Since its launch in July 2015, Windows 10 has offered the ability to cast your screen to any adapter or device, such as a TV or Blu-ray player, that is compatible with the popular Miracast standard. And with the Anniversary Update in August 2016, Microsoft's operating system began to support remote access to a computer display via Miracast signals sent from a phone, tablet, or other PC running Windows 10.
How to make a monitor wireless?
If there is a small Windows 10 PC connected to the TV (Intel Compute, for example), now it can also be used as a Wi-Fi display adapter for a smartphone or laptop. At the same time, screens can not only be duplicated, but also expanded. For example, this technology allows you to stream a movie on the receiving monitor and send emails on the main monitor. Or you can put your Windows 10 tablet next to your laptop and use it as a second display.
As convenient as a wireless monitor is, however, it's not all smooth sailing. Most modern Wi-Fi enabled devices have the ability to send Miracast signals, but they are not always compatible. For example, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is not capable of projecting a screen onto a single computer running Windows 10. And even after a successful connection, attempts to start transfer sometimes have to be repeated 3-4 times. So you have to be patient.
Microsoft Wireless Display
The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter does exactly what its utilitarian name suggests. It allows you to cast the screen content (along with audio) of your computer or Android device to your TV. The adapter connects to a monitor or projector using an HDMI connector and is powered by a USB port. The rest of the device does nothing new. It does not have its own applications and requires an appropriate content source.
The adapter uses Miracast technology, which uses Wi-Fi Direct to communicate directly between devices. This means that the computer and set-top box do not have to communicate through a common router, instead they create a peer-to-peer network. In addition, the miniature size of the wireless adapter allows you to easily carry it, for example, from a conference room to a hotel room.
The device costs $59, and Microsoft feels stiff competition from similar products such as the $35 Google Chromecast or any Roku set-top box, including the $50 Roku Streaming Stick. However, thanks to the integration of Miracast and Microsoft, this model, which supports Surface Pro tablets, can find a place in the travel bag of every tablet owner.
Design and functional features
The Microsoft Display Wireless Adapter is a modest, rectangular device that looks like a USB flash drive. It is 9 cm long and weighs 33.1 g. The adapter has one HDMI connector and a short USB cable attached to the case to provide power to the case. If the TV does not have a USB port, you will need to purchase an additional extension cable and power supply. Microsoft does not include them with the device. However, the user does get a small HDMI extender in case the need arises.
Relatively painless installation
How to connect a wireless monitor? This procedure presents no difficulty. You need to connect the adapter to the HDMI port on your TV or receiver and then power it through the USB connector. Select the appropriate HDMI input on the receiving device. The screen will display a gray background with the Microsoft logo, model name, and a ready to connect message. The adapter currently supports Miracast compatible Windows and Android devices with Miracast functionality, such as phones or tablets. Before turning on the wireless monitor, for a Windows PC, make sure that the operating system version is at least 8.1 or higher. You can add a display by activating the Charms bar on the right by selecting the menu item Devices > Projection > Add Screen. On the Android platform, you need to go to the screen settings, click on Cast screen, and then click on the menu icon and turn on the wireless monitor.
The connection is established, now what?
The wireless screen adapter is just an adapter. He does nothing himself, but only waits for someone to send him content. It can display video at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080, output audio to two-channel stereo, or provide 5.1 surround sound.
According to user reviews, the Surface Pro 3 adapter finds quickly. If you follow Microsoft's instructions, you can see the PC screen on the TV after a few seconds. The Surface Pro 3 display is displayed in letter-box format to conform to the 16:9 standard.
signal delay
There is a slight delay between devices. Swipes and videos are slightly behind the original image, so this way of increasing the display is not suitable for games. The adapter is more focused on the ability to present something on the big screen. Videos and PowerPoint slides are examples of content for which this device is designed.
