Excellent video... thanks. You're very personable, and just what I'm looking for. I, too, have a MacBook Pro (bought Feb 2020). I have a Smart TV in the bedroom, but I zoom in another room and the TV is BIG, but not smart. So it was comforting to hear you say that I could connect my MacBook Pro to any TV. LOVE your golden dog (3:20). This was very clear, so thanks.
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Amy. Glad I could help . And I really need to get Nugget into more of my videos :-)
@red-sun-academy4 жыл бұрын
Nugget... ha... love the name. QUESTION: Is it true that the longer the HDMI cord, the less the resolution?
@whitefeathergrant94302 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. I just watched this one and I see where you said you have a video to hook up zoom on your router from an IPhone but do you know if it's possible to use my android to hook up the zoom? Have a great day.
@jamesanderson3484 жыл бұрын
This is really great. I had been racking my brain trying to figure out how to connect my Logitech 920 from my HP laptop to play on my Toshiba. I did not to give up and trying to explain what I wanted to do to clerks at Micro Center or Target was like talking to walls. It was just by chance I turned on You Tube and voila!! It all made since. The funny thing I had an older HP hub that could have done the trick but I got rid of it a few months back. Oh well. I will buy the one you suggested and hook it up. Thanks for the presentation. This was right on time. Peace Jas
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jas - you're not the only one to get rid of something "obsolete" to realize a few weeks later that there was a good use for it :-)
@jag866484 жыл бұрын
I'm still confused about displaying a second camera (aside from the original zoom laptop image). Is there software that switches from original image on laptop to the secondary camera on TV. Adding the secondary camera to the USB hub to tv does the trick?
@EnglishWithMrBakhri2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tip, but can one use TV only?!
@tufailbhat91032 жыл бұрын
@Brighton west video : does audio output come from laptop or tv ?
@lslightingus3 жыл бұрын
Great video, but it's missing the part how to connect the webcam to the TV and make it work with the Zoom app / laptop. Anyone any advice on that? Thanks.
@Mike208784 жыл бұрын
What's a good way to do this if you do have a smart TV?
@fredflintstone97023 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much your brilliant video its going to help me so much. My leads actually fit i just unpluged pvr job dont 10inc laptop to 43inc very happy thanks again 👍
@bhavyaatri20977 ай бұрын
Is there a way to use the logi camera directly when connected to USB port of the TV instead of laptop ?
@brightonwestvideo7 ай бұрын
I guess some "Smart TV's" allow you to connect a webcam. Look for a USB port on the back.
@andreamugny67794 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Can you post the link for the stand your laptop is on? I don't want my laptop on my table, but rather hovering above it, but haven't found any great shelf type options. Thanks!
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Andrea - it's a combination of amzn.to/2ut4o0A and amzn.to/2Yc8R7q
@berlindaarmijo92513 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! For sharing this with us. This video was very helpful.
@brightonwestvideo3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful Berlinda
@menjieariate86764 жыл бұрын
Is this available to regular TV.
@samtackett2 жыл бұрын
Is there anyway to connect viviitar digital webcam to fire stick 2 gen
@MrHakim3114 жыл бұрын
Whenever I use zoom using HDMI to connect to my TV. Yes, the TV can project the image but the audio can be heard only from the laptop. Is there any way I can fix this?
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Yes - you should be able to change your speakers inside your laptop settings. The TV should show up as an option under "speakers."
@caseyjaxtyn4533 жыл бұрын
a trick: you can watch movies at flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching loads of movies during the lockdown.
@millermoshe7873 жыл бұрын
@Casey Jaxtyn yea, have been watching on flixzone for months myself :)
@lyonsden1013 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video and links to equipment. I attached HDMI from laptop to smart TV, but no sound from Zoom. The test sound came through TV fine, but just speaking didn't work. Any suggestions? Thanks!
@brightonwestvideo3 жыл бұрын
It could be your computer settings for speakers. Once the HDMI connection to the TV is working, look at your speaker settings to see if your TV is showing up there.
@lyonsden1013 жыл бұрын
@@brightonwestvideo Thx! It's working now. I really appreciate it.
@larrycavallucci3258 Жыл бұрын
I was looking for a way to get the ZOOM APP on my Sony Bravia Smart TV, that would eliminate the need to duplicate the use of a laptop. I just want to view a Zoom presentation, not present one. Thanks.
@cathybowser38133 жыл бұрын
Best and easiest presentation. Wonderful presenter!!
@1969hnk3 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial... in my case, I add the setup with an external microphone...with hope that the other participants would hear me more clearly 👍🏻
@brightonwestvideo3 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea!
