(Windows PC Version)
SuperDisplay
- Paid. There is a $14.99 one-time set up fee (comes with 3 day free trial), but our team felt it was worth the cost.
SpaceDesk
- Free. The app comes at no cost, but is not as good as SuperDisplay.
SuperDisplay Setup:
- THIS IS ONLY FOR PEOPLE USING A WINDOWS PC
- Step 1: Open the Google Play Store on the tablet: On your device, slide in from the side until and move till you get to the letter âPâ and tap âPlay Storeâ
- Step 2: Search for SuperDisplay: In the Google Play Store, tap on the search bar at the top and type "SuperDisplay". As you type, suggestions will appear below the search bar. Tap on "SuperDisplay - Virtual Monitor" when it appears.
- Step 3: Download and Install the Driver on your Windows PC: Visit the official SuperDisplay website and download the Windows driver. Follow the on-screen instructions to install it on your PC.
- Step 4: Launch SuperDisplay : After installation, open the SuperDisplay Settings application on your Windows PC by hitting the âWindowsâ Key and typing âSuperDisplay Settingsâ
- Step 5: Launch the application on your tablet.
- Step 6 (Wireless): IP Address: Select âConnect via WiFiâ and input the IP address into the desktop program. (Both devices need to be on the same wifi)
- Step 6 (Wired): Plug the tablet into the PC
- Step 7: In Windows, hit the âWindowsâ key, type display and hit enter. This will take you to display settings. From here you can set the DC-1 to âextendâ or âduplicateâ your PC then confirm the change.
- Step 8: To make the view fullscreen, select the DC-1 display by clicking the square it is associated with, then set the display to 1584 x 1184 resolution, confirm this by hitting âkeep changesâ, then modify the scale to your liking. On the SuperDisplay app you can go into settings and adjust quality, this may slow the experience but create a nicer picture
Spacedesk Setup:
- THIS IS ONLY FOR PEOPLE USING A WINDOWS PC
- Step 1: Open the Google Play Store: On your device, slide in from the side until and move till you get to the letter âPâ and tap âPlay Storeâ
- Step 2: Search for SpaceDesk: In the Google Play Store, tap on the search bar at the top and type "SpaceDesk". As you type, suggestions will appear below the search bar. Tap on "SpaceDesk - USB Display for PC" when it appears.
- Step 3: Download and Install the Driver: Visit the official Spacedesk website and download the âWindows 10/11 (64-bit)â Spacedesk driver for Windows. Follow the on-screen instructions to install it on your PC.
- Step 4: Launch Spacedesk Server: After installation, open the Spacedesk Driver Console application on your Windows PC.
- Step 5: Click the âUSB Cable Driver Androidâ button, then enable the âUSB Cable Androidâ option and let it apply.
- Step 6: Open Spacedesk App: On your Android device, open the Spacedesk app you installed earlier.
- Step 7: Improve Quality: Click on the â3 linesâ icon and then settings.
- Under âRotationâ enable âAuto-Rotationâ and under âQuality/Performanceâ slide âImage Qualityâ to max (the right) and set âCustom FPS Rateâ to 60.
- Step 7A (for wired use): Plug the tablet into your PC
- Step 7B (for wired use): Enable USB File Transfer: Swipe down on status bar (the bar at the top of the screen with wifi and notification icons etc. There will be a notification under the âSilentâ category named âCharging this device via USBâ, tap on it to expand it, then tap once more time when it says âTap for more optionsâ. This will open up a menu, all you need to do is click âFile Transferâ under the section called âUse USB forâ
- Step 8: Connect: Reopen the Spacedesk app (use the back arrow or button to leave the settings menu should you need). The app should now detect your Windows PC through USB OR wireless. Tap the listing under your computer's name for wireless connection, or tap the little trident USB icon at the bottom middle of the screen for wired connection, which is recommended.
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