How Do I Switch To HDMI On Windows 10?

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How do I change my display adapter to HDMI on Windows 10?Windows desktops use the operating system to switch between different types of input and output at any given time. It's important to understand how to change your display adaptor because it will make it possible for you to connect your PC to a wide range of devices.

switch to HDMI on Windows 10

When adding a new viewing output for your computer or laptop, you will be using cables. Computer monitors and flat screen TVs have ports that are compatible with both the older generation ports, the VGA and DVI, and the newer generation port, the HDMI. To a normal user, the difference lies on the appearance but for a computer user, it goes beyond that.

What is HDMI?

HDMI, or High-Definition Multimedia Interface, cables have become the most common connectors used today. Laptops and PCs purchased around early 2010’s have HDMI ports and visual outputs, like computer monitors and LCD / LED TVs.

Although VGA (Video Graphics Array) and DVI (Digital Visual Interface) are still popularly used, the capabilities of an HDMI cable are far exceeding. Here is a rundown of the comparisons between the 3 most widely used connectors:

  • Year of being designed and released

VGA        = 1987

DVI         = 1999

HDMI      = 2002

  • Number of pins

VGA       = 15 pins

DVI        = 29 pins

HDMI     = 19 pins

  • Maximum data transfer capability

VGA      = bandwidth of 388 MHz in 2048*1536 resolution

DVI        = for single link: 3,960 Mbits per second in 1920*1200 resolution

              = for dual link: 7,920 Mbits per second at 2560*1600 resolution

HDMI     = bandwidth of 48,000 Mbits per second at 10240*4320 resolution

Based on the comparison, it is obvious that the HDMI connector is superior. All high-definition media, including the surround stereo audio signals, are very much accommodated by the HDMI cable.

There are certain situations where you need to connect to a device via the HDMI cable. It may be during a visual presentation using the latest projector or a movie marathon on a 4K LED TV. Whatever the situation is, you need to familiarize yourself with how you can switch viewing your computer monitor or laptop screen to the HDMI-capable device.

How to Switch to HDMI Viewing on Windows 10

To switch your display from your computer screen to the HDMI device, secure a HDMI cable with complete pins for

Assuming that you are using Windows 10 as your computer’s operating system, here are the steps on how you can switch your viewing device.

  1. Turn on the HDMI-connected output (either TV, another monitor, projector) and your computer.
  2. On the Desktop, the ‘Windows Plug and Play’ process should be automatically enabled. Give it a few minutes for it to download the necessary files for the viewing device.
  3. Once the ‘Plug and Play’ process is finished, right-click at any open space of the Desktop screen and select ‘Display’.
  4. Scroll down and click on ‘Advanced display settings.’Advanced display settings
  5. Click ‘Detect’ and observe the changes of your screen viewing. The most common viewing mode is the ‘Extend’ and you can see it on the drop-down box under ‘Multiple displays’. What your computer screen is viewing, it must also be viewed on the HDMI-connected output.Click Detect
  6. There are other viewing modes, but you can experiment on that after you have achieved ‘extending’ your display.
  7. On the ‘Resolution’ drop-down box, you can adjust the resolution of your screen that is being projected on the HDMI-connected output. The resolution with ‘Recommended’ is the optimal display suitable for your newly attached viewing device.
  8. After you have selected the resolution of your preference, click on ‘Apply’.
  9. Note that there may be instances that the things you want to view don’t fit on the screen of the HDMI-connected output. You can adjust the output’s aspect ratio by adjusting its own settings.

Summary: Do I switch to HDMI on Windows 10

  • An HDMI cable provides a better quality of sound and picture than standard audio and video cables, but there is more to it than just plugging in the cable.
  • Before you attempt to connect your computer to your TV, make sure that your laptop has an HDMI port.
  • You will also need a cord compatible with your computer.
  • Plug your HDMI cable into the ports on both devices and turn them on.
  • You may have to hit a key or move through Windows' settings screens to get the image from your computer on the TV screen.
  • If it works, you can adjust the resolution using the menu on your laptop or TV until you are satisfied with the display.
  • For example, disconnecting another monitor might do it.
  • Having trouble? Check for downloads at the manufacturer's website for your PC model.
  •  A few steps is all that is needed to switch to HDMI on Windows 10.

Conclusion

HDMI, for now, is such a powerful connector and it seems to stay that way for more years to come. Since the use of it has been normalized in school, workplace and entertainment sections, it is important to know how to switch views from the source to the output. It is our hope that the above tips will help you switch to HDMI on your Windows 10 hassle free.

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