Smart TV is becoming an integral part of our lives, almost everyone has one at home. Consequently, the Smart TV market is beginning to grow rapidly. Many brands producing this product have appeared, and they all compete with each other.
As for Elemental TV, they are positioning themselves as a company that offers the best of the latest technology at affordable prices. The company makes all types of TV models, from basic inexpensive models to premium models. So everyone can look for something they can afford.
What you can use the USB port for
USB is an important connection option. The USB port makes it possible to:
- Play multimedia files. Through the USB port of the TV you can connect a flash drive and watch movies on it, listen to songs, look at pictures, and even read books. If you have downloaded something on your laptop or smartphone and want to watch it on your TV, all you have to do is transport it to the flash drive.
- Connecting computer peripherals. Few people use this, but you have the opportunity to do it. You can connect devices such as keyboards and mice to the TV via the USB port. This feature is good for using web browsers such as Netflix, Facebook, and others. You will agree that it is much easier to use a keyboard to enter requests and passwords than a remote control.
- Power supply. To be able to recharge other devices, your TV must be connected to a power source. You can use the USB port to charge your smartphone and even some Chromecast
These are the three main points, but you can also connect various accessories, such as a TV backlight, via the USB port. Such a decoration adds charm and coziness to your room.
Playing USB on TV
To connect, all you need is to make sure your TV and USB drive are compatible. If they are compatible, simply plug the USB drive into the port. Once inserted you will see a popup, or you will go to an option called “Browse USB” or something like that. But you may have to press the “Source” button on the remote control and go to the “USB device”. Now all you have to do to play the file you want is select it on your USB flash drive.
Connecting a phone to the USB on Elements TV
You also have the ability to connect phones, but unfortunately not all Android devices can be supported on your Element TV. In cases where the brand of Android phone has been released recently, the TV may not be able to scan the USB connection. Your smartphone must be Android 4.1 or later, and must not be at least 2017. If everything matches, then you need to do the following steps to connect:
- Connect your Android smartphone to the TV with the USB cable.
- Set up your smartphone’s USB settings to file transfer (MTP).
- Open the media player app on your Element TV.
- Open the photo, music, or video file you want to play/
You can also set up the USB not only for data transfer, but also, for example, for charging (PTP) or photo transfer (MIDI).
