{"id":5789,"date":"2022-12-23T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/epa\/use-chromebook-monitor\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T12:29:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T10:29:35","slug":"use-chromebook-monitor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/use-chromebook-monitor\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Chromebook as Second Monitor [ 4 Ways ]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You own a Chromebook and another machine, such as a Mac or a PC. Now, you need an extra screen to boost your productivity, and you\u2019re wondering if it\u2019s possible to <strong>use your Chromebook as a second monitor.<\/strong> This piece is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we explain how to use a Chromebook as a monitor using several different methods. We will also explain why you can&#8217;t use a Chromebook as a monitor with an HDMI cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/how-use-chromebook-monitor.jpeg\" alt=\"How To Use A Chromebook As A Monitor\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the right software and setup, your Google notebook&nbsp;can double as a second screen for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are four free ways to use a\u00a0Chromebook as a second monitor:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2.-use-%22duet-display%22-to-use-chromebook-as-a-monitor\">1. Using the <em>&#8220;Duet Display&#8221; <\/em>App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Chromebook as an External Display for Mac\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x-MqE5d8ASc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The following steps explain how to use a Chromebook as a monitor using the Duet Display app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1%3A-download-%26-install-%22duet-display%22-on-both-devices\">Step 1: Download &amp; Set Up\u00a0\u201cDuet Display\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/download-duet-display-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Download - Duet Display Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and set up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.duetdisplay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Duet Display software<\/a> for your <strong>primary computer.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download and set up\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.kairos.duet&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Duet Display in the Play Store<\/a> for\u00a0your Chromebook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create a Duet Account<\/strong> to complete the setup and installation. Ensure that you use the same account for both.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2%3A-enable-screen-sharing\">Step 2: Enable Screen Sharing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click &#8220;<strong>Profile&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the box next to &#8220;<strong>Screen Sharing Enabled&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/screen-sharing-duet-display-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Screen Sharing - Duet Display Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3%3A-connect-your-computer-%26-your-chromebook\">Step 3: Connect Your Computer &amp; Your Chromebook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p>Connect your main computer and your Chromebook to the <strong>same wi-fi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p>Click <strong>&#8220;Android&#8221;<\/strong> in the Duet window on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/android-duet-display-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Android - Duet Display Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p>Click <strong>&#8220;Air&#8221;<\/strong> to connect wirelessly to your Chromebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is found at the top bar of the Duet Display Window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/air-duet-display-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Air - Duet Display Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p>Click on your Chromebook\u2019s IP address (or ID) once it appears on the \u201c<strong>Discovered Devices<\/strong>\u201d list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/chromebook-id-duet-display-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Chromebook ID - Duet Display Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>When your computer connects to your Chromebook, its screen will be displayed through an Android window on your laptop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4%3A-adjust%2Fpersonalize-screen-settings\">Step 4: Adjust Screen Settings (Optional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can either \u2018mirror\u2019 your principal\u00a0display or \u2018extend\u2019 it on your Chromebook.<\/strong> To mirror means to display the duplicate content on both screens, while to extend means to make the Chromebook\u2019s screen an extension of the principal screen, allowing you to drop and drag items onto it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To fine-tune these settings, do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p>Click on the <strong>connected device<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/connected-device-duet-display-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Connected Device - Duet Display Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p>Click &#8220;<strong>Adjust Display Settings&#8221;<\/strong> under &#8220;Device Connected&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/adjust-settings-duet-display-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Adjust Settings - Duet Display Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p>Click to check the box next to &#8220;<strong>Mirror Display<\/strong>&#8221; to mirror or leave it unchecked to expand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/mirror-duet-display-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Mirror - Duet Display Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also find a list of preferences that you can adapt to suit your needs. You can change the Framerate, Aspect ratio, and Retina display (for Mac\u00a0only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/airplay-chromebook\/\">how to use airplay on Chromebook<\/a> to stream content to it or from it cables.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3.-use-%22splashtop-wired-xdisplay%22-to-use-chromebook-as-a-monitor\">2. Using <em>&#8220;Splashtop Wired XDisplay&#8221;<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Splashtop Wired XDisplay is available for free. It requires a USB cable to connect your notebook to your primary computer. It has all the features of &#8220;Duet&#8221; except that it doesn\u2019t support a wireless connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following steps describe how to <strong>use a Chromebook as a second monitor<\/strong> via Splashtop Wired XDisplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/invert-colors-chromebook-keyboard\/\">how to invert colors on a Chromebook using the keyboard?<\/a> and why it can be a good option.