Are you looking for ways to cast your Android phone to your Windows PC? Windows has an option, Miracast, that allows you to cast content from Windows to TVs or other PCs. You can use this option to wireless use a display. But this feature works only to cast in and cast out content to a display or another PC. If you are using an Android phone, you have to use any third-party apps to cast content from Android to Windows PC.
How to Cast Android to Windows?
This method works on all Windows versions, including Windows 11, Windows 10, and more.
1. On your Android smartphone or tablet, open the Google Play Store.
2. Search for AirDroid Cast and select the app from the results.
3. Click on the Install button and install it on your device.
4. On your Windows PC, open the Chrome browser.
5. Type webcast.airdroid.com on the URL bar and click Enter.
6. You will now land on the webcasting option of AirDroid. It will display a code and a QR scanner.
7. Now, on your Android phone, open the AirDroid app.
8. Enter the code you see on the TV. (You can also click on the scanner icon and scan the QR code as well.)
9. A pop-up will appear on your Windows PC. Click Allow.
10. Now, a pop-up will appear on your Android phone, click on the Start Now button.
Your Android screen will now appear on your Windows PC. You can choose the video that you want to play and watch the content on your TV. This is one of the best and easiest way to wireless cast your phone to Windows.
Other Ways to Cast Android to Windows
The above method is casting the content through webcasting. We will now try to cast content by installing a third-party app.
1. Open the Microsoft Store on your Windows PC.
2. Search and install the Easycast option on your Windows.
3. Launch the app once it is installed on your device.
4. On your Android phone, go to Play Store and install the Easycast app.
5. Open the app once it is installed. Click on the Broadcast Screen button.
6. When both devices are connected to the same WiFi network, your PC name will appear on your phone.
7. Click on the PC name to make a connection.
8. Now, on your Android phone, tap on the Start Now button.
Your phone will immediately mirror on your PC.
The above are two different ways to cast your Android phone or tablet to a Windows laptop or desktop. You can choose the one that suits your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can cast Android to your laptop using third-party apps like AirDroid or Easycast. These apps act as a cast receiver and allow you to screen mirror your device to your laptop.
Go to Microsoft Store on your Windows 11 and install the EasyCast app. You can install the same on your Android phone and connect both devices to the same WiFi network. Now, you can cast from your Android to Windows 11.