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See the Belkin 8K HDMI 2.1 Cable (2 m) on AmazonHow do I connect a Google Pixel to a TV?
Last checked November 14, 2026
Short answer
Pixel 8 and newer can mirror the screen through a USB-C to HDMI adapter after a 2024 software update. Pixel 7 and older cannot send video by cable, so cast wirelessly instead.
Best matchUSB-C to HDMI adapter with charging port
See the Belkin USB-C to HDMI + Charge Adapter (4K) on AmazonYou also need
These go with the USB-C to HDMI adapter with charging.
How to connect it
- Update your Pixel to the latest Android version.
- Plug the adapter into the Pixel's USB-C port and run an HDMI cable to the TV.
- Switch the TV to that HDMI input and allow screen mirroring on the phone if asked.
Check this first
- Pixel 8 and newer can mirror through a USB-C to HDMI adapter after a 2024 software update, so keep the phone updated. Pixel 7 and older cannot, so pick the option for other Android phones.
- Your phone or tablet must be able to send video through USB-C. Many Android phones cannot.
- You also need an HDMI cable.
- For 4K at 60 Hz, pick an adapter that lists 4K 60 Hz (HDMI 2.0).
- It mirrors your screen. Some streaming apps block video through a cable; if yours does, open that service's own app on the TV instead.
Other ways to do it
Instead of the USB-C to HDMI adapter with charging.
Google TV Streamer (cast, no cable)
Plug a Google Cast device into the TV and an Android phone can cast apps like YouTube, or mirror its whole screen, without a cable.
See options on AmazonQuestions people ask
Does it work as a desktop, like Samsung DeX?
No. Pixel phones mirror the screen only.
What about Pixel 7 or older?
They cannot send video through USB-C. Use a Google Cast device or a TV with Chromecast built in.
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