I have an update for this update! Camera apps that support a clean HDMI output work just fine. Here it is with Filmic Pro: ruclips.net/user/shortsubE1R571CQY - I'd imagine other apps that can independently control the external display should work too. Happy to test any you'd like me to look at.
I used to plug the htc one m7 with a micro usb to hdmi cable to 4k tv when htc used to have phones. Finally googled allowed there newer phones to plug directly to an external display with an hdmi cable that works offline instead of using wifi or being connected to the internet just to mirror the phone. When I used to have the samsung galaxy note 2, I even mirrored the samsung galaxy note 2 to my 4k tv from the micro usb port with the samsung galaxy note 2 micro usb samsung dock. I still have my samsung galaxy note 2 micro usb dock that used when I used to have the samsung galaxy note 2. I miss the era of android phones when they used micro usb because the phones were very functional with more options and not restricted to locking the manufacturers with there own ecosystem compared to the modern era. I buy a variety of products from a variety of manufacturers and locking features exclusively to any specific manufacturers ruins the features and functionality because they limit the options and the users have less control. Meanwhile, the manufacturers have more control over the users and the users are stuck with the decisions that manufacturers make even when the users don't like the decision that the manufacturers made.
Hey Lon, would you be able to test out USB C docks with this feature? I'd love to figure out a way to connect a mouse and keyboard while my Pixel is connected to a monitor.
@@LonSeidman Nice! Do you have a link/name of the docking station you're using? I ask because compatibility doesn't seem universal across all docks. Want to make sure I purchase the right one.
Google is stupid, they should've implemented desktop mode with external monitor in pixel for better use Google docs and spreadsheets to beat Microsoft office productivity.
Technically you've always been able to do this with the asterisk that it had to be a Displaylink adapter. The difference here is it's native DP over USB-C and there's potential for expanded desktop mode options.
Exactly the direct connection also works with Google Pixel 8. Previous versions do not have the native support. Is there any technical documentation about this? - USB-C to HDMI native - USB-A to HDMI adapter (graphics chip) I would also be interested to know what the difference is on the load and with DRM content
Slightly related, Chromebook phone hub is pixel phone mirrored wirelessly in its own window, playing some Android apps that are installed on the phone.
Given Android has a Linux kernel under the hood, I would love it if they would leverage containerization technologies like LXC to enable the use of a full Linux desktop. The ability to plug my phone into my workstation USB-C dock with a screen, keyboard + mouse and have a complete Linux desktop pop up would be game changing. I could do work and maybe even game with Steam, Proton and a Rosetta-like translation layer.
Two points. One. You'd think they would have solved video playback that goes full screen automatically.. or cut off the phone notification and buttons, because they force the letterboxing. It doesn't seem like a difficult thing, but it's always frustrated me when I would cast my screen to the TV, you'd have an oddball framing effect. And for me, a lot of it is photos (social media and gallery apps) and video (chrome, sports and gallery apps). Two. What would have been a bit clever and inventive, when you dock your phone in, have it switch to Chromebook mode? Basically a Dex-like experience, but catered to Chromebook. I wouldn't be shocked if Pixel 8's were more powerful than most Chromebooks anyway, so it would be a clever way to back in Chromebook style functionality and interface while docked. And to clarify, I mean basically forcing landscape mode and giving you a Chromebook home screen experience with installed productivity tools pinned. Like I'm a bit shocked this hasn't been a thing, since Samsung has been doing Dex for years. What an easy sell would it be to make power users out of Pixel owners by selling them a docking feature that mimics a ChromeOS desktop with Android apps. I'm honestly surprised Android tablets don't already have a docked ChromeOS experience mode. Obviously it won't be a true Chromebook experience, but just recreate the desktop with kbm in mind. They spent too much time trying to force smart home controls in to every device and stand/dock they make, not sure why they haven't tried implementing ChromeOS-like experience on their first party devices.
Does this work if your Pixel 8 is running the normal/stable Android release, or do you have to install a beta, or maybe switch to a beta release channel? I'm hoping it works with the stable release, but I understand that wasn't the case a few months ago.
@@gmchisty2627 But not native USB-C directly to HDMI. An adapter with “Display Link” support is required. More in my comment (CHYouTubi84 vom 30.08.2024 - 12.07) I tested it with Google Pixel 6 Pro.