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1%3A-download-%26-install-splashtop-on-both-devices\">Step 1: Download Splashtop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/download-install-splashtop-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Download And Install - Splashtop Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Download the software for your<\/strong> <strong>main gadget<\/strong> from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashtop.com\/wiredxdisplay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Splashtop website<\/a>. It can work on Mac or Windows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.splashtop.xdisplay.wired.free\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Splashtop Wired XDisplay for your Chromebook<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Install the software<\/strong> by clicking on the installation file and following the prompt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2%3A-connect-both-devices-with-a-usb-cable\">Step 2: Connect Both Gadgets With A USB Cable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/connect-usb-splashtop-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Connect With USB - Splashtop Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3%3A-launch-the-app-on-both-devices\">Step 3: Launch The App On Both Devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/launch-app-splashtop-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Launch App - Splashtop Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The app detects your ChromeBook within seconds and starts sharing the screens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4%3A-mirror-or-extend-your-screen\">Step 4: Mirror or Expand your Screen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mirroring your screen is enabled by default. Thus, both screens display the same thing. To extend your screen or use Chromebook as a secondary monitor, do this if you use Windows or Mac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p>Click on the <strong>&#8220;Advanced&#8221;<\/strong> tab on the Splashtop Window.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p>Uncheck <strong>&#8220;Enable Mirror&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/disable-mirror-windows-splashtop-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Disable Mirror Windows - Splashtop Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mac&#8217;s Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>&#8220;App Menu&#8221;<\/strong> by clicking on the WiredXDisplay on the menu bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>&#8220;Preferences &gt; Arrangement&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncheck the <strong>&#8220;Mirror Display&#8221;<\/strong> item.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/mirror-iphone-chromebook\/\">how to mirror iPhone screen to Chromebook<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4.-use-spacedesk-to-use-chromebook-as-a-monitor\">3. Using\u00a0<em>&#8220;Spacedesk&#8221;<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spacedesk is another free app that allows you to turn your Chromebook into a second display. It supports Windows, Android, and Chromebooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps to use your Chromebook as a monitor with the Spacedesk app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1%3A-download-%26-install-spacedesk-on-both-devices\">Step 1: Download &amp; Install Spacedesk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/download-install-spacedesk-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Download And Install - Spacedesk Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Download Spacedesk for your Windows computer<\/strong> from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacedesk.net\/#download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Spacedesk website<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=ph.spacedesk.beta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Spacedesk for your Chromebook<\/a><\/strong> via the Google Play store.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Install the software<\/strong> on both gadgets.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If your Chrome OS laptop doesn&#8217;t support android Apps, skip to step 4.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2%3A-launch-the-app-on-both-devices\">Step 2: Start the App on Both Devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/launch-app-spacedesk-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Launch App Spacedesk Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Better if you are connected to the same network on both computers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3%3A-click-on-the-'%2B'-on-the-chromebook-app.\">Step 3: Click on the <strong>&#8216;+&#8217;<\/strong> on the Chromebook App.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The plus sign is next to the text &#8220;<strong>Connect To A Primary Machine (Server)<\/strong>&#8221; on your screen display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/click-plus-spacedesk-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Click on Plus Button - Spacedesk Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4%3A-enter-your-windows-computer's-ip-address\">Step 4: Enter Your Windows Computer&#8217;s IP address<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now connect to the IP manually. When both connect, your Windows computer may flicker or lag. This is because it is trying to adapt the desktop layout and\u00a0screen resolution to match the new screen it has detected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/computer-ip-spacedesk-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Computer IP - Spacedesk Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If your Chromebook doesn\u2019t support Android apps, you\u2019ll have to use the <a href=\"http:\/\/viewer.spacedesk.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">SpaceDesk HTML5 viewer<\/a> website. Open that link on your Chromebook, and then enter your computer&#8217;s IP address. Your Chromebook needs internet access to access the viewer website.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5%3A-adjust-screen-sharing-method\">Step 5: Adjust Screen Sharing Method<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/screen-sharing-method-spacedesk-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Screen Sharing Method - Spacedesk Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, your Windows screen is mirrored onto your Chromebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that both screens display the same information. However, if you want to expand your screen, that is, make your Google notebook a secondary display, do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Right-click<\/strong> your Windows desktop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/right-click-desktop-spacedesk-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Right Click Windows Desktop - Spacedesk Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p>Select <strong>&#8220;Display Settings&#8221;<\/strong> on the pop-up menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/windows-display-settings-spacedesk-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Windows Display Settings - Spacedesk Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p>Select <strong>&#8220;Extend these Displays&#8221;<\/strong> under the &#8220;<strong>Display<\/strong>&#8221; header<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/windows-extend-display-spacedesk-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Windows Extended Display - Spacedesk Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p>Click <strong>&#8220;Apply&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/apply-extend-display-spacedesk-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Apply Extend Display - Spacedesk Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the <strong>&#8220;Windows&#8221;<\/strong> <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">key and the <strong>&#8220;P&#8221; <\/strong>key simultaneously on the keyboard<\/span>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>&#8220;Extend&#8221;<\/strong> Display.