First post, by buckeye
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Being out in the "sticks" the only internet connection I have is through my phone, so got the idea that by dropping DirectTV (actually direct disappointment) and getting unlimited data on the phone thus paving the way for NetFlix, Hulu and etc. IF I can figure out how to stream it to my LG smart TV. This is aggravating since can't get a straight answer on how to do this - AT & T and LG have been no help other than suggesting the tethering/hotspot method.
My equipment to work with is an LG LK-10 phone and LG 50UH5530 smart TV. Tried Miracast but evidently my phone doesn't support it tho the TV does, which I don't understand why since the phone has latest android version 7. Tried the Direct WiFi method but to no avail though that's probably due to inexperience/ignorance, I'm just not "hip" on this stuff retro pc's are a lot easier to work with!
One thing AT & T did mention was using Chromecast, Roku and others like them but if my TV is "smart" and has the usual apps built in do I really need those gadgets? No body seems to be able to answer that question. In my eyes seems like if my phone can get an internet connection, if phone & TV are same brand they should be able to link up somehow without adding another piece of hardware. Sorry for the long post, I just feel there is always a solution and this forum has never let me down. Any ideas or tips would be welcome!
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