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How To Turn A Computer Monitor Into A TV
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2019
- After years of use, sometimes, we get tired of our now, old, but well served monitor. So what do you do with such a monitor? Throw it out? Give it to someone else? Recycle it, like some goody two shoes? Uh no. We’re going to turn it into a bootleg TV. Let’s get started.
First, I want to say, this might require some monetary investment. AKA. BIG MONEY. Not a lot, but a bit to fully transition our monitor to a tv. Second. You need a monitor that has a headphone jack and either a DisplayPort or HDMI port. Why though? Because most monitors don’t have speakers built-in or have terrible ones. Guess what TVs have? Speakers. That’s why if you don’t want to use the underwater radio speakers that your monitor has, you have to get a sound bar.
But Jimmy, why a sound bar? Why not bookshelf style speakers or even Bluetooth speakers. You raise a good point. But the reason we do this is because you can’t control volume easily with bookshelf style or Bluetooth speakers connected to a monitor. You have to physical go up to the speakers and manually press a button or move some knob. But with a soundbar, they typically come with a remote that lets you change volume. You know. Like a TV. The thing we’re trying to emulate. Just make sure the soundbar you’re buying has a remote and a headphone jack. So that we can connect it to the monitor.
Then you just need to connect everything together, like brain surgery, except we can actually do this. Connect Headphone jack to headphone jack and bam. We’re done right? No. Now we have to plug stuff into the monit- I mean, TV. But as you plug things into the TV, you might not have enough ports or the wrong port for the TV. If you want more ports, for all your inputs like directv, chromecast, gaming consoles, then I’d recommend a HDMI switcher that allows you to switch between different inputs. This one comes with a remote. If you have a displayport on your monitor, then you can get a DisplayPort to HDMI cable to connect it to the switcher. And BAM your old monitor is now a new to you TV.
So, everything works, and you just need to get some cable management done. Not too big of an issue. So, why would anyone do any of this in the first place? Well, it’s a waste to get rid of perfectly useful electronics, and not everyone has the technical know-how or patience to do a true DIY sort of thing like turning your monitor into a smart mirror. So, this something that’s simple to do, and provides a new small TV for maybe a kid’s bedroom, or a workout room or something. The only real downside to this bootleg TV is that it will lack some TV features, like antenna support, the initial input options, or showing volume levels. But, in turn, with a basic soundbar, the monitor TV already sounds better than most TVs without one, and when you do decide to get rid of the monitor, the soundbar can be used on a different TV that you own. Only real negative to this setup, in my opinion anyway, is that the size of the monitor is usually smaller than the average TV, so forget putting this in the living room or something, it’d look like a TV for Oompa Loompas.
So, I think this setup is a good for people who are trying to save a buck or recycle their old electronics. Just be mindful, that this thing won’t be killing some ULTRA 4K OLED QLED HDR 3D Alexa-enabled, featuring Dante from the devil may cry series TV. But, it makes a nice little budget tv alternative. And that’s really great for a recycled product.
Anyway guys I want to ask you a question. Is something like this viable? Or would you just throw away your old monitor anyway? Would you do this? Leave all that in the comment section below, if you enjoyed this video, give it a thumbs up, comment, and well don’t forget to subscribe. I’ll see you guys next time.
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Thanks! I was looking for a way to recycle a monitor usefully. Especially liked your advice about the sound bar and the HDMI hub. Liked your fun presentation too.
Yes, I WOULD do this! Exactly what I’m looking for in my craft room. I love to watch tutorials on TH-cam for my painting classes. My IPad screen is just too small but I have an older gaming monitor. I don’t have room to put a TV close enough. I also don’t want to invest in another computer. Perfect! Thanks!
I connected a Chromecast Ultra to my monitor and a JBL speaker via 3.5mm jack. This allows me to cast content on my phone to the monitor and use my phone as the remote/volume control.
I wanna do the same but there is no 3.5mm jack input on my monitor. So I can't connect a speaker to the monitor. That's why I can't get any sound :( I failed...