Google stayed away from doing this for so long because they were trying to sell Chromecast and by ommitting it they hoped to sell more of them, guess they finally realised it wasnt working. Hopefully it'll get a tweak in Android 15 and sort some of the bugs out. To be honest I use a dell docking station at work for my laptop that uses a USB C, it has a keyboard and mouse plugged in to the docking station and outputs to 2 monitors, ive plugged my Pixel 8 pro in twice now and it does come up on the displays and works briefly then something glitches and the monitors stop displaying my phone screen. Its good when it works but it needs improvement.
I didn't buy the last Pixel because of this missing feature. Let's see if they get it right. EDIT: This sounds like the same poor implementation after watching again. I bet it's still Display Link or whatever the old technology was called. At least it doesn't still require a third party app.
Can you test it with a “clean HDMI” app like FilmicPro? Would love to know if we can now use it as a camera with clean HDMI to an ATEM or other video switchers for our church live stream. We currently use donated iPhones for this same purpose, but the AV dongle is pricey. Would be great to do with a simpler cheaper dongle like the one you show, if clean HDMI.
Thank you for asking this question, I should have tested this in the video. I just did a follow up with Filmic Pro and it works! See more in this Short: ruclips.net/user/shortsubE1R571CQY
@@alanfernandez6272 last update was on June 5. No new updates available at the moment. Maybe it depends on the country/region. I should probably wait for the next update to try the feature again...
@@citizenmake It's weird, I was reloading looking for the update on my Pixel 8a, until the 24th that it automatically arrived is update, apart, literally the only date that I provide Google It was in the title of the June Pixel Drop video, there literally says 24, but yes, I guess it will eventually reach you
I have a Google Pixel 8 Pro and a Ugreen Revodok USB C Hub 5-1 adapter. When I tried plugging the adapter into Pixel, I'm not seeing the option "Mirror to external display" dialog as seen in 1:21? I have set the HDMI to the correct port and the adapter is connected to an old Samsung 32" TV. The dialog is still not coming up for some reason even though the adapter is powered. P8 Pro is currently running Android 14 build number AP1A.240405.002 if that helps.
@@LonSeidman Hi Lon, thanks for doing all of these review videos. Yes, I have restarted the phone several times and the dialog still doesn't appear. When I opted into the beta, I wasn't able to install the beta for some reason. In other words, I was on the stable release the whole time. When I have decided to opt out of the beta since I wasn't able to install the beta anyway, I didn't realize that staying opt in for the beta would disable my access to receive the system and security updates for the stable release. When I have opted out of the beta, I was able to receive the updates for the stable release and after updating my phone to the latest release and reboot, I was finally able to see the "Mirror to external display" dialog when I connected the phone to an external display. In my case I was using a portable monitor (ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC) that requires DisplayLink connection so installed the "DisplayLink Presenter" app and it's all working now.
Finally. I had a big thread about this on reddit during pixel 6 days and it was disappointing that it never came to be. I ended up going with a Galaxy and i think im satisfied so im sticking with Samsung.
You know what this shows? This shows that USB3 can do hardware-level wired video output, yet Google deliberately disabled it via software. It's not uncommon to see this kind of sleazy practice since they don't want to hurt their Android tablets, Chromecast, and Chromebook sales.
From the UK: I have a pixel 8 pro, just tried this. It doesn't work.......So when I connect it to a TV via HDMI the prompt shows up and it just shows your wallpaper zoomed in on TV. If you open different apps nothing happens the screen stays the same but you can hear the audio. When I searched this up. On Google's own Q/A website it says this feature is only for google slides presentations🤣🤣😭🤣🤣🤣🤣😂. So just to test it, i downloaded google slides ans sure enough there is an option to screen mirror via HDMI and it works perfectly. It doesnt work at all otherwise. I tried this on 2 different TVs.
It works on Google Pixel 8. In previeous versions not native USB-C directly to HDMI. An adapter with “Display Link” support is required. More in my comment (CHYouTubi84 vom 30.08.2024 - 12.07) I tested it with Google Pixel 6 Pro.
@@LOTIN_SUPEROV yes it works. But you need (USB-A) DisplayLink Adapter. The most USB-C Adapter need nativ HDMI-Output support. Take USB-A-Typ with USB OTG Adapter and you are safer for compatibility. But I think not everyone is go beacuse you must have driver Support.
