Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter User Manual

How do I set up my Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter?

Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter

Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter plugged into an HDTV

Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter – new

Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter – new plugged into an HDTV

Before you begin

Plug the USB and HDMI from the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter into your HDTV, monitor or projector.
On Windows 10:

•  Swipe from the right edge of the screen, and tap Connect > Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter.
•  If the adapter didn’t connect, Swipe in from the right edge of your screen and tap All Settings > Devices > Connected devices > Add a device and click on: MicrosoftWirelessDisplayAdapter

For a Windows device:
Open Device charm
Bring out the charm menu from the right edge of the screen, and tap Devices. Connect to the adapter Tap Project > Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter in the list.

Disconnect the adapter
Bring out the charm menu from the right edge of the screen, and tap Devices > Project. Tap Disconnect in the list.

How to pair the adapter to your mobile device

Open Device charm
Bring out the charm menu from the right edge of the screen, and tap Devices. Go to Devices Tap Project > Add a wireless display

Add the adapter
Tap Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter in the list.

Share the screen
Your screen is now shared with your TV. Project your Android device’s screen If you have a Chromecast, Nexus Player, or another device that can be cast, you can protect your phone or tablet’s screen and audio from a TV.
Note: To use Chromecast with your phone or tablet, your device must be running Android 4.1 or up. See Chromecast system requirements and what version of Android you have.
Note: Android isn’t the same on all devices. These instructions are for devices running Android 8.0 and up.
Project your device’s screen

1.  Open your device’s Settings app.
2.  Tap Connected devices Cast.
3.  On the list of casting devices on your Wi-Fi network, tap the device where you want to cast your screen.

Tip: On Android 4.1 to 6.0, Quick Settings includes Cast. On Android 7.0 and up, you can add Cast to Quick Settings.

Stop projecting your device’s screen

1.  Swipe down from the top of your device’s screen.
2.  On the Cast notification, tap Disconnect.

References

• User Manual