We\u2019ve already written about using your iPhone or iPad as a screen for your Ockel<\/a>.\u00a0However, if you are an Android user, this new blog might turn out to be handy. Wouldn\u2019t it be easy to use your Android smartphone or tablet as a screen for your Ockel? In this article we\u2019ll explain you how to do this in the most convenient way with the Splashtop Wired XDisplay app.<\/p>\n

Why would I need a dual monitor app?<\/strong>
\nThe main reason why the Ockel team thinks it’s great to have a dual monitor app\u00a0is because of the productivity increase. Two monitors simply make it easier to work in multiple windows and therefore boost your productivity. Whether you\u2019re working in two or more spreadsheets, or writing a blog and surfing the web at the same time, there\u2019s always a good reason\u00a0to use a second monitor.<\/p>\n

Another great feature of the free Splashtop Wired XDisplay application<\/a> is that you do not need to use your PC-monitor. Just connect\u00a0your smartphone or tablet USB-cable to your Ockel PC, start the application and you\u2019re ready to use your phone or tablet as a\u00a0monitor.<\/p>\n

The (free!) App<\/strong>
\nThere are many apps in Google Playstore for dual monitoring. We\u2019ve tested a few of them and we believe the application called \u2018Splashtop Wired XDisplay<\/a>\u2019, which is surprisingly a free application, offers the best and easy to use solution\u00a0for both PC and Mac users. Since our Ockels are running on Windows 10, we\u2019ve tested the PC-version of the Splashtop Application.<\/p>\n

Wired XDisplay has a 3,5 out of 5-star rating in the Google Playstore. One small downside of this application is that there is some minor lag, which results in a less fluid user experience. However, for regular use this won\u2019t be any problem.<\/p>\n

The PC\/Mac and Android application of Wired XDisplay<\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0free, which definitely makes it worth to try out!<\/p>\n

To set-up your Android smartphone or tablet as a second monitor you\u2019ll need both the mobile and desktop application. We\u2019ve written a short how-to install and setup the Wired XDisplay<\/a> for your convenience.<\/p>\n

For the Duet Display iOS installation how-to, please read this blog.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Download the Applications<\/strong>
\nFirst, you\u2019ll have to install the PC-client of Splashtop Wired XDisplay. Click here<\/a> to download and install the PC-client of Wired XDisplay.
\nSecond, you\u2019ll have to install the Android-client of Wired XDisplay. Click here<\/a> to download and install the Android-client of Wired XDisplay.*<\/p>\n

*Please note that your Android device might not be compatible with the latest release of Splashtop Wired XDisplay. For more information about compatibility, visit: <\/em>http:\/\/www.splashtop.com\/wiredxdisplay<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Setting up the PC-client of Wired XDisplay
\n<\/strong>1. Once you\u2019ve finished downloading the Wired XDisplay client application, open and run the .exe file.
\n2. The installer will now open and the following screen will show up:<\/p>\n

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You’ll notice this pop-up once you’ve successfully installed Wired XDisplay<\/p>\n

3. You\u2019ll now be prompted to restart your Ockel. Please make sure you have saved all files and documents you were working on previously or during the installation of Wired XDisplay. Press \u2018Yes\u2019 to restart your Ockel or choose \u2018No\u2019 to manually restart your Ockel later.
\n4. After your Ockel has rebooted you won\u2019t have to launch the Wired XDisplay application to make a connection possible.<\/p>\n

Setting up the Android-client of Wired XDisplay
\n<\/strong>Installing the Wired XDisplay application on your Android smartphone or tablet is as easy as installing any other application. Click here<\/a> to view Wired XDisplay in the Google Playstore. Or use the search option in the Google Playstore and type: \u2018Wired XDisplay\u2019.\u00a0Once installed you\u2019ll notice a Wired XDisplay application. Click on this application to start Wired XDisplay.<\/p>\n

How to enable Developer options in your Android device settings
\n<\/strong>|Wired XDisplay requires an activated setting which can be found in the Developer settings menu of your Android device. By default, this \u2018Developer mode\u2019 is hidden. Follow the steps below to active the Developer Mode and to select the required setting.
\nEnabling the developer settings is done in the same way for every Android smartphone or tablet. However, the location of the required option cannot always be found in the same place. You should navigate to the \u2018Build number\u2019 portion of the settings.<\/p>\n

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The different locations of ‘Build number’ – depending on your Android version
\nHere\u2019s how to get to the \u2018Build number\u2019 option location:<\/p>\n

Stock Android: Settings > About phone > Build number
\nSamsung Galaxy S5: Settings > About device > Build number
\nLG G3: Settings > About phone > Software information > Build number
\nHTC One (M8): Settings > About > Software information > More > Build number<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve found the \u2018Build number\u2019 option, tap seven times on this section. After two taps, a small pop up notification should appear notifying that you\u2019re \u2018X steps away from being a developer\u2019. Keep tapping the \u2018Build number\u2019 option until the message: \u2018You are now a developer!\u2019 pops-up.<\/p>\n

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The message that will pop-up once you’ve succesfully activated the Developer mode<\/p>\n

Connecting your Android device with your Ockel<\/strong>
\nNavigate to the Developer options in your Android device settings menu (these settings should become visible instantly if you performed above steps correctly).<\/p>\n

1. Enable USB debugging by selecting the \u2018USB Debugging option\u2019<\/p>\n

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How to turn on the USB debugging mode<\/p>\n

2. Start the Wired XDisplay application on your Android device
\n3. Connect a Micro USB-cable to your Ockel PC
\n4. The following pop-up shows up:<\/p>\n

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The message you’ll notice on your Android smartphone or tablet<\/p>\n

5. Make sure to select: Always allow from this computer
\n6. Once you\u2019ve tapped \u2018Ok\u2019 a connection will be established between your Ockel and your Android smartphone or tablet.<\/p>\n

Let us know what you think about this application in the comments!<\/p>\n