I have an update for this update! Camera apps that support a clean HDMI output work just fine. Here it is with Filmic Pro: ruclips.net/user/shortsubE1R571CQY - I'd imagine other apps that can independently control the external display should work too. Happy to test any you'd like me to look at.
I used to plug the htc one m7 with a micro usb to hdmi cable to 4k tv when htc used to have phones. Finally googled allowed there newer phones to plug directly to an external display with an hdmi cable that works offline instead of using wifi or being connected to the internet just to mirror the phone. When I used to have the samsung galaxy note 2, I even mirrored the samsung galaxy note 2 to my 4k tv from the micro usb port with the samsung galaxy note 2 micro usb samsung dock. I still have my samsung galaxy note 2 micro usb dock that used when I used to have the samsung galaxy note 2. I miss the era of android phones when they used micro usb because the phones were very functional with more options and not restricted to locking the manufacturers with there own ecosystem compared to the modern era. I buy a variety of products from a variety of manufacturers and locking features exclusively to any specific manufacturers ruins the features and functionality because they limit the options and the users have less control. Meanwhile, the manufacturers have more control over the users and the users are stuck with the decisions that manufacturers make even when the users don't like the decision that the manufacturers made.
There’s an experimental desktop mode behind the Dev Mode menu. Maybe now they’ll finish their job on that.
I've been looking forward to this feature coming out. Thanks for reviewing it!
Thanks a lot for covering this and showing some of the potential use case scenarios.
Thanks! I've been waiting for this so I could get Fitbit workout videos on the big screen in my workout room.
Hey, have you tried using a usb-c dongle that has 2 usb ports for controllers/keyboard and mouse + hdmi output?
No, for me it only works with a USB type A to HDMI adapter.
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I always respect that he uses his own funds, and not looking for free merchandise 😎👍👍
Hey Lon, would you be able to test out USB C docks with this feature?
I'd love to figure out a way to connect a mouse and keyboard while my Pixel is connected to a monitor.
Works great with my docking station here!
@@LonSeidman Nice! Do you have a link/name of the docking station you're using? I ask because compatibility doesn't seem universal across all docks. Want to make sure I purchase the right one.
@@LonSeidman I'm also interested in what docking station you are using?
Google is stupid, they should've implemented desktop mode with external monitor in pixel for better use Google docs and spreadsheets to beat Microsoft office productivity.
Technically you've always been able to do this with the asterisk that it had to be a Displaylink adapter. The difference here is it's native DP over USB-C and there's potential for expanded desktop mode options.
I’m not sure DisplayLink works with DRM content.
Exactly the direct connection also works with Google Pixel 8. Previous versions do not have the native support.
Is there any technical documentation about this?
- USB-C to HDMI native
- USB-A to HDMI adapter (graphics chip)
I would also be interested to know what the difference is on the load and with DRM content
When will it come for pixel 7 pro
If you're going through HDMI to a TV, does the audio also output through the TV speakers?
Yes, it does.
Slightly related, Chromebook phone hub is pixel phone mirrored wirelessly in its own window, playing some Android apps that are installed on the phone.
Given Android has a Linux kernel under the hood, I would love it if they would leverage containerization technologies like LXC to enable the use of a full Linux desktop.
The ability to plug my phone into my workstation USB-C dock with a screen, keyboard + mouse and have a complete Linux desktop pop up would be game changing. I could do work and maybe even game with Steam, Proton and a Rosetta-like translation layer.
Does it work with AR glasses like xreal or viture?
Yeah, I'm wondering the same thing!
What kind of USB-C to HDMI adaptor did u use in this video?
Any one will work. This is the one I used in the video: amzn.to/3W6kNUK
The link no longer works
Two points.
One. You'd think they would have solved video playback that goes full screen automatically.. or cut off the phone notification and buttons, because they force the letterboxing. It doesn't seem like a difficult thing, but it's always frustrated me when I would cast my screen to the TV, you'd have an oddball framing effect. And for me, a lot of it is photos (social media and gallery apps) and video (chrome, sports and gallery apps).
Two. What would have been a bit clever and inventive, when you dock your phone in, have it switch to Chromebook mode? Basically a Dex-like experience, but catered to Chromebook. I wouldn't be shocked if Pixel 8's were more powerful than most Chromebooks anyway, so it would be a clever way to back in Chromebook style functionality and interface while docked. And to clarify, I mean basically forcing landscape mode and giving you a Chromebook home screen experience with installed productivity tools pinned. Like I'm a bit shocked this hasn't been a thing, since Samsung has been doing Dex for years. What an easy sell would it be to make power users out of Pixel owners by selling them a docking feature that mimics a ChromeOS desktop with Android apps.