DRM protection
Since the signal reflects the contents of the PC screen, the user is not limited to specific applications. If the content is displayed on a computer, it can also be seen on an external display, including DRM-protected video on iTunes. In addition, the device allows you to turn your TV into a second or additional wireless monitor for your computer, and not just provide a mirror image. In this case, you will need a trackpad or mouse to control what will be on the second screen.
Support for other platforms
Because the adapter uses Miracast technology, some Android devices can also output their display content to a wireless monitor. For example, Nexus 7 (2013) allows you to do this. Screen mirroring works reasonably well, although the aspect ratio mismatch between tablet and TV means black bars around the edges of the image.
Max Distance
The closer the transmitting device is to the wireless video adapter, the better the picture looks. According to Microsoft, the maximum distance of the broadcast source is 7 m. But in a small apartment, when there are walls between the receiver and the transmitter, this distance is noticeably reduced and the signal is lost already at a distance of 4.5 m.
Multi-source operation
There is no need to worry about how to set up a wireless monitor when using multiple content sources at once so that they do not fight for access to it. According to the reviews of the owners, the adapter interacts with only one device at a time. No other can capture the display just because it sees it. To switch to the second signal source, you must first turn off the first one.
Receive and share content on Windows 10
To broadcast the signal to the display of a laptop or personal computer, you need to open the notification center in the form of a dialog cloud, click on the “Project” icon in the “Projection to this PC” menu item. In the settings window that appears, select ubiquitous availability and the need to obtain permission to establish a connection. It is better to set the confirmation option only at the first broadcast. Since permission to transfer will be requested anyway, there is no need to set a PIN code.
After establishing a connection and confirming access rights, the broadcast application will launch in its own window. It can be dragged, resized and enlarged to full screen. In this case, the keyboard and mouse of the receiving PC can be remotely controlled by the transmitting device.
If you need to send content to another monitor, select the option to project to one of the available receiving devices in the action center. This should be done only after turning on the wireless monitor. If necessary, you can search for it. Establishing a connection sometimes takes more than 1 minute. In addition, the user can enable the receiving device to control this PC. To use the wireless monitor as a second display, you need to change the projection mode from Repetitive to Extend. To complete projection, select "Computer screen only".
Competitors' products
Microsoft's main competitors in non-wired video streaming are the Chromecast and the Roku Streaming Stick, tiny bubblegum-sized devices that cost a bit less.
All the differences between them come down to how to use the wireless monitor. When it comes to adding another device to your home theater system, the Microsoft Wi-Fi display adapter is pointless. For the same price, you can purchase a Roku set-top box that does not require any additional signal sources to display Internet content. In addition, other Miracast-enabled devices are available, such as Western Digital's WD TV, which, in addition to the built-in screen display system, offers applications that play online broadcasts and local media files.
For Windows 10 users who want to be able to quickly display the contents of their tablet's display on a wireless monitor, it makes sense to purchase an adapter from Microsoft. Chromecast provides similar functionality by casting the contents of a Chrome browser tab, but is limited to what can be displayed on it.
Connecting a monitor wirelessly to a computer Wireless Display seems to be best used on the go. Other devices must be connected to a common router in order to see each other. And if you take a Chromecast with you, you still need a wireless access point and create a network to connect the screen and phone. At the same time, the Microsoft adapter uses Wi-Fi Direct to create a connection between devices without an additional router. This is useful when watching a video in a hotel room or a presentation without the need for additional equipment.
Conclusion
Offering a wireless monitor connection, Microsoft does not promise mountains of gold. The device simply allows you to simply display the contents of the screen or expand it with an HDMI-compatible second display. It is perfect for Windows users or those who need to quickly transfer content to a large monitor while traveling. In home theaters, however, it's hard to compete with the versatile Chromecast backed by a large number of compatible apps. In addition, a great alternative is the Roku set-top box, which does not require additional devices to display media.
