Miracast fixed with the Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter!

I've been using Miracast for years in training and presenting, and I even have a few videos on the channel about different Miracast solutions and how to troubleshoot and improve a Miracast connection. Despite this, I somehow missed a new Miracast adapter from Microsoft! The Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter.
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[@snivrae]

Excellent review, answered all my questions about the device. Hoping to use it with my Microsoft Surface Go 2 and for Samsung DeX on my smartphone. I happily used your affiliate link to buy the product. Keep up the great content!

[@nycbike73]

I have the Microsoft display adapter. I enjoy using and it works very well for me.

[@FitriShukri]

I use the 4K WDA with Pro7+ since April. It also work with Andoid devices... great 👍👍👍👍👍

[@wendyling7]

super good video and could you show us how long it takes for the device to connect to the 4k wireless display adapter

[@DeWetikus]

Can you connect dual or even more screens using this setup? Aka 1 laptop, 2 monitors/TVs with each with their own MS Wireless Adaptor?

[@vex2085]

Our school has about 70 of these and they work pretty good.

[@jacquesMY]

Hello, can I use it to connect to other windows 10 laptop (instead of a stand-alone display monitor) ?

[@KiLLJOY1056]

Does it need to be used with something that already has a built in display? Or can i use it to connect my PC Tower to the One Main Monitor?

[@destepa]

Is it possible to send just one app to the second monitor? For example, can i just send onenote to a second monitor? thanks

[@cerirees2238]

But what if you want to cast to 2 4k TVs at the same time (same image on each)? Is there anything that will do that?

[@oztabletpc]

Look at the Actiontec product range. If anyone has a solution to cast to two screens they would.

[@oztabletpc]

Also, is the screens can be cabled together, then a simple HDMI splitter would work with this.

[@cerirees2238]

@@oztabletpc Thanks. Yes, cabling is easy. I will look at the range you suggested for a wireless option.

[@jerkychew899]

Found this while troubleshooting my display adapter - Figured I'd share what I discovered, that not all high-resolution displays work with this adapter. I plugged into an older LG that worked just fine over cable at its native res that I can't remember at the moment, but the MS adapter wouldn't let me go above 1080p. I tried the adapter on two other displays (including an LG OLED TV) and the native resolutions worked without issue, all the way to 4k.

[@Fridelain]

Probably EDID fuckery. You might be able to reflash the EDID on the TV with a fixed one, it was a common issue with older TVs.

[@gyozakeynsianism]

Great video. I've been using the older wireless display adapter from Microsoft and it works pretty well for presentations and classes if you need that bit of mobility (for example, you ask students to ink something on a slide). I find however that if you don't need mobility. I prefer a wired video connection. It takes less battery, is far more reliable (especially on a busy university or corporate campus with lots of competing Wi-Fi signals) and has essentially no lag. And carrying around a short USB-C to HDMI cable is not much more difficult than carrying around the wireless adapter. It's also easier to set up. So I probably won't be upgrading to this one. And I certainly won't be "upgrading" to some system with proprietary connectors! Though I suppose Gadget Philosophy will have something to say about that!

[@KiLLJOY1056]

If youre able to use a wired connection, then why are you even here? I dont mean to be rude, but its pretty obvious that you would want to use a wired connection….. these are pretty much specifically only for people who need Wireless, like me, who dont have any extra video ports on the gpu, and i dont have an igpu so i cant use usb ports for video. So to connect a third monitor to my Tower PC, a Wireless Hdmi like this one is necessary as its quite literally my only option to connect a third monitor to my PC. You should really understand this when commenting in a device. That this is actually necessary for some people, and that we would all obviously use a wired connection if we could. Just a bit silly to comment something like that, when this is specifically about a wireless hdmi, that people use because they need to, not just because they want to. If I could use a wired connection to begin with, then i wouldnt be here and wouldnt buy a wireless hdmi…..

[@gyozakeynsianism]

@@KiLLJOY1056 Did you even read my comment? I gave a specific example where I put the wireless display adapter to good use.

[@sachin2080]

@oztabletpc will this solution work with Macbook Air and Macbook Pro for dual extend display?

