Wireless Display Not Working in Windows 11? 9 Ways to Fix It

Windows 11 supports wireless screen mirroring via Wireless Display and allows you to project your PC screen to a compatible TV, monitor, or other display without an HDMI cable. However, the wireless display may not appear, fail to connect, disconnect repeatedly, or show an error when you try to project. The problem can be caused by the wireless display feature not being installed, Wi-Fi or Miracast compatibility issues, outdated drivers, disabled services, or incorrect projection settings. Try these 9 fixes to get Wireless Display working again in Windows 11.

Check These Requirements First

Before troubleshooting Wireless Display, make sure your PC and the receiving display support Miracast and that the basic connection requirements are met.

• Check Miracast support: Press Windows + R, type dxdiag, and press Enter. Select Save All Information and open the saved text file. Search for Miracast to check whether your system supports it.
• Turn on the receiving display: Make sure your TV or wireless display is powered on and has Screen Mirroring, Miracast, or Wireless Display enabled.
• Turn on Wi-Fi: Wireless Display requires the wireless adapter to be enabled, even if your PC normally uses an Ethernet connection.
• Keep devices nearby: For initial testing, keep the Windows 11 PC and receiving display relatively close to each other.
• Update both devices: Check for available Windows updates and firmware updates for the TV or wireless display.

If your PC or receiving display does not support Miracast, the troubleshooting steps below cannot add Miracast support.

Quick Insight: Wireless Display and Cast to Device are not the same feature. Wireless Display uses Miracast to mirror or extend your Windows screen, while Cast to Device is typically used to send supported media to compatible network devices.

1. Install or Reinstall the Wireless Display Feature

Windows 11 provides Wireless Display as an optional feature. If it is missing, corrupted, or was removed, the Wireless Display connection may not work properly.

Steps to install Wireless Display

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Go to System > Optional features.
3. Click View features next to Add an optional feature.
4. Search for Wireless Display.
5. Select it and click Next > Add.
6. Wait for Windows to finish installing the feature.
7. Restart your PC and try connecting again by pressing Windows + K.

If Wireless Display is already installed, you can remove it from Settings > System > Optional features > Wireless Display, restart the PC, and then reinstall it.

Quick Insight: The Wireless Display optional feature is different from the Miracast support provided by your wireless adapter and graphics hardware. Installing the feature cannot make an incompatible PC support Miracast.

2. Update Wi-Fi and Graphics Drivers

Wireless Display relies on your PC’s Wi-Fi adapter and graphics driver. If either driver is outdated, corrupted, or incompatible, Windows 11 may fail to detect or connect to a wireless display.

Update the Wi-Fi driver

1. Right-click Start and select Device Manager.
2. Expand Network adapters.
3. Right-click your Wi-Fi adapter.
4. Select Update driver > Search automatically for drivers.
5. Restart your PC if Windows installs an update.

Update the graphics driver

1. In Device Manager, expand Display adapters.
2. Right-click your graphics adapter.
3. Select Update driver > Search automatically for drivers.
4. Restart Windows and test Wireless Display again.

If Windows cannot find newer drivers, check your PC manufacturer’s official support website for the latest Wi-Fi and graphics drivers for your Windows 11 model.

Quick Insight: If Wireless Display stopped working after a driver update, check the driver’s Properties > Driver tab to see whether Roll Back Driver is available.

3. Make Sure Wi-Fi Is Enabled

Wireless Display uses your PC’s wireless adapter to establish a Miracast connection. If Wi-Fi is turned off, Windows may not be able to connect to a wireless display even if your PC has internet access through an Ethernet cable.

Steps to check Wi-Fi

1. Press Windows + I and open Network & internet.
2. Select Wi-Fi. Make sure Wi-Fi is on.
3. If you normally use Ethernet, leave Wi-Fi enabled while testing Wireless Display.
4. Press Windows + K and check whether the wireless display appears.

You can also open Device Manager > Network adapters and make sure your wireless adapter is enabled. If it has a down-arrow icon, right-click it and select Enable device.

Quick Insight: You don’t necessarily need Wi-Fi for internet access, but a wireless adapter is required for Miracast connections.

4. Check Wireless Projection Settings

Windows 11 includes settings that control whether other devices can project to your PC. These settings are mainly relevant when you are using the Windows 11 computer as the receiving wireless display.

If you want another device to project to your PC

1. Open Settings > System > Projecting to this PC.
2. Check whether the Wireless Display optional feature is installed.
3. Review the available projection settings and choose the option that allows the device you want to connect.
4. If required, set a PIN requirement for the connection.
5. Try connecting again from the other device.

If you are trying to project your Windows 11 PC to a TV or monitor, these settings are not the main control point. Instead, press Windows + K and select the available wireless display.

