Why won’t my PC connect to my TV via HDMI?

First, make sure that you go into your PC/Laptop settings and designate HDMI as the default output connection for both video and audio. … Try booting up your PC/Laptop with the HDMI cable connected to a TV that is on. You can try booting up the PC/Laptop while the TV is off and then turn on the TV.

Why won’t my PC show up on my TV?

On the computer, select a lower screen resolution, then check if the image is output correctly. When the TV has another HDMI port, connect to it and check if the image is displayed correctly. … If changing the cable solves the problem, the original HDMI cable may have a problem.

How do I connect my PC to my TV?

To connect a laptop to TV with HDMI, just plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI port on each of the devices. If you purchased your television within the last ten years, chances are very good it has an HDMI port. If your laptop doesn’t have an HDMI port, you’ll need an adapter.