[@ebubechinda9728]

Please can I use it with a splitter, I am trying to connect 1pc to 4 tvs wirelessly

[@PaulA-zp7hn]

does anyone know if it is possible to change the instructional text on the screen? I set these up in meeting rooms at work and I don't want people pressing windows + K Keys, but windows + P

[@ShesConnected]

Thanks so much!

[@user-dy7bv3qs4j]

Has anyone tested how this Microsoft 4k adapter performs compared with the Miracast on Fire TV 4k Max or the latest Fire TV Cube?

[@FahadKuthami]

"only apple folks know" very true

[@davidrozkos8229]

Can i use it to stream my games from pc to tv?

[@mathewawoyale8850]

How can I update the Microsoft 4k wireless display adapter without pc 💻? Because my pc doesn't support Miracast

[@arunrokade]

Is there a way to create a short cut to connect to a particular display adapter. I have an environment where there are multiple PCs and multiple Microsoft Display Adapters. Each PC needs to connect to a particular adapter. Wanted a way to create a shortcut on each PC to connect to its assigned adapter. Currently, it takes a few clicks + discovery time to project anything. Thanks

[@oztabletpc]

I'm not aware of a way to do that. That doesn't mean that there isn't a way ;-).

[@Zdichck]

is playing single games like Witcher without visible lag viable with this device?

[@jamskof]

Hi thanks for making this video! Do the dangles talk to each other directly or through your modem? Just wondered if it can be used a few rooms away through another router . Thanks!

[@oztabletpc]

So there is only one 'dongle' - it plugs into your display. Your computer or device connects to it without a dongle. Miracast uses a direct Wifi connection between your computer and the dongle. So it will work just like your Wifi works.

[@nathanyurisich1343]

@@oztabletpc I believe this model has Miracast over Infrastructure network? In that case you can join the dongle to your wifi and then as long as you're connected to the same network (wifi or ethernet) you can cast to that device, no matter how far away you are...

[@FlavioMarceloSousa35]

Great video but I think this product is not what I'm looking for. I have a desktop PC (Windows 10 Home) and I'd love to have a fully wireless monitor, not just a second screen. I bought the Samsung Smart Monitor TM5 but I still have to connect it with my HDMI cable. Any tips? Thanks and keep up your excellent work.

[@sormsonabo8578]

Hello everyone here, Does anyone know about MS 4k wireless display adapter work full screen with ultrawide monitor? Thank for every answers.

[@93Grima]

Does it need to be connected to the same wifi as your laptop?

[@taodark157]

May I ask if you can connect the Wireless Display Adapter to a HDMI to VGA adapter for a VGA monitor?

[@oztabletpc]

It is possible, but you need an 'active' HDMI to VGA adapter.

[@benedictbarbieto]

Great video, can I connect my laptop to two microsoft 4k wireless adapter connected to two display and do an extended monitor setup with the two monitors?

[@jadengriffith7727]

I’m looking to do the same, did this work for you?

[@Gaurav-_-]

Btw for the 4K version, if you set the resolution to 1920 x 1080, what is the refresh rate supported? In v2, it was 30 Hz only and I could only get 60 Hz at least when I reduced resolution to 1600 x 900. I was hoping for V3, since they must have increased the bandwidth and capabilities somehow to support 4K, 1080p @ 60 Hz might be supported?

[@khoavan9984]

I was wondering the same question, and did the latency in FHD decrease much?

[@tkermi]

Yep, would be great to know about both the 1080p/60fps support and 1080p latency.

[@chr0n0tr1gger3]

How well does it cast videos? Does the audio and video stream decent and does it stay at a steady 30 frames per second?

[@brandonpotter6721]

we use these at our school and they are great , when the pc is running heavy you do get fps drops but its works well with playing music and videos and we do that allot at a school , 33 of these

[@FLaiReezZ]

Aint it possible to stream the audio through the hdmi input also? If you want to stream youtube videos for example this would fix the latency problem that your sound doesnt fit to what your seeing which is very annoying

[@oztabletpc]

Yes, choose the audio output using the sound icon on the taskbar.

[@justinrrizzo]

What about for things like office work? Typing, excel, use of software. Will the latency be frustrating?

