Is watching content of iphone on TV supposed to be so complicated and expensive?

[hermespan]

I travel a lot in S.E. Asia and typically stay in cheap hotels although when I am working I stay in places with newish TVs.

I am in Canada at the moment and as a semi-geezer tired of watching Youtube and even reading websites on my iphone5. Had the brilliant idea to hook it up to a TV. I at currently shopping at Future Shop to see what I would need to buy to be able to watch streaming (or stored) videos and websites on my handheld eye-squinting device on a nice big TV. I am bowled over not so much by the equipment weight as the bulk and especially the price!

1. lightening digital AV adapter (for new TVs) - $55

2. lightening to VGA adapter (for old TVS) - $55

3. RCA equivalent (for ancient TVs) - $?

4. HDMI cable 12" (I sit far away for vision and health) - $60

5. whatever a VGA cable costs

Plus HST and environmental fees of course. That's like $225

Hey, I don't want to cash in my term deposits, just watch my movies and view my iPhone photos!

Apple TV is not an option because of the lousy Wifi connection. Chrome something or other device neither as it really limits what you can watch.

How do you guys solve this problem other than carrying a huge suitcase of doodads and being rich?

[2008bangkok]

Get Apple TV latest update supports over Bluetooth if u have crappy wifi

[IMHO]

No need for all of that you've listed....

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-connect-an-iphone-ipad-or-ipod-touch-to-your-tv/

You're being robbed on the HDMI cable BTW - search around and you'll find a much better deal.

[RichCor]

I would really suggest looking at the Chromecast. While it doesn't do 'everything', is does a lot without a lot of hassle or cost. Just don't forget to put it back in your travel bag when you're ready to leave.

[SeaVisionBurma]

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[Jimi007]

Look on Amazon. Apple charges a lot for their adaptors, but they do last longer than the cheap ones.