about phone and tap on the version or build number like 7 times)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] philipswich:
Thanks alot for the info, very interesting

Thanks for taking the time to reply, it sounds very interesting

Phil
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jdavet:
I have a stock, non rooted, locked Nexus 4, with developer options available, and I don't see that option you mentioned either. Must be rom specific.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] texasice:
The "HDCP Checking" option is not available on /user/ builds. anyhow it doesnt fix it. We will probably just have to wait for firmware update
[Nexus 4 Accessories] freesoul27:
Same Troy answered to me too, so i sent them another email.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] italia0101:
that usb dongle thing is awesome! i need this!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] clubtech:
Actiontec sent me a new firmware for the dongle today and now it connects with the N4.

It is not perfect but it works better than the PTV3000 at this time.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] freesoul27:
I also received this firmware, now i am waiting for my ScreenBeam to arrive.

Does this work on rooted phones?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dc211:
Does anyone know if Miracast will support HDMI-CEC? It looks like WiDi supports it but I can't find any info if Miracast does.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] clubtech:
Yes it works on my rooted N4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] freesoul27:
Here are videos of Nexus 4 Miracast using PTV3000:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjOp-hPm7kc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue4lp_7jL5Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oqslwDNvTo
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jaybeeunix:
My ScreenBeam shipped with 1.0.21 -- That never worked. Their support sent me a beta, 1.0.26, which does work. Though, it's very sensitive to WIFI interference.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] cramu:
Is it true what ausdroid.net says, concerning the WiFi connection while using Miracast?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jaybeeunix:
No, while I did have to disconnect from my AP to initially pair my phone to the receiver (that's a bug), I was able to reconnect to the AP and stream videos over Miracast after that initial setup.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Hidden92:
Would have been strange if this would be true.

WiFi Direct doesn't disconnect you from the AP so why should Miracast?

Gesendet von meinem Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] biggiestuff:
How did they get it working? Did net gear finally push out a new firmware?