Sharing from a Windows computer

For Windows computers, you can use the following methods to share the computer's screen:

Important 

To avoid experiencing issues while using screen sharing, make sure the network is properly configured.

Notes 

  • Make sure the device is connected to the same network as the display.

  • Only one computer using Miracast can share its screen at a time.

  • Miracast is available for Windows 10 and 11. Check with your device’s manual to see if it supports Miracast.

To share a Windows computer's desktop using Miracast

  1. From the display’s Home screen, tap Screen Share.

    The home screen for sharing opens, showing you the information you’ll need to connect.

  2. On the computer, open the action center , then select Connect.

    Note 

    This procedure varies depending on the version of the Windows operating system you’re using and your system preferences. Follow the instructions for your operating system provided by Microsoft Support.

  3. Select the display’s name. The name of the display is shown either in the screen's upper right corner or on the left side.

  4. If prompted on the display, allow the device to share.

  5. To control the computer from the display, select Allow mouse, keyboard, touch, and pen input from this device on the computer.

    Note 

    Controlling the computer from the display is best used for presenting content.

The SMART Screen Share app allows you to share your whole screen, a single application, or a media file. Using this app to share a device’s screen might be useful if the network doesn’t support native screen sharing connections, such as Miracast.

Note 

To use this app, the display must have SMART Screen Share. Learn how to tell if your display has SMART Screen Share.

To share your Windows computer’s screen on the display

  1. On your computer, download and install the SMART Screen Share app from the SMART support site.

  2. Open the SMART Screen Share app on your computer.

  3. From the display’s Home screen, tap Screen Share.

  4. Enter the display’s IP address.

    OR

    ClickQR code and scan the QR code on the display with your device.

  5. Click Connect.

  6. The message “SMART board has requested to enable touchback” appears on the computer. Click Accept to control the computer from the display.

  7. Tap the thumbnail of the device’s screen.

    The device’s screen expands to fill the display’s screen.

  8. Select a display or program to share.

  9. Click Start Sharing.

    If permissions are enabled, someone at the display needs to allow the device to share before the device appears in the lobby or can share its screen.

  • Note 

    You can use touchback to interact with the computer’s shared screen from the SMART Board display. If touchback is enabled, you can’t write or draw on the screen using the display’s pens. To disable touchback in the SMART Screen Share app on your computer, click .