Quick Insight: Don’t confuse Projecting to this PC with projecting from your PC. The former turns your Windows 11 computer into a wireless receiver; the latter sends your PC’s screen to another Miracast-compatible display.

5. Remove and Reconnect the Wireless Display

If Windows 11 previously connected to the TV or monitor but now fails to connect, removing the saved device and pairing it again can clear a corrupted connection.

Steps to reconnect

1. Open Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Devices.
2. Look for the wireless display under the available or connected devices.
3. If it is listed, select the device and choose Remove device.
4. Restart your PC and the wireless display.
5. Make sure the display’s Miracast or screen mirroring mode is enabled.
6. Press Windows + K on your PC.
7. Select the wireless display from the list and follow any prompts shown on the screen.

If the display does not appear at all, continue with the remaining fixes because the issue may be related to Miracast support, drivers, or wireless networking.

Quick Insight: Removing and reconnecting is particularly useful when the display was working previously but stopped connecting after a Windows, driver, or display-device change.

6. Restart the WLAN AutoConfig Service

The WLAN AutoConfig service manages Wi-Fi connections in Windows. If the service is stopped or not responding correctly, Windows may have trouble establishing a Miracast connection.

Steps to restart WLAN AutoConfig

1. Press Windows + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
2. Find WLAN AutoConfig in the list.
3. Right-click it and select Restart.
4. If the service is stopped, select Start.
5. Double-click the service and make sure Startup type is set to Automatic.
6. Close the Services window.
7. Press Windows + K and try connecting to the wireless display again.

Quick Insight: Restarting this service refreshes Windows’ wireless networking without requiring you to reset the entire network configuration.

7. Reset Network Settings

If Wireless Display still cannot connect, a network configuration problem may be interfering with the Miracast connection. Resetting the network settings can remove corrupted network configurations and reinstall the network adapters.

Steps to reset the network

• Open Settings > Network & internet.
• Select Advanced network settings.
• Scroll down and click Network reset.
• Click Reset now.

• Confirm the reset and allow Windows to restart.
• After restarting, make sure Wi-Fi is enabled.
• Press Windows + K and try connecting to the wireless display again.

Network reset removes and reinstalls your network adapters and may require you to reconnect to Wi-Fi networks afterward.

Quick Insight: Use this step after checking the Wi-Fi adapter and WLAN AutoConfig service because it is more disruptive than simply restarting a service or reconnecting the display.

8. Restart and Check the Wireless Display

The problem may be with the TV, monitor, or wireless display rather than Windows 11. A temporary Miracast or firmware issue can prevent a connection.

Try these steps:

1. Turn off the TV or wireless display.
2. Unplug it from power for about 30 seconds, then turn it back on.
3. Open its Screen Mirroring, Miracast, Wireless Display, or similar feature.
4. Make sure the display is ready to accept a wireless connection.
5. Check the manufacturer’s settings for any available firmware or software updates.
6. On Windows 11, press Windows + K and try connecting again.

If the display works with another Miracast-compatible Windows PC or phone but not with your PC, the problem is more likely related to the Windows 11 system or its wireless/graphics drivers.

Quick Insight: Some TVs require you to open their screen-mirroring mode before Windows can discover or connect to them.

9. Check Miracast Support on Your PC

If Windows 11 still cannot connect to a wireless display, check whether your Wi-Fi adapter and graphics system actually support Miracast.

Check Wi-Fi Direct support

1. Open Windows Terminal or Command Prompt.
2. Run:

netsh wlan show drivers

3. Look for Wireless Display Supported in the results.
4. If it says Yes, your wireless adapter supports the required wireless display functionality.
5. If it says No, check whether a newer Wi-Fi or graphics driver is available from your PC manufacturer.

You can also run dxdiag and check the saved system information for Miracast support.

If the hardware does not support Miracast, Windows settings or reinstalling the Wireless Display feature will not make the PC compatible. In that case, a wired display connection or compatible external hardware may be required.

Quick Insight: If Miracast is supported but Wireless Display still fails, focus on the earlier fixes involving drivers, Wi-Fi, the Wireless Display feature, and the receiving device.

Final Checks

If Wireless Display is still not working in Windows 11, check these points before trying the connection again:

• Make sure Miracast is supported by your PC and receiving display.
• Confirm Wi-Fi is enabled on the Windows 11 PC.
• Make sure the Wireless Display optional feature is installed.
• Update your Wi-Fi and graphics drivers.
• Restart the WLAN AutoConfig service.
• Remove the saved wireless display and reconnect it.
• Restart the TV, monitor, or wireless display and enable its screen mirroring/Miracast mode.
• If network settings appear corrupted, perform a Network reset.
• Run netsh wlan show drivers to verify Wireless Display is supported.

If your PC does not support Miracast, the issue cannot be fixed through Windows settings alone. You will need a compatible wireless display solution or a wired connection instead.

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