[@oztabletpc]

Yes, this is designed for presentation, not day to day work. You have to connect every time. Latency would not be a huge issue for Excel and Office apps though.

[@spookybaba]

Microsoft display adapter won't work on Galaxy S24+, But my sony Xperia xa2 works fine. The galaxy asks for a pass code when holding down the recognised device (MWA) but it just keeps failing to connect. Waste of a grand! Any ideas??

[@brianfescobar1]

Will the audio be cast as well. Or do I need to connect to the laptop when presenting?

[@oztabletpc]

Yes, miracast is like a wireless HDMI connection.

[@alejandrososa646]

I wanna use this with my gaming monitor... So no built-in speakers, can it cast just the video and transmit audio to a bluetooth speaker? Thanks!

[@oztabletpc]

No, this is not the tool for that job. Sorry.

[@hvacwiz7877]

it wont load the affiliate amazon link

[@antayudi5428]

How many screen display can be connected to the host with this gadget? I plan to make 3 or more monitors setup

[@oztabletpc]

Just 1

[@Miguel-cw5ye]

WOW THIS GUY IS A LEGENDDDD I LOVEE HIMM I WAS JUST ABOUT TO BUY ONE!111!!!!!!!11!!11!!!!111

[@Miguel-cw5ye]

this guy deserves so much more than 30k

[@gyozakeynsianism]

Agree!

[@jamskof]

A legend is something that may or may not have ever happened. Your English is terrible. Stop using that terminology.

[@Miguel-cw5ye]

@@jamskof dude its 2022, not 1950

[@somare2364]

hello, If i connect this adapter to a touch capable monitor, can I use the touch functionality?

[@oztabletpc]

You'd need to use a something like the ActionTec Screenbeam devices as the have a USB-A input and can pass through the interface wirelessly. The Miracast protocol does provide for keyboard and mouse pass through.

[@lynzik7480]

How do you get the "wireless display adapter app" on an android device? Also wondering if this would work on an iPhone (in addition to an android device) ?

[@oztabletpc]

Not sure that you can get the app on Android. The app is only needed to update the firmware and customize the adaptor. Not required to connect. And it could work with iPhone (Miracast is an open standard), but Apple don't allow it.

[@EnterpriseKnight]

What's the refresh rate? can it run at 1920 at 60hz? thank you for the review.

[@pierrepo1945]

Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter only provided 30Hz for my 60Hz LG monitor.

[@quimicaproyectos2351]

Excuse me, I have a question, I want to implement it in a meeting room, but in the room I can make presentations with both Mac and Windows systems. Is the device not compatible with Apple?

[@oztabletpc]

It's not that it's not compatible with Apple. Miracast is an open and free standard that anyone could use. Almost all Windows and many Android devices support Miracast. However, Apple don't support open standards unless they can corrupt them and make them worse (qi and USB-C PD charging are some of many examples). There are solutions that do both Miracast and the proprietary closed system Airplay. Actiontec for example have some good enterprise solutions that do both, as well as Chromecast (another proprietary dead end).

[@sharifahsyednasir2250]

If I use this adapter, does I need internet connection to connect the projector with laptop?

[@oztabletpc]

No, Miracast requires you to have a WiFi adapter in your device, but it does not require an internet connection.

[@danielarmenta7945]

How do you think it would perform while watching sports? Contemplating purchasing so I don't have to connect and move my laptop around to watch sports on my television.

[@oztabletpc]

Depends on the WiFi environment. Since Miracast uses a direct WiFi connection, competition from other WiFi networks comes into play.

[@m.doring3045]

@@oztabletpc I have the same question, 11 other WIFI networks neraby. Think this is pretty crowded, but at 43 € right now it ist worth a try I think. You can return it if it does not work right.

[@NSacristanCSAT]

Hi, thanks for the video. I plan on relocating our noisy desktop PC to another room about 30 feet away, then sending the signal to a monitor at my wife's desk. Does anyone know about distance limitations? She mostly views spreadsheets, email, and browsing. The PC runs windows 10 pro.

[@oztabletpc]

Miracast is WiFi, so it would most likely work. But it's not really designed for this scenario, more for presentation. It's not a replacement for a cabled solution.

