Технология Miracast, которая иначе называется Wi-Fi Direct, позволяет передавать мультимедийные данные (аудио и видео) путем прямого беспроводного подключения одного устройства к другому без создания сети, тем самым составляя конкуренцию проводному соединению HDMI. Давайте разберемся, как организовать данный вид передачи данных на компьютерах с Виндовс 7.
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Процедура настройки Miracast
Если в операционных системах Windows 8 и выше технология Miracast поддерживается по умолчанию, то в «семерке» для её использования потребуется инсталляция дополнительного ПО. Но этот вариант возможен не на всех ПК, а только на соответствующим определенным техническим характеристикам системах. Для ПК, работающих на процессоре компании Intel, можно применять программу с набором драйверов Intel Wireless Display. Как раз на примере этого ПО и будет нами рассмотрен алгоритм действий по активации Miracast в Виндовс 7. Но для использования этого метода «железо» компьютерного аппарата должно соответствовать таким требованиям:
- Процессор Intel Core i3/i5/i7;
- Соответствующая процессору видеографика;
- Wi-Fi-адаптер Intel или Broadcom (BCM 43228, BCM 43228 или BCM 43252).
Далее мы подробно рассмотрим процедуру установки и настройки указанного выше программного обеспечения.
Прежде всего, нужно установить программу Intel Wireless Display с набором драйверов. К сожалению, в настоящее время разработчик прекратил её поддержку, так как в новых операционных системах (Windows 8 и выше) это ПО не нужно, потому что технология Миракаст уже встроена в ОС. По этой причине сейчас нельзя скачать Wireless Display на официальном сайте Intel, а необходимо производить загрузку со сторонних ресурсов.
- После скачивания установочного файла Wireless Display запустите его. Установка программы довольно проста и выполняется по стандартному алгоритму инсталляции приложений в Виндовс 7.
Урок: Установка и удаление программ в Windows 7
Если же аппаратные характеристики вашего компьютера не соответствуют требованиям стандарта Wireless Display, появится окно с информацией о несовместимости.
- При соответствии компьютера всем необходимым требованиям после установки программы запустите её. Приложение автоматически просканирует окружающее пространство на наличие устройств с активированной технологией Miracast. Поэтому её нужно предварительно включить на телевизоре или другой аппаратуре, с которой будет взаимодействовать ПК. В случае обнаружения беспроводного дисплея Wireless Display предложит подключиться к нему. Для подсоединения жмите кнопку «Connect» («Подключить»).
- После этого на экране телевизора или другого устройства с технологией Miracast появится цифровой pin-код. Его нужно ввести в открывшееся окошко программы Wireless Display и нажать кнопку «Continue» («Продолжить»). Ввод пин-кода будет предлагаться только при первом подключении к данному беспроводному дисплею. В дальнейшем его вводить не потребуется.
- После этого будет выполнено подключение и всё, что показывает экран удаленного устройства, будет также отображаться на мониторе вашего стационарного ПК или ноутбука.
Как видим, после установки специализированного программного обеспечения включить и настроить Miracast на компьютере с Виндовс 7 не составляет особого труда. Практически все манипуляции происходят в полуавтоматическом режиме. Но к сожалению, такой вариант возможен только при наличии у компьютера процессора Intel, а также при обязательном соответствии аппаратной части ПК ещё ряду требований. Если компьютер им не соответствует, то единственной возможностью использования описываемой технологий является установка более новой версии операционной системы линейки Windows начиная с «восьмерки».
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Q What is Miracast?
Miracast is a wireless and uncomplicated function for multimedia streaming. It is a manufacturer-independent standard for screen mirroring. Miracast can be used, for example, to display the screen of your cell phone on the TV or other devices.
The Wi-Fi Alliance is the body behind Miracast. The organization also develops standards for wireless transmission via WLAN. Around 600 companies are represented in the industry association, including Apple, Dell, Intel, Google, LG, Microsoft, Sony, Samsung and many more.
Here in this article, let’s introduce how to use Miracast on Win 7.
- 1 :How to Check If Your Windows 7 Supports Miracast?
- 2 :How to Use Miracst on Windows 7?
- 3 : If Your Computer Doesn’t Support Miracast — Try These Tools!
- 4 :Which Method is Best to Mirror Your Phone Screen to Windows 7?
- 5 :Troubleshooting of Miracast On Windows 7
- 6 :Does iPhone Supports Miracast?
- 7 :Bonus: How to Mirror Windows 7 to Smart-TV?