@berlindaarmijo92513 жыл бұрын
Great idea. Thanks!!
@karenhateclub43612 жыл бұрын
How can I connect external microphone
@leebrooks72194 жыл бұрын
Do you ever have issues with the webcam microphone picking up the audio coming out of the TV? Or is the webcam "clever" enough to block this and only take in your own voice?
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Every once in a while that does happen. But it's very seldom and it usually only lasts for a couple seconds. I'm not sure how they make it so "clever" but it's great!
@lorijanelewis4384 жыл бұрын
Thank you this was so helpful
@soesoe52194 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this video.
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@soesoe52194 жыл бұрын
@@brightonwestvideo Thanks for your reply.
@karenfetty19774 жыл бұрын
Hi - thanks for your excellent and clear video along with all the links. My question concerns audio. If I want to listen privately, have a soundbar and hook up my pc/mac via HDMI, how can I do that? On the TV my choices are TV Speakers or Soundbar. (Vizio). On the laptop, in Zoom I go to the Mute button (Audio) and choose the soundbar. All great. But what if I also want to listen privately with BT earphones? I haven't figured out that one! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
I would think that Zoom would give you the option to choose your BT earphones if they are connected to your laptop. It should list any sound option that you can use with other applications.
@mdiazwio3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Would this also work with a tablet instead of a laptop as the source of the Zoom?
@helenposee25082 жыл бұрын
I was thinking of the same thing. You would look on your tablet to find the ports and if they match that he's connecting to tv
@costumecallback26854 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for the video! Do you need to be connected to a cable service provider or rook/amazon stick/Apple TV to do this? Or can it just be your plain tv.
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
It can connect to any TV that has an HDMI jack (which probably includes anything built in the last 10 plus years.)
@costumecallback26854 жыл бұрын
ok thanks!
@matthewrichards884 жыл бұрын
Guys I haven't Android TV and have sideloaded zoom APK on the TV itself. Android 9.0 has native USB webcam support for certain cameras. I get both audio and video working perfectly on zoom. The only drawback I have is that with the Android app it only displays for participants at once
@WebDesignMX054 жыл бұрын
Very elegant! However, how do you pull off a HDMI "Output" from a XPS 15 windows 10 Laptop using Zoom where the Laptop's HDMI is already occupied by a HDMI Capture Card "Input" that is connected to a GoPro Hero 8. I have this dilemma...the wired connection for video is always the strongest and most stable and tonight I had a family meeting on Zoom of about 21 people. However, it was difficult to see them very well...too many squares. I thought there must be some way to project the HDMI to a large HDMI monitor. However, the HDMI port for the HD60 S+ capture card is already occupied. It's piping video into the computer so what type of splitter or mixer device is capable of allowing the HDMI VIDEO "IN" and HDMI VIDEO "Out" from the Zoom Application simultaneously to the same port. As far as I know the the XPS does not have any other "wired" way to output video aside from the HDMI port. Again, I'm purposefully avoid chromecast or any wireless solutions as they result in unwanted video/audio "lag". Maybe there is a video mixer or something that could work but I don't know.
@WebDesignMX054 жыл бұрын
Update: I just discovered a solution to my question....there is a USB-C/Thunderbolt port that I am able to use to connect to a USB-C to HDMI adapter that can connect to a Monitor with HDMI IN.
@wrightbrent734 жыл бұрын
Is there anyway to connect a web cam to the tv and use an app on the tv to make video calls?
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry, my TV is to dumb. Maybe the smart TVs do this.
@Mags12043 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very useful.
@brightonwestvideo3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Mags
@andrewfong32312 жыл бұрын
i m too small in the screen under webcam, what can i do?
@brightonwestvideo2 жыл бұрын
You should be able to adjust the size of the Zoom window on your screen
@fbiagent14763 жыл бұрын
i dont have a tv but i will still watch
@brightonwestvideo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@silverismoney3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if we can get zoom to work on an Nvidia shield or a FireTV stick. Both have USB and run android, and there's an android client for zoom :D
@brightonwestvideo3 жыл бұрын
That would be smart for Zoom to have clients for TVs. But you'd need a camera still.
@sommerharriman81984 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this!!! I’m planning on having a surprise birthday party and this will help us display everyone in attendance 😊
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Have fun Sommer!
@vaiosony24 жыл бұрын
That’s such a cool idea. Thank you for this inspiration
@TarasineadWhyte2 ай бұрын
I have set this up successfully as on iPad I could only see 9 of the 12 people on zoom....is there a way to see all 12 on the TV screen??
