Best Ways to Use Miracast Windows 7

by Regina Sutton

Miracast Windows 7: How to use it easily and efficiently - Miracast is a key technology for wirelessly sharing screen of mobile or laptop to another screen such as a TV or a projector. It's simply a screen mirroring technology for sharing content on a screen of another device. It helps in improving the collaboration for a classroom or a meeting.

It is a useful technology both in business and education. Teachers use it in the classroom for improving students learning. Managers use it in a business meeting for report presentations. It can allow you to present information in a conference easily.



What is Miracast ?

Miracast is a Wi- fi certified by Wi-fi Alliance and allows the wireless display of multimedia content between devices. Miracast enables users for sharing multimedia content including images and video between miracast enabled devices even if Wi- fi is not there.

It can be expressed as "HDMI over Wi- fi " because it allows for screencasting from one device to another without using cables. It enables wireless streaming for devices including miracast . It allows HD video sharing wirelessly.

You can set up Miracast on Android devices using Miracast Wi- fi Display App so you can cast Android screen on Smart TV screen wirelessly.



Using Miracast you can:

What is  Miracast ?
What is Miracast ?

● Share content stored on mobiles or laptops to a TV or multimedia.

● Streams video content wirelessly on an HDTV screen.

● Cast the screen of mobiles or laptops to a TV or projector screen.

● Shows images on mobile phones to a larger TV screen.


How Miracast Windows 7 works?

You can wirelessly stream the screen from a Miracast enabled device mobile or laptop to a Miracast receiver like TV or projector screen. You can plug in a wireless display adapter to the HDMI slot or USB slot of a TV or multimedia projector. After linking the two devices you can screencast your mobile phone or laptop screen to your TV or multimedia projector screen in a conference or meeting.

Miracast sets up a wireless connection between a device and a display based on Wi- fi direct. It plugs into an HDTV's HDMI slot or USB slot and doesn't need a Wi- fi network but can connect to a network. It will basically create its own Wi- fi network. It allows devices for streaming the content and communicating with the Miracast receiver or wireless display receiver. The network connection allows traffic to access streaming content and provides security to connections. Miracast allows devices to connect with the Wi- fi network while connecting to the display at the same time.

Miracast works on devices that support Wi- fi Miracast technology. It works on Windows 8.1 and 10 but not works on Windows 7. Here, we will show you how to use Miracast on Windows 7 so you can start using Miracast for Windows 7.


How to find Miracast on Windows 7

If your computer enables wireless display then you can operate Miracast technology on Windows 7. You can find Miracast enabled on Windows in the methods listed below.


1. Find Miracast on Windows with CMD

Find  Miracast  on Windows with CMD
Find Miracast on Windows with CMD
  1. Execute the Run and enter cmd on the Run.
  2. Clicking on the OK button to execute the CMD.
  3. Enter the command "netsh wlan show drivers" in your CMD.
  4. Check if your computer has Miracast .
  5. If the wireless display is no then Miracast not working on your Windows.
  6. If the wireless display is yes then Miracast working on your Windows.


2. Find Miracast on Windows in DirectX Diagnostic

  1. Execute the Run and enter dxdiag on the Run.
  2. Clicking on the OK button to execute the diagnostic program.
  3. Clicking on the Save information button.
  4. Save the DxDiag .txt file on your system.
  5. Check if Miracast is on your system.
  6. If no Miracast is on the list then your computer doesn't use it.

If your computer doesn't have Miracast then you can set up Google Chromecast for streaming your Windows screen to other devices like TV or projector.


How to Update Device Drivers on Windows

You can display your device screen on a TV or projector screen wirelessly. So, before you set up Miracast on your computer you must update device drivers on Windows in the methods listed below.


1. Update Device Drivers Manually

Update Device Drivers Manually
Update Device Drivers Manually

You can upgrade device drivers on Windows manually in the steps below.

  1. Execute the Run and enter devmgmt.msc in the Run.
  2. Clicking on the OK button to open the Device Manager.
  3. In the Device Manager, open the display adapters.
  4. In the Display Adapters, right-clicking on the graphics device.
  5. Next, you can click on update the driver software.
  6. Now, search for drivers from the internet or browse from your computer.
  7. In the Network Adapters, right-clicking on the Wireless LAN.
  8. Next, you can click on update the driver software.
  9. Now, search for drivers from the internet or browse from your computer.



