I’ll always remember the days when I used to play Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit on my Galaxy Note 2, mirroring the screen to the TV via an MHL HDMI adaptor. Mirroring your Android smartphone screen to other displays has come a long way, and you can even do it wireless now!
You might want to mirror your phone’s screen to another display when playing games or demonstrating something in a meeting. One of the most popular is to live-stream to broadcasting platforms such as OBS, Twitch, and YouTube so that your target audience can view your screen, whether for gameplay, business, or educational purposes.
A range of screen mirroring tools are available, and today, we are looking at iMobie’s AnyMiro app, which can stream Android to OBS via both wired and wireless streaming methods.
How does Screen Mirroring contribute to streaming Android to OBS?
Imagine your phone screen is a TV. Screen mirroring is like using a really long cable to show that TV on your computer screen. OBS, the streaming software, sees that mirrored screen on your computer and uses it as a source for your stream, like a camera. So, people watching your stream, see what’s happening on your phone!
This is great because:
- Easy to use: You just need a simple app to “cast” your phone screen to the computer.
- Shows everything: Games, apps, and anything on your phone can be streamed.
- Affordable: Many apps are free to use.
Things to keep in mind when screen mirroring:
- Phone power: Mirroring can use up your phone’s battery quickly.
- Lag: There might be a delay between your phone and the stream.
What do you need for Android Screen Mirroring?
Well, you’ll need an Android phone with the AnyMiro app installed, a computer with AnyMiro installed, your chosen broadcasting software, and a WiFi connection or USB cable.
Stream Android to OBS in an easier way
iMobie’s AnyMiro software will not only make the task of screen mirroring from your Android phone easier; it can even deliver 4K video with a single click. Able to stream stably for up to 10 hours at a time, AnyMiro can also record your screen, take screenshots, and perform real-time annotation.
To get you started, there’s a free trial to AnyMiro that gives you 40 minutes of screen mirroring each day via USB and Wi-Fi at resolutions up to 1080P. The trial lets you mirror audio as well. As you might expect with a trial, several features are disabled.
How to stream your Android screen to OBS with AnyMiro
Getting started with AnyMiro is as simple as you would hope. You’ll need a Windows 7 or higher PC with at least 500MB of free space and an Android smartphone running Android Jellybean or above. If you don’t plan on connecting via Wi-Fi, a USB cable is also necessary.
Download the app
Download the AnyMiro App from Google Play, open it, and tap the chosen connection.
How to mirror Android to PC via USB
- Click on Wired connection and head into Developer Options on your phone to enable USB Debugging.
- When the USB cable is connected to your phone, you’ll also have to select MTP or Transfer Files/Android Auto.
- You must also authorize the computer to access your phone’s display.
- A few seconds later, the Android screen will be mirrored on their computer’s screen.
Once connected, head to Settings to adjust the Resolution and Audio preferences for the livestream and recording.
It is just that simple.
How to connect AnyMiro to OBS
This is also straightforward, even for an OBS newbie such as myself. Download the OBS software on your computer and launch the program.
Once running, go to the Sources box and click the ‘+’ sign to add a Window Capture element to your OBS scene. Then, search for AnyMiro Livestream and add it.
Now, you should see the screen from your phone mirrored in OBS, ready for you to adjust the other elements of your livestream broadcast.
The benefits of using a USB cable
Connecting devices via Wi-Fi isn’t the most reliable method. There could be many devices using the network, or the signal may not be stable. Connecting the Android smartphone to the PC via USB cable removes one of the variables from the equation, as well as providing a stable connection.
USB connections often deliver faster data transfer speeds, lower latency, and improved security, with the added benefit of charging your phone simultaneously.
How does AnyMiro simplify mirroring the Android screen to OBS?
Besides being easy to set up, AnyMiro offers high-resolution mirroring Android to OBS in resolutions of up to 4K on OBS. There’s minimal lag, a streamlined workflow, and perfectly synchronized audio, which means one fewer thing to worry about when streaming mobile games to PC.
It also lets you record the screen and annotate in real-time, making your experience more enjoyable. Best of all, it only takes a minute to set it all up and get started on streaming your Android phone display to PC.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is AnyMiro free to use? Yes and no. iMobie offers a trial that lets you mirror Android to a PC for 40 minutes daily in resolutions up to 1080P. However, it does not offer full functionality.
- Is AnyMiro safe? Yes. It is 100% safe since Norton and McAfee officially certify it as “Safe Software.” It is also SSL-secured.
- Which Android smartphone brands are supported by AnyMiro? Officially, AnyMiro supports Samsung, Sony, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Huawei, Motorola, Pixel, LG, and HTC handsets.
Final Words
If you give the AnyMiro trial a spin and want more, you can pick up a membership in monthly, three-monthly, or yearly formats. As you would expect, purchasing a year’s membership will give the best value at just $35.99, saving $34.