@BRaghuramB4 жыл бұрын
Whenever i use zoom phone to my tv yes the tv project the image but the audio can't be heard by tv it is heard by phone .any solution to fix voice
@selliaasella4 жыл бұрын
Me too. Any help?
@kapoorglass4 жыл бұрын
Do you use an external USB Mic? Does this not pickup the audio coming from the TV Speaker?
@kathybaker82883 жыл бұрын
Hi how can I get zoom onto my tv from my phone or iPad please
@brightonwestvideo3 жыл бұрын
You'll need a lightning to HDMI adapter amzn.to/3l5Vb9E. Or you need a TV that you can send the signal to wirelessly (but I don't have one of those, so I'm not sure of the steps.)
@1effectivefamily Жыл бұрын
next videon try to show slowly step by step sir , we love you
@brightonwestvideo Жыл бұрын
Noted
@ianrussell70654 жыл бұрын
I have no problem sharing my laptop screen with the TV, but when I join a zoom meeting, the TV goes blank. This video does not answer that problem. Screen sharing in the zoom meeting or screen mirroring in zoom have no effecr.
@ralphhuerta36654 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid! What kind of mic set up would you suggest if host is meeting with people in office AND Zoom? Especially if host is further away from the laptop's mic?
@Shortuber084 жыл бұрын
if you use v bluetooth output that connected to laptop ... den its easy ! JBL flip 3 for example !
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Ralph - I just released a video on this (but I failed to talk about the microphone situation.) Here's the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp3GfJiiZph7oqs (and one more coming out next week.) And here's a microphone solution - you can buy two microphones for the two ends of the conference room. amzn.to/2CibsE3 and amzn.to/2C9bsWK
@ralphhuerta36654 жыл бұрын
@@brightonwestvideo Thanks a bunch Brighton!!! I appreciate your insight!
@Roshan-AI4 жыл бұрын
@@brightonwestvideo how to connect webcam to LG webOS2.0 tv smart+ 49LF63 and use zoom, Skype please let me know
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Sorry Sid, I don't have that TV, but it looks like you should have 3 HDMI ports on the side. I would think it would be exactly the same as another TV. You just need to find out how to tell it to show the input from the HDMI port
@toddteagarden22004 жыл бұрын
Can you use your computer camera and mic but hdmi it to the tv?
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Yes - you can do that.
@gregoryhusmann16144 жыл бұрын
I have my Macbook connect to my Sony Tv with an HDMI cable. I have selected audio output in the system preferences menu as Sony Tv HDMI, but the sound still only comes very faintly through my computer speakers. Any suggestions? Thanks!
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
It sounds like you've set up everything correctly. One option I always try is a different HDMI cable. I've had bad ones in the past. If you have a spare sitting around...
@cealcharlo11462 жыл бұрын
Can u use your Samsung tablet?instead of a laptop?
@Mike208784 жыл бұрын
How do you get sound to work? We hooked up my son's Macbook to our Samsung smart TV via an HDMI cable but could only get video. Thanks.
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
You may need to change the speaker setting on your computer. For my mac, I go to the speaker icon in the upper right, click and it gives a list of speaker options, one of which is the TV.
@Donnette_BistroLounge_owner4 жыл бұрын
I've got image, but no sound from TV only on MacBook. Is it possible to get sound from tv?
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
It should be in your sound settings on your Mac. Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2XSfJmEd9d7sK8
@jemicabunton79764 жыл бұрын
can zoom detect if your tv is mirrored in with computer?
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Not that I know of. But I'm not a programer, so I don't know what's inside there.
@carlosarias1422 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for search this video.
@brightonwestvideo2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@caeronbaker43514 жыл бұрын
Will this work with an iPad?
@isabelcarron22833 жыл бұрын
Hi, I tried to do a zoom call for a Live comedy Show. I was able to get the video on the tv, but the audio was coming out of the computer and it was too low. do you know what to change for the audio to come out of the tv speakers?
@brightonwestvideo3 жыл бұрын
On your computer, you should be able to select the TV (or HDMI Output) in your speaker settings.
@beverlyogden15893 жыл бұрын
@@brightonwestvideo It works for live streaming, but not for zoom
@rgl1682 жыл бұрын
@@beverlyogden1589 I have no issues having sound outputs sent to the TV via HDMI - both Zoom or Webex.
@kaleptoz4 жыл бұрын
I have a question, if everything works well and I get the audio through the TV, will the sound through the tv, be loud and interrupting for the computer ?
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
I haven't had a problem with this.