Smart TVs are already so intelligent that they can be used instead of the usual devices for accessing the Internet. They act as a partial replacement for a laptop or can complement a phone, but still do not lose their usual functionality and continue to show movies on a large and convenient screen.
But remember that there are many ways to turn a TV into a monitor. Using the content in this way will be much more convenient, since the image will become larger, especially if you connect not a computer, but the same phone. Communication is carried out via Wi-Fi, which is very convenient, since you do not need to pull wires and cables through the entire apartment or move the computer itself closer. Often such manipulations are performed for a specific purpose. It consists in watching a movie on the big screen without going to the cinema. But this procedure cannot be performed if the TV does not have a built-in Wi-Fi adapter, or cannot receive a signal.
Connecting the TV as a second monitor via Wi-Fi
This method is the most popular, but it requires more than Wi-Fi. To broadcast a picture to a TV, it must be connected to a router that uses a laptop. This is a very important condition, but for some reason users forget about it, because communication between devices is not being established. But there are exceptions for TVs that support the Wi-Fi Direct function, on the screen of which broadcast is carried out via a wireless network. It is not difficult to connect, you just need to have access to the Internet and the desire to understand the instructions. But you will have to conjure over the laptop screen so that another device is given the right to share all folders and other information. As a rule, it helps to install the “Home” item on the network, and add a TV to the home devices. The files that will open even without general settings include a folder with videos, music, images and documents. But if you need to open full access to all files, the instruction is as follows:
- Select a folder by displaying it;
- Right-click on it and select "Properties" from the list;
- Go to the "Access" tab;
- Install "Sharing".
But it's long. To use the TV as a wireless monitor, you can use the simpler method of opening folders.
- Open "Windows Explorer";
- Item "Network";
- Deactivate the "Network discovery and file sharing" item by following the simple instructions.
If everything is set up, then it will take a couple of seconds, and if not, you will have to use more detailed instructions. Here is how to connect a wireless monitor:
- When DLNA is enabled, you need to open the TV menu item, which controls the broadcast of computer content to the TV.
- Each device has its own connection. In particular, the Sony Bravia uses the Home button;
- Then the user needs to select the section - Movies, Music or Pictures to see the content they are looking for already on a large TV.
As for LG TVs, the instructions are slightly different for them, since you need to go to SmartShare, where the contents of shared folders are also located. In addition, it often happens that you cannot play files on a TV. This applies to films whose format is not suitable for such a procedure. If broadcasting to a TV is difficult, then you can try to do a little trick - rename files from MKV to AVI on your computer. As a rule, this is enough.
Using the TV as a wireless monitor via Miracast and WiDi
You can use your TV as a monitor using WiDi. Above, the conversation was about how to transfer pictures, videos and other limited number of files to the screen, but you still cannot use it as a full-fledged monitor. But if you apply the connection described below, the TV will turn into a full-fledged second monitor that will show everything that a user can do on a desktop computer. To connect a TV as a monitor, two popular technologies are used:
- Miracast;
- Intel WiFi.
A wireless TV monitor is cool and modern, especially when it is also a Smart TV. That is, the functional potential of technology has grown significantly compared to conventional TVs, although they can also be used as a monitor. On a simple type TV, of course, you need to connect other devices. But let's look at using WiDi and Miracast for wireless broadcasting. 
This connection does not require a router, including one that uses Wi-Fi Direct technology.
- If you will be streaming from a computer with at least 3rd generation Intel processor or Intel HD Graphics. Establishing a wireless connection can be a problem. Sometimes devices won't connect. This is due to Intel WiDi support on Windows 7 and 8.1. To fix this, you will need to install the Intel Wireless Display, but only if you go to the official Intel website;
- If the laptop has Windows 8.1 installed, and the TV is equipped with a Wi-Fi adapter, then the connection via Miracast will be successful. That's just the self-installation of Windows 8.1 on a computer can be a problem, since the bundle is most likely incomplete;
- A prerequisite is to connect the TV to the network. But it is important that the model supports the technologies in question. If your device cannot connect to the PC, then you need to buy a Miracast adapter. However, most devices already have this add-on, because manufacturers build it on their own. And if you have to make a purchase, you can try installing Miracast during the flashing process.