[@NSacristanCSAT]

@@oztabletpc Thanks, understood.

[@qw_divulgacion]

I think that the answer is very obvious, but I still going to ask: It´s compatible with MAC (those with HDMI adapter for thunderbolt or similar) devices as MACBOOK PRO, AIR, ETC?

[@oztabletpc]

If you run Windows on your Mac it might work.. But Apple don't do open standards unless they can corrupt them for thier own benefit. So no, Apple don't support this on Mac.

[@RandomTuber782]

Does my pc have to be on wifi or can i be wired? my laptop finds all my devices but my pc which supports it won't detect anything

[@oztabletpc]

Yes, this is a WiFi technology, so you'll need WiFi at both ends. It's technically possible to carry the signal over Ethernet, but to establish the connection requires WiFi.

[@leonardooliveira993]

Great video! But I have a question: It works at 4k and 60hz?

[@oztabletpc]

Yes, from what I can see it seems to.

[@ssthakare]

what is difference between this and P3Q-00003 and P3Q-00001?

[@oztabletpc]

I don't know, but most likely regional packaging differences.

[@matthewspaccarelli5007]

I have the old one and it worked awesome. I just got the 4k wireless adapter and I am not able to see video from Dish Network, HBO, or Netflix. I'm using a Samsung Note 20 Ultra. The old display adapter worked great but the 4K adapter doesn't work. Is anyone having the same issue?

[@mathewawoyale8850]

Me too

[@matthewspaccarelli5007]

@@mathewawoyale8850 I figured out the problem, you have to download the app to update the device from the Microsoft store from the computer. Then you could go into the app and change a setting. I forgot which one it was but it was pretty easy, and then it'll work again

[@mathewawoyale8850]

When you're watching Netflix on your phone can you miracast to your TV? does it display now after you update and after you do the settings?

[@matthewspaccarelli5007]

@@mathewawoyale8850 yes

[@muhammadrahman2156]

Hi Thanks for your video, I would like to use this 2 adaptors in to my 2 HDMI monitors, then will extend my laptop screen to the both 2 monitors,. Is it possible????

[@oztabletpc]

No, miracast supports one display only.

[@muhammadrahman2156]

@@oztabletpc oh. No.. thanks for your help

[@pantomima5841]

@@oztabletpc I want to extend my laptop with 2 monitors. Will it work together with HDMI? I mean will it work if we connect 1 monitor with HDMI, another one with wireless display adapter?

[@oztabletpc]

@@pantomima5841 yes that is possible, however Miracast is not ideal for permanent setups.

[@TheLarsTest]

@@pantomima5841 that will work fine, The wireless display adapter screen will be a separate display

[@rogermax4534]

I wonder if this would work on my security camera system, to make the monitor wireless?

[@maicon9]

Exactly why I'm looking for one of these 😂. You come across acting good?

[@Texg1rl_]

Can you setup 3 monitors?

[@oztabletpc]

Miracast is only one connection at a time. But you could cable one and connect the other with Miracast.

[@fallinginthed33p]

70 bucks is pretty cheap considering you get 4K and low latency on a wireless solution. Beats carrying HDMI dongles and cables around while traveling. Did you test it on a 4K TV?

[@oztabletpc]

Yeah, all the devices I've been using it on are 4K.

[@fallinginthed33p]

@@oztabletpc 4k30 I assume? Because 4k60 needs a lot more bandwidth

[@oztabletpc]

@@fallinginthed33p Would think so, but I'll check.

[@BR0KK85]

That Adapter outputs only 1080p on my HP 27qx ... thats just sad. I have bought the 4k Version 1942 but i cant get it to cast 4k onto my Display.

[@oztabletpc]

The output is driven by the laptop, not the receiver. Did you try upping the resolution on the PC once connected?

[@hannohaelku9262]

@@oztabletpcyeah that does not work . Windows itself shows only 1080p

[@oztabletpc]

@@hannohaelku9262 maybe try dropping the refresh rate.

[@hannohaelku9262]

@@oztabletpc tried everything the adapter won't put out more then 1080p on that display. Might be display specific tho ... like ... it's not a TV it's a desktop monitor...