- 8 :FAQs and Conclusion
1 How to Check If Your Windows 7 Supports Miracast?
You may be asking yourself, does Windows 7 support Miracast? First of all, before you take any other steps, you should check if Miracast can really be used on your computer. After all, it might be that this technology is not supported by your computer. We would like to introduce two methods that you can use to check whether Miracast can be used on your computer or not.
Method 1. Use CMD
You can use the CMD tool to find out if your Windows 7 system supports Miracast.
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First, press the «Win» and «R» keys simultaneously to run «Run».
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After that, type «CMD» and click the «OK» button to make the Command Prompt open.
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Type the following command: netsh wlan show drivers.
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Then press «Enter» to execute this command.
The result will be presented to you on the screen. Unfortunately, if «Wireless Display Support: No» is displayed on the screen, you will not be able to use Miracast on your computer.
However, if «Wireless Display Support: Yes» appears on the screen, it means that your computer supports Miracast technology and you can use the software without any problems.
Method 2. Use DirectX Diagnostic Tool
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First you need to run «Run» and type «dxdiag» in the write field. Click the «Enter» button to go to the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
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When the pop-up window appears, click «Save All Information» and then select a location to save the text that contains the information.
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Afterwards, open the saved text. Press the «Ctrl» as well as «F» keys on your keyboard simultaneously to search for Miracast.
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This way you can find out if your computer actually supports this technology.
2 How to Use Miracst on Windows 7?
Screen Mirror Windows 7 to TV
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For the setup, you will first need the Wireless Display Adapter from Microsoft.
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Next, download and install the Intel Wireless Display software on your PC.
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Then connect the Wireless Display Adapter to the PC and launch the Intel Wireless Display software.
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Click on the Wireless Display Adapter and select «Connect».
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Under «Control Panel» > «Display» > «Screen Resolution», you can then connect to your TV, for example.
3 If Your Computer Doesn’t Support Miracast — Try These Tools!
AirDroid Cast Screen Mirroring App
AirDroid Cast is our high-performance, user-friendly sharing and controlling tool that allows you to easily mirror or share your mobile devices screen on any Windows or Mac. While screen sharing, AirDroid Cast allows you to have full control over your smartphone when using it on your PC.
For you to be able to use AirDroid Cast, we recommend that you download the app for your PC and smartphone. The app works on both Android and iOS. By clicking on the button below, you can try AirDroid Cast for free:
We will present three methods that you can use to establish a connection between your two devices. Please note that the third method is only available on iOS devices.
1. Wireless
Log in to your AirDroid Cast account. You will then be able to see a QR code and a cast code. To establish a connection between the devices, you need to send a connection request using one of these two codes. (This option supports remote connection)
2. USB
If you use a USB cable and want to establish a connection through it, you just need to connect your smartphone to your computer. A connection request is then required. In the AirDroid Cast menu, you can select your own device under «Available devices”
3. AirPlay
To use AirPlay, both of your devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. You also need to verify that the AirPlay server is active and running. On your phone, you then need to go to the «Screen mirroring» settings and to share the screen with your computer, you must select «AirDroid Cast».
Update your PC
Another option would be to update your computer. You may need new drivers. Perhaps you have overlooked the system updates and have not yet applied them?
Look for possible Windows updates on your computer and apply them if necessary.
Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter
With the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter V2 you can wirelessly transmit your content from your notebook, tablet or smartphone in HD quality to a TV screen, video projector or monitor. So you have the streams of your movies, photos or presentations on a big screen — without any cables.
Intel WiDi
Intel Wireless Display (WiDi for short) is a technology that allows you to transfer your current image wirelessly to another device. For example, you can view presentations or videos on your TV.
You can only use WiDi if your laptop or tablet has at least a 3rd generation Intel Core processor and an Intel n-WLAN module. Of course, you also need the appropriate drivers for your device.
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First, your WLAN module must support the standard: In some devices, the receiver is already built into the TV. Alternatively, you can upgrade the standard yourself with an Intel adapter.
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With WiDi, 1080p video signals including 5.1 sound can be transmitted. The copy protection HDCP is also supported since the second version, so blurays and DVDs can be transferred.
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Since WiDi is only supported by a very small group of devices, Intel has decided to support the more widespread standard Miracast. Since Miracast and WiDi are technically very similar, only a software update is necessary.
4 Which Method is Best to Mirror Your Phone Screen to Windows 7?
Here is another outstanding way for Miracast Windows 7.
AirDroid Cast definitely outperforms the competition with its features. The good thing about this app is that it supports Android/iOS/Win/Mac operating systems and it has an extremely easy-to-use interface that anyone can use.