Connect your TV as a monitor using Miracast
Connecting is a fairly simple procedure, so anyone who is at least approximately versed in the technical nuances can do it on their own. So the connection looks like this:
- Before connecting the TV to the computer and using it as a monitor, you need to check the settings. In particular, this applies to Miracast or WiDi, the support of which lies in the correct connection of the device. It works by default, but if the settings are messed up, it's not surprising that the devices won't be able to work together. But there are times when there is no such setting at all. In such a situation, a standard Wi-Fi module will help. On the example of Samsung TVs, this function can be found in the network settings, in the “Screen Mirroring” section.
- To enable WiDi, you will need to run the Intel Wireless Display program. It is she who finds the monitor to which you want to connect. But in order to safely carry out this procedure, you will need to enter a security code. You need to enter it in a special field displayed on the TV screen.
- In turn, on the computer you need to carry out the following manipulations:
- On the right in Windows 8.1 you need to find Charms;
- Next, you need to select the "Devices" section;
- Then go to the "Projector" or the item "Transfer to screen";
- Select "Add a wireless display".
What to do if items are not displayed
If you want to use the TV, but don't know how to use this method, since the necessary items are not displayed, it is most likely due to differences in device models. Perhaps the instructions for a specific TV will help, which can be downloaded directly to your phone so as not to look for documents. Also, updating the Wi-Fi adapter driver can be of great help. How exactly to do this, you can read on the official Microsoft website. In addition, users complain that it is more difficult to broadcast content from a laptop to a TV than from a computer. The problem might be:
- In WiDi;
- In Miracast;
- There is no Internet connection;
- Faulty router;
- Incorrect settings on the TV;
- If a telephone is used, the connection settings may also be violated.
Using as a regular TV monitor
As a rule, Smart TVs are not the cheapest devices, so many users want to make a standard TV a laptop monitor. As practice shows, it is not difficult to connect even these devices. If the TV has an HDMI input, then you can try to connect. There are good chances that it will be successful. But additional devices will be required, in particular, an HDMI WiFi adapter for the TV. Thus, you can forget about most of the wires that used to entangle the TV and computer. 
Which adapter is suitable for the TV? Here are some good options:
- Google Chromecast. This Wi-Fi adapter is more suitable for LG, although it can be used on other devices;
- android mini pc. Suitable for those devices that work on the basis of Android. Therefore, phones and tablets perfectly connect to TVs, allowing you to control them using WiFi via Android. The app you use works with all TVs;
- Intel Computer Stick. Another new product from Intel, which is almost a miniature computer. It can be connected to the input on the TV, and the equipment will start working in perfect mode.
In addition, the options described are not the only way to connect a TV to a computer. Someone first thought - I use the Internet for this, and not hundreds of cables, wires. The idea turned out to be great. But, most importantly, a high-speed connection is provided. Without the Internet TV will not be able to work. Connection advantages:
- No wires;
- The connection is fast and provides access to the entire computer file library;
- There is access to the files of other devices, such as smartphones.
Note.
We don't need any more devices. In this article, for example, we will use the LG 32LN575U TV and the Asus MeMO Pad 10 tablet.
Establish a wireless connection between the tablet and the TV
This operation is not difficult, we just need to activate the wireless network on the tablet, and turn on Miracast on the TV (start). Then, just connect these two devices. It should be noted that if your TV is from a different manufacturer than in this article, then the Miracast (Intel WiDi) function may be called completely differently. This point can be clarified in the instructions for the TV.
And so, the TV was turned on. Now press the "Settings" button on the remote control. We went into the settings and select the network settings tab. In it, click the Miracast / Intel WiDi section.