I'm honestly surprised Android tablets don't already have a docked ChromeOS experience mode. Obviously it won't be a true Chromebook experience, but just recreate the desktop with kbm in mind. They spent too much time trying to force smart home controls in to every device and stand/dock they make, not sure why they haven't tried implementing ChromeOS-like experience on their first party devices.
I wish my Fold was covered by this. I'd definitely get use out of it.
Does this work if your Pixel 8 is running the normal/stable Android release, or do you have to install a beta, or maybe switch to a beta release channel? I'm hoping it works with the stable release, but I understand that wasn't the case a few months ago.
Normal release - most recent firmware
Android has had a very basic desktop mode for a while you have to go into developer mode to activate it
Bro does pixel 7 support hdmi output? Can i use a hub with my pixel 7?
@@gmchisty2627 But not native USB-C directly to HDMI.
An adapter with “Display Link” support is required.
More in my comment (CHYouTubi84 vom 30.08.2024 - 12.07)
I tested it with Google Pixel 6 Pro.
is this working for Android 14 8A or have to upgrade to 15 beta 2 for working output HDMI
Can I do this with the Pixel 7?
But not native USB-C directly to HDMI.
An adapter with “Display Link” support is required. More in my comment. I tested it with Google Pixel 6 Pro.
Must only work for older models for google. I have the pixel fold and i don't have that option. I have the who set up but its not working!
But not native USB-C directly to HDMI.
An adapter with “Display Link” support is required. More in my comment. I tested it with Google Pixel 6 Pro.
Google stayed away from doing this for so long because they were trying to sell Chromecast and by ommitting it they hoped to sell more of them, guess they finally realised it wasnt working. Hopefully it'll get a tweak in Android 15 and sort some of the bugs out. To be honest I use a dell docking station at work for my laptop that uses a USB C, it has a keyboard and mouse plugged in to the docking station and outputs to 2 monitors, ive plugged my Pixel 8 pro in twice now and it does come up on the displays and works briefly then something glitches and the monitors stop displaying my phone screen. Its good when it works but it needs improvement.
Kindly add mobiles which are support desktop mode, displayport, video out .
Have not interest in this video but I watched it and thumbs up as always.
Hey, when does the update come out ... I tried looking for and using this feature... On my pro 8
It came out already but if you're on T-Mobile or Verizon you're stuck waiting because they suck
@@MrHatch530 I'm on Verizon
I didn't buy the last Pixel because of this missing feature. Let's see if they get it right. EDIT: This sounds like the same poor implementation after watching again. I bet it's still Display Link or whatever the old technology was called. At least it doesn't still require a third party app.
No it's native DP over USB-C now
I have a usb type-c to HDMI wire will I need to buy an adapter?
If it works with a pc it should work fine here
It doesn't work I have a USBC to HDMI brand new pixel 8 pro and it no worky
i used to do this with an adapter on a samsung galaxy S3 yearsa nad years ago... wtf.
but can you connect it to a dock? like the Dell wd19 dock
Yes it should work with USB-C compatible docking stations (not thunderbolt). I have one here that does work fine.
No desktop mode.??
Can you test it with a “clean HDMI” app like FilmicPro? Would love to know if we can now use it as a camera with clean HDMI to an ATEM or other video switchers for our church live stream. We currently use donated iPhones for this same purpose, but the AV dongle is pricey. Would be great to do with a simpler cheaper dongle like the one you show, if clean HDMI.
Thank you for asking this question, I should have tested this in the video. I just did a follow up with Filmic Pro and it works! See more in this Short: ruclips.net/user/shortsubE1R571CQY
I try to connect my pixel 8a to different devices, but no message appears, doesn't work for me. Too bad
The update that allows you to do this to the Pixel 8a has just arrived today, check that the most recent update is the "June 2024"
@@alanfernandez6272 last update was on June 5. No new updates available at the moment. Maybe it depends on the country/region. I should probably wait for the next update to try the feature again...
@@citizenmake It's weird, I was reloading looking for the update on my Pixel 8a, until the 24th that it automatically arrived is update, apart, literally the only date that I provide Google It was in the title of the June Pixel Drop video, there literally says 24, but yes, I guess it will eventually reach you
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Pretty useless without anything similar to Samsung DeX. The minimum requirement is to run something like a spreadsheet application in full screen.
