You may want to mirror your tablet screen to a PC in some scenes. Tablets are useful and flexible devices in many situations. Compared with your PC, it is more portable due to its smaller size and weight.
However, we need to use tablets and pc in combination sometimes in our life and work such as giving a presentation in a meeting room, playing tablet games with a keyboard and mouse, processing multiple tasks, etc. Here, let’s see 4 easiest ways to help you realize mirroring tablet to PC.
- Part 1: Preparation for Mirroring Tablet Screen to PC
- Part 2: How to Mirror Tablet Screen to PC with iMyFone MirrorTo via USB?
- Part 3: How to Mirror Tablet Screen to PC Using Scrcpy via USB/Wi-Fi?
- Part 4: How to Display Tablet Screen on PC with AirDroid Wirelessly?
- Part 5: How to Cast Tablet Screen to PC Using Letsview Wirelessly?
- Part 6: Frequently Asked Questions about Mirroring Tablet Screen to PC
Part 1: Preparation for Mirroring Tablet to PC
Before mirroring your tablet to a PC, there's some necessary preparation to do for sure that screen mirroring can work:
1. To Enable Developer Options on Your Tablet:
Step 1. Move to Setting > About table > Software information. Tap "software information".
Step 2. Scroll down and click "Build Number" 7 times.
Step 3. Draw your pattern or password if you have set before. Go back to system settings and scroll down you’ll see "Developer Options".
2. To Enable USB Debugging on Your Tablet:
Step 1. Move to Settings > System > Develop Options.
Step 2. Scroll down and find "USB debugging". Tap it and click "Allow" when the "Allow USB debugging" pop-up.
Now that you have done before-you-start. Next is 4 easy ways that help you to realize screen mirroring from your tablet to a PC.
Part 2: How to Mirror Tablet Screen to PC with iMyFone MirrorTo via USB?
iMyfone MirrorTo is a user-friendly application that help you mirroring iOS/Android devices screen to Windows/Mac. It allows you to display and control your Android tablet from a PC fluently via USB. It’s highly recomended due to its HD-quality screen and no-lag screen mirroring.
Key Features:
- Mirror iPhone to Mac freely.
- Remotely access control your Android phone on your PC with a keyboard and mouse while working.
- Allow you to play TFT Mobile on PC without any lag.
- Offer HD-quality screen on PC while watching movies.
- Support YouTube lives streaming and other platfoms.
Steps to Mirror Tablet Screen to PC with iMyfone MirrorTo:
Step 1. Download & install iMyFone MirrorTo on your computer.
Step 2. Launch the program. Choose "Android" and use a USB cable to connect your tablet and PC.
Step 3. When your tablet pop up "Permissions application", just click "Turn on" to give Permission to MirrorTo.
Now you can control your Android tablet from your PC. And you are allowed to play tablet games with a larger screen by keyboard and mouse.
Note
If you have an iPad, you can also mirror your tablet to PC via Wi-Fi. View Detailed Guide.Part 3: How to Mirror Tablet Screen to PC Using Scrcpy via USB/Wi-Fi?
Scrcpy is a free screen mirroring application used for displaying and controlling of Android devices from your PC via USB/TCP. There is no need to download Scrcpy and it requires no root access as It’s an open-source application.
Key Features:
- Support both wireless and USB connection
- Android screen mirroring and recording on Windows, MacOS and Linux
- Share files across Android
- Physical keyboard & mouse simulation
- Multi-devices support
Steps to Mirror Tablet to PC with Scrcpy:
As it’s an open-source application, it’s kind of complicated at the start, but you can make it when you follow the steps.
USB Connection
Step 1. Download & install the latest zip file on your computer from Github, Scroll down to get the app.
Step 2. Open the zip file and you can get this:
Step 3. Head over to the scrcpy directory to view the devices connected by adb:
You can see that the Android tablet is in the device state. Now you mirror your tablet sceen to PC via Scrcpy successfully.
Note
The adb tool has been integrated in the Windows installation package. If other platforms do not integrate adb, you need to install it.Wi-Fi Connection
Step 1. Connect your phone to your PC through a data cable and turn on the wireless debugging option on the Develop options. Make sure that your android tablet and PC are in the same Wi-Fi.
