[Fixes] “Your PC Doesn’t Support Miracast”

Miracast is a projection tool for wireless connections from sending devices to display receivers.

When users project their devices using Miracast, they may receive a “Your PC or mobile device doesn’t support Miracast, so it can’t project wirelessly” error. They don’t know why this is happening, how to fix it, and if there are other alternatives to screen mirroring tools.

In this article, we are going to discuss the reasons for this error and the simple solutions for computer rookies. We will also recommend alternative tools of Miracast that can help mirror your screen.

Why Your Device Doesn’t Support Miracast

If you received the “Your PC or mobile device doesn’t support Miracast, so it can’t project wirelessly” error, it may be caused by the following scenarios:

1. Devices are not Connected to the Same WiFi Network

The Miracast can share the screen wirelessly, supporting the display of high-resolution pictures and high-definition video content from mobile phones to large screen devices such as TVs and computers without the help of any connecting cable.

However, it is necessary to connect your two devices to the same WiFi network. If both of your devices are not connected to the same WiFi network, or if one of them is connected to Ethernet, you may receive the Error.

2. The Device is Incompatible with Miracast

In fact, not all devices support Miracast and it is possible that your computer system is not compatible with it. You can try to verify the compatibility of your pc.

3. One of the Drives is Outdated

If the network driver is outdated or defective, you may encounter connection problems.

4. The Wireless Adapter is Forced to 5Ghz or 802.11blg

Your wireless adapter may be on 5GHz or 802.11blg, that’s why you encounter the Miracast error.

5. The Third-party Software Prevents the Connection

Any third-party VPN, such as Cisco AnyConnect, may affect your Miracast usage. If you have such software on your computer, you should disable them to use Miracast.

How to Fix Your PC Doesn’t Support Miracast Error

Now that we know the above reasons for the Error, let’s see how to fix them.

1. Ensure both Devices Connect to the Same WiFi Network

You should connect both of your devices to the same WiFi network to use Miracast successfully. If one of the devices is connected to Ethernet, it should be changed to the local connection.

Here’s how to check if your computer is WiFi enabled:

Step 1. Press the Windows logo key + R to open Run.

Step 2. Type ms-settings:network-wifi and click OK to open the Settings menu.

Step 3. Click on the toggle to activate Wi-Fi.

Step 4. Then check if Wi-Fi is activated on the device.

2. Check the Compatibility of the Devices

Most modern Windows computers are compatible with Miracast. Here’s how to check if your computer is Miracast-compatible.

Step 1. Press the Windows logo key + R to open Run.

Step 2. Type dxdiag on the text box and click OK to open the Settings menu.

Step 3. On the DirectX window, click on the “Save all information” button.

Step 4. Select a folder to save the text file and click OK.

Step 5. Press the Windows logo key + Q and search for Notepad in Cortana.

Step 6. In Notepad, click on File > Open. Then open DxDiag.txt.

Step 7. Now you can know whether it’s available or not.  In the DxDiag document, Miracast says “Available, with HDCP.” If it’s unavailable, then your PC doesn’t support Miracast.

3. Update or Reinstall the Driver 

The network drivers are also an important factor. You can upgrade or reinstall the Wi-Fi adapter driver by the following methods:

Step 1. Press Win + R to open Run.

Step 2. Type devmgmt.msc and click OK to open Device Manager.

Step 3. Expand the Network adapters section.

Step 4. Right-click on the wireless network adapter. Then you can select Update driver or Uninstall device.

4. Change the Wireless Adapter to Auto

Another reason for the Miracast error is that users’ wireless adapter is forced to be set to 5Ghz or 802.11blg instead of being set to “Auto”.

You can set the wireless mode selection back to Auto by the following steps:

Step 1. Press the Windows logo key + R to open Run.

Step 2. Type devmgmt.msc and click OK to open Device Manager.

Step 3. Expand the Network adapters menu, right-click on the Wireless Network Adapter, and click on Properties.

Step 4. Go to the Advanced tab, select the Wireless Mode Selection property, and set it to Auto/Dual Band.

Step 5. Click OK and wait until the network connection is restored.

5. Disable Third-party VPN

If you have used a third-party VPN on your computer, follow the steps here to see how to disable it.

Step 1. Press the Windows logo key + I to open Settings.

Step 2. Open the Privacy & Security tab and click on Windows Security.

Step 3. Click on Firewall & network protection  > Public network profile.

Step 4. Turn off the switch under the Microsoft Defender Firewall.

Once the firewall is disabled, you can try connecting to Miracast again.

AnyMiro – The Best Alternative to Miracast

Despite Miracast being one of the most commonly used projection tools, users may face many problems, like the PC doesn’t support Miracast when using it. Therefore, we recommend third-party screen mirroring tools to achieve projection without facing compatibility issues.

AnyMiro is a useful screen mirroring tool that supports mirroring your phone screen to your PC with a USB cable or the same WiFi network. It’s a simple mirroring app and easy to use. You can enjoy the large screen experience with its help.

Let’s see the features of AnyMiro and how to use it.

Features of AnyMiro

• Stable and Smooth Screen Mirroring

AnyMiro ensures stable and smooth screen mirroring, providing a seamless connection from iPhone to PC and from Android to PC. You can achieve up to 10 hours of mirroring without hassle.

• 4K Resolution with Color Accuracy

It supports up to 4K resolution, as vibrant as your original screen, which delivers the best color accuracy for an immersive visual experience.

• Auto-Sync of Visuals and Sounds

Don’t worry about audio and video synchronization issues with AnyMiro. Its real-time auto-sync feature perfectly aligns your video and audio.

• Easy to Use

You will find it super easy to mirror a phone screen to a PC using AnyMiro. All it takes is the following methods to mirror your screen.

Methods to Mirror iPhone to PC Using AnyMiro

Method 1. Mirror iPhone to PC via USB cable.

Step 1. Download and run AnyMiro on your computer.

Step 2. Select mirror iPhone/iPad to enter iPhone mirroring.

Step 3. Connect your iPhone to your PC with a lightning cable.

Step 4. Tap “Trust” on your iPhone, and wait a few seconds, you can see the iPhone screen on the computer.

Method 2. Mirror iPhone to PC wirelessly.

Step 1. Download and run AnyMiro on your computer.

Step 2. Go to the iPhone/iPad mirror section.

Step 3. Switch to the WiFi connection part. Connect your iPhone and PC to the same WiFi.

Step 4. Follow the on-screen steps, select your PC from the list, and start mirroring the iPhone.

FAQ

1. Why is Miracast not supported on my PC?

The Miracast not being supported on PC often occurs on a fresh Windows 11 installation. This is due to your PC using a generic or outdated graphics driver. To fix the issue, check if your PC meets the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) requirement to support Miracast.

2. How do I cast without Miracast?

Suppose you don’t want to use Miracast to cast your screen. In that case, we recommend third-party screen mirroring apps such as AnyMiro so that you can achieve casting without facing compatibility issues.

3. What if Miracast is not available?

You might need to update your network drivers to the latest ones to fix the Your PC or mobile device doesn’t support Miracast error. Or you can download other mirroring apps to mirror the screen.

Conclusion

The error “This device doesn’t support receiving Miracast, so you can’t project to it wirelessly” occurs due to many reasons, which are mainly related to compatibility, WiFi network, and driver device issues. However, other mirroring tools such as AnyMiro can also provide a good projection experience. Hope you can resolve your issues with the fixes in this article.