The ideal is perfect: seamless
multi-screen collaboration across Apple, Android, and Windows devices. But the reality is that each brand’s ecosystem operates independently, making cross-platform collaboration a persistent challenge. This article tests and compares three mainstream solutions to this problem, helping you find the best choice.
Principle: Install the same software on all devices to establish connections via the local area network (LAN).
- Extensive compatibility: Basically connects all major operating systems.
- Rich features: Beyond mirroring, it usually supports reverse control of phones from computers, screen recording, whiteboarding, etc.
- Network-dependent: Experience degrades in poor network conditions.
- Slight latency: Not suitable for scenarios requiring ultra-high real-time performance.
Principle: Use an external hardware dongle to receive wireless mirroring signals from different devices.
- Strong stability: Independent communication channel, unaffected by fluctuations in the company’s main network.
- Plug-and-play: No need to install drivers, extremely user-friendly for guests.
- Multi-system support: Mainstream products support protocols like AirPlay and Miracast.
- Higher cost: Requires additional purchase of hardware.
- Focus on mirroring: Weak in advanced two-way interactions (e.g., file dragging).
Principle: Achieve “remote” multi-screen collaboration through the screen sharing function of cloud meeting software.
- Location-independent: Ideal for remote teams.
- Accessible to everyone: No additional configuration required.
- Internet-dependent: Requires high network speed.
- Higher latency: Not suitable for scenarios needing real-time operations.
There’s no perfect solution—only the most suitable one. Choose software for rich features; opt for hardware for stability and convenience; use cloud tools for remote communication. Understanding their pros and cons allows you to effectively solve cross-platform multi-screen collaboration challenges.
