Belkin is taking aim at one of the biggest annoyances in modern workspaces and living rooms: getting a laptop or tablet onto a TV or projector without fighting flaky Wi‑Fi, messy cables, or compatibility headaches. Unveiled at CES 2026, the new Belkin ConnectAir Wireless HDMI Display Adapter is designed to mirror or extend your screen in full HD while skipping Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth entirely.
Instead of relying on your network, the ConnectAir creates its own direct, peer-to-peer 5GHz connection between two small pieces of hardware: a plug-and-play USB‑C transmitter that connects to your laptop or tablet, and an HDMI receiver that connects to the display. The goal is simple: a fast, stable wireless video link that works across the room (or across rooms) without needing to join a network or fiddle with settings.
Setup is built for speed. There’s no driver installation and no complicated software to manage. Plug the USB‑C transmitter into your source device, connect the receiver to the TV or monitor via HDMI, and power the receiver using a nearby USB‑A port. Once powered, it’s ready to start mirroring or extending the display right away—an approach that should appeal to offices, classrooms, and anyone who wants a clean cable-free setup.
On the performance side, Belkin says the adapter supports 1080p resolution at 60Hz, with latency under 80 milliseconds. That combination should be well suited for presentations, productivity, web video, and most day-to-day professional use where smooth motion and synced audio/video matter.
Compatibility is another major selling point. The transmitter works with USB‑C devices that support DisplayPort Alt Mode, which includes many modern Windows laptops, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and newer iPad models. Because it doesn’t depend on platform-specific casting systems, it’s positioned as a universal option that can work across operating systems, rather than requiring a specific ecosystem to cooperate.
Range is rated up to 131 feet (40 meters), and Belkin notes it can work through walls, though real-world performance will naturally depend on obstacles and interference. For shared environments like conference rooms, the multi-user pairing feature could be especially handy: up to eight transmitters can be paired to a single receiver, making it easier to switch between presenters without constantly unplugging and reconnecting cables.
Belkin plans to launch the ConnectAir Wireless HDMI Display Adapter in select markets in Q1 2026, with a listed price of $149.99. For anyone who needs reliable wireless HDMI without depending on Wi‑Fi, this could be a practical upgrade for meeting rooms, classrooms, home offices, and living room setups alike.