Set Miracast to "Enabled" ("On")
We do not turn off the TV and pick up a tablet (or smartphone), open its settings. They need to activate Wi-Fi, then go to the "Screen (display)" section and click "Wireless screen (Miracast)".
After enabling the wireless display function, set the switch in parallel to the “On” position. Immediately, the name of the TV that you recently set up will appear below. Just click on its name.
Now, on the TV, a prompt will appear asking permission to connect the device. Confirm by clicking the "Yes" button. You can check the box next to "Connect automatically without prompting" and next time the devices will connect immediately without prompting.
After a short download and checking the connection, the same image will be displayed on the TV as on the tablet.
The connection is established and you can transfer the screen image from the tablet. To disconnect, click on the name of the TV again and confirm with the "OK" button.
Using Miracast wireless technology in practice
In general, everything works great. The connection is stable, no failures occur. But one minus was noticed: there is a slight delay between the images on the tablet and on the TV screen. So playing games will be somewhat problematic.
But at the same time, you can safely surf the Internet, transfer presentations and photos, watch videos. Moreover, during video transmission, sound is also transmitted.
But there are no delays between sound and video, which is actually pleasing.
Modern technologies have reached the point that data transmission over wires no longer surprises anyone. Moreover, now everyone is trying to use a wireless connection. Be it Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Of course, working with wireless devices is much more pleasant than tangled in a bunch of unnecessary wires. Many even manage to broadcast the image using wireless technology. - already the harsh truth of life, not fiction. An ordinary TV can also act as this device. The main thing is to know how to connect it to a computer, smartphone or tablet. This is what we are now trying to figure out.
Why is this needed?
That's a good question. Most average users do not need such opportunities. But sometimes you want to quickly connect your tablet, laptop or smartphone to your TV to view photos or do something else. It takes too long to connect the wire, adjust the parameters and connect. It's easier to do without wires. Some people manage to watch movies that way. And even play. The "Wireless Display" feature is very interesting in this regard.
To connect this option, the TV must have a Wi-Fi adapter. It is also highly desirable to have a Smart TV option. But this is no longer necessary. Using a wireless connection, you can even connect a camera to a TV or other display device to view pictures. So it is more convenient than watching on the small screen of the device. Wireless Display allows you to connect an unlimited number of devices to your TV and simply move between them as needed. Now consider some of the nuances of such a connection.
Risks
Of course, there is a small chance that something will go wrong. But she's tiny. However, all users should be warned that the image quality transmitted via a wireless connection is not comparable to the full digital HDMI format. If you want to watch movies or play games in this way, then know that nothing will come of it. The fact is that Wi-Fi cannot yet provide an ultra-wide channel for transmitting all data in uncompressed form. Before being transmitted over the air, the data is compressed and already in this form enters the wireless display. And this is fraught with slowdowns and poor picture quality. You can still view photos, but high-definition video in this mode will not be available.
Possibilities
So, if everything is not so rosy, then what can you do when connecting a wireless display? Lots of things. You can, for example, surf the Internet using a PC. Just the image will be transmitted to the TV. You can view photos and some not very dynamic videos. You can work with documents. You can chat on Skype. Just keep in mind that the image will all be in pixels. And they will be gigantic. Probably, in the near future, technology will allow HD content to be transmitted. But you have to wait a little more. In the meantime, let's And now we will answer the question of how to connect a wireless display.
Connecting a PC running Windows 7
There are several ways to connect a PC or laptop to a TV wirelessly. However, you need a Wi-Fi adapter that supports Intel WiDi or Miracast. Without this, nothing will come of it. Well, and, of course, you need a TV that supports both of these standards. But there are no problems with this. All modern "boxes" are equipped with appropriate adapters. And if not, then buying an external adapter is not difficult. So, we set up the "Wireless Display" in Windows 7.
