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This wikiHow teaches you how to view your computer's screen on an external display such as a TV, monitor or projector. You can connect your computer to a display via an HDMI cable, or use Window's Miracast feature to mirror your screen on a wireless projector, monitor or TV.
Screen Mirroring on Windows: Easy Steps
- Open the Start menu and click the gear icon at the bottom-left corner.
- Click “Devices” in the Settings window, then hit “Bluetooth & other devices.”
- Hit “+ Add Bluetooth or other devices” to open your connection options.
- Choose “Wireless display or dock” on the “Add a device” menu.
- Select your display’s name to connect to the device and mirror your screen.
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![Step 1 Make sure your screen receiver is set up and connected to Wi-Fi.]()
Make sure your screen receiver is set up and connected to Wi-Fi. Your receiver display must be connected to the same wireless network as your computer to use Miracast's screen mirroring feature.- If you're not sure how to connect your computer to a wireless network, you can look it up for Windows 10, Windows 8 or Windows 7 here.
- Setting up your projector, monitor or TV will vary from device to device. You can refer to your display's manual for specific instructions.
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![Step 2 Open your computer's Start menu.]()
Open your computer's Start menu. Find and click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of your computer's desktop to open the Start menu.Advertisement -
![Step 3 Click the gear icon on the bottom-left corner.]()
Click the gear icon on the bottom-left corner. This button is located above the Power icon in the lower-left corner of your Start menu. It will open your Windows settings in a new window. -
![Step 4 Click Devices in the Settings window.]()
Click Devices in the Settings window. This will open your device and connection settings. -
![Step 5 Click Bluetooth & other devices on the left menu.]()
Click Bluetooth & other devices on the left menu. This option is at the top of the navigation panel on the left-hand side of your Settings window.- On most versions of Windows, the Devices menu will automatically open up to the Bluetooth & other devices menu.
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![Step 6 Click + Add Bluetooth or other device.]()
Click + Add Bluetooth or other device. This option is at the top of the Bluetooth & other devices page. It will open your connection options. -
![Step 7 Select Wireless display or dock on the "Add a device" menu.]()
Select Wireless display or dock on the "Add a device" menu. This will scan your network, and list all the available display devices you can use to mirror your screen.- Make sure your screen receiver is turned on, and connected to the same wireless network as your computer. Otherwise, you won't see it on the menu here.
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![Step 8 Click your display's name on the "Add a device" menu.]()
Click your display's name on the "Add a device" menu. This will connect to the selected device, and mirror your computer's screen to your projector, monitor or TV.- You may be prompted on your receiver display to confirm the connection coming from your computer.
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![Step 9 Click the Done button.]()
Click the Done button. This will close the "Add a device" menu. You can now view your computer's screen on your projector, monitor or TV.
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![Step 1 Get an HDMI cable.]()
Get an HDMI cable. HDMI helps you transmit and project your computer's uncompressed audio and video output in high-definition.- If you don't already have an HDMI cable, you can buy one online or at an electronics store.
- Most computers and displays come with a built-in HDMI port. If one of your devices doesn't have an HDMI port, you can purchase an adapter, or use a different cable such as Mini DisplayPort to HDMI.
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![Step 2 Plug one end of the cable into an HDMI port on your computer.]()
Plug one end of the cable into an HDMI port on your computer. You can usually find an HDMI port on the side or on the back of a laptop or desktop computer. -
![Step 3 Plug the other end of the cable into your display.]()
Plug the other end of the cable into your display. Find an HDMI port on your TV, monitor or projector, and plug the other end of the cable into here.- Both ends of the HDMI cable look the same. You can plug either end into your TV, monitor or projector.
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![Step 4 Switch your TV or projector to the HDMI input.]()
Switch your TV or projector to the HDMI input. Once the HDMI input is selected on your display, your computer's screen will be automatically mirrored on your TV or projector.- If your display has more than one HDMI port, you will need to select the correct input port here.
- Setting up your display's input will vary depending on your TV or projector. You can refer to your display's manual for specific instructions.
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