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In this video, I show you how to connect cable to a TV. If you want to connect your local cable to your television set, then this is the video for you. I als...
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- Using a Cable Box
- Options for Connecting Without a Box
Trying to watch your favorite cable channels on your smart TV? Whether you have a digital set top cable box or just basic cable, you have several options for watching cable on your smart TV. We'll show you how to hook your TV up to a cable box, and show you what to do if you want to connect a smart TV to regular coaxial cable wall jack.
Check for an HDMI port on the cable box.
Most cable boxes have HDMI ports, which makes them easy to connect to your smart TV's HDMI port.
An HDMI port is usually labeled "HDMI" (but not always) and has 6 sides—one long side on the top, a shorter side on the bottom, and left and right sides that are angled inward.
If your set top box has an HDMI port, you can use a standard
to connect it to your smart TV.
If you have an older cable box and just upgraded to a smart TV, contact your cable provider to see if they offer HD-compatible boxes.
Find out if your cable provider has a streaming app.
Many cable providers, including Xfinity and Spectrum, offer smart TV apps for their services. As long as you subscribe to their cable service, you can use their app to watch channels on TVs that aren't connected directly to the cable box. If your provider has an app, install it from your smart TV's app store to get cable on the TV.
Wave TV On the Go app
Use a coaxial cable for basic cable.
If your TV has a coaxial input, you may be able to use a coaxial cable to connect the smart TV right to your cable wall jack. These inputs are round with a hollow center and typically labeled "Cable in," "Antenna In," or "DTV/TV."
Even if your TV does have a coaxial input, your cable TV provider may not provide channels without a set top cable box. Contact your cable provider to find out if you can access cable without a box.
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- Direct HDMI Input: Get the right HDMI cable. As long as the input device has an HDMI port, you'll only need one HDMI cable. You'll need to make sure that the cable meets your needs, though.
- Non-HDMI Input: Select the right adapter. If your input device doesn't have an HDMI port, you will need to use an adapter. The right adapter depends on which output ports your device does have.
Easy to follow along demonstration of How to Connect a Cable Box to TV using HDMI. We show you Step by Step, follow our quick guide for hooking up your TV ca...
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Oct 26, 2023 · After connecting the coaxial cable to your TV, the next step is to connect it to the cable box. Follow these instructions: Locate the coaxial port on your cable box. It is typically labeled “Cable In” or “Antenna In”. Take the other end of the coaxial cable and insert it into the coaxial port on your cable box.
Apr 8, 2024 · Follow the steps below to connect your cable box and TV with a coaxial cable: Connect your cable line from your wall to the cable box. Screw one end of the coaxial cable to the cable box outlet. Screw the cable’s other end to the TV. If the cable box has a separate HDMI or Type-A cable, connect that to the TV. 3.
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Aug 15, 2023 · Follow these steps: Take one end of the HDMI cable and carefully insert it into the HDMI port on your TV. Make sure the HDMI cable is aligned with the port and insert it firmly, but gently, until it is securely connected. Ensure that you properly match the HDMI connector on the cable with the HDMI port on your TV.
