- Connect app in Windows 11 allows you to cast other devices to your PC as a wireless display, but it is not available by default and needs to be installed.
- To install the Connect app, open the Settings app, navigate to Apps, click on Optional features, search for Wireless Display, enable the feature, customize projection settings, and use the Connect app.
- To uninstall the Wireless Display feature, go to Settings, click on Optional features, find Wireless Display, and click Uninstall.
The Connect app allows you to cast compatible devices to your Windows PC and use it as a wireless display. This feature works using Miracast technology, so your PC must support Miracast hardware and drivers for it to function correctly.
Unlike Windows 10, the Connect app is not installed by default in Windows 11. Instead, it is delivered as an optional Windows feature called Wireless Display, which must be installed manually. Once installed, the Connect app becomes available and can be used to receive wireless screen projections from supported devices.
This guide explains how to install, enable, use, and uninstall the Connect app in Windows 11, with steps that remain valid for 2026.
Installing Connect App In Windows 11
You can easily install the Connect app on your Windows 11 PC from the Settings app. The wireless display feature is disabled by default in Windows 11, which is why you will not find the Connect app on your PC. This feature can easily be enabled from the Settings app, and you will get the Connect app. To do so, follow the steps given below:
- Firstly, open the Settings app on your PC. You can do so by pressing the Windows + I key combo (keyboard shortcut to open the Settings app on Windows).
- On the left sidebar of the Settings app, click on Apps.
- Now, on the right side of the Apps section, click on Optional features.
- On the next screen, click on the View features button next to Add an optional feature.
- In the search bar, search for Wireless display.
- Now check the checkbox that you see right next to the Wireless Display.
- Once done, click on Next and click on Install to add the feature.
- You will now see the Wireless Display as Installed under the Recent Actions.
Customizing Project Settings And Using Connect App
Now that you have enabled the Wireless Display, you can easily customize the Project Settings and use the Connect app. You will have to customize the project settings before using the Connect app. To customize Project Settings and use the Connect app, follow the steps given below:
- Open the Start Menu app on your Windows 11 PC by pressing the Windows key.
- In the Start Menu, search for Projection Settings and click on the first option from the search result.
- Click on the drop-down menu saying Always Off (Recommended) and select Available everywhere or Available everywhere on secure networks.
Now that you have customized the projection settings, you can use the Connect app. Given below are the steps to use the Connect app-
- In the Start Menu, search for Connect app and hit Enter to open it.
- Now turn on the Cast Feature on your device, which you want to cast to your PC.
- You will see your Windows 11 PC on your phone, tap on it, and you will be able to cast your device to your Windows 11 PC wirelessly.
Uninstalling Wireless Display
If you want to uninstall Wireless Display, you do have the option to do so. To uninstall Wireless Display, follow the steps given below-
- Press the Windows + I key combo to open the Settings app on your PC.
- Head to the Apps section on the left sidebar in the Settings app.
- Now on the right side, click on Optional features.
- Here, search for Wireless Display from the list of features, click on the down arrow right next to the Wireless Display option.
- Now, click on the Uninstall button to uninstall the Wireless Display feature.
Final Words
This is how you can install and use the Connect app on Windows 11 in 2026. By enabling the Wireless Display feature and adjusting your projection settings, your PC can act as a Miracast receiver for compatible Android devices and Windows PCs. While the feature is not designed for every use case, it remains a useful built-in option for wireless screen sharing when supported hardware and networks are available.
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