How to Connect a Laptop to a Monitor

Sharing your laptop display to another monitor can be handy when you need to see multiple windows at once. Traditionally, connecting a laptop to a monitor is done with a physical connection using an HDMI cable. Wireless Video HDMI offers a new way to connect your laptop to a monitor without the hassle or clutter of extra cables.

How Wireless Video HDMI Works

Wireless Video HDMI achieves the same connection as an HDMI cable. Rather than plugging an HDMI cable between your laptop and a monitor, wireless video HDMI uses a transmitter and a receiver that wirelessly connect your devices. The transmitter and receiver create a direct wireless connection, which means a home WiFi network is not needed for the devices to work.

Selecting a Wireless Video HDMI Kit

There are a few factors to consider when selecting a wireless video HDMI kit:

1. Compatibility – This is the most important thing to consider when picking a wireless video HDMI kit. Select a kit that works with your device specifications and requirements. Wireless Video HDMI kits are not a one size fits all solution. For example, some new laptops do not include an HDMI port and would require an additional adapter.

2. Components required or included – While kits usually include everything needed to connect a laptop to a monitor, you may need to purchase an adapter or other component.

3. Power – While it may not be a deal breaker, some kits include a power adapter while others use power directly from the connected device, in this case, your laptop.

4. Remote – Using a remote is useful when presenting. Some kits allow you to use your own remote control; others include a remote to use.

Wireless Video HDMI Screen Display Options

Duplicate – When this option is selected, the monitor will display what’s on your laptop’s screen.

Extend – This option spreads your display across the two displays. Show on 1 or 2 – If you only want to use one display, this option allows you to chose which monitor to use and leaves the other black.