First of all, the second version of the Microsoft Adapter failed to make the list this time because its compatibility and ease of use seem to be dropping, according to many users. There are many different purposes, protocols, and pitfalls involved with wireless video transmission, so make sure to choose carefully. Alternatively, tech-savvy users might prefer to set up a wireless HDMI extender in some situations, but that's definitely not for the casual movie watcher.

If you only rarely need screen mirroring or casting, many simple streaming devices offer good-to-passable support, though you'll want to verify it first. Be aware, however, that the EZCast is considerably tougher to set up than most others. The IOGear SharePro is meant for ad hoc point-to-point transmission, and the EZCast Pro II for multi-point video sharing. The IOGear GH60 uses the 60-gigahertz band to deliver uncompressed video and up to 7.1-channel surround sound, but without a line of sight it won't work. There are a few others worth mentioning, although they're not meant for the average home user. There are some apps you can buy that work okay, but not nearly as well as Apple's own device. In fact, if streaming your iPhone or iPad without major hassles is important to you, there aren't really any others that do it so well, and third-party support for Apple's proprietary standards is all but nonexistent. The Apple TV 4K is a lot like the Shield, but minus much of the games, and with full support for Apple devices. Actually, it's one of the most impressive home entertainment devices on the market right now, and it's great for a bunch of other things, including gaming - although for that, you'll want to make sure you get the high-powered Pro version. If your device doesn't support Miracast or you want better video quality, the Nvidia Shield TV is worth a look. Not every setup works perfectly with those choices, though. The ScreenBeam Mini2 is similarly straightforward and affordable. The most recent Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter shouldn't be much tougher to use, and it allows for a 4K image.

The well-known Google Chromecast is as simple as it gets, and makes it especially easy to cast your screen to a non-wireless display.

Wireless video transmission isn't always as easy as plugging in a dongle and pressing a couple buttons, but it doesn't necessarily have to be too difficult.

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