Use The Tablet As A Monitor Under Windows – This Is How It Works

A well-known saying goes: “You don’t have to know everything; you just have to know how to help yourself.” The connection between laptop and Android tablet also works according to this motto. A corresponding function (such as Sidecar with Apple users) is not found under Windows or Android.

Fortunately, numerous programs can help out here. One of the most reliable is called the “Space desk.” With this, laptops and tablets can be connected to use your tablet as a monitor. The significant advantage: the program works on both Android tablets and iPads and is free.

  1. Download Space Desk

Pick up your laptop and go to the program’s website. Google “space desk” is the quickest way. In the “Download” drop-down menu, you can easily download Spacedesk to your laptop or PC. Right below, you have the option to download the program for the Android or iOS operating systems.

However, movical.net can do this on your tablet or iPad via the Google Play and App Store. If you have installed Spacedesk on both devices, open the app on your tablet. There you will be asked to enter the IP address of your laptop. If you do not know your IP address, call up the Run menu under Windows key + R. Enter cmd there and in the window that is now openipconfig. You can see your IP address under IPv4.

  1. Set Up The Second Monitor

As soon as you have entered your IP address in the app, you can almost use your tablet as a monitor. First of all, you will see the content twice – your laptop and tablet or iPad initially display the same content. To change this and use the second screen simultaneously, you have to activate the second display—Right-click on an empty area in the desktop view of your laptop. Select Display Settings from click on the screen marked with a 2.

Below that, you now have the option to extend the desktop onto this display to select. Once you have done this, you can use both screens at the same time. If you want to use your tablet as a monitor but do not have a sufficient internet connection when you are out and about, activate the hotspot on your smartphone and use it with your laptop and tablet.