On Windows 10, the Wireless Display is a feature that adds the Connect app to allow other devices to connect wirelessly and use your desktop computer, laptop, or tablet as a wireless display using the Miracast mirroring technology.
In the past, the Connect app came pre-installed by default, but starting with Windows 10 version 2004, it’s now an optional feature that you must install manually to connect to Miracast compatible devices.
In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to install the Wireless Display feature to bring back the Connect app on Windows 10.
- Install Connect app on Windows 10
- Uninstall Connect app on Windows 10
Install Connect app on Windows 10
To install the Wireless Display optional feature to add the Connect app, use these steps:
- Open Settings.
- Click on Apps.
- Click on Apps & features.
- Click the Optional features option.
- Click the Add a feature option.
- Add optional feature option
- Search for Wireless Display and check the optional feature.
- Install Miracast Wireless Display feature
- Click the Install button.
Once you complete the steps, the feature will install, and the Connect app will be restored on Windows 10.
Open Settings.
Click on Apps.
Click on Apps & features.
Click the Optional features option.
Click the Add a feature option.
Add optional feature option
Search for Wireless Display and check the optional feature.
Install Miracast Wireless Display feature
Click the Install button.
Uninstall Connect app on Windows 10
To uninstall the Connect app on Windows 10, use these steps:
- Open Settings.
- Click on Apps.
- Click on Apps & features.
- Click the Optional features option.
- Select the Wireless Display option
- Click the Uninstall button.
- Uninstall Miracast Wireless Display feature
After you complete the steps, the Miracast connect feature will be removed from Windows 10.
Select the Wireless Display option
Click the Uninstall button.
Uninstall Miracast Wireless Display feature
