How to watch TV on Projector without cable box

Watching your favorite sporting event, web series, or serial on television is always an incredible experience.

Still, the TV is one of the favorite everyday viewing devices for many people.

But the television has some screen size limitations no matter how costly you can have it for your home.

On the other hand, projectors are becoming a favorite day-to-day viewing device for many people due to their brighter display and higher contrast ratio.

But many people didn’t know how to watch tv on projector without cable box even though they have the latest laser or Dlp technology projectors.

Things You Will Require To Watch Live Tv On Projector

So before you start watching any live content on your projector, there are some essential requirements to start your projectors.

So, what are these let’s discuss them below in detail.

Fast Internet Speed

So before you start, the priority is to watch anything on a bigger screen to have the fastest internet speed if you watch Full HD content or serials in 4k resolution.

For example, if you want to stream an HD video, your data connection should give a 15 Mbps download speed to see anything smoothly without any buffering.

But if you want to see 4k content, I suggest you go with at least 100mbps speed. If you feel you have an excellent data connection, then changing your router can help you in this situation.

HDMI Connection

Now HDMI plays an important role in producing high-quality images, so you need to connect your projector via the HDMI port, which comes with every display device.

The best thing about the HDMI port is it supports both audio and video signal transmission.

So you don’t need extra wires to transmit audio signals if you use a projector’s internal speakers.

But if you use external speakers, you will need an extra cable like a 3.5mm aux cable, or your projection model should have wifi or Bluetooth connectivity feature.

But if you are using an old version of your projector, then you might be having a problem connecting your projector directly with any streaming device.

But still, you can use any VGA connector to convert VGA into HDMI.

Streaming Device

As we all know, the projector does not have a tv tuner card, so to watch live tv, you will need a streaming device like Roku, firestick, or Chromecast to view the channels.

So, whichever device you opt for requires an active internet connection to watch live tv on a projector.

The major point you should consider while selecting any device is in which resolution you want to watch your content, either in 4k or in normal 1080p resolution.

But if you want higher lumens power and ultra-high definition resolution, I recommend you to go with laser projectors, which will do the job perfectly.

Streaming Service

So now you have your streaming device, it’s time to select your favorite streaming service to watch any content like tv, serials, sporting event, etc.

If you have a device in 4k, you can watch any shows in Ultra HD or standard High definition.

• Hulu+
• Youtube TV
• AT&T
• Fubo TV

All the above streaming service requires a paid subscription and a fast internet connection to watch all the content smoothly.

Now one question might come to your mind about connecting streaming devices to a projector to watch live tv.

How To Connect Streaming Device To Projector?

If your projector has an HDMI port, connect any device directly inside the port where one unit (streaming device) will have a male connector while your projector will have a female port.

This process will not take more than 10 minutes to fully set up and ready to play any content on the projector screen.

How to watch TV on Projector without cable box?

1. Connect your streaming device to the projector HDMI port. If your projector has a VGA port, go for a connector (VGA To HDMI) to successfully establish your connection.
2. Opt for your favorite subscription, which we have discussed above.
3. Enjoy.

Pros & Cons Of Watching Live Tv On a Projector?

Pros

• The screen has no size issue. You can use a screen size 100-400″ inches from your comfort zone.
• You can also watch TV while you are on a camping trip. As we all know, projectors are portable and can be taken anywhere, we want to enjoy our trip with our friends.
• You don’t need any specialized screen to see the content. A wall or flat surface is enough to view the TV.

Cons

• The bigger screen you want to project, the more money you have to put into the projector to view a clear image.
• Also, it will require the fastest internet connection to get an excellent viewing experience.
• The more you use your unit, the inside bulb life will decrease day by day. Hence after a few years of daily usage, you have to change the bulb to get clear pictures.

FAQ

Can I Watch TV On A Projector Without an Internet Connection?

No, you cannot watch Live TV without an active internet connection. But you can see any downloaded content without having a net connection.

Is There Any Free Streaming Service?

Yes, there are free streaming services, but they all might ruin your viewing experience due to constant ads showing up after a few minutes.

The free apps are Peacock, Tubi, Pluto Tv, etc.

But still, you connect your projector with a Roku device, which has 140+ free channels which will cover kids, sports, news, weather, entertainment, etc.

Can I Watch TV Without Connecting Streaming Device?

If your projector has the latest android os with all the above applications, then you can watch your favorite content without connecting to any streaming Device.

Which Is the Best 4k Or 1080p, To Watch TV On Projector?

Both are perfect for viewing live tv on a bigger screen. If you have a fast-speed connection of more than 100 Mbps, then viewing on 4k is much recommended.

But if your connection is between 40-50 Mbps, then I suggest you watch your favorite content on 1080p resolution.

Conclusion

We hope the above process of watching TV on a projector without a cable box has helped you and solved the query you were looking for, as the process is very simple.

As the world progresses daily, the need for cable boxes might disappear in the coming future.