How to Mirror a Laptop to a TV

The first tool that comes to our mind is ApowerMirror! It’s a wireless screen mirroring app for phone and PC. Most people know its feature to mirror phone to PC and vice versa. Meanwhile, another practical function of ApowerMirror is casting laptop to smart TV which can be used for free! Here is the detailed guide for you:

How to Cast Laptop to TV

You can now stream videos and movies saved on your laptop to your TV with the help of the screen mirroring technology. With this, you can enjoy whatever shown on your PC screen from your TV without having a hard time looking at a smaller screen of your laptop. Good thing is that this article will provide you the best ways on how to mirror laptop to TV as well as a good reference if you also want to mirror PC to TV. Check out them below.

Ways on How to Mirror Laptop to TV

• Useful Tool – ApowerMirror
• Windows 10 Built-in Feature – Project
• Wireless Method – LetsView
• Wired Way – HDMI Cable

Useful Tool – ApowerMirror

The first tool that comes to our mind is ApowerMirror! It’s a wireless screen mirroring app for phone and PC. Most people know its feature to mirror phone to PC and vice versa. Meanwhile, another practical function of ApowerMirror is casting laptop to smart TV which can be used for free! Here is the detailed guide for you:

• Download ApowerMirror on your PC and smart TV. For PC, please use the button below to download: Download
• For your TV, you can download the app from the app store of your TV.
• Next, click on wireless connection >I’m sender and enter the code displayed on TV.
• Then the mirroring will begin in seconds.

Windows 10 Built-in Tool – Project

The second method is to the built-in feature of the Windows 10 which is the Project. This feature is made to wireless display laptop to TV for users’ conveniences. Aside from streaming videos and watching movies, you are also allowed to cast everything that is being displayed on your laptop screen. To start mirroring using the built-in wireless method, just follow the simple steps below.

• On your laptop, open the Action Center then click Project.
• Choose a mirroring mode you want and wait for your laptop to detect your TV. Once done, choose the name of your TV to start the mirroring process.
• Afterwards, your laptop screen will be displayed on your TV immediately.

LetsView – Mirror Laptop to TV Wirelessly

LetsView is a free screen mirroring tool and it is definitely of big help to mirror your laptop on your TV when you are discussing or displaying a presentation to a bigger crowd like in a class or in a meeting. Also, it maintains its screen quality even if it’s mirrored on a TV. To learn how to cast laptop to TV, follow the steps below.

• On your browser, download and install the program for your laptop and TV. Download
• Launch the app on your TV and your laptop.
• From the LetsView interface on your laptop, click the Computer Screen Mirroring.
• Enter the PIN code provided on your TV to start mirroring.
• Then you will see your laptop screen on your TV with no delay.

HDMI Cable

Finally, we also included a wired method just in case you have an internet issue at home. This is by just following the basic steps on connecting your laptop to your TV using an HDMI cable for a fast and simple connecting process. To see how to project laptop to TV, here are the steps for you to follow.

• Turn on your TV and laptop. Use your HDMI cable and insert both ends on the HDMI ports of your laptop and TV.
• Your laptop is now connected to your TV.

Conclusion

Here are the top ways and methods on how to stream from laptop to TV. You may try all methods and check what’s best for you and on your laptop’s operating system. If you do not have an HDMI cable, you may try to use wireless methods like the built-in projector of Windows 10 and the top screen mirroring tool which is the LetsView. On the other hand, if you do not have an internet connection at home, you may follow the wired method.

How to Mirror a Laptop to a TV

Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others.

Updated on March 16, 2022
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Michael Heine is a CompTIA-certified writer, editor, and Network Engineer with 25+ years’ experience working in the television, defense, ISP, telecommunications, and education industries.

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What to Know

• Windows computers use Miracast or Wi-Fi Direct under Settings. Macbooks use Airplay; go through Settings or use the Airplay icon.
• Before you attempt to mirror to a TV, be sure the TV and the laptop are connected to the same network.
• Can’t go wireless? Connect the HDMI cable to your laptop and to your TV. Macbooks can use an adapter for a mini DisplayPort or USB-C.

This article explains how to mirror a laptop to a TV both wirelessly and using wires and includes instructions to stop mirroring, too.

The instructions in this article apply broadly to both Windows and Mac laptops when connecting them to smart HDTVs. It may be possible to mirror a laptop to a non-smart TV, however, it requires the use of additional equipment, not covered in this article.

How to Wirelessly Mirror a Windows Laptop to an HDTV

In all Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 computers, including laptops, there’s a built-in capability for mirroring your screen on a television called Miracast or Wi-Fi Direct. There are a few things to keep in mind, though:

• Both the television and the laptop need to be connected to the same network.
• Your laptop and TV both should be current and completely updated with any operating system patches or security updates.
• It is possible that a laptop that was upgraded from an older version of the operating system may not support Miracast (because of outdated hardware).
• While most HDTVs will support Miracast, there are some that do not, and you will not be able to mirror your laptop to those TVs using Miracast unless you buy a separate Miracast dongle.

As long as your computer and your TV support Miracast, mirroring your TV should be a simple process.

1. Make sure both your laptop and your TV are connected to the same network and then go to the Windows logo button (Start) >Settings >Devices.

To get to Settings you could use the keyboard combination Windows Key + I (uppercase ‘i’).

If you have ever connected your laptop to an external monitor, your laptop might see the television as an Extended display. To change this, press the Windows Key + P on your keyboard to open the Projection screen. Select Duplicate or Second Screen Only to show your desktop on the television. Duplicate shows the desktop on both the laptop and the TV and Second Screen Only shows it only on the TV.

How to Stop Mirroring a Windows Laptop

When you’re finished mirroring your screen on Windows, you can go back to Settings > Devices and find the name of the TV you’re mirroring to. Select it and then click Remove Device. Mirroring will stop immediately.

How to Wirelessly Mirror a Mac Laptop Screen to a TV

Apple notebook computers, called MacBooks, have a feature called AirPlay. If your television supports AirPlay, then wirelessly mirroring your screen to your TV can be accomplished in two ways.

Wirelessly Mirror a MacBook Using Settings

Depending on how you have AirPlay set up on your MacBook, you may need to go through Settings to mirror your screen.