This tutorial guide you how to connect two monitors to one computer with one HDMI port in an easy way. Before moving forward, you have to know about HDMI if you don’t know.
It’s not necessary to connect your monitor to your Laptop/PC you will find many benefits in doing so.
One of the most obvious benefits is that you can have a larger screen without having to buy a second monitor.
You also won’t have to worry about looking at the bottom of the screen when typing since they are on separate screens now.
Another benefit is that you’ll be able to see more of your work screen with scrolling which makes it easier to work with long documents or large spreadsheets.
Another reason that people may want their monitors connected is because they want their screens mirrored on both screens – this only works with certain types of monitors and laptops though.
What is HDMI?
The HDMI cable was designed by engineers using a display connection to be able to transmit digital video, audio and control data. This is why it’s so important for those who use HDMI cables to make sure that they know where they should connect.
The main use of the HDMI cable is connecting two monitors through it. However, you can also connect anything with a HDMI port such as a HDTV, Blu-Ray player, camera etc.
HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface and was invented in 1996 by one of the founders of Intel Corporation named Dr. Myung-Hoon Kim and his team of engineers to enable high-quality digital video and audio over a single cable for the first time ever.
HDMI cables are becoming the norm when it comes to connecting monitors to TV’s. In comparison with other types of cables, such as VGA or DVI, the HDMI cable provides a higher resolution, better sound quality and clearer video. The picture is much sharper when you use an HDMI cable.
How to Connect Two Monitors to One Computer with One HDMI Port?
HDMI cables are designed to be connected to a single HDMI port on the computer. However, there are instances where people need to connect two monitors on one computer, which is possible by using an HDMI splitter.
You can connect two monitors with an HDMI splitter using these steps:
-Hardware you need (2x HDMI Cables, 1x HDMI Splitter)
– You will find two outputs ports the HDMI splitter
– Connect each output of the HDMI splitter (the port that splits screens) directly to the monitor that you want it connected.
– Connect the other input of the splitter into the HDMI port at your PC/Laptop.
These steps would have to follow on your Laptop/PC:
Please make sure all HDMI cables are connected properly on both sides monitor, and PC.
Press Windows button (located at the left bottom corner of keyboard) + P to select a display option. From the right side bar, select the display options.
In case of more help, here’s what to do:
Press Windows button to launch Start
Click on Settings
Now select System
Then click on Display.
If all ports are connected correctly, your PC would automatically detect monitors connected to PC/Laptop and show your desktop. If you are unable to see the monitors, select Detect.
From the Multiple displays section, select the desired option from the list according to the desired display option.
After selected the desired display, select Keep changes.
There are more settings/options, you can customize as per your choice.
Conclusion
An HDMI cable is the best option for connecting your monitor to your Laptop/PC, because it offers superior quality than other cables that are available! Comment below if you find anything to be added.
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