How can I wirelessly cast content to my Philips TV?
Published on 2017-07-26
To wirelessly cast content to your television, you first need to have a phone, tablet or laptop that is Miracast certified.
Operating systems supported:
Windows 8.1 or greater
Windows phone 8.1 or greater
Android 4.4 or greater
Blackberry 10.2.1 or greater
Apple does not support Miracast or Philips Wireless Screencasting **Note that in some cases, even if your device has Miracast certified hardware, your drivers may have to be updated to enable the feature.
How can I tell if my Non-PC device is Miracast compatible?
Search for Miracast as a keyword and then filter for your device. On the Device page you should see an indication that the product is certified as a Miracast Source.
How can I tell if my Windows PC is Miracast compatible?
Simply run a program called DXDIAG.
In the Windows Search Bar type “DXDIAG”
You will see a program called DXDIAG- run that program
Once the program finishes, it will allow you to “Save All Information” via a button at the bottom of the report screen. Select “Save All
Information” and put the resultant file somewhere you will find it easily, like your desktop.
Open that file using notepad and search for “Miracast”
If your Laptop or PC is Miracast compatible you will have several entries in this file:
a. The first should say “Miracast: Available with HDCP”
b. The second should say “Miracast: Supported”
c. If it says “Unavailable” and/or “Unsupported” then your PC is not Miracast compatible. If you feel that your PC is compatible than
you may need to update your drivers and/or consult with your PC manufacturer to determine the next steps.
Once I have determined that my Non-PC device is compatible, how do I cast the content from the device to the TV?
To cast the content from your device to your TV, simply follow these easy steps
Ensure that you have installed a Miracast Compatible App on your device.
Press the Menu on your remote.
Cursor right to Wireless Screencasting and press the OK button to select.
Select the Miracast app on your device. The name of the TV will appear on your device. Select the TV on your app.
The screen on your device will then appear on your TV.
NOTES: On some devices it you may need to access the display functions and then select the cast Screen option. At first you may get a “no connection found” error however this usually indicates that the option isn’t enabled. If this is the case just click the drop down menu on the top right of the screen and select Enable Wireless Display. After this your device will start to look for possible connections.
Once I have determined that my Windows PC is compatible, how do I cast the content from a Windows PC to the TV?
To cast the content from your device to your TV, simply follow these easy steps
Open up the project to another screen options for your PC. You can either use the display options (usually found on one of the Function
Keys (F8 for example) and select “Connect to a Wireless Display” or you can press the Windows Key and type “Project.” Then select
“Project to a second screen” and you will see the “Connect to a Wireless Display” option
First place your PC in the display mode you wish to use (i.e. Duplicate or Extend Desktop mode)
Select Connect to a Wireless Display and you will see a list of Wireless displays available, including the Philips TV. Choose the TV
