How to Connect Microsoft Surface to TV

Last Updated: September 15, 2021 Tested

Connecting your Microsoft Surface to a TV will allow you to make photos, videos, and presentations exponentially bigger and possibly clearer. You can also watch movies to enjoy the movie on a bigger screen. First, you will need an HDMI cable and Mini DisplayPort/USB-C adapter to link the Surface and the TV.

Steps

1
Connect your devices with an HDMI cable or Miracast adapter. Plug one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your TV. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable to the adapter.
2
Insert the adapter to the Mini DisplayPort/USB-C out of the Surface. The HD video out should be located at the upper right side.

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3
Swipe into the action center. Choose "Project" (or "Connect" for Miracast devices).
4
Choose "Disconnect", "Duplicate", "Extend", or "Second screen only". This will adjust the display to either duplicate, extend, or project your second screen. Disconnect will only show the display's contents on your computer screen.

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Community Q&A

Question

Where is the Action Center?

Zhongli, Archon of Liyue (Aasim)

Community Answer

The Action Center can be accessed by swiping from the left or tapping the Action Center button.