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| Belkin ConnectAir Wireless HDMI Display Adapter |
Let’s be honest: presenting in a conference room or streaming a movie to your TV can still be a frustrating game of technological roulette. Is there a dongle? Does the display support AirPlay or Cast? Is the office Wi-Fi strong enough today? At CES 2026, Belkin aims to cut through that chaos with a straightforward new solution: the ConnectAir Wireless HDMI Display Adapter.
This sleek new gadget eliminates the middleman—your Wi-Fi network—entirely. Instead, it creates a direct, peer-to-peer wireless link between your device and any screen, promising a simpler, more reliable way to beam your content across the room.
How It Works: Plug, Play, and Walk Away
The beauty of the ConnectAir system is in its simplicity. It’s a two-piece kit:
- A compact USB-C transmitter that plugs into your laptop, tablet, or phone.
- A small HDMI receiver that connects to the display or projector.
Once connected, they establish a direct 5GHz wireless connection between themselves. There’s no need for Bluetooth pairing or to join a local Wi-Fi network. The receiver draws power from a handy USB-A port (common on most displays and TVs), and almost instantly, your screen is mirrored or extended.
Belkin emphasizes the "no-fuss" setup. You won’t be hunting for drivers or installing proprietary software. For those who want to dive into the technical nitty-gritty on compatibility and specifications, Belkin’s official support page has you covered. You can find detailed documentation right here: Belkin ConnectAir Support & Specifications.
Performance Meets Practicality
Designed for professional and personal use, the ConnectAir delivers solid performance for everyday needs:
- Crisp Video: Streams content at 1080p resolution and a smooth 60Hz refresh rate.
- Low Latency: With lag under 80 milliseconds, it’s suitable for presentations, videos, and even some casual gaming.
- Impressive Range: Signal carries up to 131 feet (40 meters) and can penetrate walls, making it viable for different rooms, though solid obstructions may reduce strength.
A standout feature for office environments is multi-user support. A single receiver in a conference room can remember up to eight different transmitters. Switching between presenters becomes as simple as having them plug in their own dongle—no more fumbling to disconnect and reconnect a single cable.
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| Belkin ConnectAir Wireless HDMI Display Adapter |
The Ultimate Universal Adapter?
Perhaps its most compelling selling point is its ecosystem-agnostic design. The ConnectAir doesn’t rely on AirPlay, Miracast, Google Cast, or any other software protocol. It works at a hardware level with any USB-C device that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode. This means it bridges the gap between:
- Windows laptops and a classroom projector.
- A MacBook and a living room TV.
- A new iPad Pro and a hotel room display.
- A Chromebook and a monitor.
It’s designed to be one adapter that finally works with (almost) everything in your bag.
Availability and Price
Belkin plans to release the ConnectAir Wireless HDMI Display Adapter in select markets in Q1 of 2026. The kit will carry a retail price of $149.99.
For anyone tired of compatibility guesswork and unstable connections, the ConnectAir presents a promising, unified solution. It’s a simple idea—cut the cords and bypass the network—that could finally make wireless displaying truly plug-and-play for everyone.