The first step is to turn on the TV and activate it in the Intel WiDi settings. Then we open the utility of the same name on the PC. You may need a special code to connect, which will be displayed on the TV screen. You just need to enter the code in the appropriate window on the PC and click "OK". The connection will be picked up and configured by itself. If not, then you need to update the drivers for the Wi-Fi adapter and video card. In the case of using Miracast, all you need to do is open the Charms bar, click "Devices", then "Projector" and add a display.
Display connection in the "top ten"
Now consider the question of how to connect a wireless display in Windows 10. In the case of Miracast, everything is ridiculously simple here. It is enough to press the key combination Win and P. After that, a dialog box will appear in which all displays will be displayed. If there is nothing there (when using this option for the first time), then you need to click on the link at the end of the "Connect to a wireless display" window. The computer will begin searching for and identifying available devices. All you have to do is select your TV and connect to it. At first, brakes and image glitches are possible. But over time, everything should stabilize.
If after pressing the specified key combination there is not even a hint of activating Miracast, then this problem has several explanations. The first is outdated wireless adapter drivers. This can often be the case if standard drivers from Microsoft are used. Solution: go to the official website of the device developer and download the latest drivers for the network adapter. The second explanation is unlikely to please users. In Windows, the wireless display may not work because the PC or laptop is too old and simply does not support this option. There is only one way out: try setting up a DLNA server. But that's a completely different story.
Setting up DLNA in Windows 10
So, what to do if the "Wireless Display" does not work in Windows due to outdated hardware? In the event that broadcasting movies to a TV is enough for you, then you can set up a DLNA server and use it. You need to find "Media Streaming Options", click "Turn on Media Streaming", give the name of the DLNA server (any) and indicate the folders that can be viewed on TV. After all these manipulations, it will be enough to right-click on the desired media file and select "Send to device". Also, "shared" folders will be available in the TV's built-in browser. Subject to the availability of "Smart TV".
Of course, this is not the only way to set up a DLNA server. There are many third-party programs that work right out of the box and do not require any settings. However, it is worth noting that HD movies cannot be watched in this way. The wireless channel is not wide enough. With this connection, you will have to turn off all torrents, smartphones and tablets from Wi-Fi and not even breathe in the direction of the router. Then it will be possible to achieve a more or less sane picture. You can also use an advanced and expensive router, but not the fact that such a solution will help.
Connecting smartphones and tablets
In the case of mobile devices, the connection to the wireless display will have to be made exclusively using DLNA. There is simply no other option. Although the iPhone has a proprietary AirPort option, it does require a proprietary display from Apple. As usual with the "apple". So, we will not consider this possibility. Connecting an Android or iOS smartphone to a TV using DLNA is very simple. It is enough to launch the corresponding application on the device and select the connection using DLNA in the TV settings. Then everything will happen by itself.
It should be noted that the possibility of such a connection is available on almost all devices. Unless you have some ancient "Android 2.3". "Wireless display" with "Android" works quite adequately. However, surfing the Internet is inconvenient due to the presence of a touch screen. But to view photos and videos - as much as you like. Playing with such a connection is also not very successful. But you can, on the other hand, communicate via Skype or some other VOIP application. There are no restrictions on this.
Connecting Xiaomi equipment
There are subtleties here, since these devices are almost the only ones that support Miracast. "Wireless display" in Xiaomi is connected in the settings menu. You need to go to "Settings", select the "Display" menu. There will be an item "Wireless Screen". It needs to be pressed. First you need to turn on the Wi-Fi transmitter on the smartphone itself. You also need to enable the WiDI-Miracast option on the TV itself. If everything is done correctly, a dialog box with the name of the connected device will appear on the TV screen. You just need to click on the "Connect" button. The connection will be established automatically on the smartphone. Xiaomi probably has the easiest wireless screen connection setup using Miracast. No special knowledge is required from the user. You just need to follow the instructions exactly.
What to do if the smartphone does not see TV?
