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Is there anyway of watching BT on a wall mounted tv without a (HDMI) cable from the Bt box?

JC_Derby — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:28:27 GMT

Newly renovated house and looking at installing a new wall mounted TV (on a bracket) what we dont want is a black wire running up a wall from a BT box at low level to the TV

Re: Is there anyway of watching BT on a wall mounted tv without a (HDMI) cable from the Bt box?

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:39:40 GMT

Usual method is to either bury the cable in a channel in the plaster or fit a slim trunking that can be painted the same colour as the wall. Or if you can live without recording the TV may have apps to watch the content directly.

Re: Is there anyway of watching BT on a wall mounted tv without a (HDMI) cable from the Bt box?

NigelB72 — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:04:01 GMT

You can buy HDMI Video Senders from external sources. I don't know if this method would work with HDCP copy protection though. HDCP is built in to HDMI cables to stop perfect copying but could also restrict wireless transmission but I'm sure of dig through the technical specs for the senders, you'll find your answer.

Re: Is there anyway of watching BT on a wall mounted tv without a (HDMI) cable from the Bt box?

gomezz — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 10:01:16 GMT

If it were me that were that obsessive I would construct a false wall with space behind to hide all the cabling.

But I would never wall mount a TV anyway as it puts it too high up leading to a cricked neck when watching from the comfort of the captain's chair.

Re: Is there anyway of watching BT on a wall mounted tv without a (HDMI) cable from the Bt box?

NigelB72 — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:21:38 GMT

@gomezz I'd never wall mount one either but for an entirely different reason but I won't say why 🤣

Re: Is there anyway of watching BT on a wall mounted tv without a (HDMI) cable from the Bt box?

gibbylinks — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 08:44:14 GMT

If it's a Smart TV with built-in wi-fi why not just install the apps?

Re: Is there anyway of watching BT on a wall mounted tv without a (HDMI) cable from the Bt box?

JC_Derby — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 08:02:24 GMT

This was a great idea but then i did a bit more reading and tried to find the app

unfortunately its an LG tv...not supported by the app..

Re: Is there anyway of watching BT on a wall mounted tv without a (HDMI) cable from the Bt box?

Anonymous — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 08:04:01 GMT

Then look at a Now/Amazon/Roku HDMI stick.

Re: Is there anyway of watching BT on a wall mounted tv without a (HDMI) cable from the Bt box?

JC_Derby — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 21:12:03 GMT

Then download the app to the stick?

Re: Is there anyway of watching BT on a wall mounted tv without a (HDMI) cable from the Bt box?

gomezz — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:19:04 GMT

Then hang a cover round the stick matching the curtain material or wallpaper or maybe in the shape of a flying duck. 😄

Re: Is there anyway of watching BT on a wall mounted tv without a (HDMI) cable from the Bt box?

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:31:07 GMT

Yes, assuming you mean BT Sport.

The Now sticks can often be picked up with a bundle of passes. Mine came with one month of Cinema, one month of Entertainment & a Sport Day Pass for under £15.

Re: Is there anyway of watching BT on a wall mounted tv without a (HDMI) cable from the Bt box?

gibbylinks — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:52:39 GMT

If your already singed up with the VIP TV or BT Sports you can just sing in on the stick using your existing Now TV or BT login details, no additional cost

Re: Is there anyway of watching BT on a wall mounted tv without a (HDMI) cable from the Bt box?

JC_Derby — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:51:33 GMT

No, i don't mean BT sport - i mean all of BT