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There are multiple methods to connect your Windows 11 computer screen to different devices. But with Miracast support, casting your PC wirelessly to a smart TV has never been easier. Since the technology is integrated into Windows 11, you never need to download and install the app manually. It’s quick, easy, and safe to project your computer screen wirelessly to a TV, projector, or any such device that supports screen casting. In this guide, we’ll walk you through checking for Miracast support, setting up the wireless connection, and sharing your Windows 11 desktop screen to multiple devices with the aid of screenshots and step-by-step instructions. How to Check if Your Windows 11 PC Supports Miracast1. Check Using Windows Key + PThis is the fastest way to know if you can share your screen wirelessly. Here we make use of the projection panel to know the possibility.
2. Check Using Display Settings
3. Check Using DirectX Diagnostic ToolThis is an advanced method to find whether your PC supports Miracast technology. Here we are going to use the DirectX Diagnostic Tool for this.
How to Check if Your TV Supports MiracastTo cast Windows 11 to TV, your TV should also need to support wireless technology. To check this, we have got a couple of methods. 1. Check on Your TV SettingsThe best method for checking wireless support is to look in the TV settings. To do so, use these steps. Note: As TV functions vary depending on the make and model, the below TV-related descriptions are for reference only.
In case you couldn’t find anything mentioned in the above steps on your TV, then it may not support the wireless display feature. To confirm, use the below method. 2. Check the Miracast Supported Devices ListYou can check it from the official website of The WiFi Alliance – the group that manages the standard for Miracast support on televisions and other devices. If you know the exact brand and model of your smart television, you can verify it from the list of supported devices provided here. Now that you’ve checked the support for Miracast on both your Windows 11 PC and Smart TV. If you found everything fine on both devices, there is one more thing you need to concern about. Even though your computer and TV support screencasting technology, it doesn’t mean that it will easily get connected while you try. You may need to upgrade the Miracast drivers to get it worked. To accomplish the wireless connection and casting, the system must have the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 1.3 or later. To update the drivers, the easiest method is to get a third-party driver updater utility that can check and update to the latest version. For this to achieve, follow the below-given steps. Update Miracast Drivers on Windows 11
Note: For some actions to complete, you may need to upgrade the free version to the paid ones. How to Connect Windows 11 to a Smart TVIf both your PC and TV support Miracast, then follow these instructions to wirelessly project your screen.
What if Your TV Doesn’t Support Miracast?In case your TV doesn’t support wireless technology, your best bet would be buying a Miracast adapter for your TV. The adapter can enable wireless communication between your computer and TV by plugging it into one of the HDMI ports available on the TV. What if Your PC Doesn’t Support Miracast?If your PC doesn’t support it, then you may need to use the Actiontec ScreenBeam USB Transmitter dongle. It can enable a wireless display facility on your system if they don’t have it already. Screen Mirroring Windows 11 to Smart TV is EasyNow that you got a clear idea about the methods for checking the screencasting support and wirelessly streaming Windows 11 screen to TV. If your PC comes with the original Windows 11, then it must have the Miracast integrated into it. But if you’ve upgraded from Windows 7, most probably you will not have it. But, no issues, if you follow the methods, you can easily find any problems associated with the connection, if any, and cast your screen with ease. So, make use of the feature and make the most out of it. |