I have used my phone as a PC for a very long time and it works perfectly for the 3 particular things I do when connecting it to big screen. Using a bluetooth keyboard and mouse I review my emails and reply if needed, I watch youtube and browse the news, it also does social media stuff easily. I use the native cast option in my phone to view things on the TV. I often do this when I have like 15-20 minutes of available time, for longer sessions I rely on my rig.

50$ adapter omfg they make that for a few cents

Microsoft this is your time to shine. Where you at?

«I’ve figured out why you smell, call me”😂

This is how I do it too, and I am glad that there is a video that promotes this awesome setup!!! I use the same equipment (Apple Lightning to HDMI adapter and 4K HDMI cables from Costco) except I use an iPhone 6s Plus, Logitech K780 wireless Bluetooth keyboard, a Logitech Triathlon wireless Bluetooth mouse and a different TV/monitor.

Dr P: I have figured out why you smell. Please call

Simple Don't buy apple Buy android for PC experience

Being a minimalist, my dream is to dock a phone and use it as a PC. I don't think Apple will ever do it as they want to sell you multiple devices and you just don't have many pro apps on Android. My hopes was with Microsoft with their phone, hopefully running a version of Windows, but they've moved to using Android now too.

5 years later!! Revisit this please.

Apple NEEDS a desktop mode

As for the mouse part, not true. The hardware you would need to be able to use a mouse is there, but no one’s developed the software integration because IOS is supposed to be touch-based. There’s a guy named Louisdh on GitHub who along with his swift-based iOS terminal, OpenTerm, has developed a block of code which enables mouse support on given apps. It’s just that no one has seen this integrated on IOS devices whether it’s an iPhone equipped on a monitor with a keyboard, or an iPad. I think IOS 13 or so should become a full fledged version of OSX with integration of some PC capabilities which IPhones and IPads are capable of handling, and not just a microkernal which people make an excuse to jailbreak.

I hope this will be a possibility very soon. For a video 6 years old I would like to go minimalism very soon, even for a single most device is the most utilitarian tool out there.

This is really cool and works for a fair percentage of use cases. My opinion, it will never be a thing. I was all over this with the Microsoft implementation with the doomed Windows phone. It worked great but there are already too many PC's and laptops around to make this necessary. And even if your not around a PC most folks won't use the add-ons necessary to make this work. What makes a Smartphone so attractive is the lack of friction in its use. The minute you add friction most people will not adapt.

Wow, I love it! Most of the time I prefer the full-on ease and functionality of a laptop, so I invested $1600 for a cool HP recently. But I love these accessories that can attach to my iPhone: I'm quite deft with a touch keypad, but I prefer the physical one. Plus, if I can project my iPhone to a monitor or TV, even better.

I would use Samsung Dex pad

I have often thought this is a good idea my current phone is considerably more powerful than my laptop

Also, how can I get the Bluetooth keyboard. I mean I do like the one on the video. Thank you.

Add a dual monitor support would make it perfect

I’m waiting for the day that a phone will power steam games

One day my contact lens is a computer, and I'm going to type with my thoughts. They're working on it.

If i want to connect my phone with tv ,then what type of tv required Because i want just big screen to use recorded lecture

Keydock gives an even better docking experience!

And that day is here.

THANKS FOR GIVING INFORMATION

nexdock 360 +any samsung s series phon starting from the s8 is the best combo

Actually mouse is locked behind Accessibility setting > assistive touch > connect a mouse (you dont need to enable assistive touch to do this)

This is basically what I had foolishly expected when I first upgraded to a decent smartphone. I thought I would be able to do most of what I use my computer for with my phone and a stylus. I realised though that there were a number of drawbacks. Same problem with the tiny screen, the problem of a full qwerty keyboard using 40% of the screen and ultimately, processing power was too poor. I did consider a mouse and keyboard, but then you destroy the key feature of a phone: it's portability. Also, software is very stripped back for phones and doesn't have all of the features you might need. I've considered a tablet many times, but ultimately it's just a big phone with many of the same problems

Long overdue. Hope it comes soon.

Projector laser keyboard may even higher power of computing and interface cleaner and light

Isn’t this guy from the verge?

Thank you for posting great insight.

Samsung DEX can do this and its optimized for it

Put it in landscape mode and fix your apple tv vertically by one side.. prob fixed

2:16 Dr P “I have figured out why you smell. Please call” lol

Did you do any research or just start trying to connect things? iOS 13+ supports Bluetooth mice as an assistive touch (accessibility) device.

Well I'm using my Xiaomi phone with Logitech K480 Keyboard and M337 Mouse. Both are bluetooth, and this way I can charge my phone while using it. But true, some apps don't work in landscape which is a put off. Also, I have my desktop in landscape as well, thanks to Nova Launcher.

Couldn’t we just use a virtual desktop app on the iPhone/Android phone, and plug the phone into the adapter and to the TV? Shadow is a virtual desktop I use that I can run windows on.

The mouse is supported on ios now

Very original video !!

Large tv is like weapon and should be limited to certain extent

0:06 NO.. The Answer is NO

i am waiting for this perfect moment. i will be using only a smartphone and dump my desktop and laptop. all i need is a smartphone(pc) and other accessories. Imagine i go work i plug my phone to monitor . boom a desktop experience. when off work i just plug out and take my phone home with me and plug into my home monitor .. boom Netflix and gaming on big monitor. it actually save more money for me as an individual so i no need to get myself a upgrade on both phone and laotop every few year. i just invest in a good phone every 2 years and a good monitor. boom .. simple life. tech just make my life more easier instead of making it more complicated.

