For Sony devices, the only problem I know is that the old Xperia Z has problems in simultaneously using wifi Internet and screen mirroring. The Airtame app makes a copy of either your full desktop screen or a single window that you want to share, such as a single document, app, or browser.

I normally recommend this one. For laptops and ultrabooks, Intel has a WiDi solution , which is compatible with Miracast devices. I think Sony should resolve this issue in later models. So Chromecast actually handles the file and send output to the TV. Thank you for sharing your solution. Chromecast is not an option as android screen mirroring through Chromecast is not available for your tablet yet. You need make sure the correct hdmi source is selected in your TV. Chrome sees both desktops but will not cast either one.

In the Chrome browser, you need to install a Google Cast extension. Anyway, it is still experimental. If your Note Thanks once again. Thanx for the reply and valuable suggestion. Thank you for the feedback. Will this device give me a solution to my problem of screen mirroring? Your article is great, and i was going to buy an Miracast adapter. If you are an iPhone or iPad user, only Chromecast works for you. If your mobile device does not support Miracast, of course, you should not waste money on any Miracast dongles.

The massage is that the chromecast and my ipad are connected to different wi-fi connections, but I am sure that they are not. If you want to try it in a different network, you have to reset it first. Hi Simon I am writing from Denmark. It sounds too fishy. The dongle itself does not connect to internet. It handles miracast and iphone. Hi, i would like to ask you if push2tv support laptop with windows 7 without widi? Currently Google only enables this feature on selected phone models. Lastly, I only want to watch local content movies and shows on my televisions. I am a teacher and I use my galaxy 3 tablet to teach.

Chromecast requires a router and wireless network. The movie would continue to play. Excellent info. It only works through Apple TV. Neither will work without the other. You just need a Chrome browser and the Google cast extension. Miracast articles seem to have been written pre-debut of the beta-limited Screen Casting support for Chromecast. Miracast acts as a virtual physical monitor for your Windows computer. If both of them are good , my second Q is that which them have shorter delay in using pen on tablet for drawing and mirroring on TV. For Chromecast, the access control is even worse in a campus environment.

If it's set to silent, you'll see an orange line. Any alternative to Netgear PTV which can work same or better? ASUS one is not clear. Input appreciated. Anyway, it is still experimental. Yes, it should work with nexus 7. None of them with built in Miracast support. You can also mirror content to a receiver that supports Google Cast for example, Airtame 2 supports the screen mirroring function of Google Cast. I have no issues in using vpn together with the Netgear Ptv This works better than other methods.

I am writing from Denmark. Add All About Chromecast to your Homescreen! Im sorry for my question because i feel sleepy when i type it. To stream audio to multiple speakers with AirPlay 2, make sure that your speakers are compatible with AirPlay 2. Also, Chromecast requires internet connection although you may just want to mirror local screen. Learn how to check for updates on:. Many thanks…. Chromecast works in two modes: internet streaming it works like a media player and chrome tab casting using webRTC, not Miracast. Casting desktop is still experimental. Mr Simon.

Base on my personal experience, the device probably is not good for campus environment. My Belkin N router sits in my living room which is centrally located in my house. It finds the tv and says connectng then says disconnecting before it ever connects…. This is done by looking at the four ways that you can share content if you have an Airtame device connected to your TV or monitor, namely: 1 the Airtame desktop app, 2 Google Cast, 3 Miracast, and 4 AirPlay. Personally, I would rank them as yours. It should work with your nexus device and your TV. If I remember correctly, Z1 Compact has Miracast, so it should work with the dongle. There are different answers from different vendors.

There are some apps or workarounds for Xbmc to work with Chromecast. For miracast, it works in similar way but with totally different technology. The only way to use it is to install the EZCast software. I will use the vpn to do a test. Chromecast in Chrome tab cast mode works similar to mirroring, but using a totally different technology. The only problem is occasionally it may fail to connect. No, as I know, the laptop needs WiDi. Chromecast requires WiFi network and internet connection.

Currently, anyone in the same WiFi network can hijack it. Thanks once again. It is hard to say which is better. The only limitation is that while multiple iOS devices can connect at the same time, only one Miracast device can connect. For miracast, it works in similar way but with totally different technology. Screen Mirroring 3 min read. Simon excellent article timely and very informative. Based on my recent research and with your help, I think Netgear is best for me and my reason is that Asus dongle has few compatible devices is it true??!!! You can play any content via any program or any app.

