How to use Miracast function in Windows 10

Rather than connecting your Windows 10 computer with HDMI cable, you can use the Miracast function to show your Windows 10 laptop screen on your television. This is how you can connect your Windows 10 laptop to a television using Miracast function.

By using Miracast, the signal from your Windows 10 laptop travels directly to the television or set-top box that is connected to your television. You’ll no longer need the HDMI cable to screencast your Windows 10 laptop screen. Windows 10 has all the abilities for Miracast built-in and does not require further software.

Personally, I don’t have a Smart TV or Android TV, but I’m using an Android box. With that, here’s how I connect my Windows 10 laptop to my television using Miracast function in Windows 10. I think the steps for both will be very similar.

See also how to create Lock desktop shortcut in Windows 10.

How to use Miracast function in Windows 10

1. On your television or set-top-box, turn On Miracast.
2. On your Windows 10 laptop, select Windows or press the Windows button.
3. Select Settings or the gear icon.
4. Select Systems.
5. Select Display from menu on the left.
6. Under Multiple Displays, click on Connect to a wireless display.
7. Windows 10 will search for wireless display or audio devices.
8. Click on the device and Windows will automatically start the connection.
9. When connected, your Windows 10 laptop screen will be displayed on the television.
10. Done.

Alternatively, you can use the shortcut key.

Miracast function shortcut key in Windows 10

1. Press the Windows key + P.
2. Select Duplicate.
3. Click on Connect to a wireless display.
4. Windows 10 will search for wireless display or audio devices.
5. Click on the device and Windows will automatically start the connection.
6. When connected, your Windows 10 laptop screen will be displayed on the television.
7. Done.

Update: Press Windows key + K for Windows 11. This will open Cast from Quick Settings.

No more HDMI cables! Now you have a bigger screen for your Windows 10 laptop.

If you have any suggestions or questions, let me know in the comment below.