Help to find wireless external monitor for my laptop

rezpower · Friday at 9:29 PM

Hello guys,
I need your help to find a wireless cheap external display for my laptop. let me explain why I need one and what I want to achieve so you can be able to understand and help me out.
I have a laptop that I use for audio (DAW, VSTi, etc) and for this reason I have placed it on my Electric Piano. It is very uncomfortable to use the laptop for anything else other then music as you can imagine. I am having back problems sitting in a bad and uncomfortable position and need to be able to use the laptop on a desk (will be next to the piano).

To better understand , here is a picture of the setup:

I would like to take the laptop to a desk next to the PC and to be able to continue working with the piano and add a wireless screen on the piano (Where the laptop is right now).
The screen will only be used to view my DAW and music sheets when I play piano... So there is no need for high quality... cheapest one would do. But I would like the screen to connect wirelessly (laptop has Bluetooth and wifi). A touchscreen would avoid the need for wireless mouse. But not indispensable .

First of all does such screen exist and if yes what should I be looking for? btw I am located on Europe France.

Ghot · Friday at 9:36 PM

rezpower said:
I would like to take the laptop to a desk next to the PC

If the desk is next to your current setup, just get a wired monitor.

https://fr.pcpartpicker.com/product/WYbCmG/aoc-24b2xh-238-1920x1080-75-hz-monitor-24b2xh

hsehestedt · Friday at 9:43 PM

I am not aware of any wireless monitors, but that could possibly be just a lack of knowledge on my part. However, if I may, I would like to suggest an alternative:

There are many wireless HDMI transmitter / receivers out there. Attach the transmitter to the PC and the receiver to the monitor and you are done. You now have a wireless monitor.

Note too that you can use a second Windows system (Laptop or desktop) act like a wireless display by transmitting to it. I tried this a while back and it worked great. I had a laptop as my primary system and used a second laptop as a wireless display. If you need info on how to make this work let me know. I'll have to remind myself again but can do that in just a few minutes.

The link below is just one of many examples of a wireless transmitter / receiver pair.

Amazon.com

antspants · Friday at 9:53 PM

The thing is, wireless is great but you’re talking about a monitor that already needs to be connected to power, so no matter what you find, cables are still needed. You may as well just buy a longer HDMI cable and place the laptop next to the keyboard.

If the keyboard lives where it is on a permanent basis, you could mount a monitor on the wall so as not to infringe on your keyboard.

KYHI · Saturday at 12:16 AM

you should be able to connect a second monitor ( TV w/ HDMI Input ) via the HDMI output on the Laptop

rezpower · Saturday at 9:20 AM

Ghot said:
If the desk is next to your current setup, just get a wired monitor.

https://fr.pcpartpicker.com/product/WYbCmG/aoc-24b2xh-238-1920x1080-75-hz-monitor-24b2xh

That will oblige me to have the laptop always connected and placed on the desk. It would be easier if I could move it around .

hsehestedt said:
I am not aware of any wireless monitors, but that could possibly be just a lack of knowledge on my part. However, if I may, I would like to suggest an alternative:

There are many wireless HDMI transmitter / receivers out there. Attach the transmitter to the PC and the receiver to the monitor and you are done. You now have a wireless monitor.

Note too that you can use a second Windows system (Laptop or desktop) act like a wireless display by transmitting to it. I tried this a while back and it worked great. I had a laptop as my primary system and used a second laptop as a wireless display. If you need info on how to make this work let me know. I'll have to remind myself again but can do that in just a few minutes.

The link below is just one of many examples of a wireless transmitter / receiver pair.

Amazon.com

I like the idea of the second system. Maybe it can be a tablette. If possible on an Android tablette then it would be great.

antspants said:
The thing is, wireless is great but you’re talking about a monitor that already needs to be connected to power, so no matter what you find, cables are still needed. You may as well just buy a longer HDMI cable and place the laptop next to the keyboard.

If the keyboard lives where it is on a permanent basis, you could mount a monitor on the wall so as not to infringe on your keyboard.

The monitor does not move and will remain at one place and I don't mind it being wired to the wall. The laptop on the contrary would be moving.

rezpower · Saturday at 9:35 AM

If anyone knows if it is possible and how to mirror a PC on an Android tablet , please let me know.
I do the exact opposite (mirroring my android TV Box to PC) with an open source software called Scrcpy.

antspants · Saturday at 11:29 AM

The Windows App Microsofts replacement for Remote Desktop
Not sure if it’s what you’re looking for.

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Windows App now available on all major platforms

Windows IT Pro Blog: We’re excited to announce that, starting today, Windows App is generally available for Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and web browsers—and in public preview for Android. This unified app serves as your secure gateway to connect to Windows across Windows 365, Azure Virtual...

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Topgundcp · Saturday at 11:34 AM

If anyone knows if it is possible and how to mirror a PC on an Android tablet , please let me know.
I do the exact opposite (mirroring my android TV Box to PC) with an open source software called Scrcpy.

