How to connect cable TV box. hookup cable TV set top box

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Anonymous said…
Can I get the same cable TV channels I had before with the XUMO box?
September 29, 2025 2:36 PM
Anonymous said…
Can I get local broadcast TV channels with XUMO?
September 29, 2025 2:37 PM
columbiaisa said…
Yes, using the app for your provider, you should be authorized for the same package of channels you signed up for with your service provider.
September 29, 2025 2:42 PM
columbiaisa said…
Yes, major service providers generally include local broadcast TV channels. These would include CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX.
September 29, 2025 2:45 PM
Anonymous said…
will Xumo work with a 2003 Samsung TV?
October 03, 2025 2:45 PM
Anonymous said…
2003 was a transition year for TV so your TV may or may not have HDMI inputs. HDMI inputs were just coming out, so if your TV has no HDMI input,
which the XUMO box requires, then no, XUMO would not work. However if the TV does have HDMI, then XUMO would work.
October 03, 2025 3:39 PM
Anonymous said…
Do old Bluetooth versions on older smartphones work with newer Bluetooth versions on a laptop?
October 04, 2025 5:38 AM
columbiaisa said…
Yes, Bluetooth is designed to be backwards compatible so a newer version will work with an older version. You will be limited to the older version's capabilities but you should be able to send and receive files or cast music. Download the Bluetooth audio receiver app from the Microsoft store to cast music to the Windows laptop.
October 04, 2025 5:47 AM
Anonymous said…
I want to play music files from my laptop to my LG TV speakers. I do not have internet. Is this possible?
October 04, 2025 6:27 PM
columbiaisa said…
Yes, you can use Windows 11's Miracast to connect to a TV without an internet connection by using a Wi-Fi Direct connection between your PC and the TV.
Ensure both devices support Miracast, then use the Windows key + K shortcut on your PC to open the Cast menu and select your TV to start mirroring.
You see your PC screen on the TV but also can cast music to the TV speakers from music files on the PC using Windows Media Player. Adjust volume.
Be sure to check all options on the PC if no sound on the TV. Set default audio.
October 04, 2025 6:31 PM
Anonymous said…
Can I connect a DVD player to TV with coaxial cable?
October 08, 2025 7:39 PM
columbiaisa said…
Yes, get an RF Modulator box which takes the yellow, white and red RCA cables from the DVD player and outputs RF coaxial cable to the TV antenna input. Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV.
October 08, 2025 7:42 PM
Anonymous said…
can I get surround sound from TV app
October 18, 2025 6:09 AM
columbiaisa said…
Yes, if the TV app has surround sound capability and the selected content has surround sound available and you have a connected surround sound processor (AVR) receiver with attached loudspeakers (5.1). Connect optical or HDMI cable from TV to AV receiver. Select correct source on AVR and set TV sound output to optical or HDMI.
October 18, 2025 6:18 AM
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