How to Download and Enable Miracast on Windows 11

Press Windows + R, type dxdiag, and press Enter

Click Save All Information and save the file

Open the saved text file and search for "Miracast"

Look for: Available or Available, with HDCP

Ensure Driver Model shows WDDM 1.3 or higher

Right-click the Start button, select Windows Terminal (Admin)

Type: netsh wlan show drivers .

Look for the Wireless Display Supported section

Verify both Graphics Driver and Wi-Fi Driver show Yes

Press Windows + R, type msinfo32, and press Enter

Under System Summary, find the entry Wireless Display

It should show: Miracast Available

Press Windows + I to launch system settings.

Click Apps → Select Optional features

Click View features beside "Add an optional feature"

Type wireless display in the search box

Select Wireless Display → Click Next → Click Install

Installation may take a few minutes

Look under Installed features to confirm

Press Windows + I → Go to System → Click Projecting to this PC

Change “Some Windows and Android devices can project to this PC” from Always Off to:

Available everywhere (max compatibility)

Available everywhere on secure networks (recommended)

Require PIN for pairing: Never or First time only

Ask to project: Every time (secure) or First time only (convenient)

Click Launch the Wireless Display app to make your PC discoverable

Press Windows + K

Select your target display from the list

Follow any on-screen connection prompts (e.g., PIN or confirmation)

Open Settings on your Android device

Search for “Cast,” “Screen Mirroring,” or “Smart View” (varies by brand)

Select your Windows 11 PC from the list of available devices

Enter the PIN if prompted on either device