Stream on your TV using an HDMI Cord!

Stream on your TV using an HDMI cord!

The easiest and fastest way to connect your laptop to your TV is by using an HDMI cord. These cords are often used with cable boxes, video game consoles, DVD players, and most other devices used with TVs.

An HDMI cord looks like this:

Most TVs and laptops have HDMI ports so you can plug your laptop directly into your TV!

How to stream

1. Click the link in your email sent by the box office.

OR

1. Type www.ShowTix4U.com/stream into your Internet browser.

2. When prompted, enter the 6 digit access code that is in the email you received from boxoffice@actofct.org the day before your livestream performance date.

3. Be sure that your sound is on and your volume is up!

4. At showtime, click the icon in the bottom right corner of the video player to view the performance in full screen mode.

5. Plug one end of your HDMI cord into the HDMI port in your computer. AnHDMI port looks like this:

6. Plug the other end of the HDMI cord into your TV. You may have multipleHDMI ports in your TV. You can plug your HDMI cord into any port, however, make note of any label or number on your HDMI port.

7.Change the channel (input) to the HDMI channel you’re plugged into (i.e. if you plug into HDMI 2, turn the channel to HDMI 2).

8. Your laptop screen should be displayed on your TV!

9. Still need help? Click the “Chat with Us” bar in the lower left hand corner of the ShowTix4U.com/stream screen to speak with a technical support specialist at ShowTix4U.com! You can also call the ACT of CT Box office at (475) 215-5497.

If your laptop does not have an HDMI port or this method is not working, you can send the performance to your TV from your computer over WiFi.