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5.-use-%22deskreen%22-to-use-chromebook-as-a-monitor\">4. Using\u00a0<em>\u201cDeskreen\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Alternative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This method is specially targeted to\u00a0<strong>Linux users. However,<\/strong>\u00a0Deskreen also supports Windows and Mac<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>With Deskreen, an open-source application, you can use your&nbsp;laptop&nbsp;as a second display. The application connects both gadgets wirelessly and features additional options, including teleprompter mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following steps describe how to use a Chromebook as a second monitor with Deskreen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1%3A-download-%26-install-deskreen-on-your-device\">Step 1: Download &amp; Install Deskreen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/download-install-deskreen-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Download And Install - Deskreen Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/deskreen.com\/lang-en\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/deskreen.com\/lang-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Deskreen<\/a> doesn\u2019t have a separate app for Chromebooks thus you only need to download and install it for your device.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2%3A-connect-both-devices-to-the-same-wi-fi\">Step 2: Pair Both Devices to the Same Network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3%3A-connect-the-devices\">Step 3: Connect the Devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p><strong>Launch Deskreen<\/strong> on your Host gadget.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/launch-app-deskreen-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Launch App - Deskreen Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/figure><\/figure><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Scan that <strong>QR code<\/strong> on the screen with any QR Code scanner app on your Chromebook<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/scan-qr-code-deskreen-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Scan QR Code - Deskreen Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/figure><\/figure><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p><strong>Open the link<\/strong> that pops up on your Chromebook.This action displays the desktop&#8217;s second screen on your Chromebook monitor.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/open-link-deskreen-chromebook.jpeg\" alt=\"Open Link - Deskreen Chromebook\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/figure><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-4-start-using-your-chromebook-as-a-secondary-monitor\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Start Using Your Chromebook as a Secondary Monitor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: revert; color: revert;\">Click <\/strong><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>the full-screen button<\/strong><span style=\"color:revert;font-size:revert\">\u00a0to use the entire laptop display as a second <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: revert;\">monitor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Discover how to <a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/get-out-fullscreen-chromebook\/\">exit full-screen on Chromebook<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"can-you-use-chromebook-as-second-monitor-with-hdmi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Use Chromebook as Second Monitor with HDMI?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-12-23\/chromebook-monitor-hdmi.jpeg\" alt=\"Chromebook Monitor Using HDMI\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No, you can&#8217;t use your ChromeBook as a second display with an HDMI wired connection&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>because&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Chromebooks<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;don\u2019t have an HDMI input port. They only have an HDMI output connection.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This configuration setup allows sending a video signal from the Chromebook to another gadget, such as a TV, but it cannot do the opposite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Warning!<\/strong> Don\u2019t try to connect your Chromebook to another laptop via the HDMI docks. It may damage the hardware of both devices. Both gadgets will only send video output to each other.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>You need alternative technology to use your\u00a0Chromebook\u00a0as a monitor. You can use the software packages mentioned in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This software functions like an emulator, creating a virtual environment that enables the host computer to share input with the Google laptop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"repurpose-your-chromebook-as-a-second-monitor\">Use a Chromebook as a Secondary Display<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a Chromebook as a second monitor is entirely possible. Just not through HDMI. You need to use several software tools, such as the ones mentioned in this post. These apps allow for wireless or USB connections to extend or mirror your main screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repurpose your machine and use it as a secondary interface by adapting your preferred method, and enhance your productivity without a significant investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-articles\">Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/obs-chromebook\/\">How to Use OBS on Chromebook in 2023 [The Simple Way]<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/jailbreak-chromebook\/\">How To Jailbreak Chromebook [2023]<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/run-exe-chromebook\/\">How To Run Exe Files on Chromebook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/download-youtube-video-chromebook\/\">Download YouTube Videos on Chromebook [Best 4 Methods]<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/monitor-power-save-mode\/\">Fix Monitor Entering Power Save Mode<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Use your Chromebook as a second monitor! 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