If you have an old Android tablet or smartphone lying around, you can use it as a second monitor for your PC. Once connected, you can mirror or extend your PC display to the tablet. Having a second screen is quite convenient and can significantly improve your productivity. In this article, we show you the 4 best ways to use your Android tablet as a second monitor for your PC.
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Use Spacedesk
To use Spacedesk, your PC and your Android tablet must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network or have an established connection via a USB cable.
Step 1: Download the Spacedesk Driver for Windows software to your PC from the Spacedesk website.
2nd step: Open the driver software and install it on your PC by following the on-screen instructions.
Step 3: Install the Spacedesk app on your Android tablet or smartphone from the Google Play Store.
Step 4: Launch the Spacedesk app on your Android tablet or smartphone and tap the plus icon.
Step 5: Enter your PC’s IP address. If your PC is already listed in the app, tap its name.
Step 6: Select ‘Connect’.
Your Android tablet screen will now act as a second monitor for your PC. You can either mirror your PC monitor or extend it to your tablet from display settings.
Use Splashtop
Step 1: Download Splashtop Desktop Agent for Windows from official site.
2nd step: Install the desktop agent on your PC by following the on-screen instructions.
Step 3: Install the Splashtop Wired XDisplay app on your Android tablet or smartphone.
Step 4: Allow USB Debugging from Developer Options. To access developer mode, go to About Phone>Software Information and press Build Number 7 times. Now go back to settings, scroll down and select Developer options. Enable USB debugging.
Step 5: Make sure your PC and tablet are connected by USB cable.
Once a connection has been established between your Android tablet and the desktop agent, your PC’s display will be mirrored to your tablet.
Use super display
The Super Display app costs $14.99 but comes with a 3-day free trial. You just need to download the application on your tablet or smartphone and the Windows driver on your PC from the Super Display website. Connect your Android tablet to your Windows PC using a USB cable and launch the Super Display app on your phone. Your PC screen will be instantly mirrored to your tablet. One of the benefits of using Super Display is that it provides zero lag and is ideal for drawing and other creative tasks.
Use iDisplay
iDisplay was originally designed as software for Apple devices to share their display. If you have Mac and iPad, you can use this app to mirror Mac display to iPad. iDisplay now also enables connectivity for Android devices. By following the same process as all the display agents above, you will be able to use iDisplay on your PC and tablet. One thing you need to make sure is that your PC and tablet are connected by USB cable because iDisplay does not work over WiFi connection.
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Conclusion
Here are the 4 best ways to use your Android tablet as a second monitor for your PC. If you are interested in creating digital art, having a second monitor will greatly enhance your creative output. Having a second monitor dramatically improves your work performance and takes accessibility to a whole new level.
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