To interact with the input checkbox within the Windows Connect feature, specifically the option to "Allow input from a keyboard or mouse connected to this display," you need to access the device settings after initiating a connection.
Here’s how to manage the input allowance for a connected display, based on the provided reference:
Steps to Manage Input Allowance
Follow these straightforward steps to find and toggle the input checkbox for a connected display:
- Open Action Center: Navigate to the Action Center in Windows. This is typically found in the taskbar.
- Select Connect: Click on the Connect button within the Action Center. This opens the Connect flyout menu.
- Choose Your Device: In the list of available devices or the currently connected device, click the name of the device you're trying to project to or are already connected to.
- Locate and Toggle Input Option: Find the option labeled "Allow input from a keyboard or mouse connected to this display". The provided reference suggests you might need to uncheck and then check this option.
This process allows you to enable or re-enable the use of a keyboard and mouse that are physically connected to the display you are projecting your Windows screen onto. Toggling the option (unchecking and checking) can sometimes help resolve issues where input isn't working as expected.
Why Toggle the Input Option?
The specific instruction from the reference to "Uncheck and check" the option suggests this action can serve as a way to:
- Re-initialize Input: If input from a keyboard or mouse connected to the display stops working during a projection session.
- Troubleshoot Connectivity: Sometimes, simply toggling a setting can refresh the connection and associated permissions.
By following these steps, you can control whether you can use peripherals directly attached to the secondary display while using the Windows Connect feature for screen mirroring or extending.