[@CodySmiley]

@@hannohaelku9262 I have this same issue - New Asus Rog Flow X13 win 11. Only 1080p.

[@markdsouza1693]

Does it support touchback when using with touchscreen monitor ?

[@oztabletpc]

Interesting question. I haven't tried. Let me know if you find an answer.

[@markdsouza1693]

@@oztabletpc i sure will but i will take my two week salary to try it.. that's why in first place i asked to you if it is possible and if you have access to both the thing i can be sure and spend my two to three week salary if it's a shot.

[@oztabletpc]

@@markdsouza1693 was more thinking a bit of deep searching to see if someone else has done it. I might be able to try it but it would take a few weeks.

[@markdsouza1693]

@@oztabletpc can wait few more if it saves to getting in deep😅.it will be helpful. Thank you

[@Patrick.Richard]

will this adapter work with Android phone ?

[@oztabletpc]

Yes, as long as it supports Miracast. Most do.

[@timkoontz6693]

@@oztabletpc Google Pixel 6 does not! That is one of several reasons why Google is getting mine back! P.S. To those still using wired earbuds, Google offers NO DAC support on their newest phones . One can assume it's functionally obsolescing wired buds in order to force sales of it's new wireless buds. Regardless, they can kiss my A...

[@danieldougan269]

What if I want to extend the display on my 1080p laptop to a 4K screen and take full advantage of the extra real estate? I take it they didn't do that.

[@TheJame951]

I just bought one and connected it with surface pro 7 and a 4k monitor but it doesn't let me set the resolution on 4k. Can anyone help me please?

[@oztabletpc]

What cable are you using? 99% of disposal issues are caused by cables.

[@TheJame951]

@@oztabletpc I pluged the hdmi part of the wireless adapter into the 4k monitor and connected the usb part to a USB extender cable into a 5 watts power brick

[@oztabletpc]

Sorry, I was answering the wrong question! Nothing to do with Cables!

[@oztabletpc]

This adapter only supports 4k @ 30Hz. You may need to drop the refresh rate down when you're connected and then the 4k option should appear.

[@TheJame951]

@@oztabletpc in the advanced settings the external display is shown as 2560×1440 at 30 Hz

[@2DarkHorizon]

I dont understand why doesn't Microsoft Windows create an interface to mimick chrome cast. Because used laptops are very cheap nowadays that it is possible to connect a PC or laptop to your TV without a chromecast. Microsoft should release a remote control for your PC or laptop to the TV with software to make it easier to nagivate your music, movies, streaming services etc. PC and laptops are so cheap it doesn't make sense for some people to buy a chromecast for $100. When you can have a fully working PC connected to your TV. But the software interface isn't provided to make it even more useful. Also this software would be useful with miracasting too to watch tv.

[@NickAlpha_]

My laptop doesnt support Miracast. What do i do now?

[@oztabletpc]

What is your laptop and what operating system are you running?

[@NickAlpha_]

@@oztabletpc 9 years old Dell E6400, with minor upgrades and it run windows 10 without any issue. Tnx in advance.

[@oztabletpc]

Ok, cool. Then it's possible that your WIFI card does not support Miracast, but you could most likely get around that by upgrading the WIFI module or, by plugging in a USB WIFI card.

[@NickAlpha_]

@@oztabletpc I googled it and found out that Miracast require Display Driver Model WDDM 1.3 while mine is WDDM 1.1...go figure...I plugged an external wifi adapted still nothing. Will this Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter do the trick?