How do you think this works, also, do you think this is a good replacement for the NetGear Push2TV — I prefer the format of the Asus dongle. Thank you! I have a mac desktop. In this case, you will have to use desktop mirroring, which is an experimental not even alpha feature. Chrome tab casting is not as matured as web apps and it requires substantial hardware capabilities. We bought a Belkin miracast. There are so many factors that are at play in technology that by the time one gets a handle on it, something newer and better has come along, and one has to start all the way at the beginning again. Get 4 Chromecast dongles for all 4 televisions. This feature works best in Chromebook and Windows 7. With Airtame, you can mirror your full screen, or a specific window, from Android devices and the Google Chrome browser.

Everything works fine. Excellent info. Referring to your questions, 1. Whatever is happening on the primary device is shown on the second screen unless using presenter mode. Some vendors may have their own proprietary solutions for this. Thanks a ton in advance. WiDi is based on Miracast and has nothing to do with Chromecast. For home use, I highly recommend it. Please briefly describe your request.

If you want mirror the display, at this time, Miracast is still a better solution than Chromecast. For example, when one has friends over and want to show them the photos from their recent trip, instead of passing the phone around and everyone seeing them one at a time, they can put them up on the TV via screen mirroring and everyone can see them together. I used it a fews ago. Be the first one to get the update, tips and tricks on Chromecast? Actually Sony Xperia Z also suffered a similar issue. The wireless signal strength at the televisions is weak to moderate eg I get 1 or 2 bars out of 5 on a Dell XPS But to enjoy videos saved in your laptop, you can try Videostream extension or just cast Chrome tab. Thank you and sorry for my english! Could you confirm?

Tnx for the fastest response. During a presentation, you can even choose to only present a specific app or window while still getting to look at your presentation notes privately. Screen mirroring still works best for Android. I also tried the monitor two desktop does not cast. Actually, the Chrome browser tab casting works even on Windows XP. I have a question that needs your input — What is the best solution for me to stream local content to my television? For your case, I would suggest you try to get one Chromacast first. Have you tried using the free WiFi at a trade show? Price Disclaimer. Leave a Reply Cancel reply.

The problem is desktop mirroring through Chromecast is still experimental. It just stop mirroring, and then i have to reconnect. Great info and comments, but I have a question …. Chromecast is designed for home entertainment with minimal settings this leads to some missed security features. Is there any other solution you can think of that lets me create a single central media server and stream off that to all my televisions given my limitations? If you know how to access the router admin interface, you can check whether Chromecast and iPad get correct IPs? If you have a spare wireless router at home, you can flash the firmware to dd-wrt and configure it to VPN connection directly. I did try also Miracast — mirroring is not a good option for me.

Input appreciated. For the tablet, I would recommend Samsung ones. Create a central server and stream local content from the server to all 4 TVs Not required, but obviously preferred since my entire family will have access to the content Possible Solutions: 1. The major difference between screen mirroring and screencasting is how content is shared to a display. In your tablet settings, you should be able to find the screen mirroring. Chromecast probably is a better still not ideal choice if your projector supports HDMI for this scenario. It will search for nearby Miracast devices. But portability and freedom are important in a lot of situations. Video streaming allows one to watch what they want, when they want. With Airtame, you can use Miracast to mirror your screen from a Microsoft Windows device or Android device.

The name Mira cast can be misleading when considering that it does not support casting in the sense of media casting. If you can't connect to an AirPlay device, try moving closer to it and try again. Make sure that your AirPlay-compatible device is near the device that you're trying to stream from. Chrome sees both desktops but will not cast either one. The receiving device does not handle files directly. I want to buy chromecast but have an android tablet nexus 10 and I am aware that you cannot cast from chrome browser at the moment. In this case, you will have to use desktop mirroring, which is an experimental not even alpha feature. One the content has been cast, the phone can be used to go something else, such as check messages, scroll social media, take a call, or even leave the room, all the while the content will continue to play on the TV unhindered.

I agree only if you are streaming from a mobile device like a smartphone. Chromecast works with any Android devices with 2. It is different far better from playing videos within Chrome browser. Kodi last issue. Thanks for a super article and for responding to every question there after. It seems the screen mirroring feature is not available in I need my screen to stay on the the tv at all times. The Nexus 7 edition probably does not support wireless display.

Miracast is peer-to-peer. The only way to use it is to install the EZCast software. Thanx for the reply and valuable suggestion. While cast screen is better in the sense that it allows one to multi-task, it is also limited in the sense that not apps support cast screen. For the tablet, I would recommend Samsung ones. It handles miracast and iphone. For work For education. From the get go, it worked like shit. They may name it as AllShare cast. The term casting is synonymous with products like Chromecast which it has largely stemmed from.