Moreover, a single computer can be used to mirror more than five devices at the same time. Lags are hardly noticeable if at all, and the connection generally convinces with a strong performance.
Games can be played, music can be listened to, and movies and videos can thus be watched without any issues. If you are looking for the perfect solution in terms of phone screen mirroring on a Windows 7 computer, AirDroid Cast should be your go-to application.
5 Troubleshooting of Miracast On Windows 7
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Make sure that Miracast is supported on your computer.
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Enable Wi-Fi function on both devices: type «ms-settings:network-wifi» in the command line if Wi-Fi is not enabled on your Windows device.
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Network drivers should also be updated. To do this, you can search for Network Adapters in Device Manager and right-click to update the associated drivers.
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Update or reinstall your display drivers. This option requires the Device Manager again. Go to the Display Adapters and right click to update them.
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Using DISM Tool: first you need to check if DISM Tool is running on your computer. Via CMD enter «DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth». Once the scan is finished, type «DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth» and confirm your entry.
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using the SFC tool: Open the CMD window and enter «sfc /scannow». Confirm your entry and close the command line.
6 Does iPhone Supports Miracast?
No, it is currently not possible to use Miracast on an iPhone device.
How to Do Screen Mirror on iPhone?
There are some alternatives you can use to mirror a screen on an iPhone:
1. AirDroid Cast
Android Cast is a powerful application that enables you to project and control iPhone on your PC/Mac. You can check its information and the connection methods that we mentioned above.
2. AirView
The one program that you can use to mirror a screen on an iPhone is AirView. It is a free application that lets you send your videos from one device to an iPhone. AirView supports videos of different origins such as http, rtsp, mms and rtmp.
With its simple interface, you can set up your device and don’t have to go through a complicated procedure. The app uses AirPlay technology, but you need to jailbreak your phone for it.
3. ApowerMirror
You can use ApowerMirror here as well. First, download ApowerMirror on both iPhone devices. Make sure your devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
7 Bonus: How to Mirror Windows 7 to Smart-TV?
AirDroid Cast Web
Go to the official AirDroid Cast website (webcast.airdroid.com) and follow the steps shown on the page:
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Download and install AirDroid Cast on the device that you want to mirror.
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Use AirDroid Cast on your phone (Android/iOS) or computer (Windows/Mac) to enter the transfer code below, or scan the QR code to wirelessly transfer the screen here over a local or remote network.
AirBeamTV
AirBeamTV provides you with an effortless, yet simple and fast screen mirroring experience. You can simply use our outstanding screen mirroring apps to cast your smartphone or tablet to your laptop by just having a Wi-fi connection.
All you need is to have our app installed on your phone, tablet or computer. Any extra hardware will not be necessary, which is what makes this process so simple! Simply visit the AirBeamTV web page through http://www.airbeam.tv and choose your personal device that you will be using for this process.
8 FAQs & Conclusion
Is There A Free Miracast App?
Yes, there are various free Miracast apps, including:
AirDroid Cast, Miracast — Wifi Display, Screen Mirroring — Miracast for Android to TV.
How Does Miracast Works?
Miracast establishes a direct WLAN connection via Wi-Fi Direct between two devices. This can transmit in the 2.4 and 5.0 GHz bands, while the security is classically controlled via WPA2. The identification is done via a unique key number. Thus, the devices recognize each other and a secure connection is established. However, some models also support pairing via NFC, which makes identification much easier.
How Do I Enable Miracast Display on My TV?
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Press the Source button on your remote control.
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Switch to the Screen Mirroring option.
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On your phone, pull down the notification tab.
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Tap on «Screen Mirroring» or «Smart View».
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The smartphone will search for the TV.
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Select your device.
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Now your phone screen will be mirrored on the TV.
Conclusion
If you were wondering how does Miracast work at all,we hope that you have learned something new with this article and have found new or more practical solutions on how to use Miracast apps or, specifically, AirDroid Cast. Mirroring a device to another can be quite the game changing solution, whether you are playing video games or watching movies. We have discussed several methods above. However, the best software that we recommend to mirror any device is AirDroid Cast as it comes with many convenient and simple to use features.
Miracast is the built-in feature in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, so computers that are running Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 can cast their screen to another screen wirelessly and seamlessly. But can I use Miracast on Windows 7? The answer is Yes. To know how to use Miracast in Windows 7, go on reading.
This post includes three parts:
- What is Miracast
- Can I use Miracast in Windows 7
- How to use Miracast in Windows 7
What is Miracast
Miracast is a standard technology for wireless connections. It enables you to mirror your devices (such as PCs, tablets, or mobile phones) to screens like TVs and projectors, wirelessly and seamlessly. To simply put, it’s regarded as HDMI over WiFi.