I wanted to do the same but the newJBL has no input.. sigh
I have a budget of around $750 to replace a 15 year old TV that had amazingly good speakers for its money back in the day. The picture quality was also incredible and still holds up pretty well to this day. Sadly, the thing is starting to show its age due to being used.
Since absolutely no TV in $750 gives me sound any close to what I currently get from my current set. Getting a TV with soundbar would give me the sound I get in $750, but the picture quality is far from an upgrade. So, what I settled with is a 32" Benq EW3270U and a TCL Alto 6 soundbar.
On paper, this combo looks pretty sweet. I haven't gotten to buying them yet, so any suggestion is welcome.
Good suggestion. Only issue I would have is you still need to turn it on by pressing the button on it. Idk if monitors have a sleep mode and I just don't have mine on though.
hi Jimmy great video! you described all my struggles! I bought a Infrared receiver & remoter for my ViewSonic hoping to be able to control power on/off & sound. what I bought only works on pc, not on a monitor alone. any advice though? I don't think the sound bar would control power on/off right? thanks in advance for your help
Thanks!! Love your personality!!!
lol anyone else remember when the average tv was 20"? Now double that is way too small for the average livingroom.
Ok boomer
@@fachatii Ah the first ever BSG.
Paul Crawford Because as tv resolution increases, the size has to increase as well to get useful benefit from the increased resolution unless you want to sit closer.
@@Hornet135 lol I want to sit INSIDE get the FULL benefit.:P
Nah boomer
Thanks. This was really helpful. Great job!
Good video,
I did this for my daughters room, connected a cable box and old pc speakers, the cable box controls the volume.
Yup!
I would definitely do
Thanks for the soundbar suggestion 🐈
My monitor IS a TV. A Sansui 19" LCD TV from the late 2000's. It's 10 years old but used very little until now and works great. AND it has a built in DVD player.
Do you know what adapters I'd need to make a commodore 64 computer monitor into a TV? I used to have it hooked up to a vcr when I had cable, and it is an excellent TV. But now I don't have cable anymore, just a digital converter box and rabbit ear antenna, and if I can figure out which adapters/connectors to use with this old monitor to accept the digital converter box & antenna, it would be great!
Thanks for information. I m keen to convert my monitor into TV with an antenna. But the question is how do you change channel?. I have Alexa to control volume on voice command.
I bought a new monitor and was wondering what do do with my old one. Thanks! Also i could run an HDMI cable to my New 4K Monitor. WOW!
I hate waste, so yes I would invest in this.
Hey man, looking for a monitor for my kitchen and limited to a 24" display. The main issue I have is that the bezels on a 24" TV is huge so I'd have to go down to 20" and they only go up to 720p. Does the remote for the HDMI switcher allow you to turn the tv off/on with a remote and adjust the volume if it has in-built speakers? This is turning out to be a bit of a nightmare to find a solution to
Love this and definitely going to try it!!😊
How about a set-top box and an antenna hooked to the monitor for old-style "free" TV?
Enjoyed the setup mate, any idea on a setup to control the power on and off of the monitor. My monitor didn’t come with a remote
Have you find a solution?
THanks, man...been researching this topic, and gave me good ideas.
I have a very old small TV that broke and a very large older monitor that is extra. This looks like the perfect solution for the spare bedroom
I like this idea to put in my camper van. Thanks!
Very helpful! What about a remote though? Like to turn it on and off?
I have 4) dell 22" 2) 32" tv's and a 55" tv. I am going to make a Batcave wall. Do you have any suggestions on how to turn on everything at the same time and how to split the connections.
