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How to Wirelessly Mirror Your Screen with Windows Wireless Display (Cast)

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  1. Check that the Wireless Display feature is installed

    Search Settings for "optional features," check whether "Wireless Display" is installed, and if not, find and install it under "Add a feature."

  2. Open the Cast panel

    Press Win+K, or choose "Cast" from Quick Settings, and a list of nearby wireless display receivers appears.

  3. Select the TV or monitor to connect to

    When a Miracast-compatible smart TV or wireless display adapter shows up in the list, click it to start connecting.

  4. Choose Duplicate or Extend mode

    After connecting, go to Settings > System > Display to choose whether to duplicate your PC's screen exactly or extend it as a separate display.

  5. Disconnect when finished

    When you're done, click "Disconnect" in the Cast panel from Quick Settings to end the wireless display connection.

  6. Why it's useful

    You can put a presentation or video on a big screen wirelessly without an HDMI cable, which is especially handy in meeting rooms and living rooms.

No HDMI cable in the meeting room? No problem

When you need to put a presentation on a big screen but there's no HDMI cable handy or the ports don't match, you can skip the cable entirely and stream your screen wirelessly over Wi-Fi instead.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I connect to any TV wirelessly?

No β€” the TV or monitor needs to support Miracast; if it's an older device that doesn't, you'll need to connect a separate wireless display adapter.

Is there any lag or stuttering once connected?

Depending on your Wi-Fi environment and device performance, there can be some lag, and it tends to be more noticeable with fast-moving content like video.