Wondering how to switch to HDMI on a PC in Windows 11? The process is quite simple and should only take a few minutes. However, if your PC still can’t switch to HDMI, check for any connection issues or alter some display-related configurations of your PC.


Key Takeaways

  • You can easily switch to HDMI on your PC by plugging in one end of your HDMI cable to the port on your second screen and selecting your second screen as the main display.
  • If you can’t switch to HDMI, try cleaning the cables and replugging or swapping them.
  • Some more solutions include changing the resolution, updating the display drivers, and changing the display settings.


Tip: Before moving on to the method below, you must check if the HDMI cable is plugged in properly from both ends and if it is clean. If they don’t seem to work, try cleaning the plugs, swapping, or replacing them.


How Can I Switch To HDMI On PC In Windows 11?

The process is as simple as it sounds. I only needed to make the connections and then move on to the settings to set the second output display. Here are the steps you need to follow:

Open Settings: Plug your HDMI cable into your computer on any of the given ports > Plug another end to your monitor or TV > Go to the Windows search option > Search for Settings.

Search for Settings
Windows Settings (Image By Tech4Gamers)

Select Options: Settings > Click on Systems tab > Display option > Multiple Devices > Make this my main display option for your second screen > Apply > OK to finish the setup.

Set The Secondary Screen As Main Display
Option For Primary Display (Image by Tech4Gamers)

Connect PC to a TV

If you want to enjoy something on a big screen like TV, lucky you, that is also possible. To connect my PC to a TV, some additional steps helped me. After doing the setup, just as explained above, follow these:

HDMI Setup: Turn on your TV > Press the HDMI channel button on your TV’s remote > Available HDMI channels will pop up > Select the one you have plugged the HDMI cable > You will see your computer screen on the TV.


Tip: Different TV remotes have differently located channel buttons, so you will have to manage that.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you followed the above procedure correctly, you should have no issues as they are personally tried and tested. However, a few things might cause HDMI not to work properly. The indication is that you won’t get either the audio or the video. Or maybe the content is distorted. You can try these easy troubleshooting tips.

  1. Reboot your system.
  2. Set the compatible screen resolution.
  3. Install the latest display drivers.
  4. Make sure the Windows is up to date.
  5. Use the SFC scan tool.

Final Thoughts

Switching to HDMI on a PC in Windows 11 gives the user a visually enhanced multimedia experience. After reading the article, you learned that you don’t have to change the cords on your PC every now and then. Connecting HDMI to your PC is now a piece of cake for you, right?

For the optimum output, you only need to configure the display settings and adjust the resolution of your system. If you face any trouble during the process or fail to connect to HDMI for any reason, the article provides enough troubleshooting tips to get rid of it easily. 


FAQs

How do you switch to HDMI in Windows 11?

Connect your PC and secondary monitor through an HDMI cable, and set the second screen as your primary display.

Why can’t I switch to HDMI?

Try cleaning the cable and your ports and replugging the cable again. If that doesn’t work, try the troubleshooting methods discussed above.

Can I switch to HDMI on my PC if it doesn’t have an HDMI port?

Yes, switching to HDMI on a PC that doesn’t have a built-in HDMI port is possible, but you will need a VGA to HDMI converter.


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