@Shortuber084 жыл бұрын
cool its worth watching your videos & waiting for more ✌️🙌
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@karenfetty19774 жыл бұрын
If I set up my MacBook Air via HDMI (w/ adapter) to SmartTV, I also want to use earbuds to mute sound for household. Am I connecting to the TV or Mac via BT? Thanks for the great video.
@yorluv12 жыл бұрын
Successfully connected thru HDMI, but sound doesn't comes from TV. Sound comes from laptop speakers. How can I listen thru TV instead of laptop speakers. TIA
@tufailbhat91032 жыл бұрын
Plug an external speaker via laptops 3.5mm jack
@djsthemetereman3 жыл бұрын
Can I do this without a computer, I just wanted to order a webcam & hook it to my smart tv
@brightonwestvideo3 жыл бұрын
I don’t have a smart TV, so I’m not sure if that would work. Sorry.
@djsthemetereman3 жыл бұрын
@@brightonwestvideo Ok Thx
@OfficialNetDevil3 жыл бұрын
Why not use a Raspberry pi mounted to your wall behind your tv? Like a living room wall mounted tv.
@brightonwestvideo3 жыл бұрын
I haven't used a Raspberry Pi - but I'm intrigued. Seems a bit more technical than using an existing TV
@OfficialNetDevil3 жыл бұрын
@@brightonwestvideo you could just bridge it via hdmi cable, it’s super simple especially with an Argon Case. :)
@davidmanalu84244 жыл бұрын
its great content. Sir, can you help us ? I'm using mibox s to my TV, so its become android TV. Then im installing zoom on my mibox (TV), and webcam x6 1080 P. The problem, whenever i say with the webcam, the sounds it not popping on the other zoom member. Any way i can fix that ?
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Sorry David - I'm not familiar with mibox (or Android.)
@wishingontravelagencyinc.10814 жыл бұрын
I recently (yesterday) bought the C920 & C922, to see which worked better. I'm curious why you choose C920 over the newer version. Also, I'm having a live presentation with about 25 people next week, where we will feature two virtual presentations via zoom. I want to broadcast them to a bigger screen, so I really appreciate your video describing how to do that, but I also want to have my webcam set up above the tv, like you're doing it, so that the guest audience may ask questions of the presenters. Will there be interference or any kind of device conflict by doing this?
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
I like both the c920 and the c922. The 922 is newer, but I can't tell the difference. So I usually recommend the cheaper one ;-) Let me know if you see a difference. I can't imagine any conflicts with your setup.
@wishingontravelagencyinc.10814 жыл бұрын
@@brightonwestvideo my initial thoughts are, I think the 922 auto focuses a LOT, and the 920 is just more stable. But I’ll be trying it out for audio - group class asking questions, so for that, I believe the 922 will prevail.
@rosarioneuman8274 жыл бұрын
thanks for the explanation about the webcam connection to TV
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful Rosario
@urvydoshi64354 жыл бұрын
Do v need smart tv only. Kindly help
@tylerl43204 жыл бұрын
No. Any tv will work.
@tameralw4 жыл бұрын
Can I use My Chromecast to connect? My computer and TV are not in the same room.
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
I don't have a Chromecast, so I'm not sure.
@hansacecatabay47374 жыл бұрын
Is this okay even if its not a smart TV?
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Yes - the TV in this video is not smart. Smart TV's may have some additional ways to do it though
@anish81804 жыл бұрын
Wht ABT the voice n speaker u can view bt can u speak thru tv
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Yes - just select the correct speakers through your computer.
@gratuitparadise67173 жыл бұрын
what about just using a smart tv?
@brightonwestvideo3 жыл бұрын
Yes - definitely an option. But I only have a dumb TV, so I'm not sure how it would work.
@tage4374 жыл бұрын
excuse me mister i how can i do casting with out any camera and I want it to be wireless
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry - that's not something I know about. Best of luck
@AtalieMichaela4 жыл бұрын
thank you, that's nice video,.
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Atalie
@ineedsleepbanana68384 жыл бұрын
Hi can i ask if i can use headphonesin my laptop when im connected to my tv?
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
I think so. You’d just need to select it in the speaker setting on your computer
@calebhunte23404 жыл бұрын
no clear on the connection of the web cam to the tv.. can't the audience hear me if I just connect the webcam to the laptop and put it on top the tv?
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Sorry - the webcam is just mounted on the TV like it would mount on a computer monitor. There are no cables between the two. You can put your laptop on top of the tv, but that will make the webcam even further from the TV... and that looks funny to the person on the other side.
