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Use wireless screen mirroring to display your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer screen on the TV

    IMPORTANT: Recent TV models do not utilize the Screen Mirroring feature. Use the Chromecast built-in (Google Cast™) feature instead.

    If you have a personal computer or laptop that has the Microsoft® Windows® 10 or Windows 11 operating system installed, you can use the wireless Screen mirroring feature to display or extend your computer screen to a TV compatible with Miracast™ technology .

    Before You Start

    On your TV

    • Turn on the Wi-Fi® setting of the TV. Check the manual for model-specific information. Manuals are posted on your model support page.
    • Depending on your TV type, follow the steps below to turn on the Screen mirroring feature.
      • Android TV™
        1. On the supplied remote control, press the HOME button.
        2. Under Apps, select Screen Mirroring.
        3. Follow the on-screen directions to complete the setup.
      • Other TV models
        1. On the supplied remote control, press the INPUT button.
        2. Select Screen Mirroring.
    • Note: If the TV is connected to a wireless network, it will disconnect while the screen mirroring process is active.

    On your computer

    1. Turn on the computer's Wi-Fi setting.
    2. Click the Start button.
    3. In the Start Menu, scroll to and click Settings.
      • The Windows Logo + I key combination will also take you to the Settings screen.
    4. Depending on the operating system:
      • Windows 10: Select Devices → Add Bluetooth or other devices → Wireless display or dock.
      • Windows 11: Select Bluetooth & devices → Add device → Wireless display or dock.
    5. Select the display device you want to connect to.
      Note:
      • If the TV connects and displays the Windows screen, then it may be in the Extended Mode.
        • The Windows Logo + P key combination will take you to the Project screen.
        • Select Duplicate to view the computer screen on the TV.
    6. The computer screen should now appear on your TV.

    Notes:

    • In certain cases, a computer upgraded to Windows 10, Windows 11, or from a legacy operating system may not support the Miracast feature.
    • Computers that belong to enterprise or virtual private networks may not support Miracast depending on administrator settings.
    • If your TV doesn't support Miracast technology, you may be able to utilize a 3rd party Miracast adapter (dongle) that connects to an HDMI port on the TV.