Will chromecast do that…or is there a better option to do that.. Actually, now there are a few Android apps that can stream local media, e. Video streaming allows one to watch what they want, when they want. Some TV manufacturers may not stick to the standard and makes it hard to connect. Still, its limitation is that it restricts the phone from doing anything else other than mirror the screen. Very likely it is also dual band and maximum speed is very likely also mbps. Is there any other solution you can think of that lets me create a single central media server and stream off that to all my televisions given my limitations? My situation: I have 4 HD televisions.

If you are an iPhone or iPad user, only Chromecast works for you. However, the device if like to mirror is a Google nexus Create a central server and stream local content from the server to all 4 TVs Not required, but obviously preferred since my entire family will have access to the content Possible Solutions: 1. Our networks will not accept Chromecast, so I needed a wireless router in addition. Hi , and thx for your reply yes , my phone and tablet has miracast. Do you think that eventually chromecast will enable Web surfing on tablets such as mine Regards Alan. I have connected the chromecast to my wi-fi using my ipad the chromecast app and everything seemed to work fine. However, for some low-end Android devices, some vendors may disable Miracast due to hardware or resource limitations. Thanks Simon.

If yes, it should work. Can watch Netflix and all video catchup from my tablet. The simplest solution for your case is to use Videostream as explained in this page. This is great for viewing local content such as pictures, videos, documents, and professional or educational presentations. My situation: I have 4 HD televisions. Excellent info. Xperia Z should be powerful enough for Android screen mirroring. For Chromecast, the access control is even worse in a campus environment.

In the tablet, turn on screen mirroring. But it is compatible with Miracast devices Samsung does not publicly admit it. Miracast very likely does not work on your laptop. Finally someone who answered all my questions about Chromecast and Miracast. Thank you for the suggestion. All purchased about 3 years ago. But Some vendors may choose to disable it. If the screen of the primary device is blacked out, the other screens also show a black screen. It sounds like some software stacks are not properly loaded. I can watch Google play movies and Netflix on TV without issues.

Miracast is a special type of WiFi direct connection. The device can be accessed from any devices in the same WiFi network. Also, Chromecast requires internet connection although you may just want to mirror local screen. This is the reason you cannot reset it in your own network. So that might the problem for me! Some TV manufacturers may not stick to the standard and makes it hard to connect. All purchased about 3 years ago. If your music unexpectedly stops If your music stops playing unexpectedly, use your device or Siri to start playing music again. Get our free Newsletter Today!

How can i stream my videos and music wireless from phone to tv. Your TV normally can scale it properly to its own resolution. I am having issues with the chromecast but I think I wrote all about that in another thread. My tv supports Miracast. Or is there something that I can add to the belkin miracast? Get our free Newsletter Today! The only way to use it is to install the EZCast software. If you don't hear audio when streaming video from your iOS device or Mac to your Apple TV, make sure that the volume is turned up and not muted on both your iOS device and your television or receiver. Excellent info. So, each has its own benefits and limitations.

They are not for phones. I am not getting a notification on my macbook that Chromecast will share my screen AND audio, and therefore have no audio output. If the sending device is disconnected, the stream stops. Often used with home WiFi, although can sometimes be made using built-in WiFi e. My Note The difference lies in the way the content is being transmitted to the big screen. But it is compatible with Miracast devices Samsung does not publicly admit it. The only way to use it is to install the EZCast software. I have HP Pavillion dv notebook pc.

I want to buy chromecast but have an android tablet nexus 10 and I am aware that you cannot cast from chrome browser at the moment. This means you can use your TV as the second screen for your WiDi-supported laptop with this adapter. For your case, you have to use hardware reset. Actually, all these 3 should work with mobile device supporting Miracast. Make sure that your devices are on and nearby Check that your AirPlay-compatible devices are on. Google Cast is a term that encompasses both media casting and screen mirroring. If you are using third-party apps to send your screen, it should be through the WiFi network. Is it intentional? Does netgear dongle recognizes it?

Plus a lot of plugging and unplugging going on. It only works through Apple TV. Challenge: Works well for me, but kinda leaves the rest of my family in the lurch. The primary device, i. We bought a Belkin miracast. Although the name Google Cast suggests that casting is all it offers, this is not the case. For those TVs, you can mirror the screen directly to the TV if your smartphone or tablet has Miracast support, i. Thanks for reply. I want a direct connection for screen mirroring from my laptop to a projector for screen mirroring. Netgear ptv is a quite good product.

