TIL Google's Pixel phones don't support HDMI out or USB HID devices – they ship with hardware support (like every USB-C device forever), but it's disabled by Google at the OS level.
Speculation is that they've done this to sell more Chromecast devices, but it's really inconvenient when your screen is broken. Do I pay $250 for a new screen, or $500 for a new phone? Either way, Google wins. 🙃
(I wonder if the internal product fight about this is why Google finally added 2FA code sync? 🧐)
@blaine this seems to suggest display port is an option https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/2865484?sjid=11768113432407230689-EU
@falken DisplayLink is some weird proprietary thing and requires expensive dedicated hardware. Also, not clear if it supports USB HID devices? 🫠
@blaine "With an HDMI cable, connect your compatible dock to your monitor or TV." So seems to meet your broken screen issue. Basic HID is fine : https://fedorum.com/how-to-connect-external-usb-keyboard-and-mouse-to-a-pixel-6/
@falken thanks! I tried again with a different hub and it worked!