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How to extend your PC screen using your Android device

Nowadays it is more common to work with multi-screen environments, some users choose to use an ultra-panoramic monitor on their PC to maximize the viewing area. It is finally about that, to gain space to add more information in front of your eyes and here your phone or tablet can become a key tool because they can become a second screen for your desktop PC or laptop. This is where we are going to offer you an application that you can install on your Android and that will allow you to connect with both Mac and Windows to be able to operate as if it were an external screen via USB cable. Therefore, in this post, we will show you how to extend the screen of your PC using your Android device.

Splashtop Wired XDisplay

Splashtop is one of the most popular remote desktops and mirroring apps in the Android ecosystem and also one of the most compatible, of those that accept more models when it comes to making it work. Concerning Splashtop Wired XDisplay, we have a version dedicated to extending the screen of your PC but locally through a USB connection. This app can be found in the Google Play Store and also has desktop client versions for both Mac and Windows. It is easy to use and as long as there are no incompatibilities, you will have the extended computer screen on the screen of your Android device. In Splashtop Wired XDisplay offers a free version that allows you to run it in with 10-minute sessions, so you can check if it works as it should before facing the payment for the full version: a USD 6.99 payment.

First step

To get started go to the Splashtop website from your PC and download and install the client corresponding to your operating system, it is available for Mac and Windows. After you have installed it, run it.

After you have installed it, run it extend your pc screen
After you have installed it, run it

Splashtop | Wired XDisplay

Second step

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Then go to Google Play and download the app by following the link below:

Google Play | Splashtop Wired XDisplay

Third step

After that, you need to enable developer options and USB debugging. Then go to Settings>About phone and tap five times on the build number until you see the message “No need, you are already a developer”. In the case of Xiaomi devices, you must tap five times on the MIUI version.

Then go to Settings>About phone extend your pc screen
Then go to Settings>About phone
tap five times on the build number until you see the message "No need, you are already a developer" extend your pc screen
Tap five times on the build number until you see the message “No need, you are already a developer”

Fourth step

Next, go to the developer options, to find them easily you can use the search bar in settings. In MIUI you will find Settings>Additional Settings>Developer options. Once you are in the developer options, enable USB debugging.

Once you are in the developer options, enable USB debugging extend your pc screen
Once you are in the developer options, enable USB debugging

Fifth step

Finally, open the Splashtop app and connect your Android device to your PC using a USB cable, then allow USB debugging by pressing the “OK” button. You will notice how it will automatically start displaying the extended screen on your phone. You also have options in the PC client with which you can change the resolution and refresh rate.

open the Splashtop app
Open the Splashtop app
allow USB debugging by pressing the "OK" button
Allow USB debugging by pressing the “OK” button
You will notice how it will automatically start displaying the extended screen on your phone
You will notice how it will automatically start displaying the extended screen on your phone

Conclusion

Android devices are often very useful and offer a world of possibilities, in case you need an additional display you can take advantage of a tablet you have at home. Nowadays, when the way we use our PC has evolved. It is more common to find a setup with several screens. Thanks for reading us. Bye!

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