To cast screen from Android devices: Android phone, Tablet to SMart TV:
Settings->Connected Devices->Smart View, click on the TV you want to connect to.
On TV Screen, a message asking to allow connection, click yes.
FYI. I use adblink to install multiple apps, maintenance, run adb commands etc... from my PC on my Android devices: Phone, Tablet, Firestick. Adblink also includes SCRCPY

adbLink

For Windows PC/Laptop I use, No smart TV, software needed, plug and play if your output display has an HDMI port:

antspants · Saturday at 11:38 AM

antspants said:
The Windows App. Microsofts replacement for RDP
Not sure if it’s what you’re looking for.

Microsoft Store

Windows App now available on all major platforms

Windows IT Pro Blog: We’re excited to announce that, starting today, Windows App is generally available for Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and web browsers—and in public preview for Android. This unified app serves as your secure gateway to connect to Windows across Windows 365, Azure Virtual...

www.elevenforum.com

Just to add. I use the Windows app to connect to and control my PC when I’m outside on my tablet.
It would be a breeze when you’re using it to connect to one laptop monitor, a bit more complicated for me as I run six monitors on my PC

TahitianVibes · Saturday at 11:38 AM

rezpower said:
If anyone knows if it is possible and how to mirror a PC on an Android tablet , please let me know.
I do the exact opposite (mirroring my android TV Box to PC) with an open source software called Scrcpy.

i use

Application de mise en miroir d'écran pour iPhone/Android/PC/TV | AirDroid Cast

Mettez en miroir l'écran d'un Android/iPhone/Windows/Mac sur n'importe quel appareil et sans utiliser de câble. Idéal pour tous les besoins de partage d'écran. Découvrez la mise en miroir d'écran gratuite ou effectuez une mise à niveau pour une diffusion et un contrôle complets dès aujourd'hui.

www.airdroid.com

rezpower · Saturday at 5:48 PM

Thanks for your responses guys,
I will check all of them to see which one will be the best solution.

gunrunnerjohn · Saturday at 8:36 PM

I can mirror my main system monitor on my little MINI PC monitor wirelessly anywhere in the house, and probably with a little network configuration, anywhere on the planet. You use the standard Windows Cast capability that's part of Windows, all you need is the mini-PC, some are available in the $100-150 range. I paid $180 for mine, but it has 16GB of RAM and a 1TB NVMe drive, way more than you need for this job.

Here's a suitable one on Amazon for $85.49 that would do what you desire. Amazon.com

Topgundcp · Saturday at 11:39 PM

@gunrunnerjohn
It's true he can use the standard cast function came with Windows provided that he has a smart TV with Screen Mirroring support & WIFI on the same network, But why would he need another mini PC ? Why can he use his laptop ?. The Mini PC you refer to is a bare system, he'll need to purchase W11 software..
Bottom line is he'll need a smart TV. I don't know where he can get a cheap one but in the US, COSCO sell a 32" 1080P smart TV for $99 US.

antspants · Sunday at 12:08 AM

The Microsoft Windows app I found you can operate your laptop via a tablet. Finger operates the mouse pointer

gunrunnerjohn · Sunday at 9:50 AM

Topgundcp said:
@gunrunnerjohn
It's true he can use the standard cast function came with Windows provided that he has a smart TV with Screen Mirroring support & WIFI on the same network, But why would he need another mini PC ? Why can he use his laptop ?. The Mini PC you refer to is a bare system, he'll need to purchase W11 software..
Bottom line is he'll need a smart TV. I don't know where he can get a cheap one but in the US, COSCO sell a 32" 1080P smart TV for $99 US.

I think you totally miss the use of the Mini PC! Of course the laptop has the software, but he doesn't want a wire between the laptop and the monitor! That's where the Mini PC comes in.

I'd also suggest you slow down and actually read the references, the Mini PC comes with Windows 11 preloaded.

Topgundcp · Sunday at 3:30 PM

Yes, My bad, The Mini PC you mention above does come with W11 Home version.
But what I said is he can buy a cheap smart TV with Mirroring support then he can cast wirelessly from his Laptop.However, it is pretty sluggish moving around.
Like you, I actually own a Mini PC (GMKTEC 150) which I bought earlier this year with the same spec as yours. Now it is used for guest/family member to use when they visit since I don't want them to touch my own PC.

gunrunnerjohn · Sunday at 3:33 PM

Topgundcp said:
Yes, My bad, The Mini PC you mention above does come with W11 Home version.
But what I said is he can buy a cheap smart TV with Mirroring support then he can cast wirelessly from his Laptop.
Like you, I actually own a Mini PC (GMKTEC 150) which I bought earlier this year with the same spec as yours. Now it is used for guest/family member to use when they visit since I don't want them to touch my own PC.

Actually, mine came with Windows 11 Pro.

Topgundcp · Sunday at 3:34 PM

gunrunnerjohn said:
Actually, mine came with Windows 11 Pro.

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So is mine

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