Some users get this or that problems, especially audio. If you can use Netflix now, you of course can mirror it with the dongle. Plus a lot of plugging and unplugging going on. Microsoft put a guide page here. What should i do to be abble it for mirroring. Localcast — I have some p mkv files on my tablet — they run without a glitch much much better then miracast. In the former case, a receiving device syncs with a server such as Netflix, meaning you can shut off your smartphone or leave once casting a movie or show has begun. Actually, amazon fire tv stick and fire tv also support miracast.

So that might the problem for me! It is different far better from playing videos within Chrome browser. The security policy in VPN probably blocks other connections. I think this is due to the nature of VPN. When do you think that your test will be complete? Whatever is showing on the shared screen is visible to the other one s , and viewers can also be allowed to make changes Screen timeouts If the screen of the primary device is blacked out, the secondary device also blacks out The screen of the primary device can be blacked out If the screen of the primary device is blacked out, the other screens also show a black screen Apps Nearly everything can be viewed via screen mirroring Not all apps support casting Nearly everything can be viewed via screen sharing Local content Supports local content such as photos, documents, and videos Usually does not support local content Supports local content. Of course, your Note If you can't connect to an AirPlay device, try moving closer to it and try again.

The receiving device does not handle files directly. Tried also audio files, photos and pdf files. Hello, Thank you for your review. Is there anything I can do to use my samsung If you are also an Amazon prime member, you can also consider Fire TV stick. Chromecast can only save one network info. The movie would continue to play. Thank you for sharing the info. Airtame mirrors the screen from your personal device and shares it to a larger display e. Will chromecast do that…or is there a better option to do that..

You can use Miracast screen mirroring from devices that are running Windows 8. You have no control over the screen size or the resolution used on your TV. On Nexus phones, Google added the screen casting button since kitkat. I have a question that needs your input — What is the best solution for me to stream local content to my television? Miracast acts as a virtual physical monitor for your Windows computer. But to enjoy videos saved in your laptop, you can try Videostream extension or just cast Chrome tab. But now i just saw that Plex, and it seems very nice. Thank you sharing the info. I had search also a lot about later i just come to know about Best Miracast Dongle which is the best thing for screen sharing. The major difference between screen mirroring and screencasting is how content is shared to a display.

I wrote this in a forum last night but thought I would ask again here, My daughter Bobbi sent me a ChromeCast that she had set up at her house on her own network. But Sony enabled this feature anyway but once you use the wireless display in Xperia Z, the internet connection drops. But now i just saw that Plex, and it seems very nice. Miracast is just mirroring through WiFi direct. The security policy in VPN probably blocks other connections. But now, it seems the stock is low and the price is quite high now. You can test this feature with smartphones Galaxy S3, S4 and S5, and many other brands and models that have screen mirroring. Not necessarily needed as a connection can be made using built-in WiFi e.

So, your phone and WiFi should not be parted very far. If you want mirror the display, at this time, Miracast is still a better solution than Chromecast. But anyway, nobody can guarantee which one will work for you….. If you are using third-party apps to send your screen, it should be through the WiFi network. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with our cookie policy. WiDi is based on Miracast and has nothing to do with Chromecast. Hello, Thank you for your review. If your Note For example, when one has friends over and want to show them the photos from their recent trip, instead of passing the phone around and everyone seeing them one at a time, they can put them up on the TV via screen mirroring and everyone can see them together.

Will chromecast do that…or is there a better option to do that.. I choose Kodi desktop and fails to cast desktop. Screencasting uses an app to send movies, video clips, and music from your phone, tablet or computer to your TV screen. There are so many factors that are at play in technology that by the time one gets a handle on it, something newer and better has come along, and one has to start all the way at the beginning again. I have a nexus 7. BlackBerry 10 has Miracast on board and works very well for any media up to p. Solutions like Airtame work differently. I can watch Google play movies and Netflix on TV without issues. Amazon videos do not work with Chromecast.

The Miracast dongles are for TVs that have no support of Miracast. From the get go, it worked like shit. Full name. It just stop mirroring, and then i have to reconnect. Got it. No need for the Internet. A lot of mac users reported this issue. Now that Plex supports Chromecast it is the better option for downloaded content.

