Traditionally, when it comes to setting up a second monitor, we focus more on using an external monitor for dual monitors. However, since your laptop also has a screen, can you use the laptop as a second monitor? The answer is yes. Read on to know how to do it.
A second monitor can greatly increase productivity, especially if you are working in an environment that needs to handle multiple tasks at once. It can give you more space to work, open tabs, programs, etc. But to do this, you don’t necessarily need to buy a new second monitor. How? By using your laptop as a second monitor.
Let’s have a detailed look at how to do that.
1. Use Windows 11 Setup to turn your laptop into a monitor
The Settings app in Windows 11 has most of the key features and functions available. This can be useful when configuring your laptop to act as a second monitor for your Windows 11 PC. You can now go through the Display settings of your Windows 11 PC or use the Applications menu to do this. This will allow you to access your PC’s display and transmission settings, allowing the PC to cast its display onto your laptop.
Let’s take a detailed look at how to use your laptop as a second monitor using both methods.
Method 1: Through Windows 11 Display Settings
Note: If you’re using a wired setup, make sure your PC and laptop are connected via an HDMI cable before continuing. If you are connecting devices over a wireless connection, make sure both devices are connected to the same network.
Step 1: Press Windows + I on your keyboard to open the Settings menu.
Step 2: Then, click System from the menu options.
Step 3: Here, click on Display.
Step 4: Go to the Multiple Monitors section and click the arrow to expand the menu options.
Step 5: Now, if you are using a wireless display, click Connect. This will open the Cast window.
Step 6: Here, select the device you want to cast to and then choose how you want to use the second screen.
Tip: Choose Duplicate Screens Only or Secon to show a presentation or watch a movie. If you want to work, choose Extend because it spreads the working screen to 2 screens.
Step 7: If you are using HDMI to connect to your laptop, it will automatically appear in the Display menu. Here, choose how you want the screen to be projected onto the second monitor.
Step 8: If you have HDMI auto-detection turned off, go to the Multi-monitor menu and click Detect.
This will detect and connect the two laptop monitors. Then follow the steps above to configure how the secondary display works.
Method 2: By adding optional features
Step 1: Right click on the Windows icon and click Settings from the options.
Step 2: Then from the menu options click on Applications.
Step 3: Scroll down and click Optional Features.
Step 4: Here, click View features. This will open a separate window.
Step 5: In the search bar, type Wireless display. When the option appears, click the box in front of it.
Step 6: Then, click Next.
Step 7: Here, click on Settings. Now, wait for the feature to finish installing.
Step 8: Then, click System from the menu icons.
Step 9: Scroll down and you will see that ‘Projecting to this PC’ is now available. Click it.
Step 10: Here, adjust the settings according to your requirements.
Step 11: Then use Windows Key + K on your keyboard to open Cast window.
Here, select the relevant option to use your laptop as a secondary display and adjust how you want to cast accordingly.
2. Use Windows 11 Notebook as Monitor via Quick Settings
The Windows 11 Quick Settings menu has a list of menu icons available for easy access. Using this, you can easily connect your Windows 11 PC to your laptop and use it as a second monitor. Follow the steps below to do that.
Tip: If you’re having trouble finding the Cast icon, check out our guide on customizing Windows 11 Quick Settings to add the Cast icon.
Step 1: Use the Windows + A key combination to open the Quick Settings panel.
Step 2: Here, click Cast. This will open a list of available screens.
From this list, select the screen you want to cast to. This will allow you to cast your screen onto a second monitor without using Miracast. Alternatively, if you want more options on how you want to cast the screen, you can also use the Project menu option. Here’s how to access it.
Step 1: Use the keyboard shortcut Windows + P to open the Project menu.
Step 2: Then choose how you want to cast the screen.
This will allow you to use your laptop as a secondary display.
FAQ for using a laptop as a second monitor
1. Can you use third-party apps to use your laptop as a monitor?
Yes, you can use third-party apps like Space Desk to use your laptop as a display.
2. Can you disconnect the laptop screen from the connected device?
Yes, you can disconnect the laptop screen from the connected device. If you’re on a wireless connection, just click Disconnect to turn off sharing. If you are using an HDMI cable, turn off the monitor from the Project window and disconnect the cable.
Use your laptop as you want
Having an extra screen is always great, especially if you’re working on multiple projects or just want to see something on a larger screen. So, we hope that our article helped you figure out how to use your laptop as a second monitor in Windows 11.
If you’re having issues with your screen size and want to recalibrate your monitor, here’s how to change your screen resolution in Windows 11.
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