I totally agree that the future should be like that. One smartphone as a multi use device that replaces pc and laptops. I imagine even more: a smartphone with 2 or more RAM drives that will allow 2 or more Operating Systems to be instaled and booted at choice. And in the future maybe even a smartphone with added projector capability so you can wide screen it everywhere. In the meantime the smartwatch will take from the function of the smartphone as a call, fitness/health monitoring, personal digital id and e-payments device (once nfc will be more spread). If humanity will give up on the consumist-capitalist waste of resources, maybe we will see this things happening in our life time, else, at the pace the products evolve, because of anti-evolution and conservative marketing/sale strategies, "... the dust from our bones will be gone" (#Troy quote) before this things will happen. 😢

Dr. P is my urologist too!

Genuine question: if you have to carry the keyboard, why not just carry the laptop to begin with ?

Samsung dominates with Dex feature!

This guy is awesome!

Or use a phone and iPad. (the phone allows the iPad to get an internet connection)

You can now connect a mouse and keyboard on ios

DeX does allow multi tasking

Excellent video 👍

im waiting for this on my iphone x

Projector keyboard with cpu extension and full OS attach to phone then full fletch computer system or keyboard with scratch pad in keyboard

These phones wont replace all standard computer stuff and i can think of alot if stuff right off hand that wouldnt work just because of the lack of graphics power

Please do I need a Windows Simulator App to use my Phone as PC? And if so what Windows Simulator App would be the best. Thanks. I've just subscribed.

Where can we purchase all this fittings?

Phones are not providing dual or multiple booting yet. Limited number of OS. Near no choice. Limited menus or only minimal menus for a program. How about adding phone function to a mini PC that is easy to carry. Then we can use Debian Linux, Windows, Mac OS ... Wait! It is not so powerful PC.

*Can it run Devil May Cry 5?*

Great video. I’m currently looking for the best phone to use for college and I’m wondering which one you recommend. I use Microsoft office often. I need to to take notes on with an electric pen. I’d like to be able to attach a keyboard and a mouse to it.

I like the way you write...

Nothing will replace a desktop in terms of brute computational power for 1 simple reason, size. Desktops need to be large for a reason, because the CPU's/GPU's/RAM are many times more powerful than what can be found on even the latest and greatest phone, and in exchange for that power you get a lot of heat. To dissipate that heat, you need fans and large heatsinks (some even use AIO water cooling), none of which would fit on a phone. Granted, if all you do is use social media, stream, and do spread sheets, then you dont need a PC.

I will try this

We can use phones keyboard

change the volume on you screen, should be easily fixed. Why is this progress soooo slow ?

How i can get this keyboard? And how can i connect itu with my mobile?

A bit short...and few references to Samsung’s proof of concept which is mature and ready to turn your device into a pc

Combine these with Remote Desktop app and maybe pc stick u got a better use

How did you manage to make the buttons larger when the timer/alarm goes off

*gasp* he said my name

If we change data encryption then phone can store all data past future and entire universe

How do you connect a wired mouse and connect it to your tv at the same time without Apple TV

IOS is just not as productive as Android as android has many abilities for file management has added mouse support or even Samsung DEX which is included on all of Samsung's latest products. Also android offers compatibility to usb's and hard drives for all file types videos, photos, documents and APK's. This allows the user to store data and transport it or you could use a micro SD card to add additional storage to your device. Apple I know has added USB-C but IOS only has support for photo's and videos making it not have much use in productivity. If Apple were to get rid of IOS and give the new Ipads their OSX (Personally I don't like OSX but the chance of Apple putting windows or android on it is very low) It would make the Ipad more productive and powerful as I have to admit the Ipad X is very powerful and can even be compared to intel's i5. Go ahead and leave what you have to say in the comments about this topic.

this option is so uncomfortable, not only d u not have the whole functionality of Microsoft apps, but you dont have windows fetures as well such as adjusting screen size or storage space and without windows your missing out on a lot

HP already did this with windows phone

highest value tech video I have ever seen. thanks so much!

My bruda

I hope there are no fake news here

This is not going to work because when you tap to type , phone keyboard will open automatically as usual and hides the phone halfly, which looks annoying...

Well done buddy, thanks for posting.

Did he say $50 adapter :0

hahaha. dr. P I discovered why you smell. Please call! ingenious little joke. made my day !!!

5 years later, still not

If we need all this stuff i think it is better to buy a pc

The solution lies in VR. Nobody wants to wear a big bulky VR headset either, so before they work on integrating your phone experience with your desktop experience, they just need to work on making VR extremely light, fashionable, powerful, user friendly, functional, and inexpensive. Then you can integrate the two technologies. So. There’s your answer. You’re welcome.

SENTIO

imagine this with a huawei mate xs

Microsoft display adapter and your life will be 10 times better.

So get a cellular tablet instead?

Can anyone help me list the tools I require to turn my OnePlus into a pc?

Ok, but.. does it make coffee???

Where can I get this keyboard?

Better use a laptop since it has bigger screen and more powerful processor

How to buy this coneecting device

Why didn’t the camera guy tell him that his hair was sticking out 🤔

can't run tf2 I believe

You literally put your phone right next to a pond

Cool article 😎😎😎😎😎

Get ready for the Apple ARM revolution.... expect Apple to finally start to use some of their patented laptop designs that use the iPhone as the brains .... they really did patent this.... very cool stuff...oh... and iOS 13 has full mouse support now....2020

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I have figure out why you smell. Me