Yes this is how OpenLP works (or can work). You have to tell your laptop to recognize the tv as a second display. If you are running Windows you want to set it to Extend your desktop and NOT duplicate it. In OpenLP under the settings->configure openlp->general you should see the "select monitor for output display". In that dropdown choose your secondary display, which should be your tv connected via hdmi. <br><br>One thing I noticed is that you need to connect your tv and have it turned on so that your laptop recognizes it before you start OpenLP otherwise sometimes OpenLp doesn't see it. <br><br>This is the same setup I use at my church. <br>