Miracast to Replace Wi-Di

Widi vs Miracast in a Windows 10 Environment

Systems currently being shipped with Windows 10 will no longer support the Wi-Di function seen on previous builds. Miracast was a function of the system which allowed for mirroring of a smartphone, tablet, or PC’s screen to a television without requiring physical HDMI cables.

Users who have upgraded to Windows 10 Anniversary edition will no longer see the option available for Wi-Di and instead will need to configure the system using the Miracast application.

The instructions below can be followed to connect to a wireless display using Miracast after the Windows 10 update.

1. Confirm if device being connected to is Wi-Di or Miracast based. This will be indicated in the instruction manual or sometimes on the device itself.
   1. If the device is Wi-Di, inform the customer that Windows 10 no longer supports Wi-Di, and a Miracast based device will be needed.
   2. If device is Miracast, continue to step 2.
2. Bring up the display settings by opening Settings > System > Display.
3. Select "Connect to a wireless display" from the Display options (Figure 1, Englsh only).
   
   Windows 10 Display Options
   
   Figure 1
    
4. Select the wireless device being connected to from the menu that appears on the side of the screen. If the device is not listed, please ensure that it is powered on and in the correct mode to connect wirelessly as directed by the device instruction manual.
5. Once connected, the display can be adjusted and manipulated the same as a wired display via the Display settings Window.