@calebhunte23404 жыл бұрын
@@brightonwestvideo got it, thank you
@suryakantsuryawanshi27204 жыл бұрын
Brighton West Video how you are using TV’S webcam I got audio on TV but zoom app is using webcam from laptop
@LegalBro3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. .
@brightonwestvideo3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@yl44414 жыл бұрын
I have an idea: is it possible to run zoom app on TV indenpently without inputting camera/ microphone, but seeing the hosts screen's only? I know tv aren't designed for this. But I have noticed that projecting the view from PC/iPad run-out batteries very quick. I know that Android TV may be able to do this just like running normal apps. But I don't think fire tv can work like Android tv because Amazon store may not provide zoom for fire tv.
@camilanieto86734 жыл бұрын
can the host find out the meeting is being shared in the TV?
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
I don't think there is any way for hte host to know.
@CastFromTheHip4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Glad to share!
@jamesobrien96014 жыл бұрын
I was looking for a way to get zoom on my smart tv rather than just plug the laptop into the tv, kind of a given that can be done
@Watchoutforsnakez4 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Who needs a video for this? Rats.
@horatioj.smallbone56794 жыл бұрын
Could you let me know where you got those flowers?
@baronessneh4 жыл бұрын
Can I use my FB portal for a zoom call?
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
I don't have a Portal, so I'm not sure.
@wandamcgann77283 жыл бұрын
this day and time it should be easier than with all those cords. i mean really, we have planes in the air and we can even get a webcam to work without all those cords. this is crazy.
@brightonwestvideo3 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing some brand new TV's can do this without the cords. But my TV is old school ;-)
@LoisOpt1mistycCotton744 жыл бұрын
How do I record from my Android with my webcam
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
I don't have an Android, but I don't think it's possible to plug a webcam into an Android device. I could be wrong though...
@abdurrahman-ne8cl3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@brightonwestvideo3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@angelinalie53414 жыл бұрын
can i share screen and use whiteboard while connect my ipad to TV?
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Angelia - I think you should be able to use any Zoom tools while connected to your TV. It's just acting like an extra monitor. BTW, you'll need a different connector for an iPad.
Can i facetime on my big tv? i have iphone Ipad and apple laptop
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
I believe so. Should work on your laptop with this setting and Check this out for your iPad and iPhone: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/a16Qq3aLl7N0hbM#menu
@EasyCodesforKids4 жыл бұрын
I’m going to try to teach with Zoom on my tv screen to see my students computer screens more clearly. I’m trying to teach them scratch coding and it’s hard to see all their blocks!
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Great! My only worry would be the resolution of the TV. Computer monitors usually have a lot more pixels so it's easier to read text. Give it a try though!
@EasyCodesforKids4 жыл бұрын
Brighton West Video if I do it- I’ll send you a photo.
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
@@EasyCodesforKids I'll be waiting for it :-)
@BRaghuramB4 жыл бұрын
In all apps it is heard but not in zoom
@HAMF96663 жыл бұрын
Did back to the future 2 predicted this?
@gergemall4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@Ralstonsavings3 жыл бұрын
So the only thing you are doing is mirroring from your laptop to your tv, but i don't see the point of having a webcam on your tv.
@brightonwestvideo3 жыл бұрын
Correct. The point of having the webcam on the TV is to try to line up where you are looking with the camera. Otherwise the camera from the laptop would be seeing kinda a side view.
@brunosegovia27254 жыл бұрын
Zoom doesn't allow to cast zoom from the pc to the tv via hdmi. >:(
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
It's just using your TV as a monitor, so it should be no problem. I do it all the time.
@brunosegovia27254 жыл бұрын
@@brightonwestvideo thx men I solve the problem
@liswelsch42594 жыл бұрын
Oh my god this was so simple
@cindyduangmala5544 жыл бұрын
I do that for my son's zoom for class
@heysista55134 жыл бұрын
Yeah
@GaurangsTechwithGM4 жыл бұрын
This is MP4 RECORDED
@brightonwestvideo4 жыл бұрын
Good catch. If you look close, you'll see that I'm on the Zoom call. I recorded it and then filmed this video while it replayed.
@dmorelli84452 жыл бұрын
The presenter talked so fast I couldn't understand him. And I don't think he covered going from a Windows desktop to the TV.
@anujsingh-pn5zh4 жыл бұрын
It does not work
@alyssasullivan67394 жыл бұрын
yeah it's pointless if you do not buy it because you have to look over there
@durgeshthombare64553 жыл бұрын
Many adds
@rangerkid793 жыл бұрын
Is there a away to have audio play from a phone to a TV using a hdmi connection? 🤔