Android Mirroring With Scrcpy

Scrcpy is a free and open-source tool that allows you to mirror your Android device’s screen to your computer. It provides high-performance, low-latency screen mirroring and works over USB and Wi-Fi connections. This guide explains how to set up and use Scrcpy efficiently.

Prerequisites

• Android device with USB debugging enabled
• Computer (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
• Scrcpy installed on the computer

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Install Scrcpy on Your Computer

• Windows: Download and run scrcpy.exe from the GitHub release page.

• macOS: Install via Homebrew:

  1	brew install scrcpy

• Linux: Install using your package manager, e.g.,

  1	sudo apt install scrcpy

2. Enable USB Debugging on Your Android Device

• Go to Settings > About phone and tap Build number 7 times to activate developer mode.
• In Settings > Developer options, enable USB debugging.

3. Connect Your Device via USB

• Connect the Android device to your computer using a USB cable.
• Accept the USB debugging prompt on the Android device.

4. Start Scrcpy

• Open a command-line interface.

• Run:

  1

  scrcpy

• Scrcpy will automatically detect the connected Android device.

5. Mirroring Over Wi-Fi

• Connect your Android device via USB initially.

• Run:

  1	adb tcpip 5555

• Find your device’s IP address.

• Disconnect the USB cable.

• Connect over Wi-Fi:

  1	adb connect <device_ip_address>

• Start Scrcpy again by running scrcpy.

6. Control the Device

• Use your computer’s mouse and keyboard to interact with the Android device directly via Scrcpy.

Conclusion

Scrcpy provides a fast, reliable, and simple method for mirroring and controlling Android devices on a computer. It is suitable for developers, presenters, and users who need remote access without additional heavy software.