EZCast Wire User manual

EZCast Wire
User’s Manual
Rev. 2.01

Introduction
Thanks for choosing EZCast! The EZCast Wire contains the
cutting-edge EZCast technology, and firmware upgrade will be provided
accordingly in order to compatible with latest devices. The EZCast Wire
cooperates with the EZCast app, which support iOS, Android, Mac, and
Microsoft Windows. Please read the installation guide below to setup
your EZCast Wire. Happy Casting!
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Hardware Installation
Please follow below steps to setup EZCast Wire:
Step 1: Connect EZCast Wire into any HDMI input port on your TV,
Monitor, or Projector. If your EZCast Wire contains a VGA port, you may
also use it for VGA display. Plug one end (smaller one, micro USB) of
the USB power cable into your EZCast Wire and the other end of the
USB power cable (bigger one, USB Type-A) into an external 5V1A
power adapter.
Note: In general, the audio and video quality of HDMI port should be
better than VGA port.

Step 2: Switch to the correct HDMI (VGA) source
If the HDMI (VGA) source is set correctly, you should see the EZCast
Wire setup screen as shown below.
If your TV (Monitor, Projector) does not show this screen, it usually
means you do not choose the source correctly. In your TV remote
control, find the source button and press to select the correct source.
For iOS (iPhone/iPad) Device
Hardware Installation
Connect EZCast Wire with your iOS devices
Plug one end (smaller one, micro USB) of the USB power cable into
your EZCast Wire and the other end of the USB power cable (bigger

one, USB Type-A) into an external 5V1A power adapter.
Use your lightning cable to connect your iOS device and EZCast Wire
(bigger one, USB Type-A)
Software Installation
Please download “EZCast” from App Store.
You may also scan the QR code on TV screen for download.
Setup EZCast Wire
Insert a paper clip into the hole on the EZCast Wire, and push the key
inside the hole to switch to “Plug & Play mode” as below

After connecting EZCast Wire and your iOS devices, please wait for a
few seconds for initialization*, the screen of your iOS device will be
shown on TV.
* Note: Supports iOS8 and above
* Some iOS devices may popup "This accessory may not be
supported". Please feel at ease to use as this is a normal notification.
* If iOS device popup a ‘Trust This Computer’ message, please select
‘Trust’.
Firmware Upgrade
Insert a paper clip into the hole on the EZCast Wire, and push the key
inside the hole to switch to “Setup mode”. After that please turn on the
Personal Hotspot of your iOS devices.

Then please launch the “EZCast” app, and click the “Wire” button to
establish connection between your iOS device and EZCast Wire. After
that please click the “Menu” button and then the “Firmware OTA” button
Note: Cellular (3G/4G) data is needed at your iOS device

Setting
Insert a paper clip into the hole on the EZCast Wire, and push the key
inside the hole to switch to “Setup mode”. After that please turn on the
Personal Hotspot of your iOS devices.

Then please launch the “EZCast” app, and click the “Wire” button to
establish connection between your iOS device and EZCast Wire. After
that please click the “Menu” button and then the “Setting” button. Then
you could config EZCast Wire from the control pad as shown below.

(1) Language: Change the language of the EZCast Wire
(2) Resolution: Change the output resolution of the EZCast Wire
(3) Upgrade: IMPORTANT! Please upgrade your EZCast Wire to the
latest version according to the App instruction in order to compatible
with up-to-date devices (iOS and Android).
*Note: It may consume your 3G/4G data traffic during upgrade of
EZCast Wire.
For Android Device
Hardware Installation
Connect EZCast Wire with your Android devices
Plug one end (smaller one, micro USB) of the USB power cable into
your EZCast Wire and the other end of the USB power cable (bigger
one, USB Type-A) into an external 5V1A power adapter.
Use your micro USB (or USB Type-C) cable to connect your Android

device and EZCast Wire (bigger one, USB Type-A)
Software Installation
Please download “EZCast” from Google play (Android).
You may also scan the QR code on TV screen for download.
Note: Supports Android 4.4 and above
*Note: Not all Android 4.4 devices support USB Mirror.
**Not all smartphone supports USB audio, and consequently the
sound may come from the smartphone instead of TV/Projector.
Setup EZCast Wire
(A) Android USB tethering mode
Please launch the “EZCast” app, and click the “Wire” button. After that
please click the “Connect” button, and then enable “USB tethering”.
Then you may start mirroring your Android screen.
Note: Supports Android 5.0 and above

(B) Android USB Mirror mode
USB Mirror mode is an alternative for supporting more Android devices
(4.4 and above). Please launch the “EZCast” app, and then enable
“USB tethering” according to previous section.
Click the “Menu” button, and then “USB Mirror” button on menu page,
and follow the App instructions to enable “USB debugging”. You may
start mirroring your Android screen. If “USB Mirror” failed to enable,
please unplug USB cable from your Android device, and then re-plug in
for retry.
Note: Supports Android 4.4 and above
Note: USB debugging should be turned on for activating USB Mirror.
Note: Not all Android 4.4 devices support USB Mirror.

Android Audio Control
Some Android devices might fail to convey audio/sound through “USB
Mirror”. Please use below alternatives to switch on Android’s speaker
Press audio switch button on the case: If your EZCast Wire contains a
button on the case, you may press the button for switching audio/sound
to your Android’s speaker. You may also see the sound status change
on the right-top concern of your TV (monitor or projector) screen as
shown below.

(top) Output from “Phone”
(bottom) Output from “Dongle”
Firmware Upgrade and Setting
Please launch the “EZCast” app, and click the “Wire” button to
establish “Android USB tethering mode” connection between your
Android device and EZCast Wire. After that please click the “Menu”
button and then the “Setting” button. Then you could config EZCast
Wire from the control pad as shown below.

(1) Language: Change the language of the EZCast Wire

(2) Resolution: Change the output resolution of the EZCast Wire
(3) Upgrade: IMPORTANT! Please upgrade your EZCast Wire to the
latest version according to the App instruction in order to compatible
with up-to-date devices (iOS and Android).
*Note: It may consume your 3G/4G data traffic during upgrade of
EZCast Wire.
For Mac Device
Hardware Installation
Connect EZCast Wire with your Mac devices
Plug one end (smaller one, micro USB) of the USB cable into your
EZCast Wire and the other end of the USB cable (bigger one, USB
Type-A) into your Mac.
Software Installation
Note: Please connect your Mac to Internet for installation
(1) Installer (For firmware version 15960000 ‘Dec 9th 2016’ or later)
After connect your Mac with EZCast, please use Mac’s browser to
access installer as below (ex: http://192.168.203.1/app), and then you
may download Installer for your Mac.

(2) Please download software from EZCast website below (For firmware

version before 15960000)
http://www.iezvu.com
Note: Supports Mac OS 10.10 and above.
Setup EZCast Wire
Please configure your Mac (Internet Service Order) as below
Firmware Upgrade and Setting
Please launch EZCast Application on your Mac for firmware upgrade
and settings.

For Windows Device
Hardware Installation
Connect EZCast Wire with your Windows devices
Plug one end (smaller one, micro USB) of the USB cable into your

EZCast Wire and the other end of the USB cable (bigger one, USB
Type-A) into your Windows.
Software Installation
Note: Please connect your Windows to Internet for installation
(1) Installer (For firmware version 15960000 ‘Dec 9th 2016’ or later)
After connect your Windows with EZCast, wait for around 10 seconds
for RNDIS auto-installation.