Mirror Your Screen to a TV: Miracast, Chromecast & Wireless HDMI
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Want to stream movies, YouTube, or other content from Windows to your TV? If you have a smart TV with Chromecast or Miracast built in, it’s easy to mirror your PC’s screen to your TV wirelessly! And if your PC doesn’t support Miracast, don’t worry—you can use Google Chrome to stream everything from your screen to your TV through Chromecast! And if you don’t have a TV or streaming device, you can always purchase a wireless HDMI adapter. This wikiHow article will show you three easy ways to connect your Windows PC to your television without any cables.
- Most Windows laptops and all-in-one PCs support Miracast, which makes it easy to connect to a variety of TVs and streaming devices.
- You can use the Google Chrome browser on any Windows PC to mirror your screen to a Chromecast-enabled TV or device (including Fire Stick).
- If your computer doesn’t support Miracast and you can’t use Chromecast, you can get a wireless HDMI adapter that transforms your TV into a Miracast-capable device.
Using Miracast
- Use this link to find a searchable list of all TVs with built-in Miracast support.
- Use Roku’s product comparison tool to find out if your Roku model supports screen mirroring (required for Miracast).
- Open the Windows Search bar and type connect . [1] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source
- Click Connect to a wireless display in the search results.
- If you see «This device doesn’t support Miracast,» you’ll need to try another method (or buy a Miracast adapter to plug into your PC’s HDMI port). If you don’t see an error, you’re ready to go!
Connect your PC to the same Wi-Fi network as the TV. The TV and PC must be on the same network to use Miracast.
Click the Network icon (Windows 11) or the Action Center icon (Windows 10). On Windows 11, the icon you’re looking for is the Wi-Fi symbol. On Windows 10, click the icon that looks like a squared chat bubble (it might have a number in it) next to the clock. [2] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source
Click Cast (Windows 11) or Connect (Windows 10). You can also get here quickly in the future using the keyboard shortcut Windows key + K.
- If you don’t see the TV you’re looking for, make sure both the TV and PC are on the same wireless network, and that no other devices are currently casting to that TV.
- Windows 10: Click the Action Center icon, which is the squared chat bubble to the right of the clock, then click Disconnect.
- Windows 11: Click Disconnect on the panel at the top of the screen.
Using Chromecast
- If your TV doesn’t have Chromecast built in, you can get a Chromecast streaming device, which are pretty inexpensive, easy to set up, and can convert any TV into a smart one.
Connect your PC to the same Wi-Fi network as the TV. The TV and PC must be on the same network to use Chromecast.
- If you’re using a Windows app that supports Chromecast, such as the Netflix app, just start playing the show or movie you want to cast, and then pause the stream to bring up the buttons. You’ll find the Cast icon at the top or bottom of the feed.
- To cast only the current browser tab (such as the tab that’s open to Max or YouTube), select Cast tab.
- To cast everything on your screen, choose Cast screen or Cast desktop, depending on your version of Chrome. [5] X Research source
Select your TV or Chromecast device. For example, if your TV has a Fire Stick connected, select the Fire Stick in the list of destinations to start casting to your TV. Once selected, you’ll see your PC’s screen on your TV thanks to the magic of Chromecast.
- If you’re using a different app to cast, pause the stream to bring up the icons, and then click the Cast icon to disconnect.
Using Wireless HDMI
- This device easily connects to your TV’s HDMI port, which gives it Miracast capabilities. It will work best if your TV also has a USB charging port, as it’ll need a power source.
- You can also use another model of wireless HDMI adapter, it doesn’t have to be Microsoft’s! Just make sure you get an adapter that supports high-definition (1080p) or better if you want great quality.
- Most wireless HDMI adapters do not require any Wi-Fi access, but some do, including the 4K version of the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter. Check your wireless HDMI adapter’s instructions for connecting to Wi-Fi if required.
- If your TV doesn’t have a USB charging port, you can plug the USB end of the adapter into any USB A charger and plug that into a power outlet. [7] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source
Set your TV to the HDMI input. Use your TV remote control to change the source (you’ll usually do this with a button called INPUT or SOURCE) until you’ve selected the HDMI port to which you connected the adapter. You should then see «HDMI» (and a number, if you have multiple HDMI ports) on the screen.
- If your HDMI adapter requires Wi-Fi, use the included software to get it online now.
- If Wi-Fi isn’t needed, just launch the app and see if there are any preferences you want to change. For example, you can usually rename the adapter so you can easily identify it when connecting.
Press ⊞ Win + K on your PC’s keyboard. This quick shortcut opens the Cast menu in Windows, which lets you quickly connect to a Miracast-capable device. After a few moments, you should see your new HDMI adapter in the list of devices.
Click your HDMI adapter’s name to connect. As soon as you connect, you’ll see your PC’s desktop on your TV.
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Yaffet Meshesha is a Computer Specialist and the Founder of Techy, a full-service computer pickup, repair, and delivery service. With over eight years of experience, Yaffet specializes in computer repairs and technical support. Techy has been featured on TechCrunch and Time.
If you have Chomecast, you can stream your Chrome browser to your TV. However, the best option for an overall Windows experience is purchasing a wireless display adapter.
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If you don’t see your TV or streaming device on the list when attempting to mirror your screen, make sure your PC and the TV are on the same Wi-Fi network, and that mirroring/casting is enabled in your TV/streaming device’s settings.
Wireless connections to TV screens are less reliable. If you are having trouble connecting, try an HDMI cable.
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