Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Step 1: Install scrcpy
• Step 2: Verify scrcpy Installation
• Step 3: Enable USB Debugging on Your Android Device
• Step 4: Find Your Device's IP Address
• Step 5: Switch to Wireless Debugging
• Step 6: Connect to Your Device Wirelessly
• Step 7: Check Connected Devices
• Step 8: Start Screen Mirroring with scrcpy

Introduction

If you're a Linux user looking for an easy way to wirelessly mirror and control your Android device , scrcpy is a powerful open-source tool that can help you achieve this. It allows seamless casting and control of your Android screen via your PC. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to set up and use scrcpy wirelessly.

Step 1: Install scrcpy

To get started, install scrcpy on your Linux system. Open a terminal and run:

This command updates your package list and installs scrcpy.

Step 2: Verify scrcpy Installation

Once installed, verify that scrcpy is working correctly by running the following command:

If the installation was successful, this will launch scrcpy. If not, ensure all dependencies are properly installed.

Step 3: Enable USB Debugging on Your Android Device

To use scrcpy, you need to enable USB debugging on your Android phone. Follow these steps:

1. Go to your phone's Settings.
2. Navigate to About phone and find the Build number.
3. Tap on the Build number seven times to enable Developer options.
4. Go back to the main settings menu, find Developer options, and turn on USB debugging.

Step 4: Find Your Device's IP Address

Make sure your Android device and PC are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Then, find your device's IP address using the following command:

This command will return your device's network details. Look for the IP address, which will look something like 192.168.x.x.

Step 5: Switch to Wireless Debugging

Next, enable TCP/IP debugging on your Android device by running:

This sets up your device to accept connections over a wireless network.

Step 6: Connect to Your Device Wirelessly

Using your device's IP address, connect wirelessly with the following command:

Replace <your-device-ip> with the actual IP address from Step 4. For example:

Step 7: Check Connected Devices

To verify the connection, list all connected devices by running:

Your Android device should now appear in the list.

Step 8: Start Screen Mirroring with scrcpy

Finally, start mirroring your Android device screen by running:

At this point, you can disconnect the USB cable from your phone. Your device is now wirelessly mirrored to your Linux machine.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily set up and use scrcpy to mirror your Android screen wirelessly. This method is perfect for presentations, troubleshooting, or even gaming on a larger screen. Enjoy the convenience of controlling your Android device from your Linux PC!