Cast

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Utilizing the system's ability to cast a screen to a projector (TV) for a better viewing experience.

1. System

System capability requires same network (same wifi), both receiver (projector or TV) and sender (computer) need to support relevant protocols.

1.1. Windows(Miracast)

Microsoft's official documents

1. Network unification: connecting computers and TVs to the same Wi-Fi network
2. TV Settings: Go to your TV's Settings' or Apps' menu, find the Screen Throw' or Wireless Display' option, and turn on the function.
3. Start casting: Press Windows+P shortcut key, select Connect to Wireless Display option, search and select the name of the corresponding TV to connect.

1.2. MacOS(AirPlay)

Apple's official documents

1. Network unification: connecting computers and TVs to the same Wi-Fi network
2. TV Settings: Go to your TV's Settings' or Apps' menu, find the Screen Throw' or Wireless Display' option, and turn on the function.
3. Start casting: Click Playback or Mirror Cast on the Mac menu bar, and select your TV device in the pop-up list.

1.3. Linux

The system has not built-in the relevant protocols, can not directly use the system capabilities, recommended to use a third-party screen casting software.

1.4. ChromOS(Chromecast)

Google's official documents

1. Network unification: connecting computers and TVs to the same Wi-Fi network
2. TV Settings: Go to your TV's Settings' or Apps' menu, find the Screen Throw' or Wireless Display' option, and turn on the function.
3. Start casting: Click the system tray at the bottom right corner, select "Cast Screen", and choose your TV device in the pop-up list.

2. Third-party screen casting software

1. Download and install: Download and install screen casting software on your computer and TV, such as Le CastScreen Quick CastScreen or Dangbei CastScreen.
2. Network unification: Make sure your computer and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Software operation: open the screen casting software on the computer, choose sweep the code to cast screen or cast the code to cast screen.
4. TV cooperation: open the corresponding screen casting software on the TV, according to the computer's prompts to scan the code or enter the casting code, you can complete the connection.