Casting to External TV/Display

Native Smart TV Casting

If using a Smart TV, some users find that using the TV's native casting to be a more consistent casting option.

 

Important: Casting directly to the TV is only available to Smart TV's that support Miracast. Search the TV model number online to confirm compatibility.

  1. When wearing the VR Headset, use the Hose Tracker button to select Connect to External Display from the toolbar.
    240729 Hover_Miracast.png
  2. Select the TV name (usually the model number) from the list by clicking on its name with the Hose Reel Tracker.
  3. You should see "Connecting to display" on the TV. It may take 10-20 seconds to connect.
  4. FLAIM Extinguisher will now be streaming to the external display. It will show the VR headset view.

     

    Note: It will only stream while the headset is placed on your head. The external display will pause when the headset is removed.

FLAIM Wireless Receiver

1. Turn on the FLAIM Receiver

  1. Remove the FLAIM Receiver, HDMI cable, USB-C cable and USB wall charger (and international adapter, if relevant) from the case.

  2. Connect the USB-C cable into the USB wall charger and the USB-C port on the Receiver. A white light will illuminate on the FLAIM receiver once powered.

     

    Important: Many USB ports in TV units do not supply enough power to sufficiently power the FLAIM Receiver. This can have a major impact on the consistency of the casting connection. FLAIM recommends using the provided USB wall charger to power the Receiver.

     

  3. Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI port of the FLAIM Receiver.
    Miracast_PortsView.jpg
  4. Plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the TV / monitor.

 

2. Select the Input Source

  1. Turn on the TV / monitor.
  2. Select the source on the TV / monitor to match where the HDMI cable has been plugged into.
    The Ready to Connect screen will display on the TV / monitor.

    Ready to Connect Screen.jpg

3. Cast to Display

  1. When wearing the VR Headset, use the Hose Tracker button to select Connect to External Display from the toolbar.
    240729 Hover_Miracast.png
  2. Select the FLAIM Receiver from the list by clicking on its name with the Hose Reel (e.g. FLAIMXXX).

     

    Note: If the laser is not visible, press the Hose Tracker interaction button once in case it has fallen asleep.

  3. You should see "Connecting to this display" on the TV or display. It may take 10-20 seconds to connect.
  4. FLAIM Extinguisher will now be streaming to the external display. It will show the VR headset view.

     

    Note: It will only stream while the headset is placed on your head. The external display will pause when the headset is removed.

    • If the overlay remains visible, short press the trigger assembly power button once to close the menu.
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