Use Miracast on Self-Built PC?

[ian.broxmeyer]

I built my own pc about 2 years ago and just got a 4k Smart TV that supports miracast. The only problem is that my pc doesnt have onboard bluetooth or a wifi card. What can I do to make my PC Compatible with MiraCast?

(I'm using it to play my games on the TV. My monitors are only 1080p)

 

[Math Geek]

you'll need a wifi stick of some sort. miracast works through wifi. so no wifi, no miracast.

 

[bloodroses]

you'll need a wifi stick of some sort. miracast works through wifi. so no wifi, no miracast.

Even then, the compatibility list isn't that high. I have a self-built couple year old PC (Haswell, Gigabyte MB) as well with built in WiFi, and Miracast will not work with it.

Miracast is ungodly picky with what hardware works with it. My Roku has Miracast, but I ended up having to get a Chromecast regardless to broadcast to my TV with any of my devices.

As for gaming, neither option is a good choice as there is a highly noticeable delay between device and receiver. My Chromecast has it horridly. The Miracast setup at the local Microsoft store in the mall has it too.

 

[Math Geek]

very true. i use it on my roku as well from an android phone to watch movies. i ALWAYS have to set the audio delay about 275 ms to synch it up with the video.

you're much better off running hdmi to the tv than trying to get miracast to work.

 

[ian.broxmeyer]

very true. i use it on my roku as well from an android phone to watch movies. i ALWAYS have to set the audio delay about 275 ms to synch it up with the video.

you're much better off running hdmi to the tv than trying to get miracast to work.

The only problem with that is my setup is about 20 feet from my tv, and I am trying to maintain a wire - free look. Thanks for the help though

 

[bloodroses]

very true. i use it on my roku as well from an android phone to watch movies. i ALWAYS have to set the audio delay about 275 ms to synch it up with the video.

you're much better off running hdmi to the tv than trying to get miracast to work.

The only problem with that is my setup is about 20 feet from my tv, and I am trying to maintain a wire - free look. Thanks for the help though

It can be done, but it requires much better/ more expensive equipment than Chromecast/Miracast such as an HDMI transmitter like:

http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-best-wireless-hdmi-video-transmitter/

This article explains about it more and the competing standards:

https://www.cnet.com/news/wireless-hd-video-is-here-so-why-do-we-still-use-hdmi-cables/