I asked about screen mirroring, not casting. Folks use the terms interchangeably, but they are distinct. I'm abandoning seeking help on this forum to explore possible options elsewhere. In a nutshell, I was trying to regain the ability to mirror my screen I had before Chromecast changed things. See my post responding to Johnmo89. And finally, the difference between what I'm asking about and what you proffer. The info is for the benefit of anyone who desires to know the difference between mirroring and casting. Thanks for trying to help all the same. Appreciate you taking the time.
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Screen Mirroring Wireless Display
What it is: Screen mirroring acts just like when you look in a mirror. When you move your physical arm, the reflection does the same. With screen mirroring, whatever you see on one device is exactly what you see happening on the other.
For example, showing your exact desktop, laptop, phone or tablet screen and all of the movements on another screen display that is in the same room.
How to use it: You can do wired screen mirroring with an HDMI cable, or get a wireless display with a device like
Screenbeam Mini2.
To successfully screen mirror, you need a TV or monitor that supports this technology. Meaning that it can receive content via built-in technology like AirPlay or Mirecast, or by
using a screen-mirroring adapter and receiver kit.
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Recap on the difference between these three screen-duplicating technologies:
Here is a quick recap on the differences:
- Screen mirroring: a mirror image or experience of your exact screen. See also: duplicate, reflection. The content is on both devices at the same time in the same room.
- Screen casting: one device “casts out” its content onto another larger display. Often a phone to a TV display.
- Screen sharing: a mirror image or experience of your exact screen. See also: duplicate, reflection. The content is on both devices at the same time in different locations.
At the end of the day, these terms are not strict. Most often, people will get the gist of what you are talking about. However, it doesn’t hurt to know the differences between these mirroring, casting and sharing technologies so that you can benefit from the best technology for your situation!
Screen mirroring doesn’t require Wi-Fi because it creates its own wireless peer-to-peer connection with the display that supports screen mirroring. For example, when screen mirroring your favorite streaming platforms from your phone onto you smart TV, and you don’t have an internet connection, you can still screen mirror content if your device or smart TV supports screen mirroring.
When to use it: Screen mirroring is great for in-person settings. It allows the presenter to work or show content from a more accessible device like a laptop but presents the content for the whole room to see.
For example, you can screen mirror at home if you want to show friends and family pictures or share a funny meme or video with the whole room.
Screen Casting Wireless Display
What it is: screen casting is similar to mirroring except that you cast the content onto another screen display and no longer see it on
both devices. For example, if you cast content from your phone to your TV, you will only see it on your TV.
How to use it: You can screen cast with technology like Google’s Chromecast or similar streaming devices and applications. Once you have successfully cast the content onto your TV, you will have to control everything from your TV not your phone or computer.
When to use it: Screen casting is great when you want to see content on a larger screen. For example, playing a game on your phone or watching YouTube videos from your phone. Casting them onto your TV offers a bigger and (sometimes) better display.
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