This is a widespread technology that has been adopted by many device manufacturers, and Microsoft has been one of them. As a result, for Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, Miracast is supported and you can use Miracast easily.
If your computer came with Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 OS, you can just add your TV or projector wireless.
If your computer has been upgraded to Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 from an older version, you can use a Microsoft Miracast adapter to connect.
Can I use Miracast in Windows 7
Though Microsoft doesn’t provide built-in Miracast in Windows 7 and Windows 8, you can also enjoy Miracast with Windows 7 computers.
Before setting up, you should check your computer and see if it supports Miracast technology. Follow the steps below:
1. Does your Windows 7 computer support Miracast technology?
You can use Miracast technology if your computer supports wireless display. You can check the information with the methods below:
Method 1: Check Miracast support in cmd
- On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run box.
- Type cmd and click OK.
- Copy and paste the follow command in your cmd, and press Enter.
netsh wlan show drivers
- In the result, find Miracast and see if it’s supported.
If you see Wireless Display Support: No, your computer doesn’t support Miracast unfortunately. But you can still streaming your screen to your TVs via Google Chromecast, which is the alternative for Miracast.
If you see Wireless Display Supported: Yes, then your computer supports Miracast and you can use Miracast directly. Then continue to the next part: 2. Update avaialble drivers in your computer.
Method 2: Check Miracast support in DirectX Diagnostic Tool
- On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run box.
- Type dxdiag and click OK.
- DirectX Diagnostic Tool pops up. Click Save All Information.
- Save the information in your computer.
- Open the text that you just saved, and find Miracast to see if it’s available.
If Miracast is not supported, your computer doesn’t support Miracast unfortunately. But you can still streaming your screen to your TVs via Google Chromecast, which is the alternative for Miracast.
If Miracast is available, that’s great. And you’re good to go.
2. Is device drivers up to date in your computer?
Since Miracast is available in your Windows 7 computer or laptop, you can connect your computer screen to TVs or projectors wirelessly. Before setup, you should ensure that the drivers in your computer are up to date, especially your graphics card driver and network adapter driver.
There are two ways to update your drivers: manually and automatically.
Manually update drivers – You can manually update your drivers by downloading the latest version of your drivers from manufacturers, and installing it in your computer. This requires time and computer skills.
Automatically update drivers – If you don’t have time or patience, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy.
Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing.
You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version it takes just 2 clicks (and you get full support and a 30-day money back guarantee):
- Download and install Driver Easy.
- Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
- Click the Update button next to flagged devices to automatically download the latest drivers (you can do this with the FREE version). Then install the drivers in your computer.
Or click Update All the automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (this requires the Pro version – you’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All).
- Restart your computer to take effect.
After updating device drivers in your computer, you can now start setting up Miracast for Windows 7.
How to use Miracast in Windows 7
Now you can start the setup for Miracast in Windows 7. There two options to use Miracast in Windows 7.
Way 1: Use Miracast with Intel WiDi
Intel WiDi (Intel Wireless Display) is the technology that allows people to stream videos wirelessly to TVs. Intel WiDi has been discontinued since 2015 because of Miracast in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. However, for Windows 7 users, you can continue using Intel WiDi.
So if you’re using Intel WiDi, you can stream your computer screen to another screen via Intel WiDi.
- Set up the Intel WiDi by following the product manual.
- Open Intel WiDi software.
- Search for your wireless display in the software, and then connect to it.
For more details of the setup, you can check this video for details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUN8rbhfShg
Now enjoy the wireless casting videos!
Way 2: Use Miracast via Miracast adapter
Another option to use Miracast and cast your Windows 7 screen to another monitor, is to use a Miracast adapter or wireless display adapter.
- You’ll need a Miracast adapter or wireless display adapter. You can search this kind of adapter on the Internet.
- Connect your wireless display adapter or dongle to the ports (usually HDMI port or USB port) in your TV or other monitor you want to cast to.
- Power up your TV or monitor.
- On your Windows 7 computer, Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Add a device.
- Add your TV or monitor to your computer.
Tadah. Now you should be able to cast your Windows 7 screen to another monitor.
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Miracast — это полностью бесплатное программное обеспечение, при помощи которого на различных компьютерах, включая ПК с операционной системой Windows 7, 10 или 11, можно обеспечивать беспроводное подключение мультимедийных устройств.
