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However, Miracast support is no longer widespread on new Android devices, and Miracast only allows viewing-not remotely controlling.Ĭhris Hoffman is the former Editor-in-Chief of How-To Geek. We've also highlighted using Miracast to wirelessly stream an Android device's display to a Windows PC in the past. There's also Vysor, which is a bit more user-friendly-but wireless access and high-quality mirroring will require payment. You'll need to repeat this process every time you reboot your phone, too. There's a catch here too, though: If your phone isn't rooted, you'll have to jump through some hoops with a USB cable. If you're all about a wireless connection, we recommend AirDroid's AirMirror instead. It's created by the developers behind Genymotion, an Android emulator. There's just one catch compared to the Windows feature: You have to connect your phone to your PC with a USB cable to mirror it.
It's a free, open-source solution for mirroring and controlling your Android screen on your desktop. The Options: scrcpy, AirMirror, and Vysor
