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πŸ‘οΈ 46K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 9:03

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Editorial Summary

The creator demonstrates a specific method for streaming content from personal devices onto the television in a cruise ship stateroom. Using the Oasis of the Seas as an example, the video addresses the limitation where standard ship menu systems often restrict users from switching to an HDMI input. To bypass this restriction, the creator suggests a workaround involving a hardware reboot and a specific timing technique. The process requires connecting a device via an HDMI adapter, unplugging the television from its power source, and plugging it back in. Immediately after powering the TV on, the user must press the menu button on the remote while the screen is still blue and before the standard menus fully load. This action opens a system menu that allows access to the support section and the source list. Once in the source list, the user can select the specific HDMI port being used. The creator successfully demonstrates this technique by streaming YouTube and Disney content from an iPad to the television. The video concludes by reiterating the steps necessary to access the hidden source settings.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I can't guarantee this will work on All Ships but we found a method here on Oasis of the Seas that has worked for us

I have my iPad here I'm a big Philadelphia Phillies fan and I wanted to watch the Phillies game this afternoon

we have to unplug the TV back here there's a power plug right here so you just unplug from the TV

I have a VPN set up on my iPad that allows me to watch some of the streaming channels that may not work when you're at sea

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Connect your device to an HDMI port on the TV
βœ“Unplug the TV completely to reboot it
βœ“Navigate to Support > Source List and select the correct HDMI input

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to switch input to HDMI on a Royal Caribbean ship TV when controls are locked
QHow to stream from a device to the ship TV without a Samsung or universal remote

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