Windows 10: This PC can only be discovered for projection when it's plugged into a power source. But it...

Hi I a trying to use my Windows10 Tablet as a second screen over Miracast.All options to project to this PC are greyed out with the message "This PC can only be discovered for projection when it's plugged into a power source."But it IS connected to a power source !How to resolve that?

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Project to this PC Password setting

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums



We understand your concern as you are unable to cast your android device to Windows 10 PC. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

• What is the make and model of the PC?
• What is the Android version installed on the device?

Meanwhile, we would suggest you to perform these steps and check if you are able to cast the device.

1. Press Windows + I key to open
   Settings.
2. Click on System and then click Projecting to this PC.
3. Under Some Windows and Android devices can project to this PC when you say it’s OK select the drop down to
   Available everywhere.
4. Now under Ask to project to this PC select First time only.
5. Under Require PIN for pairing select Never.
6. Now under This PC can be discovered for projection only when it’s plugged into a power source toggle the switch to On/Off.

Once you set these settings follow the steps below.

1. Press Windows + S key together and type
   Connect.
2. Now open Settings on your Phone and click on
   Connected devices.
3. Then select Cast and choose the PC
   name

Regards,



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Projecting Motorola E5 to laptop

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you want to connect your Moto E5 phone to your PC.



Ensure that both the devices are connected to same network and then follow the steps mentioned below to project your android phone to PC.

1. Press Windows + I key to open
   Settings.
   
2. Click on System and then click
   Projecting to this PC.
   
3. Under Some Windows and Android devices can project to this PC when you say it’s OK select the drop down to
   Available everywhere.
   
4. Now under Ask to project to this PC select
   First time only.
   
5. Under Require PIN for pairing select
   Never.
   
6. Now under This PC can be discovered for projection only when it’s plugged into a power source toggle the switch to On/Off.
   

Once you set these settings follow the steps below.

1. Press Windows + S key together and type
   Connect.
   
2. Now open Settings on your
   Phone and click on Connected devices.
   
3. Then select Cast and choose the
   PC name
   

Now you should be able to see the phone screen on your PC.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Projecting/Casting

Hi SharanReigns,

Sorry to hear you're experiencing this issue. I'm an Independent Advisor and consumer of Microsoft products just like you. Let me help you with your concern.

Try to check your Projecting to this PC settings.

1. Go to Settings > System > Projecting to this PC

2. Make it sure that it is "Available everywhere"

3. And toggle off "This PC can only be discovered for projection when it's plugged into a power source".