How to use your Android tablet as a secondary display in Windows 10

DeskDock mix screen of PC and tablet

It is clear to use two screens It is something that greatly increases productivity, however, it also requires some space in the home and carries a significant cost. Today we are talking about a tool, iDisplay, thanks to which you can use an Android smartphone or tablet with your PC or laptop to turn it into a small screen secondary from which to extract information, while we operate in the main one.  

Although it will undoubtedly work the same if you use a smartphone, here the interesting thing is to serve as a tablet, the bigger the better. In this way, we gain viewing area. However, we already tell you that it will work with any android And if what you have is a telephone and that is enough for your purposes, go ahead.

We must also warn that the iDisplay application costs $7,49Therefore, it is necessary to consider whether or not such an investment is worth it. In fact, the scores in the Play Store are a bit low and it is that some users report compatibility problems. We have not had them, but it can happen. In this regard, we want to remind you that an application can be returned without anyone asking us any kind of questions during the two hours after your purchase. That said, it is important to try it immediately and if it does not convince you, ask for the refund quickly.

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Install iDisplay on your Android and Windows 10

La application for the Android tablet or smartphone it is downloaded here, making the payment of 7,49 euros:

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While the drivers for the desktop, laptop or tablet with Window 10 (it also works with older versions of the operating system) you must download it in the websites from the developer. Here you have the link.

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How to connect the two displays

The whole process is really simple and well guided. You do not need to know anything special, just follow the instructions of installation. We are not going to install garbage or anything like that either. This is a clean procedure.

When everything is in order, we launch the two applications (Windows 10 and Android, at the same time) and they will quickly find each other. If the equipment we use is our own, which we assume, we can select «allow all the time»So that they are automatically linked when we are presented with the« iDisplay Authorization »dialog.

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Otherwise, the connection can be via WiFi or through a cable USB. It depends on us. If the synchronization is fast enough and we cannot find lag nor any inconvenience, we do not need to have a cable between the two devices.

Other necessary adjustments

Any other adjustment that you find appropriate can be made from the app menu and in the Windows 10 section to configure secondary screens in System> Screen.

Source: howtogeek.com


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