Download and Install Miracast on Windows 10,11 PC: Complete Setup Guide

It is a blessing in disguise if you have the option to use your TV as a desktop or laptop screen. This is something you can effortlessly do using Miracast on Windows 10/11. Through this technology, you can seamlessly project your Windows desktop or laptop screen on your TV with one click. 

However, you need to enable Miracast for the PC to use it. In this article cum tutorial, we will guide you through how to download Miracast on Windows 10/11 and then use it. Let us begin by understanding this technology in a bit more detail. 

What Is Miracast

Miracast is an HDMI over WiFi feature that works on WiFi connections to show the data on a screen instead of the HDMI cable. You can use this technology to easily share the video to or from a TV or other screens with a Windows 11/10 device. Using the Miracast certification standard, it becomes quite easy to mirror the screen. 

Generally, new devices already have Miracast for PC integrated and enabled. However, if you have an older device, you must check whether or not your computer supports Miracast on Windows 11/10. 

How to Check If the Windows Device Supports Miracast

Below are the steps that you can take to see if your device supports Miracast. 

• First, launch the Run utility using a combination of Win and R keys.

• Next, type dxdiag in the on-screen box and click OK.

• In this step, click Yes to proceed to the next step.

• Once the DirectX Graphics Diagnostic dialog box appears, choose Save all Information from the system category.

• You can save the file as a .txt file.

• Next, open the file you saved in the previous step, press Ctrl+S, and look for Miracast.

• If you see Miracast: Available, you have Miracast on your Windows PC. However, if you see Miracast: Not Available, your system cannot run Miracast.

If Miracast is not available on your computer but you wish to use it, you are required to make a few adjustments to get Miracast on Windows 10/11. For instance, you can use an external device like a screen projector or USB Transmitter. 

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How to Download, Update, and Install Miracast for PC

Miracast, like all other devices connected or integrated with your Windows system, functions using drivers. The drivers help your system communicate and connect with the peripherals connected to the computer. Hence, your device may not work properly if you have missing or outdated drivers. The same is true for Miracast. For Miracast on Windows 11/10 to function uninterrupted, you must download the latest Miracast drivers. You can do so using one of the best driver update tools available, such as our favorite Win Riser. 

Win Riser updates all drivers automatically with one click, eliminates junk from your PC, solves registry issues, deletes malware, and boasts many other features to optimize system performance. Below is how to use it. 

• First, download the Win Riser setup from the link below.

• Next, double-click the downloaded setup and follow the instructions to install the software.

• After installation, allow the automatic PC scan to complete.

• Once the scan is complete, click Fix Issues Now to solve all driver and other problems automatically.

• Lastly, restart the computer so that all the changes can take effect.

That is how you download and update Miracast on Windows 10/11. Now, let us learn the process of setting up Miracast on your PC. 

How to Set Up and Connect Via Miracast on Windows 11/10

Once you have the latest Miracast drivers for PC downloaded and installed, it is easy to set up and use this feature. However, before proceeding further, you must check if your TV supports Miracast. You can do so either by checking the device properties available online or by visiting the apps section to find an application named Miracast. 

Additionally, you must also make sure that both your TV and your Windows device are connected to a common WiFi network, allowing you to connect via Miracast and share your screen easily. 

Method 1: Use Miracast through Windows Settings

Windows Settings lets you access and add any device you want. Thus, if your TV boasts Miracast support, then you can follow the steps below to use Miracast on Windows 10/11 through Settings. 

• First, apply the Win+X keyboard shortcut to launch Settings.

• Next, choose Devices from the on-screen Settings menu.

• Once the Devices Settings window appears, choose Bluetooth & other devices from the left pane.

• You can now choose Add Bluetooth or other device.

• Next, pick Wireless Display or Dock from the on-screen categories.

• Lastly, choose the TV name you want to use from the list of devices.

Method 2: Use Miracast using projection settings

The Projector or Projection settings on your computer can also be used to access Miracast for PC on Windows 10/11. Here is how. 

• First, click the Notifications button on the right side of the taskbar.

• Next, choose Project from the options on your screen.

• You can now connect to a Wireless Display.

• Lastly, choose the name of your TV and cast the screen via Miracast. If your system does not find your TV, you can specify it manually. Simply click Where’s My Device and input the name of your TV.

How to Disconnect Miracast on Windows 10/11

When you are done with Miracast, you can disconnect it and stop screen sharing. Here is how. 

• First, choose Notifications from the right side of your taskbar.

• Next, select Project from the available options.

• Lastly, click Disconnect from the options available for your display.

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Concluding the Windows 11/Windows 10 Miracast Download, Install, Update, and Use Guide

We hope you found the above guide to downloading, installing, and updating Miracast on Windows 10/11 helpful. Additionally, we shared how to set up and use the Miracast feature. 

If you experience any issues while using or setting up Miracast for PC, you can update your network and display drivers. However, if you still face problems, you can reach out to us with your questions or your suggestions/feedback about this article (if any) through the comments section below.