Great info and comments, but I have a question …. Xperia Z should be powerful enough for Android screen mirroring. Is there any update about xperia z supported by chromecast? Is there anything I can purchase to make my nexus 7 first edition work on the tv? This works better than other methods. Eventually , in Miracast solution , which brand is better? Glad to know you are happy with it. For home use, I highly recommend it. However, it gets tiresome to watch content on a phone or a tablet, hence, people really want to watch that content on a larger screen such as a TV or a projector. Currently, it requires kitkat.

The Nexus 7 edition probably does not support wireless display. Thank you and sorry for my english! The AirPlay icon appears in e. Thank you for the feedback. Chromecast can only save one network info. Actually, amazon fire tv stick and fire tv also support miracast. Hi About Chrome Cast? Anyway, it is still experimental. Hence, in screen mirroring the phone screen needs to be constantly on, which drains the battery of the phone. Those types of HDMI cables do not transmit sufficient power to operate correctly with our adapter.

This is the reason you cannot reset it in your own network. Hi I want to buy Samsung galaxy note Thank you for your encouragement. Your article is great, and i was going to buy an Miracast adapter. There are so many factors that are at play in technology that by the time one gets a handle on it, something newer and better has come along, and one has to start all the way at the beginning again. Thanx for the reply and valuable suggestion. For video files you can also add subtitles, zoom, and rotate. Xperia Z should be powerful enough for Android screen mirroring. I also tried the monitor two desktop does not cast. Not necessarily needed as a connection can be made using built-in WiFi e.

A few Tab 3 tablets using Intel chips do not support Miracast. From our point of view we want to keep internet traffic to an absolute Minimum so from that point of view Miracast seems the right way, am I missing something is there another P2P solution that I may have missed? You can then use the mobile device for other jobs. Planning for reopening? You can test this feature with smartphones Galaxy S3, S4 and S5, and many other brands and models that have screen mirroring. For Chromecast, the access control is even worse in a campus environment. We download movies under a bit torrent app. So, it is sufficient for p videos. They are not for phones.

For the network, all these 3 supports Thank you for sharing the info. You are connected through a cable — it is not so comfortable. For work For education. The AirPlay icon appears in e. Your transmitting device like your PC, your phone, tablet, etc. But You probably do not have the luck with other mobile devices. Is there a way right now to just make a wireless HDMI connection of some sort? Chromecast probably is a better still not ideal choice if your projector supports HDMI for this scenario. It should work.

The dongle itself does not connect to internet. Kodi last issue. Thanx for the reply and valuable suggestion. In your tablet settings, you should be able to find the screen mirroring. Chrome sees both desktops but will not cast either one. And until recently, it required an Internet connection and only played web-based content. If you have another issue using AirPlay, learn what to do. Screen Mirroring 3 min read. If not, it probably does not work with Miracast.

For Chromecast, when you connect to a different network, you must reset it. Many popular streaming devices such as Netflix, Hulu, Google Music and Movies support screen cast for exactly this reason. Check for updates Make sure that all of your devices are compatible with AirPlay and updated to the latest software version. But it should work after restart the stick. What I did try with Chromecast: 1. Good luck with setting Chromecast in any of these examples. It sounds like some software stacks are not properly loaded. Is there any update about xperia z supported by chromecast? Maximum character limit is My wi-fi router is a technicolor TGvn which has been provinsen by my internet provider.

But anyway, nobody can guarantee which one will work for you….. It is different far better from playing videos within Chrome browser. It connects to internet independently. However, the device if like to mirror is a Google nexus Hence, in screen mirroring the phone screen needs to be constantly on, which drains the battery of the phone. If you bought your Nexus 7 recently, it should work fine. Questions: 1. I am not sure about this router, but it usually is not an issue as you can finish the setup.

Actually, all these 3 should work with mobile device supporting Miracast. In the Chrome browser, you need to install a Google Cast extension. Hi again Simon Based on my recent research and with your help, I think Netgear is best for me and my reason is that Asus dongle has few compatible devices is it true??!!! Thanks a ton in advance. Use Miracast to mirror your Android or Windows screen, with the option to extend your desktop from your Windows computer. Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 do support Miracast. Table of Contents hide. In other words, the solution only works for some specific-branded devices.

You just need a Chrome browser and the Google cast extension. Any idea? You need Chromecast. Be the first one to get the update, tips and tricks on Chromecast? This is the reason you cannot reset it in your own network. The major difference between screen mirroring and screencasting is how content is shared to a display. Hello, Thank you for your review. Maybe, I should also get this one later.