Present a Slideshow on a Secondary Monitor

Overview

This guide explains how to set up and display a photo booth slideshow on a secondary monitor using either a wired connection or wireless setup.

Wired Monitor Setup

Requirements

• A secondary monitor connected to your computer
• Two graphics ports (HDMI/DVI/Mini DisplayPort), OR
• An external video/graphics adapter (USB to HDMI adapter) with an available USB 3.0 port

Recommended adapters:

• Option #1
• Option #2
• USB-C to HDMI adapter (for computers with USB-C ports)

Configuration Steps

1. Connect both monitors to your computer (the photo booth display and the slideshow dedicated monitor)

2. Access display settings:

   • Right-click on your desktop
   • Select Display settings

3. Set display mode:

   • Choose Extend these displays option
   • This allows independent content on each monitor

4. Configure slideshow:

   • Set up your photo booth software to display the slideshow on the secondary monitor
   • Adjust resolution and refresh rate as needed for optimal quality

Wireless Setup (Chromecast)

For a wireless alternative, you can use Chromecast technology to stream your slideshow to a secondary display without physical cables.