This is a very common problem. And it's not just about the smartphone. To successfully use DLNA or Miracast on a mobile device, you need to have an appropriate TV. It is known for certain that there are no problems with TVs that are equipped with a SmartTV system and built-in Wi-Fi adapters. Other devices may not work properly. It is very difficult to somehow fix the problem in this case. It remains only to purchase the appropriate TV.
Some smartphones with Intel WiDi support (there are few of them, but they exist) completely refuse to connect to the wireless screen due to the lack of graphics from Intel in the device itself. This is a software glitch. And it is treated by replacing the firmware. It is known that an advanced person suffered from such a "disease" at one time. But everything is fine with modern devices.
But modern technology allows you to display the screen of a tablet or smartphone on a TV without using a cable. This technology is called Miracast.
Miracast is a wireless multimedia signal transmission standard approved by the Wi-Fi Alliance on September 19, 2012. The standard was developed on the basis of Wi-Fi Direct technology: only two compatible devices are required for signal transmission - a receiver and a transmitter (Wikipedia). According to this technology, in order to connect your Android tablet or smartphone to a TV, you will need a TV that supports Miracast technology and a tablet or smartphone on Android version 4.2 and higher (4.4, 5.0, etc.), no additional devices - Wi- Fi routers and other devices not required.
I propose using a good example to demonstrate how to connect a tablet or smartphone on Android to a TV, using a TV as an example LG on webOS and ASUS tablet on Android 5.0.
Turn on the Miracast function on the TV.
Enabling this feature on other TVs ( Samsung, Philips, Sony, Toshiba etc.) will occur by analogy.
Open Smart Apps, for this:
On the standard remote, press the "Smart" button.
Press the "Home" button on the Magic Remote
Then open the full application menu.
Select "Screen Share".
Thus, you have enabled the Miracast function on the TV.
Enable Miracast function on Android tablet/smartphone.
The first step is to turn on Wi-Fi. To do this, go to "Settings" and move the switch towards turning on Wi-Fi.
Now you can start turning on Miracast, to do this, open the "Settings" on your Android device.
Attention!!! Depending on the device (manufacturer, model, Android version, shell), the inclusion of this function may differ. Here is one example of how to turn on Miracast: you need to go to "Settings" - "Display" - "Wireless Screen (Miracast)" - turn it on and connect to the TV. Below is how it looked on the tested tablet.
In the "Wireless networks" field, select "More".
Select "Play To" (wireless connection to the display).
After that, the search for your TV will start and after a few seconds, the network name of the TV will appear.
Clicking on it will start connecting your Android device to the TV.
After a few seconds, you will see the screen of your tablet or smartphone on the TV screen.
Thus, you have connected your Android smartphone / tablet to the TV.
It should be noted that when connected using Miracast technology, the sound is transmitted to the TV and controlled from the TV remote control.
Disabling Miracast.
In order to disable Miracast, you need to go to "Settings" on your tablet / smartphone - select "More" in the "Wireless networks" field, click on "Play To" and the "Disable" button.
In my opinion, Miracast technology is one of the best ways to connect an Android tablet or smartphone to a TV, because it is extremely easy to connect, does not require any additional devices (only tablet / smartphone and TV), the only drawback is a split second delay, play playing games is not convenient, but watching videos, photos, presentations is no problem. Miracast is a kind of wireless HDMI, which, I think, will take its rightful place in the wireless ways to connect various devices to the TV.
Advantages of wireless connection using Miracast:
1) Connection is carried out wirelessly.
2) Connection does not require any additional devices (routers, routers, etc.)
3) Easy to connect, just turn on the Miracast function on your TV and tablet.
4) Protection of the data transmission channel between devices based on WPA2 technology.
Disadvantages of Miracast technology:
1) A slight delay, not critical for watching videos and photos, but playing games is not comfortable.
Video settings for wirelessly connecting an Android tablet/smartphone to a TV using Miracast.