2. Update Device Drivers Automatically

You can upgrade device drivers on Windows automatically in the steps below.

  1. Download Driver Easy software on your computer.
  2. Set up Driver Easy software on your computer.
  3. Execute Driver Easy on your computer.
  4. Scan and Driver Easy find the drivers for your system.
  5. Click on the update will automatically set up drivers.
  6. Restarting your Windows.


How to Set up Miracast on Windows 7

If your computer doesn't have Miracast then you can set up Miracast on Windows 7. You can set up Miracast on Windows in the methods listed below.


1. Set up Miracast with Intel WiDi

You can stream the Windows screen on other devices like TV or projector screen with Intel WiDi on your computer. You can set up Miracast with Intel WiDi in the steps below.

  1. Install the Intel WiDi program on your computer.
  2. Next, you can execute the Intel WiDi program.
  3. Checking the wireless display in the program.
  4. Then, connect to the wireless display.
  5. Now, you can stream Windows 7 screen to TV or projector screen.


2. Set up Miracast using Miracast Adapter

You can stream the Windows screen on other devices like TV or projector screen using Miracast Adapter on your computer. You can set up Miracast using Miracast Adapter in the steps below.

  1. Search for a miracast receiver or wireless display from the internet. You can set up a Screenbeam wireless display for Windows here.
  2. Connect the wireless display to the HDMI slot of TV or projector.
  3. Switch on the TV or projector.
  4. Open the Control Panel on your Windows.
  5. In the Hardware, go to the Device option and then Add the device.
  6. Next, you can include a TV or projector by adding a device on your computer.
  7. Now, you can stream your computer screen to the TV or projector screen.


Miracast Receivers and Adapters

If your computer doesn't have Miracast then you can utilize Screenbeam wireless display adapter or Screenbeam USB Transmitter. Screenbeam miracast enabled receivers and adapters are the best solutions for screencasting wirelessly.


1. ScreenBeam Wireless Display

Screenbeam wireless display solution enables app free screen sharing wirelessly. It works on many platforms including Windows, Mac OS, and Android. It allows Miracast and Airplay screen mirroring. It shares content on other devices. It provides collaboration for employees presenting information in a meeting.


2. ScreenBeam USB Transmitter

Screenbeam USB Transmitter is an adapter for enabling the wireless display from Windows that doesn't support Miracast technology. It allows you to connect devices to the Screenbeam wireless display receivers. It allows users to share content from mobiles or laptops on a big screen.


Conclusion of How to Use Miracast Windows 7 2023

We have gone through Miracast technology for sharing screen wirelessly. Miracast enables you to connect devices to an HDTV or multimedia projector. You can share content on your mobile devices or laptops to display on TV or projector screen. We look at what is Miracast and how it works. Miracast sets up a wireless connection between a device and a display based on Wi- fi direct. It plugs in a wireless display or miracast adapter to the HDMI slot or USB slot of a TV or projector. So, you can wirelessly stream the screen from a Miracast enabled device mobile or laptop to a Miracast receiver like TV or projector screen. Then, we give information on how to find Miracast on Windows devices using command prompt CMD and DirectX Diagnostic Tool.



If your computer doesn't support Miracast then you can set up Miracast on Windows. So first, you can upgrade the drivers including Display Adapters and Network Adapters on your Windows manually in the Device Manager. You can upgrade the drivers automatically using Driver Easy software. Then, you can set up Miracast applying Intel WiDi software or Miracast Adapter. You can set up Intel WiDi software on your computer then you can find for wireless display and connect to the wireless display for streaming device screen to a TV or projector screen. You can set up the Screenbeam wireless display or Screenbeam USB Transmitter for enabling wireless display for devices that don't support Miracast. You can plug in a wireless display or a miracast adapter into the HDMI slot or USB slot. You can include the TV or projector on your system by adding it to the Control Panel. Now, you can stream your computer screen to the TV or projector screen wirelessly.

About Regina Sutton

Regina's blogging journey began several years ago when she started a personal blog as a creative outlet. Her unique perspective, combined with her ability to engage readers through her words, quickly gained attention and a loyal following. As her blog gained popularity, Regina expanded her content to cover various topics, including travel, lifestyle, fashion, and self-improvement.

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