Of course it would be better if pixel could miracast as well. You can get one here.
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Google pixel 2 miracast. But it forces people to use chromecast instead i have samsung and xiaomi android phones theres no problem google user. Cast from your google pixel. Some devices dont support cast screen and may be this app will dont working app only support android from 42 and above. Not without an independent wifi connection. Pixel 2 and miracast after migrating from an lg g6 to a pixel 2 device i was very happy with the device until i found out that miracast is disabled on it. Connect google pixelgoogle pixel 2pixel xl to tv first of all you need to get a chromecast hardware.
Select projecting to this pc choose the available everywhere option from the first drop down menu. I speculate that gathering data also has a part to play in the decision. In the upper left corner of the screen tap the menu button then go to cast screenaudio. So googles android only supports screen mirroring to google cast devices. I also find miracast isnt as stable compared to chromecast when screen casting as miracast protocol hasnt been improved in years. Launch the notification center expand the quick settings after you click on the notification center then click on.
Go to settingsdisplaycastmenuenable wireless display. Enable miracast by doing the following. Go to the upper right corner and tap addnew. Mirror your screen to a pc 1. Set your property name to persistdebugwfdenable and set the value to 1. Make sure the.
I was even more miffed to know the reason was to support the chromecast and google home product lines. Of course you can connect your pixel 2 or pixel xl to tv without rooting by using the chromecast hardware. Next you connect it to your tv and then install the cast application download here and the icon for the cast app. Make sure that your phone and chromecast are connected to the same wi fi network. Reboot your google pixel. Find your chromecast and tap on it to connect.
App run perfect on my devices i tested on samsung htc sony phone. That means they wont work with usb c to hdmi adapters of any kind. Install the buildprop editor. What about usb c to hdmi. Chromecast has to be using wifi you cannot. Sadly googles pixel phones dont support vesa displayport alternate mode a standard that is found on googles pixel c and chromebook pixel.
I have chromecast on both my tvs and many of my relatives tvs. Its a shame and hopefully google will add this functionality in future devices. Miracast wifi display app will help you cast android device screen to tv screen by wireless display device such as smart tv or wireless display adapters. Google is able to support miracast in pixels. On your pixel open the google home app.