Can you use the screen monitor with a PC monitor( the box)
This was very helpful because I'm using a 32-in and I have it on my l-shaped gaming desk and I just feel like it takes up too much room so what I was going to do is buy a 27 inch monitor for gaming and another one so I can watch movies and stream apps like to be TH-cam and Netflix and Hulu I thought about getting a 24-in TV but I want something a little bigger but smaller than a 32-in and I know you can get monitors that are 29 in and 27 in so if I have to go small at least I can use the biggest of the small LOL
Cool just what I wanted. Monitors seem so much better than similarly priced tvs
How do you connect a TV aerial to it? Thought this would be the main point
use the Decoder-Man... dont you know? this guy do the job for the monitor, as monitor lacks built-in TV component, and thru this Decoder-Man, you can playback media like movies (USB), connects wifi and browsing, streaming videos.
@@afiqalbawah4039 Dat SUX!
Is there a good 23" and below 4k (or minimum 1080p) monitor/tv for my bedroom? I just moved to a new place and my bedroom is really small. I use it to watch netflix and youtube only and no matter monitor/tv, I would plug in a streaming stick if it doesn't have internet capabilities.
dude it works, and works well. there's no downside lol doing this for my art studio!
I am doing it this week . I have hp 22f monitor which doesn't have compatibility for dual monitor with my new Macbook pro they have pixel issues, it was working fine for my windows laptop but not with mac. The 22f is also only few months old. So, I do not want to throw it away. I have amazon firestick already. So, converting into a TV with Bluetooth speaker.
Thanks mate.
This is exactly what I did with a 3 year old monitor. I switched from an old MacPro desktop to a Mac Pro laptop and had a decent monitor with nothing to do with it. I just bought a camper and turned it into a tv for the entertainment center.
just plug in a firestick lol
Not everyone has that tho
@@Idk-km9ke it’s not that much or get a chromecast
@@chainsawman3900 they might be meaning that not everyone has Wi-Fi.
I did but you can't control the sound nor turn off the monitor
Facts.......it's only 25 bucks
Excellent! Well done video !!!
I think of doing this to my own room because i am saving up for a game console but i dont have tv so i will do this plus also its going into my room so i can play with my friends without having to be interupted so this is helpful
Monitor is better for gaming anyway, TVs have more input lag and blurry picture.
A little late but I have a Dell xps with hdmi input. I have in my area Comcast/xfinity. They have a free flex box tv stream. If you know how to make it work the monitor without all this. Or do I still need that device in your video?
And how you control your monitor form distance, like a remote control?
I would like to watch antenna tv on my laptop I have a good outdoor antenna can I send that to my laptop wirelessly?
Just use ustvnow for free, no accessories needed
Can I get a large monitor, say 55’ and use as tv with Netflix casting from my phone? Or a fire stick?
Apparently my monitor doesnt have a volume key and i cant get the pc to use its audio outputs
What if......I want to replace my 17" computer monitor with a 25 -27" monitor and would like to also view TV with it? Will it be a pain to toggle back and forth to use for PC and then TV?
I love the idea those 32 inch or 42 inch monitors would work really well if you get a samsung smart monitor no modification needed also I tend to do the opposite turning an old $20 tv from a local donation store into a monitor using it'd hdmi port
Does Your monitor have speakers, or does it have a soundbar?
I wanted a small 4K tv, but they don't exist. So I purchased a cheap 28-in 4K monitor and run a Roku Streaming Stick+ through it and hooked up speakers. Works great.
What monitor and speakers do you use? My monitor sucks with speakers and I have to plug my Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 3 directly into my speakers to get loud enough audio.
@@polycube868Why don't you buy a sony cd boombox player with a audio in port
Thanks for the info. This is what I want to do with an old monitor. Hard to find simple instructions on how to do it. Now I know.
Good presentation keep it up
I have a Hp w2048h monitor with an hdmi port from 2008 that I got from Savers for $14:99. I’ll tell you it’ll give most modern monitors a run for their money when it comes to speaker and picture quality.
How can i use microphones when im using a tv as a monitor
Perfect! Great video!
im just in the process right now doing this so i can hook up all my mini consoles e.g super nes and nes megadrive minis and play them rather then playing them on my 55" hd tv .
Would I also need an HDMI cable, and where would the other end of the cable go to?
how do you connect a roku to the computer monitor?
I have a great dell monitor 24". Will try to do this. Great portable TV for kitchen.
