Mirroring your Android device display on a bigger screen like a TV or PC is very useful. The major advantages are that you can easily stream the Android device content to a Windows laptop. This is extremely useful if you want to present the content on an Android device to a projector during a demonstration and also can be used to record screencasts.
In this article, we guide you on how to mirror an Android device display on a Windows PC using free apps that do not require ROOT. To begin with, all you need to have is an Android device with Android 4.2 and above as well as your smartphone should support wireless display standards for mirroring and Miracast. It is also worth mentioning that these free apps for mirroring are best suited for demonstrations, watching movies, pictures, and making presentations. These apps are not suitable for high-end games and produce lags while playing, so if you want to use screen apps explicitly for gaming, then you may have to switch to Chromecast.
Mirror Android screen on Windows PC
1] Use Connect App
To use the built-in Connect App, you need to have a Windows OS that supports Miracast, and you need not install any third-party apps to stream Android devices on a Windows PC. The following steps will guide you to use the Connect App in Windows.
Go to Start and type Connect.
Launch and click on the trusted Windows Store app from the menu.
Switch to your Android smartphone and swipe for the Notification center. Select the Cast icon.
If you don’t see the Cast option on your Android device in the Notification Center, follow these steps.
Go to Settings and select Display. Search and select the Cast option.
You will now see a list of devices that you can cast. Search for and select your PC from the list to establish a connection.
Switch to PC, and you will see the screen of your Android smartphone in the Connect app.
2] Use Airdroid
Airdroid is a free mirroring app that works without WiFi. It lets you access and manage phones from large-screen windows for free. The app lets a user backup the files in smartphones to a computer and record screenshots with no ROOT. The following steps will guide you to mirror an Android device to a PC using Airdroid.
Go to the Google Play store and download the Airdroid app.
Create a new account.
The app will display an IP address. Copy the address and paste it into the browser.
You will now see an Airdroid web UI.
Click on the screenshot icon to establish the connection.
You are good to go!
3] Use Mobizen Mirroring application
Mobizen is the perfect Android device Mirroring app that offers a convenient way of streaming smartphone media from a PC. The app lets you easily access call logs, photos, and videos stored on the phone via PC. The major advantage is that it doesn’t require installing an app on any desktop. The Mobizen app is free, has a watermark, and streams directly over WiFi. Moreover, you can use the app to transfer files between Android smartphones and PCs with simple drag and drop.
Go to the Google Play store and download a Mobizen app.
Create an account.
Switch to your Windows computer. Go to mobizen.com and log in with the same account.
You will receive a 6 digit OTP.
Switch to your Android device and type the code in the app to establish a connection.
Read: How to Mirror or Cast iPhone to Windows using LetsView.
4] Using TeamViewer
Next, we guide you through how to mirror an Android device display on a Windows PC using TeamViewer, which does not require ROOT. To begin with, all you need is an Android device with Android 4.2 and above, and your smartphone should support a wireless display standard for mirroring.
It should be noted that an application like TeamViewer renders the smartphone on a bigger screen like your Windows PC, but it doesn’t cast the audio. While it allows users to mirror the Android screen on a bigger screen, it doesn’t let the user communicate directly with the screen. It is also worth mentioning that TeamViewer is best suited for demonstrations, displaying pictures, and presentations. These apps are not suitable for high-end games and produce lags while playing. So if you want to use screen apps for gaming explicitly, then you may have to switch to Chromecast.
TeamViewer can also be used to remotely access and troubleshoot an Android device. It can also be useful for Android mirroring to a PC, and it offers some bonus privileges to its users. TeamViewer works on all platforms and doesn’t render a watermark. It works both on WiFi and mobile data. It uses 256-bit AES encryption for encoding, which makes the casting more secure.
Go to Google Play store and install TeamViewer QuickSupport app on the Android device.
Open your TeamViewer app on your smartphone and go to a Home screen. Locate and note down the unique TeamViewer ID from the device.
Switch to your Windows PC, and install TeamViewer software for Windows systems.
Open the TeamViewer software and locate the Partner ID section under Control Remote Computer.
In the Partner ID box, enter the Unique ID that was displayed on your Android device. Click on Connect to partner option.
Switch to an Android phone. Click on Allow button in the alert message popup box to grant permission to allow the remote support.
Click on Start Now button to establish a connection.
That’s all.
I hope these methods help you mirror your Android device screen onto your Windows PC.
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If you have a Samsung phone, you can use their software called ‘Sidesync’
Another option is the fantastic MirrorOp app. Try it, it’s better than all the others. :)
I use ApowerMirror. Not bad.
This article is misleading. Possibly works only for selected devices . I don’t see “Cast” anywhere on my Samsung running Android Nougat?