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Steve Kelly Last Updated: August 28, 2019

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Here is a simple solution to Apple Airplay Mac screen to a Windows Monitor for free. As
you know, dual monitor setup can improve productivity and easy to work by sharing a
few windows or apps on a secondary monitor. What about casting Mac screen direct to
a Windows tablet or Windows Desktop screen without any cables? This trick is very
convenient, easy and work over Wi-Fi that let you extend or mirror your Mac Screen to
Windows-based PC or Tablet Screen. Obviously, there are a few pre-requirements to
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In this workaround, we will demonstrate how to setup Windows Monitor as a secondary

monitor to Airplay Mac Screen without any physical cables.

Editor’s Note: Are you looking for mirroring your iPhone Screen to Windows PC?
Please refer the step by step instructions to Mirror iPhone/iPad to Windows Screen for
Free Using AirPlay.

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Step 1. Make Sure Mac Support Airplay and Same Network
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Before you start, please make sure that the Windows and Mac system is under the and Melodious Sound
same WiFi network. The second requirement is that your Mac OS (whether it is Laptop
or Desktop) must have airplay support. The updated Mac OS has built-in AirPlay Deals
support. Just in case if you want to check or enable Apple AirPlay, please go to System
Preferences > Displays > Check for Airplay Display at the bottom of the window.

Step 2. Install Airplay Software on Windows

Now we have to install software the supports AirPlay in Windows. We recommend the
5K player that works well and supports AirPlay. The 5K player is a free app that can
install on Windows PC. Now open Windows Internet browser and go to the 5KPlayer 20 Best Gifts for Men Under $100
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operating system.

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Step 3. Set to Display AirPlay on Mac Top Bar. (Optional)

Before you go to the Windows system, set to display the AirPlay icon on the OS X top
menu, and this is optional but convenient. To display AirPlay on top Menu;

1. Open Mac and go to System Preferences

2. Select Displays

3. Check-in Show Mirroring options in the menu bar when available.

Now the Mac will show the AirPlay icon on the top menu bar when any device is
available for Cast Screen or AirPlay.

Step 4. Start Mac AirpPlay Windows PC

Once you download the Windows Airplay App (5K Player) on Windows 10 System,
follow the steps to AirPlay Mac screen to Windows.

1. Open 5K Player Software on Windows PC.

2. Go back to Mac System to AirPlay Mac Screen.

3. Tap on AirPlay icon from Mac Top Bar to get drop down menu.

4. Select on 5KPlayer-DeskTop (AirPlay will display the system to cast screen).*

On step 4, you can see Windows PC name as available for Apple Airplay if you click on
Airplay icon on the menu bar or settings. Now the Mac screen will display on Windows
monitor too. In this case, the Mac screen will simply display on Windows, called Screen
Mirroring. As long as your Windows screen is the almost the same size as Mac, the
screen mirroring is not much useful.

Step 4. Extend Mac Display to Windows Screen.

You can Airplay MacBook screen in two different modes, mirror mode or extend
mode. The airplay mirror mode simply displaying the mirror image of the primary
monitor to secondary monitor. In extended mode, you can extend your Mac screen to
Windows as a second monitor. Go to AirPlay menu > Use AirPlay Display to > Select
Extend Desktop.

For those who want to see the full steps for extending Mac screen to Windows screen,
see below:

1. Open 5K Player Software on Windows PC.

2. Go back to Mac System to AirPlay Mac Screen.

3. Tap on AirPlay icon from Mac Top Bar to get drop down menu.

4. Select on 5KPlayer-DeskTop (AirPlay will display the system to cast screen).*

5. Select Use AirPlay Display To: Extend Desktop.

Now you can click and drag a couple of Apps and browser or website windows to
extended Windows screen and start working on it with apple screen mirroring. Please
be aware, at any time, you can disconnect AirDisplay by clicking Disconnect AirPlay
Display from top menu icon.

Alternative Solution to Airplay MacBook to Windows

This is a free solution to utilize Apple screen mirroring to Airplay MacBook or Apple
computer screen to Windows screen. There is an alternative AirPlay mirroring solution
called LonelyScreen to replace 5KPlayer. This is like an Apple TV running on your
desktop for Windows and MAC. You can cast anything from your iPhone or iPad to
your computer screen just like an Apple TV. You don’t need to install anything on your
iPhone/iPad, just need to install LonelyScreen on your Windows or Mac.

Related: 10 Best Paid and Free VPN Services for Mac & Windows Users.

Apple Airplay MacBook to Windows Computer

I work with my Mac Laptop and sometimes, I wish I had a secondary monitor to move a
couple of windows to the second monitor. Apple ecosystem is very closed and isolated.
Usually, Apple won’t allow you to share the screen with a Windows Operating System.
However, if you own an Apple TV (buy from Apple Store), then Apple Operating System
like iOS or OS-X let you airplay from these Apple devices to a big TV Screen using
Apple TV.

This workaround is coming very handy when you want to work with two screens. Don’t
need to spend money on a second screen. When you have a Windows and Mac
computer with you, this a free and quick solution to connect Windows screen to Mac
without any extra cable complicated setup.

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5 COMMENTS

joanne kim July 22, 2019 At 1:04 am

how do you extend the screen. When I drop down the airplay on my mac, it doesn’t
show the option to extend the screen.

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BK August 10, 2019 At 3:16 am

Same here.
How to solve this problem?
I’m using new macbook pro 2019 and it does show the option Use AirPlay
Display To: Extend Desktop.

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francisco April 20, 2019 At 9:06 am

In my windows computer, the 5K player didn’t start AirDrop because I didn’t had the
Bounjour service installed. The 5K app shows you a link to download and install the
Bonjour service directly from the Mac website. After that it worked.

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ken April 3, 2019 At 10:40 pm

my macbook does not show my pc in the airplay drop down menu. I made it sure they
are on the same network and tried turning the firewalls off as well Any siggestions how
to fix the issue?

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Steve April 7, 2019 At 10:22 am

Ken,

Make sure you turned on the 5K player on Windows and running.

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