Yeah, it is a great portable TV.
I use it a lot. Fun in the kitchen))
@@loraolarIt's obviously a lot easier than turning your TV into a monitor.
My room is too small for both a TV and a monitor. I could plug my computer into the tv, but not only does it not scale correctly, the lag is too much for some of the games I play.
I did this for a while but the problem was my old monitor does not have a headphone jack. I had to use Bluetooth and a streaming box that supported Bluetooth.
I would try to do this myself.
great job.
Great to use in an RV trailer. The Tv's that come with them are usually poor quality. Most newer RV's have a central audio set up, so you can plug the aux cable right into that. Boom, profit.
What would you recommend to turn the TV / monitor off without having to hit the button every time
Perfect solution for small meetings where multiple monitors can be seen by all.
Planning on doing something similar for my gameing setip to play ps2 ps3 and switch games plus maybe hook up a roku too
that cool
I game on 55inch tv what am I looking for this information
Ha lol .... Jimmy you are ADORABLE! What a riot🤣 ... Really cheered me up during this miserable Pandemic 🙄👍🏾🤗 .... Great info too. No wonder you have so many subscribers! Well here's one more! 😘 ...... LONDON UK
I have a $700 Bose sound bar and a monitor and an Apple TV that I don’t use anymore. Perfect to put together as a second tv in bedroom.
I used the correct cables but the monitor didn’t work. Or I’m doing something not right. Please help.
Display port cable went into the converter (HDMI) and then plugged in the chrome cast (plugged in as well) but the display on the monitor wasn’t shown anything at all
I mean the monitor is working for sure because the switch is connected.
I want to do this mod because I live remotely with solar power and batteries with inverters. Mt 37-inch flat panel tv consumes no less than 136 watts. I think that I can bring the power needs way down by using a 22-inch monitor with a 2.1 speaker setup.
If you need Speakers just buy a soundbar or a boombox CD player with an MP3 plug.
I just put a set top box into the monitor, and the set box has sound port and it's also now a smart tv, simple
I got a 80 inch monitor from my job that worked and they were about to trash it because the room it was in is no longer a conference room
Didn't work. Connected Roku to monitor and Dell E2420H monitor doesn't recognize it and just powers down.
Thinking about doing this but for what spend on the old monitor I could use that money for a used small LCD TV on Craigslist
Aaron Jimenez well if you got a cheap sound bar you would be pretty much good to go in my opinion and you can get cheap ones as little as $20 which sound great in my opinion
Aaron Jimenez and also you can use a usb ur to connect a universal remote which can control power (etc...)
Monitors are masterpiece.
Hi, can I connect the android tv box to soundbar, then soundbar connect to pc monitor via HDMI?
Well Yes and it sounds better that way too!
Do you have any soundbar recommendations? I want to connect my 4K monitor to a soundbar through HDMI but having trouble finding ones that aren't HDMI Arc (as my monitor only has HDMI, not arc). Any ideas would be appreciated!
A Roku soundbar, It has a built in streaming device.
@@jondeforge8266 XD that paired with 7.1 Yamaha speakers for full 14.1 surround sound, Best sound you can get is through both Yamaha or pioneer!
Hello! Your video was quite heloful. Can you please send me a detailed list of stuff & the steps so I can turn my samsung led monitor SR35 into TV? Thaks & looking fioward to hear from you.
Get a Roku soundbar, it has a built in streaming device.
If I can hook up my cable antenna, then yeah. There are adapters for that, or at least I've seen people make them (coax-HDMI). And you can probably hook up cheap computer speakers, no? Just wondering. It can probably be done with cheaper components, but yes that will not be your living room TV, but your own personal desktop one, which is probably why you recycled your small monitor to start with. They actually say TV resolution is lower than the computer's. Think about it, film is always low resolution per frame compared to photographs.
I have a dell monitor and sound bar and I’m trying to get the sound to work with my fire stick but I don’t know how my sound bar has a usb and I don’t where to
Plug it to
Is your soundbar broken? Does it still work?
