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Cannot Find Miracast ie 'add a wireless display' on my Windows 8.1 laptop

Anonymous
2014-08-31T20:05:38+00:00

I have recently had a  update on my WDTV Live telling me it is miracast compatible.

So I thought what a great idea I can mirror my laptop directly to my TV, however when I go to the charm Devices, Project, add a wireless display is not there.

I have read and googled so many items but I cannot figure out why my Windows 8.1 is not showing add wireless display.

In a previous persons question you answered with the following:-

"Generally, if your PC came with Windows 8.1 and your wireless display supports Miracast, you’re ready to add the wireless display to your PC to complete the connection, and start projecting"

  1. My windows came with Windows 8 and I updated it to Windows 8.1, does this make a difference? 
  2. I have a WDTV Live which supports Miracast.

"However, if you upgraded your PC from an older version of Windows, you'll need to make sure your PC supports Miracast and is ready to project. Also, if the display you'll project to doesn’t support Miracast, you’ll need to set up the display by adding an extra piece of hardware to it before you can start projecting"

  1. When you state older version of windows do you mean Windows 8?
  2. How do I make sure my PC supports Miracast?

Check if your PC supports Miracast

  1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Devices.

(If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, and then clickDevices.) 2. Tap or click Project. If you see Add a wireless display, your PC supports Miracast.

So if my PC does NOT SHOW add wireless display, can I then take it that my PC DOES NOT support Miracast and if that is the case can you explain to me why my PC would not support it and what I need to do to get it supporting?

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-12-19T06:49:43+00:00

    Hi Auburnscott,

    Generally, if your PC came with Windows 8.1 and your wireless display supports Miracast, you’re ready to add the wireless display to your PC to complete the connection, and start projecting.

    However, if you upgraded your PC from an older version of Windows, you'll need to make sure your PC supports Miracast and is ready to project. Also, if the display you'll project to doesn’t support Miracast, you’ll need to set up the display by adding an extra piece of hardware to it before you can start projecting.

    You may also refer to the reply provided by “Barb Bowman” from this thread to know as to how many things can stop this option “add wireless display” adapter from appearing.

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/forum/surfacc-surfvidadapt/no-option-to-add-wireless-display-from-charms/e5654d2d-7f56-42d5-9cf0-3da9dbfd52aa

    Thank you.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-09-01T16:59:55+00:00

    Hi Andrea,

    I understand that you are facing some issues with using Miracast on the computer. Miracast will help you to wirelessly project to a big screen without fussing with proprietary technologies, network access, and different display cables and adapters. Wireless display is available in new Windows 8.1 PCs – laptops, tablets, and all-in-ones — allowing you to display your full Windows 8.1 experience (up to 1080p) to large wireless display-enabled screens at home and work.

    You can refer to the following Microsoft article to know in and out about Miracast.

    Project to a wireless display with Miracast

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/project-wireless-screen-miracast

    If the issue persists, I suggest you to refer to the following article for more information.

    Windows 8.1 on your big screen with Miracast

    http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2013/11/12/windows-8-1-on-your-big-screen-with-miracast/

    Hope this helps.

    Please post back if the issue persists and we will be glad to assist you further.

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-02-28T23:47:35+00:00

    Oh hey look, another copy-and-paste answer that doesn't address the question.

    Worthless as usual.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-11-02T00:25:34+00:00

    No disrespect - but you realise you not only did not answer her question - you actually pointed her at a link (two in fact) that literally repeats what she told you.

    Her question is actually very simple: "How do you determine whether or not your device supports Miracast?"

    The question you're actually answering is "How do I use Miracast with Windows 8.1?"

    More than that - she asks another question: "I don't have an 'Add Wireless Display' option - now what do I do?' and again, neither of your links actually address that. They both *assume* that shows up.

    Did you actually read her question?

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-10-24T13:48:35+00:00

    The following is from the first link in the above post: Check if your PC supports Miracast

    1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Devices.

    (If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, and then click Devices.) 2. Tap or click Project. If you see Add a wireless display, your PC supports Miracast.

    If your PC doesn’t support Miracast, you can try to project with a wired connection. For more info, see

    Connect a second monitor or projector.

    A driver is software that a device uses to work with your PC. If you upgraded your PC from an older version of Windows, you should get the latest drivers available for your PC. There are two ways to get them.

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