Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test.
LG smartphones have always been at the forefront of media codec support, and the Optimus G is no exception. It can play Mp4, DivX, WMV and H.264 video files and huge range of audio including FLAC.
This is more important now than before, as the Optimus G has the potential to be your home media server, to a certain degree. Incorporating the latest Miracast wireless streaming protocol, the Optimus can stream media to a Miracast compatible TV or monitor.
Of course, being a new protocol means that most TVs in living rooms won't support Miracast now, so LG is selling an HDMI dongle to bridge the gap.
As easy as Apple
This is a remarkably easy to use technology, not unlike Apple's AirPlay. Once connected, the Optimus G can stream 1080p video content to a TV, and better still, you can continue to use the phone while the content streams in the background.
If you don't want to watch a movie, you can use Miracast to share your phone's screen wirelessly with a larger display. This is a great solution for road warriors who want to conduct presentations off of their phones rather than a laptop.
It isn't great for gaming, though. Despite sounding like the perfect way to get Real Racing 3 on to your TV, there is just a little too much latency in the Miracast connection to interact with a fast-moving game.