Step 2. Click and open "open_a_terminal_here.bat" in the "scrcpy-win64-v1.24".
Step 3. Input "adb devices" and press enter.
Step 4. Input "adb tcpip 5555" and press enter.
Step 5. Disconnect your device from the USB cable. Ensure both devices are connected on the same Wi-Fi network.
Step 6. Obtain your tablet’s IP address from the device. You can find it by moving to Settings > About Phone > Status information.
Step 7. Type "adb connect your tablet IP address: 5555" and press enter. Now you see your PC is connected to your tablet.
Step 8. Click and open "srccpy.exe".
Now you are successful in mirroring your android devices to your computer using Scrcpy via Wi-Fi.
Part 4: How to Mirror Tablet Screen to PC with AirDroid Wirelessly?
AirDroid is a remote control software that supports android file transfer and control your Android devices remotely through PC. Of course it can help you mirror tablet screen to PC. It’s a highly acclaimed android device manager worldwide.
Key Features:
- Support all-platform operating system such as Windows, Linux, Mac, iOS, Android
- Stable connection
- Simple interface and easy to use
- Support two-way file transfer remotely
Steps to mirror tablet to pc using AirDroid via Wi-Fi:
Step 1. Download AirDroid on your tablet and computer and make sure they are in the same Wi-Fi network.
Step 2. On your Android tablet, open Airdroid and head over to Me > Security & Remote Features > Screen Mirroring > Enable.
Step 3. On your computer, open AirDroid and click "Mirroring".
Step 4. Then tap "Grant permission" & "Start Now". Now you are successful in mirroring your tablet screen to a PC.
Part 5: How to Mirror Tablet Screen to PC Using Letsview Wirelessly?
Letsview is also a reliable application that used for Android screen mirroring to PC. It allows you to view everything on your android devices and it’s also easy to use.
Key Features:
- Support all platform system and devices
- HD screen casting
- Smooth operation with no lag
- Support Android devices to cast sound
Steps to Mirror tablet screen to PC using Letsview via Wi-Fi:
Step 1. Download & install Letsview on both your tablet and PC.
Step 2. On your tablet, "tap to get WiFi name". The "Allow Location Permission" pop up.
Step 3. Head to Settings > Permissions. You can choose to allow "Camera", "Files and media" and so on. I recommend you to allow all.
Step 4. Back to Letsview app and make sure your tablet and computer are connected to the same WiFi and tap "Redetect" to choose your computer.
Besides, you can tap "Try PIN code" and enter the code on your PC or scan the QR code to connect your PC.
Step 5. Choose "Phone Screen Mirroring" and click "Start Now". Then you get your tablet screen on PC.
Note
iMyFone MirrorTo and Scrcpy support both USB and Wi-Fi connection. AirDroid and Letsview only support Wi-Fi connection.Part 6: Frequently Asked Questions about Mirroring Tablet Screen to PC
1 Can I control my tablet from PC with keyboard and mouse in these ways when playing games?
Yes, all above 4 applications support keyboard mapping on the Android tablet. If you have an iPad, you can only control your iPad with a mouse but not with a keyboard. Due to iOS system security issues, applications on the market cannot control the iPad through the keyboard yet.
2 "Smart view"on Samsung tablet can’t find your PC?
3 Do I have to mirror my every apps, or can just some of my tablet apps be mirrored?
Yes, iMyFone MirrorTo can let you to screen mirror the applications only you have allowed permission. You can set it by heading to Settings > Apps > Permissions, and then you can set what's allowed or not allowed of the app.
4 Can I just mirror part of my tablet screen to PC?
No, nowadays applications on the market can't realize this yet. You can mirror the full screen and partially block the screen on your computer.
In Closing
All above 4 applications are reliable and easy-to-use. You can choose the one that meet your demands best according to their features. iMyFone MirrorTo is a highly recommended application for your screen mirroring due to its user-friendly interface, HD-quality screen, no-lag operation and great service.
Now try these 4 screen mirroring applications to get a wonderful experience of a larger screen. Mirroring your tablet to a PC really makes your life and work more efficient and more enjoyable.