[@wertiaaudit5746]

@@NickAlpha_ Ubuntu users: *laughs*

[@Final-Ts]

I want to write about my discovery with this product to help others out if you have issues Re-Connecting your pc with your monitor after disconnecting. What I mean is you've set it up, used it and decided to call it a day... but upon the next time you want to connect, your PC cannot 'find' your adapter to connect again. When I set this up through the app on my pc there is an option on the far left side of the screen that says "Network" (you can see that at 4:15 in this video) and when you click on it, the app will explain you can use your wifi to enhance the performance of the connection. That "option" is the cancer that causes this imo. If you decide to click on "Network" and add a wifi, the adapter now looks to the wifi for a connection ONLY. So, in my theory, the problem when trying to reconnect the next day is an issue because the computer, whether using the app or not searches for a direct NON-WIFI connection to the display adapter. However.... once linked through the wifi via set-up, the adapter doesn't search for the computer organically, it searches for the computer via the wifi. Hence, the adapter searches for the computer via wifi and the computer searches for the adapter organically and not through the wifi, hence they will never find each other. It's dumb but it's true. It took me many trial and error attempts messing around with various things to discover this. The solution?? Press and hold the button on the display adapter (while plugged in) for 10-15 seconds to reset it. Try to pair it with your computer and they WILL find each other again. Then NEVER use "Network" (wifi-asist) again and you'll never have this problem. TL;DR Don't use the "Network" option on the app. It screws up future pairing sessions with the adapter.

[@firdausbj1]

If all else failed, try disabling your firewall temporarily!

[@mahmoudghaffarian6017]

Hi, Can I use it with Surface Pro4? I can not connect it! can you help me please?

[@oztabletpc]

Yes, Surface Pro 4 will work fine.

[@mahmoudghaffarian6017]

@@oztabletpc I updated the Microsoft Wireless Display Adaptor on my Pro4 and tried several times but it could not detect it. Pro4 is not on the list of 4k.

[@oztabletpc]

@@mahmoudghaffarian6017 Sorry, I do not have a Surface Pro 4 to test with. Miracast is an open standard, and the Pro 4 is compatible with it. You might not get 4k from the Pro 4, but it should still be able to connect.

[@sconnell194]

👍

[@leopold9999]

too bad this is now end of life

[@pakicompany]

Delay 😅

[@J4ckCr0w]

None.

[@danieliorga2000]

I have this for couple of years. Trash! only transmit hdr even if you are on sdr,, the colors are very bad because of the forced conversion, like radioactive.

[@abdullahxo1689]

3:04 "only Apple folks know" .. Ha!

[@robertlewis494]

Not sure what this has to do with Miracast. It's just a video on how to use the Microsoft 4K adapter..

[@oztabletpc]

The Microsoft wireless display adapters are Miracast adapters.

[@angrygreek1985]

4K 30fps? Gross Unusable.

[@CodySmiley]

It supports only 1080p on my win11 ultrabook, and not work with android 11. Piece of crap, just great marketing.

[@oztabletpc]

Questions or statements. You have a choice. One leaves you disappointed.

[@Lennen-N-Motion]

"... only Apple folks know." is a comment from a closed minded individual. I hear that so often from other technicians, and the are stuck. I work with Apple, Microsoft, Google, etc and I choose the right tool for the right job for my customers. Yea Apple might be a little tighter fisted when it comes to open source software, but remember Apple didn't invent the virus. Peter Nortons software only ran on Windows OS for decades. I've been using Microsoft since MS-DOS and Microsoft has its place in business and homes. I've also used Apple, for specific jobs, way before they adopted the UNIX OS and Intel CPU's. I suffered through the Apple Motorola chip and Microsofts crappy OS's like Vista & Millennium and now I'm installing Chromebooks left and right because they are so CHEAP. There's nothing wrong with being a diehard fan of a specific product line, but if you're gonna preach "open source" keep your mind open as well.

[@oztabletpc]

I am a diehard fan of the WiFi Alliance. ;-)

[@wentghu137]

sadly doesnt work dont buy it

[@oztabletpc]

Sadly that's not correct. Why don't you ask for help rather than accept defeat at the first hurdle?

[@porkchop2139]

Does it work with DJI Fly app?

[@oztabletpc]

Interning idea! I might try it...

[@tanksy1958]

can i use this at the same time with another monitor connected to the hdmi port ie creating two external monitor setup (3 incl my pc)

[@oztabletpc]

You can, but it's not a reliable replacement for a cabled solution. It's for presentations and projecting.

[@gigasoftgaming]

Can you use it on a 4 monitor setup like I have at my shop? I pretty much use this pc for website design and searching on the net, sometimes I will play a game at 1080P but not much

[@midnightduo1]

Have you got some answers?