The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter is a small HDMI dongle that is powered through a USB port on your TV (no power adapter included). It is easy to set up, but it is best for simpler walls because full HD playback is limited to 30 Hz and animation-heavy layouts may appear choppy.
It works through WiFi direct, which means there is no setup procedure required at all: just plug it into your TV and you can immediately select it as a casting target in Microsoft Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 through the action center.
This article lists all the necessary steps in detail.
⚠️ Warning: We recommend this adapter only if you plan to cast from a supported Windows device and can keep the computer within about 10 meters of the screen. Apple iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices are not supported because this adapter does not work with AirPlay.
🔎 Please note: Some Android phones and tablets can also cast to this adapter through Miracast, but support depends on the device manufacturer. Check the device specifications first before recommending this setup.
A connection to Apple iOS/macOS devices is not possible as they use Apple's AirPlay protocol, which this adapter does not support.
Pros: no setup process required at all, it's really plug and play as long as you are using a Windows PC!
Cons: picture quality is satisfying, however it is limited to 30 Hz in full HD resolution, resulting in choppy animations when new content comes in to your wall or if you use a Walls.io layout with a lot of animations like our Kiosk layout.
In case you have further questions, don't hesitate to contact the support team via the chat or support@walls.io!