Nice to finally have google catch up to the galaxy s8 (minus dex of course) 😂
I have a Google Pixel 8 Pro and a Ugreen Revodok USB C Hub 5-1 adapter. When I tried plugging the adapter into Pixel, I'm not seeing the option "Mirror to external display" dialog as seen in 1:21? I have set the HDMI to the correct port and the adapter is connected to an old Samsung 32" TV. The dialog is still not coming up for some reason even though the adapter is powered. P8 Pro is currently running Android 14 build number AP1A.240405.002 if that helps.
Have you tried rebooting the phone after the update?
Same issue ... Let me know if it works for you
Has anyone received a fix for this? Still no dialogue
@@LonSeidman Hi Lon, thanks for doing all of these review videos. Yes, I have restarted the phone several times and the dialog still doesn't appear. When I opted into the beta, I wasn't able to install the beta for some reason. In other words, I was on the stable release the whole time.
When I have decided to opt out of the beta since I wasn't able to install the beta anyway, I didn't realize that staying opt in for the beta would disable my access to receive the system and security updates for the stable release.
When I have opted out of the beta, I was able to receive the updates for the stable release and after updating my phone to the latest release and reboot, I was finally able to see the "Mirror to external display" dialog when I connected the phone to an external display. In my case I was using a portable monitor (ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC) that requires DisplayLink connection so installed the "DisplayLink Presenter" app and it's all working now.
@@damnitdanielson Fixed. See my response to Lon. Good luck.
Finally. I had a big thread about this on reddit during pixel 6 days and it was disappointing that it never came to be.
I ended up going with a Galaxy and i think im satisfied so im sticking with Samsung.
I've been using dex since 2017. As much as I've wanted to leave the samsung ecosystem they are years ahead in certain features such as this.
Do you have a USB-C monitor to test it on or it only work with the USB-C to HDMI adapter?
It's standard USB-C alt mode so if the display supports that it'll work.
And how about a USB-C touchscreen monitor?
You know what this shows? This shows that USB3 can do hardware-level wired video output, yet Google deliberately disabled it via software. It's not uncommon to see this kind of sleazy practice since they don't want to hurt their Android tablets, Chromecast, and Chromebook sales.
100% true my Samsung s24 ultra can use USB C as video output mirroring my screen or using Samsung Dex My daughters pixel 8 pro does not
@@Maniacsisters139 At the moment, you have to use Android 15 Beta softwares to get video out on Pixel 8 series.
Google needs to add a Desktop Mode.
And they could just make it chrome is
how long before Google drops this?
I give it about a year
Ahhh. I have the pixel 7
Meh... I have GrapheneOS running in my Pixel 7 Pro... Oh well...
our factory can manufactory this hhhhhhhhhhhh
From the UK: I have a pixel 8 pro, just tried this. It doesn't work.......So when I connect it to a TV via HDMI the prompt shows up and it just shows your wallpaper zoomed in on TV. If you open different apps nothing happens the screen stays the same but you can hear the audio.
When I searched this up. On Google's own Q/A website it says this feature is only for google slides presentations🤣🤣😭🤣🤣🤣🤣😂. So just to test it, i downloaded google slides ans sure enough there is an option to screen mirror via HDMI and it works perfectly. It doesnt work at all otherwise. I tried this on 2 different TVs.
That sucks, UK here too and was looking forward to this at last.
@@funkymunky2404 I fixed it 😂😂 turns out I had forced desktop view on in the developer settings. It works perfectly now.
@@wheezybruh808 legend, thanks for the update mate!
Fake video doesnt work
@@HHH-uj8rx not fake. It's a legit pixel 8 update activating that feature.
It works on Google Pixel 8.
In previeous versions not native USB-C directly to HDMI.
An adapter with “Display Link” support is required.
More in my comment (CHYouTubi84 vom 30.08.2024 - 12.07)
I tested it with Google Pixel 6 Pro.
@@CHYouTubi84 does it work on pixel 6?
@@LOTIN_SUPEROV yes it works. But you need (USB-A) DisplayLink Adapter. The most USB-C Adapter need nativ HDMI-Output support. Take USB-A-Typ with USB OTG Adapter and you are safer for compatibility. But I think not everyone is go beacuse you must have driver Support.