Then all the AirPlay compatible devices that are connected to the same network where the iPhone is connected. To send the iPhone screen to the PC, we just have to select the name of the PC (it is the one used by the application by default) and, seconds later, our PC will begin to show the screen of our iPhone. As it is not a native Apple solution, we will always suffer a small lag. We can download the 5KPlayer application through its website by clicking on the following link.
Once the installation is finished, the application will recommend us to install other applications to convert videos, another to download videos from the internet and others, however, only 5KPlayer is necessary, we should not install any other application. It is necessary to have installed the Bonjour service in Windows and running in the background, since, otherwise, we will not be able to enable the AirPlay function in Windows. This service is automatically installed when you install iTunes on Windows.
We like
Application completely free and without any purchases inside.
We do not like it
The interface leaves a lot to be desired and requires iTunes on your computer.
AirServer
Another interesting option that we have available in the Microsoft Store to display the content of the iPhone screen in Windows is using the AirServer application. AirServer is a paid application that we can try beforehand completely free of charge, an application that offers us a Best Quality and less lag that we can find with applications like 5KPlayer. The operation of this application is exactly the same as 5KPlayer, since, once it is running in the background, from the iPhone we have to access the AirPlay menu and select the name of our PC as the recipient of the signal.
We can download AirServer completely free of charge and enjoy a 30 day trial period. After those 30 days, if we want to continue using it, we will have to go through the box and pay the 6.99 euros that the application costs. Unlike 5KPlayer, you don’t need to have the Bonjour service running in the background. It does not allow us to select either the resolution or the number of frames per second.
stands out for
High transmission quality and is compatible with AirPlay and Chromecast.
Needs improvement
It does not allow you to modify the quality of the video and it is a paid application.
AirPlay – Screen mirroring
AirPlay is another of the interesting applications that we have at our disposal to view the screen of an iPhone in Windows. This application, which we can download from the Microsoft Store, works like the rest of the applications, running in background in Windows and to send the content, we just have to access the AirPlay menu from our iPhone or iPad. Unlike other applications, AirPlay is a paid application that is priced at 7.99 euros and we can download it through the following link. Before buying it, from its file in the Microsoft Store, we can try it completely free of charge by clicking on the Free trial button.
Within the AirPlay configuration options – Duplicate screen allows us to deliver content in 540p, 720p and 1080p at both 30 and 60 fps. It also allows us to use hardware acceleration to make the process faster. It is not necessary to have the Bonjour services running in the background, so if we do not use iTunes we will not have any problem.
Advantages
It allows us to choose the video quality and the number of fps that we want the signal displayed on the PC to have and does not require Bonjour services.
Drawbacks
It is a paid application.
Air Play Receiver
AirPlay Receiver is a paid application available in the Microsoft Store that, like AirServer and AirPlay Screen Mirroring, does not require Bonjour in background. To send the content from an iPhone or iPad to a Windows PC through AirPlay Receiver, we just have to run the application in the background and, through the iOS / iPadOS Control Center, click on the AirPlay button and select the name of our PC or of the application to start displaying the content on the screen.
Despite being a paid application, we can try it completely free of charge by clicking on the Free trial from the following link. Unlike other applications, AirPlay Receiver does not allow us to choose the resolution of the image or the number of frames per second.
Pros
It does not require the Bonjour services available through iTunes and the signal quality is very high.
cons
It is a paid application with a free trial and it does not allow us to modify the quality of the video that is transmitted.
See the screen of an Android mobile on the PC
Showing the screen of an Android smartphone or tablet in Windows is a very simple process using one of the different options that we show you below. All the applications that we show you allow us to send the signal from the screen of our iPhone or Android smartphone via Wi-Fi signalthat is, without the need to use any cable, the only requirement to be able to do so is that both the PC and the device are connected to the same network, even if one is connected via Wi-Fi and the other via Ethernet cable .
AirDroid
AirDroid has always been one of the most popular applications for sending content between an Android smartphone and a PC with Windows, macOS or Linux since it is available for all the most used desktop ecosystems. But, in addition, it also includes a function that not only allows us to display the screen of our smartphone, but also allows us to interact with apps that are displayed on the screen as if we were doing it directly from the screen of our mobile.
While it is true that the application is completely free, we have a limitation when transferring data and displaying screen content on a Windows PC. In order to use this application, we need to download both AirDroid for Android and Windows or use the Chrome extension from its website.
Positive aspects
It shows the content of the screen on the mobile and we can interact with the applications.
Bad points
The free version is very limited.
ApowerMirror
Another interesting option available on Android to remotely send content to a PC is with the ApowerMirror application. This application allows us to send and display screen content of our smartphone on a PC through the corresponding application available for Windows and macOS.
In addition, it also allows us control the mobile from the screen of our PC, so it is an excellent option to manage the mobile remotely without having to take it out of our pocket. The application that we need for Windows is available from its website, while the application that we need to install on Android can be found at the following link.
We love
It allows us to control the applications from the PC without having to physically have it.
leaves to be desired
To get the most out of it, we must pay for the application.
natively
If our mobile device and PC are compatible with the protocol Miracast, we can use it to send the content of our smartphone screen to the PC without having to install any third-party application, neither on the smartphone nor on Windows. To activate the function, which is natively deactivated, we must access the Windows configuration options and click on System. Within the system, in the panel on the left, click on Projection on this computer. In the panel on the right, we must click on the drop-down box Some Android and Windows devices can project to this computer when you allow it and we select Always.
Within the configuration options of this option, we can request that it is necessary to enter a PIN to prevent anyone in our environment from sending the signal from their mobile screen to our PC.
We liked
Native Windows solution that avoids installing third-party applications.
we didn’t like it
The number of computers compatible with Miracast is not very wide, especially among desktop computers.
Mobile link, only for Samsung mobiles
Mobile Link is the native app included in Windows 10 and Windows 11, previously known as Your Phone. This application is ideal for remotely managing our Android smartphone, even to make calls, but also, if we have a Samsung smartphone, we can also use it to not only send the screen content to the application and have it displayed in Windows, but also also for interact with it as if it were the mobile itself. If we plan to change smartphones soon and spend many hours in front of the computer, we should consider switching to Samsung if we are not already a customer.
Not all smartphones from Samsung are compatible with this function since it is only available in the highest range of the Korean terminal, both current models and old models. This function is available on the Note 9, Note 10, Note 20 range, starting with the Galaxy S9 (S10, S21, S22…) and the Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip terminals, as well as on the Microsoft Surface Duo model.
It stands out especially for
Native Windows application, so there is no need to install third-party applications.
should improve
It is only compatible with Samsung smartphones, greatly limiting its use.
AirServer
AirServer is another of the applications that, in addition to offering support for AirPlay, also includes compatibility with Chromecast, so we can use it to send the content of our Android smartphone to a PC, accessing the Notifications Center, clicking on cast screen to device and select the name of our PC, which is the identifier used by the application.
AirServer is available for download completely free of charge with a 30-day trial period. Once that time has elapsed, if we want to continue using the application, we must buy a license whose price is 6.99 euros.
Highlight
Compatible with AirPlay and Chromecast, with great image quality and no lags.
To improve
It is a paid application, although we can try it for free for 30 days.
Which is the best option?
Whether we have an iPhone, the best application to show our mobile screen on the PC is 5KPlayer, since it is completely free and the signal quality is quite good despite the lag that it shows on certain occasions. But, if we care about paying and we are looking for an application that is also compatible with both devices, the best option is AirServeran application is also compatible with both protocols and that, in addition, offers us a superior quality and without cuts.
