This is great for viewing local content such as pictures, videos, documents, and professional or educational presentations. So when you hear mirroring, think copying. Unlike when we look into a glass mirror, screen mirroring won’t horizontally flip what you see. The TV or projector will show a replica of what’s displayed on your computer or mobile device, including any movement (e.g., editing a text document or playing/pausing a video). As the name suggests, screen mirroring allows you to project, or “mirror”, what is on your smartphone, tablet, or computer and show it on your TV screen, projector, or external monitor without needing to use a cable. Screen mirroring is a way to share your screen. Various types of wireless interactions work differently depending on what content you want to show and how.
Our devices can increasingly interact with each other in ways that are bringing us closer and eliminating cables for good. Here’s a breakdown of wireless screen mirroring, screencasting, and desktop sharing.
