Miracast Widget & Shortcut
Free AppAbout Miracast Widget & Shortcut
This application provides an easy shortcut and widget to use the Miracast external display screencasting feature included in Android 4.2 and above! With this app, you will more conveniently be able to mirror your screen or use the cast feature from supported applications.
The shortcut doesn't always work, but if you need help, click the help button to get more information about how screencasting works and how to fix problems if you have them. Check out the FAQ within the app for further help if needed!
This application brings you to the Settings screen for casting to the following products and more:
- Google Chromecast
- Netgear Push2TV
- Various Smart TVs
- Asus Miracast Wireless Display Dongle
- Amazon Fire TV Stick
When installed, a widget is added called "Miracast Widget" that will allow you to directly to the Miracast settings screen with one click to send your device's display to your Miracast enabled external display, such as your TV or monitor! When you are casting your screen, the widget will display the name of the screen. You can click the widget again to disconnect.
Also, a launcher icon will be added to your app tray that will launch the settings app directly to the Miracast screen casting settings.
The shortcut doesn't always work, but if you need help, click the help button to get more information about how screencasting works and how to fix problems if you have them. Check out the FAQ within the app for further help if needed!
This application brings you to the Settings screen for casting to the following products and more:
- Google Chromecast
- Netgear Push2TV
- Various Smart TVs
- Asus Miracast Wireless Display Dongle
- Amazon Fire TV Stick
When installed, a widget is added called "Miracast Widget" that will allow you to directly to the Miracast settings screen with one click to send your device's display to your Miracast enabled external display, such as your TV or monitor! When you are casting your screen, the widget will display the name of the screen. You can click the widget again to disconnect.
Also, a launcher icon will be added to your app tray that will launch the settings app directly to the Miracast screen casting settings.
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
Changes in version 3.3:
- Adds a new option to disable the dialog and launch the screencast settings directly from your launcher, if you prefer that behavior. Just check the box at the bottom of the dialog at first launch to never show it again.
Changes in version 3.0:
- Added a new dialog interface when the app is opened so you can get help if needed.
- Added a tutorial screen to explain how to cast your screen and answer frequently asked questions about screencasting.
Enjoy!
Changes in version 3.3:
- Adds a new option to disable the dialog and launch the screencast settings directly from your launcher, if you prefer that behavior. Just check the box at the bottom of the dialog at first launch to never show it again.
Changes in version 3.0:
- Added a new dialog interface when the app is opened so you can get help if needed.
- Added a tutorial screen to explain how to cast your screen and answer frequently asked questions about screencasting.
Enjoy!
More downloads Miracast Widget & Shortcut reached 1 000 000 - 5 000 000 downloads
Version update Miracast Widget & Shortcut was updated to version 2.0
More downloads Miracast Widget & Shortcut reached 100 000 - 500 000 downloads
Version update Miracast Widget & Shortcut was updated to version 1.3
What are users saying about Miracast Widget & Shortcut
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I used this app for 2 years..it worked perfectly and then it updated......now Netflix won't work. Anytime you open netflix the display cuts the connection. I can play ANYTHING on my phone but netflix.
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I only use it for Netflix so I don't wanna take away from other things somebody might use it for but since the update Netflix will not work
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It is a wonderful solution to not having the screen mirror selection in settings on the newer Samsung devices like the J3.
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Great App that simply adds a shortcut to Miracast. Thank you for adding option to disable dialogue box.
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Fantastic app, installed it, enabled it, changed my tv input and there it was in full 55" glory. Dragonvale, RealRacing, JurrasicWorld, my entire phone phone, looks great!
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After the update everything YouTube will cut off each time I Connect.
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Netflix doesn't work and that's all I used it for
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Fake application. Don't even download
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Great for Samsung, but please make this app available on HTC phones as well.
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Doesn't work for LG Stylo 2
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Seems good tho has a two second delay on the TV
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It works perfectly, mirroring TV Sony and HTC M9
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Tried several other apps and this was the only one that worked easily and quickly.
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It use to work great now doesn't at all
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Will not detect my device and tv
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Can you make it available for ios? Please!
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Great app! Works with my smart TV!
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It doesn't work
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I used this app,.great working
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Doesn't work
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In short, it works perfectly fine with my S6 and on my LG smart tv.
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Device not supported
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Easy miracast connectivity.superb app.
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Not DLNA anymore!!!
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Screen mirroring made simple
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The best of them all
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It works..
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Not working
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May be useful
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very good networking
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This app is awesome
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Not
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Waste
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Perfect
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Awesome
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The dialogue is a waste of time and spoils the app. Take it away for 5 stars!
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I cant get netflix to work on my galaxy note 5 using the app. App works great until i open netflix. It completely turns off and wont connect while netflix is open.
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After update it will not stay connected and i can not submit a report
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It was working fine until the new update. Now when i try using netflix or hulu it disconnects
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Simple and effective. Updated to 3.3 (Adds a new option to disable the dialog and launch the screencast settings directly from your launcher) from 3.2 (- Added a new dialog interface when the app is opened so you can get help if needed. - Added a tutorial screen to explain how to cast your screen and answer frequently asked questions about screencasting.) from v2.0. On HTC ONE [m7] Vodafone g4, Android 5.0.2, SmartLauncher 3.24.11F(beta)