Описание программы
Программное обеспечение предусматривает использование специальных адаптеров там, где встроенного модуля для работы с Miracast нет. Таким образом мы можем, например, транслировать на подключенный по сети телевизор фильмы в высоком качестве. То же самое касается передачи изображений, звуков или любого другого мультимедийного контента.
Чаще всего данная технология уже встроена в операционную систему. Достаточно просто включить по умолчанию недоступную функцию. Если в вашем случае сделать это не получается, рассматривайте инструкцию по установке.
Как установить
Установка данного софта проводится примерно по такой схеме:
- Сначала в конце странички вы находите кнопку и скачиваете соответствующий архив.
- Распакуйте все нужные данные и прочтите инструкцию по дальнейшей работе.
- После этого в настройках операционной системы можно будет включить Miracast.
Как пользоваться
Активация технологии проведена, а значит, мы можем переходить непосредственно к подключению беспроводных устройств. Все нужные для этого инструменты находятся в настройках Windows.
Достоинства и недостатки
Разберем положительные, а также отрицательные особенности работы с Miracast.
Плюсы:
- пользовательский интерфейс переведен на русский язык;
- данное программное обеспечение предоставляется пользователю на бесплатной основе;
- высокая скорость передачи данных.
Минусы:
- не каждое мультимедийное устройство поддерживает режим работы технологии.
Скачать
Скачать и установить на компьютер новейшую версию данного ПО можно бесплатно, предварительно загрузив все файлы посредством торрента-раздачи.
| Язык: | Русский |
| Активация: | Бесплатно |
| Разработчик: | Wi-Fi Certified Miracast |
| Платформа: | Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, 11 |
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Miracast is usually available in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. However, some Windows 7 users also want to use Miracast. Is Miracast available on Windows 7? Minitool Software offers the full guide on how to use Miracast in Windows 7 in this post.
What Is Miracast?
Miracast, regarded as HDMI over WiFi, is a built-in feature in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. It is used for wireless connections from devices (like laptops, tablets, or smartphones) to displays (such as TVs and monitors). With this feature, you can easily cast your screen to another screen wirelessly.
If you’re using Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 operating system, you just need to add your TV or monitor wireless. If your PC has been upgraded to Windows 8.1/10, you can connect your PC to another screen by using a Microsoft Miracast.
Is Miracast Available on Windows 7?
As it is mentioned, Miracast is commonly seen in Windows 8.1/10. However, many Windows 7 users have the same question: is Miracast available on Windows 7?
In 2012, the Wi-Fi Alliance launched the Miracast certification program. Although Microsoft doesn’t offer built-in Miracast in Windows 7, you can still enjoy this feature on Windows 10 actually if your PC supports Miracast technology.
Let’s check your computer and see if it supports Miracast technology first. Here are 2 methods.
Method 1: Use CMD
You can check it in Command Prompt. You just need to:
- Press Win+ R to invoke Run Then input cmd and click OK to open Command Prompt.
- Type the following command: netsh wlan show drivers. Then press Enter to execute the command.
Then the result will be displayed in the window. If you see Wireless Display Support: No, you will be unable to use Miracast on your computer. Of course, Wireless Display Support: Yes means your PC supports Miracast technology.
Method 2: Use DirectX Diagnostic Tool
Step 1: Open Run window and type dxdiag in the box. Then press Enter to go to DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
Step 2: In the pop-up window, click Save All Information. Then choose a location to save the text which contains the information.
Step 3: Open the saved text. Press Ctrl + F to search Miracast. Then you can check if your computer supports this technology.
If you find that Miracast is available, you can move on to the next part to know how to use Miracast.
How to Use Miracast Windows 7?
If your Windows 7 supports Miracast technology, you can use Miracast with Intel WiDi (Intel Wireless Display) or Miracast adapter.
Intel WiDi allows people to stream videos wirelessly to TVs. For Windows 7 users, you just need to follow the product manual to set up the Intel WiDi. Then open Intel WiDi software and search for your wireless display and connect it to your Windows 7.
In addition, you can use Miracast via Miracast adapter to cast your Windows 7 screen to another monitor. You need to:
- Connect the Miracast adapter to the ports (usually HDMI or USB port) on your TV or other monitor.
- On your PC, navigate to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Add a device.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to add your TV or monitor device to your computer.
Then you should be able to cast your screen to another display.
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Sherry has been a staff editor of MiniTool for a year. She has received rigorous training about computer and digital data in company. Her articles focus on solutions to various problems that many Windows users might encounter and she is excellent at disk partitioning. She has a wide range of hobbies, including listening to music, playing video games, roller skating, reading, and so on. By the way, she is patient and serious.