Can Mac Connect To Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter

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Check display support

You can connect one or more external displays depending on your Mac model. To find out how many external displays your Mac supports, check its technical specifications:

  1. Choose Apple menu  > About This Mac.
  2. Click the Support tab.
  3. Click Specifications.
  4. On the webpage that appears, the number of displays your Mac supports appears under Video Support or Graphics.

If you're using a Mac with Apple silicon, you can connect a single external display using one of the Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports. On Mac mini (M1, 2020), you can connect a second display to the HDMI port.

Connect your display

Connect your display to power, then connect your display to your Mac. Check the ports on your Mac to find out whether you need an adapter.

Change display options

After you connect your display, you can choose to extend your desktop or mirror your displays.

Use extended desktop mode

Can Mac Connect To Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter Windows 10

  1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Displays.
  2. Click the Arrangement tab.
  3. Make sure that the Mirror Displays checkbox isn’t selected.
  4. Arrange your displays to match the setup on your desk. To change the position of a display, drag it to the desired position. A red border appears around the display as it's moved.
  5. To set a different display as the primary display, drag the menu bar to the other display. The primary display is where your desktop icons and app windows first appear.

Mirror your displays

  1. Make sure that your external display is turned on and connected to your Mac.
  2. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, click Displays, then click the Arrangement tab.
  3. Make sure that the Mirror Displays checkbox is selected.

Use AirPlay

With Apple TV, you can use your TV as a separate display for your Mac. Learn how to use AirPlay to mirror or extend your Mac display.

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The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter is a strong, reliable way to project your content, photos, and videos to a big screen.

How to set up your adapter

Before you begin

Here are some things to know before you start using your adapter:

  • The adapter works best if you have both an HDMI port and a USB charging port on your HDTV, monitor, or projector.

  • This adapter needs to be connected to a USB charging port because it draws power from the USB connectoin.

  • Make sure your Windows 10 device has the latest updates. For info on checking updates, go to Update Windows 10.

There are different versions of the wireless display adapter. The cable length and dimensions are slightly different for each one.

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Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter

Set up your adapter

Here's how to set up your adapter on the second display:

  1. Plug the HDMI end of your adapter into the HDMI port on your HDTV, monitor, or projector.

  2. Plug the USB end of the adapter into a USB charging port on your second display. If your display doesn't have a USB charging port, plug the USB end into any standard USB Type-A charger with 5W (5V/1A).

  3. On your second display, set the input to HDMI. If you're not sure how to do this, check the manual that came with it.

Connect to your adapter

Here's how to connect to your adapter on a Windows 10 PC:

  1. On your Windows 10 device, press Windows logo key + K.

  2. Select the name of your adapter from the list of available connections. The name is shown on your second display.

For other Miracast® enabled devices, look for Miracast or Cast in Settings and follow your device's instructions.

Use the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter app

To change the settings for your adapter, update the firmware, and more, you'll need the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter app. Here's how to install it from the Microsoft Store:

  1. Select Start , then select All Apps > Microsoft Store.

  2. Make sure you're signed in with your Microsoft account.

  3. In the search box, enter Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter.

  4. Select the app, then select Get. The app will install on your device.

Update your adapter

Here's how to update the firmware on your adapter:

  1. Connect your Windows 10 device to your adapter.

  2. Open the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter app.

  3. Select Update & security. If an update is available, select Update. You'll need to keep the app open and stay connected to the adapter until updates are completed.

  4. To keep your adapter up to date, turn on Update adapter automatically. Updates will take place when updates are available and your adapter is connected to your Windows 10 device.

Change the name of your adapter

Make it easier to recognize your adapter by changing its name. Here's how:

  1. Connect your Windows 10 device to your adapter. unable to create dmg invalid argument

  2. Open the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter app.

  3. Select Personalization and enter the name you want. The change will take effect the next time you connect your adapter.

  4. Disconnect and reconnect to your adapter to see the change right away.

Prevent others from connecting to your adapter

You can prevent others from pairing with your adapter or using it without your permission. Here's how:

  1. Connect your Windows 10 device to your adapter.

  2. Open the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter app.

  3. Select Update & security and turn on Enter a PIN when connecting a new device.

Change the network your adapter is connected to

Get better performance when your Windows 10 device and adapter are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If you need to change the network your adapter is connected to, here's how:

  1. Connect your Windows 10 device to your adapter.

  2. Open the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter app and select Network.

  3. Choose the network you want and select Connect.

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Note: This only applies to Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter.

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