1001 TVs: Screen Mirroring for Windows

1001 TVs: Screen Mirroring 3.2.0 is a Windows app from Nero AG that sends your PC's screen to a smart TV over your home network. It is meant for people who want the big screen without cables: presentations, photo slideshows, videos or a browser window shown on the TV. You can download 1001 TVs: Screen Mirroring for Windows from the Microsoft Store.

Quick facts

• Version: 3.2.0
• Developer: Nero AG
• Platform: Windows
• Licence: free to download
• Size: about 8.12 MB according to catalogue data
• Get it: Microsoft Store, more at 1001tvs.com

What it is for

Windows has a built-in way to project to wireless displays, but it only works with TVs and adapters that support that particular standard. Many smart TVs from different brands instead understand other network protocols for receiving media. 1001 TVs is designed to bridge that gap: it discovers compatible TVs on the same network and sends the picture to them. As the name suggests, the goal is to work with a wide range of models rather than one brand. The typical uses are showing holiday photos to the family, playing a video that is stored on the PC, running a slideshow at a small event, or displaying a web page to several people. Mirroring over Wi-Fi always adds a slight delay, which does not matter for photos and films but is noticeable in fast games.

Guide: first connection

1. Install the app from the Microsoft Store.
2. Connect the PC and the TV to the same network, not a guest network.
3. Open the app and wait for it to find your TV.
4. Select the TV and choose whether to mirror the screen or send a specific file.
5. Accept the connection on the TV if it asks.

Tips for smooth playback

• Place the router close to the TV or connect the TV by cable.
• Pause large downloads on the PC while mirroring.
• Turn on do-not-disturb so notifications do not appear on the TV.
• Update the TV's firmware if it does not show up.

Free and paid

The app is free to install. Some features or longer sessions may be tied to an in-app purchase; check the Store listing and in-app prices before buying.

Privacy

Everything on the mirrored screen is visible to everyone in the room. Close personal emails and chats before starting, and stop mirroring when you are done.

Pros and cons

• Pro: works with many smart TV brands on the home network.
• Pro: no cable required.
• Pro: small app from the Microsoft Store.
• Con: wireless delay in games.
• Con: some features may require payment.

Alternatives

For Samsung TVs, Easy Connection to Screen is Samsung's own app in our listings. To show a phone on a PC instead, see iMyFone MirrorTo.