If you are using a Windows laptop or PC and looking to mirror your screen to your TV, then you are in the right spot. Most Windows systems have an inbuilt cast option that allows you to mirror your PC screen to your TV. Sometimes, your Windows PC might not support casting, and you will not be able to mirror your screen to your TV. This article will guide you through different ways to cast or mirror your Windows to your TV.
How to Cast Windows to your TV – Default Option
Before proceeding, make sure your Windows PC and your smart TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
1. On your Windows, press Windows + K.
2. The casting window will open. It will start searching for the available devices that support screen mirroring and display it.
3. Choose the TV to which you want to screen mirror.
On a successful connection, your Windows screen will appear on your TV. It will show three different options:
- Duplicate
- Extend
- Second Screen only
If you plan to mirror the screen, then you can choose the Duplicate option. This will duplicate your Windows screen on your TV.
Note: With the above method, you can screen mirror Windows to your Android TV, Google TV, Android streaming device, Fire TV Stick, Fire TV, and more. For Firestick and Fire TV, you have to enable mirroring mode (Press and hold the Home button and select Mirroring).
How to Cast Windows PC Without Miracast to Your TV
- Press the Windows + K button on your PC.
- If your Windows PC doesn’t support Miracast, you will receive the error, “Your device doesn’t support Miracast, so you’ll need to connect an external display with a cable.”
If your Windows PC or laptop doesn’t support Miracast, then you cannot directly cast from your PC.
How to Cast Windows to your TV – Using Chrome Browser
The second method is to cast the content from your Chrome browser.
1. On your Chrome browser, right-click anywhere on the screen and select the Cast option.
2. The list of cast-ready devices will appear. Choose the TV to which you want to cast.
3. By default, the current Chrome tab will appear on your TV.
4. Click on Sources, and choose Cast Screen.
5. A pop-up will appear. Select Entire Screen to cast your entire screen to your TV.
This method is handy if you are using a Chrome browser and looking for ways to cast your Windows to your TV.
How to Cast Windows to your TV – Using AirDroid
With this method, you can easily screen mirror your Windows to your TV.
1. Install AirDroid on your Android TV or Google TV. It is available in the Google Play Store.
2. After installing, launch the app and give the necessary permissions.
3. You will see a QR code along with a code.
4. Open Chrome browser on your Windows PC and visit “https://webcast.airdroid.com/“.
5. You will land on the Receiver Screen Cast page. Click on the Screen Casting icon to go to the screen mirroring page.
6. Now, enter the code you see on the TV.
7. A connection will be established. Now, your browser will display three options:
- Cast Tab
- Cast Window
- Mirror Entire Screen
8. If you are looking to mirror the entire screen, click on your screen and tap on the Share option.
Now, your screen will appear on the TV.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your Windows PC or Laptop supports Miracast, you can press Windows + K and mirror your display to your TV.
If your laptop runs on Windows, you can mirror your content by pressing Windows + K and mirroring the display. If you are using a Macbook, you can cast the content using AirPlay.