What is PC Mirroring?
PC mirroring allows your Aura frame to temporarily display what’s on your Windows computer screen in real time, such as a slideshow.
This feature supports screen mirroring from a Windows PC to your Aura frame only. It does not allow mirroring from the frame to another device.
It’s designed for occasional moments, for example, showing a slideshow from a laptop during a family event directly on your Aura frame.
The primary purpose of an Aura frame is to display photos shared through the Aura app, keeping favorite memories visible in your home.
PC mirroring supports specific, one-off scenarios and is not intended as a core, everyday use of the frame.
Compatibility
If you see “supports screen mirroring from a Windows PC” on your packaging, then you can mirror your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC screen onto your frame via a direct peer-to-peer (Wi-Fi Direct) connection.
Requirements:
- Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC
- A compatible Aura frame
Not supported:
- Streaming services and gaming
While some streaming services (for example, Netflix) may appear to work, they are not supported.
How to start wireless screen mirroring
- Make sure your frame is powered on.
- Press and hold the Touch bar located at the top of the frame two times and select the PC mirroring option in the menu.
- On your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, press the Windows logo key + K to bring up the wireless display menu.
- Choose your Aura frame from the list.
- Follow any additional instructions shown on your screen.
By default, audio will play from the frame’s speaker during mirroring.
Note: Wireless screen mirroring uses a direct peer-to-peer (Wi-Fi Direct) connection between your PC and the frame.
How to disconnect
To stop a wireless display connection:
- Press the Windows logo key + K on your PC to bring up the casting menu.
- Click Disconnect on the device you want to disconnect from.
After disconnecting, your frame may briefly display a “connected, please add photos” message before automatically returning to showing photos within approximately 5–20 seconds.
Why is this only available for Windows PCs?
This feature currently supports Windows 10 and Windows 11, the most widely used desktop operating systems.