Display my desktop on TV over LAN/WAN (no plex/android box/DLNA. Real PC display)

[blasc]

I recently purchased a new LG OLED TV, and I would like to use it, from time to time, as display for my PC. Problem is, the computer is on the other side of the living room (and no cables allowed, mistress orders )

So for starters, here is my living room:

My main objective is therefore, for the PC to recognize the TV as a display, without running an HDMI cable accross the living room. My main ideas were using my LAN, but I have serious doubts that would work.

A recent workaround I imagined, was getting this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222608378409

Since my TV has Wi-Fi Direct, I think I can cast wirelessly through windows (use the "wireless display" option).

HOWEVER, my main objective is to make use of the TV's 4K resolution, and I think I will have some issues with that.


TL;DR:
So, to sum it up, how can I display my desktop PC on my 4K TV, without running an HDMI cable accross the living room?

PC specs:
- Gigabyte Z97-X gaming 3
- i7-4790K
- Gigabyte GTX 970 G1
- 16GB RAM

TV:
- LG OLED 65B6BV


Edit:
- since I was not clear, I want to USE IT AS DISPLAY. Like if it was a monitor.

 

[SgtScream]

Your better off spending $50 on a kodi box. They can stream 4k and it'll be small enough to keep on your tv stand.

 

[captaincharisma]

there is wireless HDMI and you could always you can always look into options like chromecast and some miracast devices

 

[blasc]

Yes an android box is on the way, but even still I would like, from time to time, to use the TV as my PC's display.

 

[blasc]

there is wireless HDMI and you could always you can always look into options like chromecast and some miracast devices

that is why I ordered the Wi-Fi card and adapter. The TV already is miracast ready.

However I doubt that the 4K resolution passes without problems. I was looking more for a "cable" solution.

Maybe a way to do [HDMI PC -> ethernet cable -> router/switch -> ethernet cable -> HDMI TV]


is this possible?

 

[SgtScream]

Check out this link, about half way down using PLEX:
https://blog.neweggbusiness.com/over-easy/5-ways-stream-pc-tv-digital-display/

 

[blasc]

Check out this link, about half way down using PLEX:
https://blog.neweggbusiness.com/over-easy/5-ways-stream-pc-tv-digital-display/

Again, I don't want to stream... I want to use it as a display. Like if it was a monitor. You turn on the TV and you get to see windows.

 

[captaincharisma]

Check out this link, about half way down using PLEX:
https://blog.neweggbusiness.com/over-easy/5-ways-stream-pc-tv-digital-display/

Again, I don't want to stream... I want to use it as a display. Like if it was a monitor. You turn on the TV and you get to see windows.

if you are so set on 4K that has very little content out right now then via cable is the only way you will get anything to display in it.

streaming is the only other way

 

[SgtScream]

Check out this link, about half way down using PLEX:
https://blog.neweggbusiness.com/over-easy/5-ways-stream-pc-tv-digital-display/

Again, I don't want to stream... I want to use it as a display. Like if it was a monitor. You turn on the TV and you get to see windows.

Interesting. It looks like you'll need an "HDMI over IP Extender":
http://itstillworks.com/connect-hdtv-monitor-ethernet-39049.html

 

[blasc]

Yes, I was looking for a cable solution.

So what are the alternatives to HDMI? Like I said in the previous post, is this possible?

[HDMI PC -> ethernet cable -> router/switch -> ethernet cable -> HDMI TV]
?

 

[captaincharisma]

Yes, I was looking for a cable solution.

So what are the alternatives to HDMI? Like I said in the previous post, is this possible?

[HDMI PC -> ethernet cable -> router/switch -> ethernet cable -> HDMI TV]
?

since a TV isn't like a computer that has many types of display ports HDMI is really your only option.

 

[SgtScream]

I'm currently searching for a "DisplayPort over IP" that supports 4k.

 

[blasc]

what about some equipment like this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjyVeCG0mkc

problem is, I really have no idea where/what to look from (ebay/amazon/etc.. And then what type of devices.... :/ )

 

[SgtScream]

Another solution is an Ethernet KVM switch:
http://www.networktechinc.com/4k-kvm-ip-extender.html
Just make sure you're using a HDMI cable that supports 4k.

 

[SgtScream]

what about some equipment like this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjyVeCG0mkc

problem is, I really have no idea where/what to look from (ebay/amazon/etc.. And then what type of devices.... :/ )

You've got the right idea. However this one only support 1080p resolution.

 

[blasc]

Another solution is an Ethernet KVM switch:
http://www.networktechinc.com/4k-kvm-ip-extender.html
Just make sure you're using a HDMI cable that supports 4k.

dude......... 500$?

I was looking for something more like 50.... or even 5

 

[blasc]

soooo.. no one has this implemented in their homes? I would really like to know someone who uses this to know how to deal with the situation.

 

[HanSoloAu]

Assuming both pc and tv are on same network. On the lg tv goto "screen share" app which is a default lg app. Rhen assuming your pc is on windows 10 click on the notifications btn on right of task bar (where pops up options like flight mode, wifi, night mode etc). There should be an option to connect...click that and it will scan your network for devices. It should see lg tv...giving you option to connect and bingo your desktop is on tv screen. Obviously if you are going to game over it you will want to be connected vai lan rather than wifi to reduce latency. Cheers