This adapter has the capability to convert micro USB connectors into HDMI, and vice versa. This is a two way cable and is a necessity for any electronics guru. The MHL (USB Micro-B) to HDMI (Type-A female) adapter is ideal for connecting your Tablet, Smartphone or other MHL enabled device to an HDMI TV using your HDMI cable. This adapter transmits both audio and video, so now you can view your pictures, watch movies or listen to music on a TV or home theater system*. This MHL to HDMI adapter incorporates Mobile High-Definition Link version 1.0 technology. Use your HDMI cable to connect the MHL to HDMI adapter to an HDTV or an HDMI home theater system.Connect the charger supplied with your mobile device to the MHL adapter to power your mobile .The power cable must be connected to the adapter while using it to send video and audio through HDMI. Power cable is not included in packaging. The standard Micro USB charging cable provided with your device can be used. This is only for MHL compatible phones. Please make sure your phone is compatible before purchase. This will not work with Galaxy S1 phones unless they have MHL Technology. Contact your phone manufacturer before purchasing this device if you are unsure. Instructions 1.) Micro USB end of adapter to the phone. 2.) Micro USB Charging cable to the side of the adapter (you will see the cell phone charging once it is plugged in) 3.) HDMI Cable from the adapter to the TV 4.) Connect all 3 cables and reboot the phone. Compatible With HTC: Amaze 4G / EVO 3D / Z710e / Sensation 4G / Pyramid; Samsung: Galaxy S GT-i9100 Galaxy S 2; Galaxy Nexus / Galaxy S2 Attain i777 (AT&T) / Galaxy S2 Skyrocket / N7000 Galaxy Note / SGH-i927 Captivate Glide / SGH-i997 Infuse 4G / SGH-T989 Galaxy S II Hercules(T-Mobile) / SPH-D710 Epic 4G Touch; Sony Ericsson: Xperia Arc X12; HTC Rezound / Vigor / LG Nitro HD P930 / HTC Holiday / Vivid / Raider 4G.
