Using or sharing a screen content from one display or another is known as screencasting. Miracast is a technology or you can say a system that allows users to wirelessly share screen content to other screens or a projector which includes videos, apps, photos, etc. However, you’ll need a Wi-Fi connection to share screen wirelessly, you should also know how to set up and use Miracast on Windows 10. If you’re also interested in it, check out this easy guide.
Depending on the Wi-Fi network, Miracast set up a direct connection between a device and the display which works like peer-to-peer, eventually creates its own Wi-Fi network. So, if you’ve Windows 10 system, the setup process and using the screencast is very easy. To recall, Miracast was previously integrated into Windows 8.1 version. Now, Windows 10 features a Project screen option to wireless connect multiple screens.
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How to Set up and Use Miracast on Windows 10?
Before settings up the Miracast on your Windows 10, you should check the Miracast support page online and get the latest Miracast drivers for your PC. It’ll gonna improve the wireless screencasting and connectivity as well. Another thing that needs to mention that you’ll have to check whether your PC/Laptop supports Miracast or not.
Check Miracast Support on Your PC
- Press Windows + R keys to open up the Run dialog box.
- Now, type dxdiag and hit Enter to open up the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
- Once the window will open, simply click on the Save All Information option.
- Next, select or choose a location where do you want to save the dxdiag.txt file. Select the Desktop location for your ease.
- Once saved, open the dxdiag.txt file using the Notepad app.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the text file and you’ll see Miracast status whether it’s supported or not.
- If not supported then do the following methods.
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