What is screen mirroring and how do you use it?
Screen mirroring sends everything on your phone or computer screen wirelessly to a TV, projector, or wireless display device. It works over WiFi and lets you control the screen from your phone while it shows on the bigger screen. Every modern phone and computer supports it — you just need a compatible TV or wireless display device on the same WiFi network.
Screen mirroring is a wireless technology that duplicates your phone or computer screen on a TV, projector, or other display device. Instead of plugging in a cable, your device sends the picture over WiFi. This works great for presentations, showing photos, watching videos on a bigger screen, or sharing your screen with a group. Different devices use slightly different names for this technology — Apple calls it AirPlay, Android and Windows call it Casting or Miracast — but they all do the same thing.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming all TVs support screen mirroring — older TVs don't have this feature, but you can buy a Chromecast, Roku, or Apple TV to add it
- Trying to mirror between devices on different WiFi networks — screen mirroring only works when everything is on the same WiFi
- Using the wrong name for the feature — looking for 'AirPlay' on an Android phone won't work, it's called 'Cast' instead
Signs you need professional help
- You've got everything on the same WiFi but screen mirroring still won't connect — check your WiFi settings or contact your network administrator
- Your TV doesn't support screen mirroring and you want to add it — we can recommend a compatible receiver device
- You're trying to use screen mirroring in an office or school environment and it's not working — the network is blocking it
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