Nowadays, modern man is hard to surprise with anything. Just yesterday, the combination of the words “refrigerator with Wi-Fi” or “Bluetooth kettle”, which seemed ridiculous, is today a really manufactured product. Agree, dear reader, mobile communications have already become something completely ordinary. The virtually unlimited possibilities of the World Wide Web have long been no longer frightening us with the grandeur of its manifestation. One way or another, but Intel’s new Wireless Display technology is directly related to all of the above. To understand all the benefits of its use, to feel the genius of the idea and to adopt it, so to speak, into service, you just need to read a few short chapters. Why do we invite you!
Wireless Introduction
Suppose you need to display an image from a laptop on a TV screen. There can be no talk of any kind when small children run around in the house or there are very curious representatives of the animal world, such as dogs or a playful cat. A lively atmosphere, such as a party, can also be the reason for organizing a “wireless show”. We hope that you caught the idea - the need for a comfortable, and at the same time the most secure and stable connection can be dictated by a lot of reasons. By the way, the benefits of using WiDi in the business are endless ...
The last argument in favor of Intel Wireless Display technology are: significant time savings and minimized efforts to organize imaging synchronization. The illuminated method of wireless connection is designed to save the user from the problematic and often very time-consuming procedure of mechanical implementation of various plugs. Indeed, access to the connectors is often limited, and a common cause of a missing signal is physical damage to the connection cable. As you understand, it will take some time to find and fix this type of malfunction. Wisdom for the sake of - get rid of the "extra" wires!
WiDi: an advantage
Intel Wireless Display, or WiDi for short, is a technology that facilitates the process of transferring multimedia content from a laptop to a television receiver (Smart TV) or an external monitor. In fact, this is another way to establish a wireless connection. However, the described technology is more effective as a result of its application than the previous DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance). Since using WiDi it is possible to duplicate the main screen of a computer by projecting the OS working area onto a TV matrix.
It is worth noting that the basis of this development was the same Wi-Fi standard, due to which many establishments gained special popularity by organizing free access points to the Internet. However, let’s leave a humorous tone and turn to specifics, which will help explain which devices Intel Wireless Display technology is applicable to and how to configure the devices to be combined.
How do I know if my TV is WiDi compatible?
First of all, you need to understand - this is a new technology. In order for your TV-receiver to be able to "contact" with a laptop, at least an HDMI connector must be present in it. The ideal option is Smart-TV devices equipped with a Wi-Fi module that supports Intel My Wi-Fi standard. The rest of the "functionally deprived" TVs can be upgraded by connecting a special adapter. The financial costs of acquiring additional equipment are not commensurate with the benefits that you will receive as a result of its use. And it is a fact!
Hardware WiDi-competency laptop
The absence of a sticker with the Intel Wireless Display logo on the body of your laptop does not mean that this technology is not inherent in your mobile device.
Make sure that your device meets the following requirements:
- The laptop is equipped with a second-generation central processor Intel Core-i3 or higher.
- Graphics not lower than Intel HD Graphics 2000 series.
- Wireless chipset with support for Intel My Wi-Fi technology.
- An operating system of at least Windows 7 (including the Home Basic Edition).
If any of the above items does not meet the required parameters, the use of WiDi functionality is simply impossible. Therefore, before proceeding with the direct installation of the software, test the laptop for compatibility. Which is easy enough to do if you use the special software CompatibilityChecker.
The indispensable Intel Wireless Display program : all the points of use, from and to
So we come to the main part of our story. As you already know, hardware cannot work without the appropriate software. At the same time, along with the official software, “miracle software” is freely distributed on the Internet, the developers of which promise an incredible increase in the performance of PC hardware components and archifunctionality if their “revolutionary” driver is installed. For the sake of prudence, use only original software, and you will protect your laptop from the negative consequences.
Find and install critical drivers
It doesn’t matter when and from whom you bought a laptop. Even if you were presented with it “only yesterday”, you still need to check the relevance of the installed drivers. There are two ways to do this. The first and easiest is to run an automatic update script through the running Intel Driver Update Utility Installer. The second is more time-consuming and is performed, so to speak, by a manual method. That is, the user independently searches, downloads, and installs the most recent version of the graphics and wireless driver. In the first case, even a beginner will not have a question: “Intel Wireless Display Driver - what is it?” When implementing the second scenario, the user needs to understand what exactly is meant ... However, for you, dear reader, everything will become clear in just a few seconds.
Laptop Screen Activator Software: Intel Wireless Display Software for Windows
So, after successfully updated drivers, you need to download the above software from the official “Intel” technical support site. The software found and subsequently downloaded must match the operating version of the OS used.
Therefore, being directly on the download page, select the software (Intel Wireless Display) for Windows 7. Otherwise, a system conflict is inevitable during its installation. After you install WiDi-software (the same mysterious driver!), You can proceed to the step of directly connecting the TV-device to the laptop.
Widescreen result - the result of confusing ideas
Now activate the wireless adapter in the TV's optional menu. On the laptop screen, find the WiDi icon and click on it. In the program window that opens, click on the "Search ..." button. After the found wireless device (TV) is displayed on the laptop’s display, use the Connect button. Enter the code displayed on the TV screen and enjoy the result!
What should I do if my TV device does not have a Wi-Fi adapter?
You can use Intel Wireless Display technology through a router. To date, the market is quite saturated with such devices. The Netgear Push2TV adapter has proved to be quite good. Even a novice will be able to connect such network equipment. To do this, just connect the TV and the wireless Wi-Fi module using an HDMI cable and use the corresponding input in the TV settings. Next, it remains to run the WiDi software on the computer and activate the displayed connection.
A few words about the useful addition
If you want more functionality, install the Intel WiDi Remote widget. It will greatly simplify the process of using the aforementioned technology. With this software (Intel Wireless Display Application), you can easily switch applications from one monitor to another.
Well, setting up automatic connection in the main WiDi program, you can almost instantly start the process of duplicating screens with just the click of a button.
Natural Finale: Once Again About Obvious Unknown
In conclusion, I would like to remind you that sometimes seemingly complex programs are actually an incredibly simple thing. Well, for example, do you know what Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager is? If you do not own a Dell laptop, then you are unlikely to know what this English text can mean. However, for some "understanding Americans" the meaning of this proposal may also remain a mystery. However, the answer is simple: it's still the same WiDi driver, though in the proprietary, so to speak, Dell packaging.
Perhaps some of you, dear readers, are incredibly tired of the continuous digestion of obscure and little-known terms, names and abbreviations. But now you know how to organize a WiDi connection, and what programs are urgently needed for this. However, how practical it is to use this wireless technology, you still have to learn from your own experience. In the meantime, all of you good and stable connection!