Keywords: Chromebook, Monitor

Aliases: Display, Whiteboard, Projector, Screen

Summary: 

This article will walk you through the process of hooking up your chromebook to a second monitor or display.

Steps:

Before continuing, make sure you have the chromebook plugged into the monitor with an HDMI cable. If you don't have one to use, feel free to submit a ticket or call help desk for assistance.

Show your Chromebook screen on your monitor

1. At the bottom right, select the time.
2. Select Settings .
3. In the "Device" section, select Displays.
4. Select Mirror Built-in Display. This option will appear when your monitor is connected.

Tip: To view your Chromebook screen only on your monitor, press and hold Decrease brightness .

Adjust your screens

1. At the bottom right, select the time.
2. Select Settings .
3. In the "Device" section, select Displays.
4. To adjust your Chromebook screen, select Built-in Display. To adjust your monitor screen, select the name of the monitor.
   • Make items on your screen smaller or larger: In the "Display size" section, choose an option.
   • Rotate the screen: In the "Orientation" section, choose an option.
5. [Optional] Under your monitor tab, you can also:
   • Change screen sharpness: In the "Resolution" section, choose an option.
   • Change frequency of screen updates: Choose a higher refresh rate to refresh content on the screen faster.

Tip: To quickly move windows or apps from one screen to another, on your keyboard, press Search  + Alt + m or Launcher  + Alt + m.

Use an adapter to connect your Chromebook to a monitor