Gone are the days when cables were the only means for transmitting media content from a PC or any other compatible device to an HDTV: Miracast is quick, easy, and secure. This guide will teach you how to quickly set up and use Miracast on your Windows 10 PC and start sharing your screens to multiple devices. But, if you are looking for how to download and use Miracast on Windows 11, make sure to check out our separate dedicated guide.

Can I install Miracast on Windows 10?

Some people mentioned that Miracast is not supported in Windows 10, however, this is not true. You will have no trouble employing Miracast on your Windows 10 computer and note that you don’t need to download it since it is already integrated into the OS. Using Miracast comes with the following advantages:

Easy peer-to-peer connection – This is important because many peer-to-peer connections may require multiple steps and processes. But Miracast is relatively straightforward. In fact, in many cases, you may experience peer networking errors. No need for HDMI cables – While using good HDMI cables comes with many advantages, with Miracast, you will save the cost of this extra hardware. No Wi-Fi routers – Once again, to mirror your screen, you can easily cut off the step of a Wi-Fi router.

What can I do if my PC does not support Miracast? Windows PCs support Miracast by default, thus if you get the Miracast not supported error message, note that this is an internal issue and you can fix it by following our dedicated article.

How do I connect my Miracast laptop to Windows 10?

1. How to check if your Windows PC supports Miracast

2. Get the current Miracast drivers for your PC

A driver is a program that controls a particular type of device that is connected to your computer. It is the software that an attached device uses to work with your PC. If your PC originally came with Windows 10, it most likely has Miracast support. Those who upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10 may not have this support. Windows 10 supports Miracast from a software aspect. Even if your PC supports Miracast, you will need to have updated Miracast drivers for it to work. Wireless (Miracast) displays can only be supported by Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 1.3 and later models. The easiest way to update your Intel wireless driver and software is to download and install a third-party driver updater software. This tool automatically checks and updates your drivers to the latest version. For example, if your Miracast drivers are out of date, the app will identify them and give you the option to have them updated. Feel free to learn more about Microsoft’s wireless display adapter. Then, when everything is set, follow the steps below to mirror your Windows 10 display to your HDTV wirelessly. Disclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions. SPONSORED

3. How to use Miracast to wirelessly project your Windows 10 PC to an HDTV

  1. Plug the Miracast adapter into one of the HDMI ports on your TV.

  2. Select the correct HDMI channel.

  3. Now open the Start Menu on your Windows 10 computer. You will find it at the bottom left corner of your screen.

  4. Click on the Settings icon. It looks like a cogwheel.

  5. Expand the Multiple display option and then click the Connect button.

  6. If you have devices ready for Miracast, they will be displayed on the cast menu. You need to click on them to start the projection.

After you ensure that your Windows 10 PC can support Miracast and install the necessary drivers, you can proceed to use it. In order to project your PC via Miracast, you need to connect the Miracast adapter to your PC, then access Display Settings, as shown above.

Users can now seamlessly mirror the displays of their Miracast-certified tablet, phone, or laptop to any Miracast-supported receiver such as an HDTV, monitor, or projector. Brands like Samsung and LG TV will work great with Miracast on Windows 10. Bur besides mirroring your content to the large screen, Miracast secures your connection with WPA2 encryption so protected content can freely flow through it. However, if you still can’t use Miracast, we recommend that you take a look at other top software for screen mirroring compatible with Windows 10 & 11. Tell us how you use Miracast on Windows 10 and if you have any other questions regarding the setup process, feel free to post them in the comments section below.

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