@@Sammy-1gv7ej2j yo I figured it out but I appreciate the comment bro
@@paperroutep The only thing that's annoying on monitors is matt screens But everything else on a Monitor as a TV is completely fine.
My monitor say "no signal" when I plug in the HDMI from the cable Box... What should I do?
You need to cycle through the input settings on your monitor until you see HDMI. There are buttons somewhere on the monitor to adjust settings. Check out the monitor's user manual for more info.
i will atempt to use my analog to digital converter box HDMI output to the HDMI input of my Viewsonic monitor that has been sitting here on my office floor for the last nine months. im going to bestbuy tomorrow to buy the HDMI CABLE.
Oh boy, had to turn on the patience muscle (TO HIGH OUTPUT) to get through this video.
Thank you for the information. I think you have a great presentation and I would give you five stars if you would talk just a little slower as there is a lot of information to process. Thanks.
What if my tv doesn't have audio Jack in it?
Can I be able to use it as tv?
If it has speakers in it it can be but if it doesn't then you can't
No I have. A ultrawide 49 inch monitor which is bigger than most tvs in length
1:00 why not tell assistant, Alexa, or Siri to change volume?
I have a usb tv tuner I could plug into an old laptop I have and connect to a monitor to make a TV but don't know if the tuner will actually pick up current OTA TV channels.
Awesome does it have channels
@@Sammy-1gv7ej2j I checked it a few years ago and it picked up a lot of cable channels but I've never tried it with OTA channels but it should work. I have two of these usb adapters, wintv-hvr 850 and 950.
@@pf100andahalfHave you hooked up any Blu-ray player or DVD player? On your monitor. Or a gaming console.
@@Sammy-1gv7ej2j No, I watch movies on amazon prime and paramount plus, so 1080p movies mostly. And my pc is high end with a 4090 and 5800x3d and tuned b-die ram. I have a 1440p 170hz monitor. I like 4k video but high gaming frame rates are more important. It may sound like I have a lot of money but I don't. I got the 4090 used for $1000 that I saved up for for a year plus my old 3080 and the pc is upgraded a piece at a time over years. I can't afford a 4k monitor anytime soon plus I like the high frames rate of 1440p.
@@pf100andahalfTo get sound on your monitor. You either have to hook up A soundbar Or a cd bombox With a audio In plug
Just caught your video. Have 2 old monitors. HDMI capable. Want a budget TV DIY. Love your video instruction. You lack information how to connect to the internet. And a comment below says connect Fire TV. Would that work?? Awesome. Post links below on ALL videos for products you recommend.
I use my tv as a pc moniter and a pc moniter as a tv lol
same
can i still do this but also still use it as a monitor for my laptop?
Juliana Kusic Yes. As long as your laptop has an HDMI or Mini Display output on it.
As for as buying a new speaker bar for it, it would be dearer than buying a small TV.
The only issue I have found is that I cannot turn the monitor off/on with a remote, unless someone has a solution to share.
I bought an hdmi switcher and put it into the back of my Samsung g5 r1100 and it just blue screens when I put the hdmis of my pc and ps into it 😢
Your monitor is beautiful wtf
missing TV tuner...
2021 Great Video
Useful if on the same PC monitor wanna se Satalite TV then in the home office you donæt need to buy one more TV for that
What if there is no speaker on monitor?
To get sound on your monitor you would have to eat or buy a sony cd bombox with a mp3 plug or You could use Bluetooth on it. If you have like a playStation Or Xbox or Dish network or directv. Or Cox cable TV.
Is there a way to turn off your monitor with a remote?
i wanted a way use a remote with the tv.
Big MONEY! lol funny stuff.
My TV bed only holds up to 37 inch tvs and you can't find this size tvs in the high Street. I will have to get a monitor as I have no choice lol
my old monitor has a VGA port.
Bought a cheap curved screen monitors and perfect TV for my bathroom and kitchen
Lmao!! yo this guy is hilarious