This FAQ is to show you how to set up HDMI Share to automatically show a laptop when plugged in.  





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Contents 

  1. Setup your HDMI Capture Device
  2. Setup the HDMI Share Screen
  3. Setup HDMI Share for your HDMI Capture Device
  4. Using HDMI Share to display a laptop when plugged in


1) Setup your HDMI Capture Device

  1. You will need to have an HDMI Capture card from one of our Supported HDMI Capture Devices.
  2. Install the HDMI Capture card and connect a laptop to the HDMI port (only needed for setup).
  3. Make sure the laptop is set to share or duplicate the screen on the HDMI port.
  4. NOTE: if you are using a Magewell device you may need to set the Magewell default background color to black.



2) Setup the HDMI Share Screen

First enable HDMI Share. Go to settings > HDMI Share > General > Enable HDMI Share 



Now, you will need to enable the screen you want your laptop to be displayed on.  

  1. Select the HDMI Share "screens" tab.
  2. Select the screen you would like and check "Is Enabled".
  3. Set "Default Visibility" to "Show only when device is showing". This will ensure the laptop screen will be displayed only when it is plugged in.
  4. CAUTION: make sure "Allow Close" is unchecked, otherwise users may not be able to get the HDMI share screen back.


3) Setup HDMI Share for your HDMI Capture Device

  1. Select the HDMI Share "devices" tab
  2. From the list of connected devices, select your HDMI Capture Device.  Common aliases are:
    1. Magewell: USB Capture Device.
    2. Mimo: Plankton Captured HDMI Video.
  3. Check "Is Enabled" for your capture device.
  4. Set default screen to the one you enabled in the previous step.
  5. Set default visibility to "Show device when plugged in".
  6. Save the settings.
  7. Disconnect your laptop.




4) Using HDMI Share to display a laptop when plugged in


  1. All you have to do is to plug the HDMI cable to a laptop.  Most laptops will display automatically, but if not, you may have to press a function key on the laptop. 
  2. To stop sharing, unplug the laptop.  That's it!