To connect your phone to a TV using a USB cable and MHL, first hook up your phone via an MHL adapter. The adapter will require power either from a USB port on the cable or an external source.

Steps to Set Up a Pixel as a Webcam: Connect your Pixel to your PC via a USB-C data-supported cable. You should see a notification on the phone that says, “Charging this device via USB.” ...

Even using larger 16-port powered hubs connected separately to the PC can create problems, because such physical hubs, again, contain numerous internal USB hubs.

For USB, make sure your device is on and connected by a USB cable to your computer. Open the website you want to connect with the device in Edge or Chrome. Click or tap on the page.