PSA: Those trendy rear screens won’t work with Pixels, because Google

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Credit: XteinkTL;DRGoogle’s Pixel devices do not support those magnetically attaching wireless displays you might have seen in the wild.This is because Google’s Pixel devices do not support Miracast, a free and open protocol for wireless video casting.This limitation also prevents Pixel owners from connecting to Samsung or LG TVs.Secondary screens on phones are making a comeback. In addition to the Xiaomi 17 Pro’s embedded secondary screen and special phone cases with built-in displays, there’s a growing trend for detachable screens that latch magnetically onto the backs of certain phones. The Xteink X4 with an E-Ink display or the plethora of generic selfie monitors are prime examples of the accessory I’m talking about. It attaches to the back of your iPhone or Android device and can be used as a distraction-free e-reader.However, if you were hoping to use one of those magnetic screens with a Pixel device, you are in for disappointment. That also applies to the latest Pixel 10 series, which allows these chic displays to snap magnetically because of internal magnets, but can’t cast to them.