{"id":60469,"date":"2024-11-12T12:35:56","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T12:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/?post_type=kb&#038;p=60469"},"modified":"2024-11-12T12:40:27","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T12:40:27","slug":"gpd-duo-video-input-guide","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/article\/gpd-duo-video-input-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"GPD Duo Video Input Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>One excellent feature of the <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product\/gpd-duo\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product\/gpd-duo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPD Duo<\/a> dual screen laptop is that the second (top) display doubles as a <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product-category\/portable-monitors\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product-category\/portable-monitors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">portable monitor<\/a>. You can connect various devices that support USB-C video output. While an HDMI-to-USB-C video converter might work, we haven&#8217;t tested this setup yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Use the GPD Duo Video Input<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"GPD Duo Video Input\" class=\"wp-image-60470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GPD Duo Video Input<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>On the left side of the top display, there\u2019s a USB-C port designed for video input. You can connect compatible devices here (see the list below for compatibility).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For optimal performance, we recommend using the <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product\/usbc-4-cable\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product\/usbc-4-cable\/\">DroiX USB 4 Type-C cable<\/a>. Connect one end of this USB-C cable to the GPD Duo\u2019s USB-C port and the other to your device\u2019s USB-C port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-Connect-the-USB-C-cable.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"60501\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-Connect-the-USB-C-cable-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Connect the USB-C cable\" class=\"wp-image-60501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-Connect-the-USB-C-cable-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-Connect-the-USB-C-cable-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-Connect-the-USB-C-cable-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-Connect-the-USB-C-cable-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-Connect-the-USB-C-cable-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-Connect-the-USB-C-cable-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-Connect-the-USB-C-cable-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-Connect-the-USB-C-cable.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Connect the USB-C cable<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-Connect-the-USB-C-cable-to-your-device.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"60486\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-Connect-the-USB-C-cable-to-your-device-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Connect the USB-C cable to your device\" class=\"wp-image-60486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-Connect-the-USB-C-cable-to-your-device-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-Connect-the-USB-C-cable-to-your-device-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-Connect-the-USB-C-cable-to-your-device-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-Connect-the-USB-C-cable-to-your-device-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-Connect-the-USB-C-cable-to-your-device-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-Connect-the-USB-C-cable-to-your-device-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-Connect-the-USB-C-cable-to-your-device-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-Connect-the-USB-C-cable-to-your-device.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Connect the USB-C cable to your device<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can adjust the top display\u2019s brightness using the Up\/Down buttons located just below the USB-C connector. Other settings, like resolution, can be adjusted on the connected device itself.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-The-devices-display-will-now-show-on-the-screen.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-The-devices-display-will-now-show-on-the-screen-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The devices display will now show on the screen\" class=\"wp-image-60516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-The-devices-display-will-now-show-on-the-screen-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-The-devices-display-will-now-show-on-the-screen-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-The-devices-display-will-now-show-on-the-screen-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-The-devices-display-will-now-show-on-the-screen-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-The-devices-display-will-now-show-on-the-screen-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-The-devices-display-will-now-show-on-the-screen-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-The-devices-display-will-now-show-on-the-screen-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GPD-Duo-Video-Input-The-devices-display-will-now-show-on-the-screen.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The devices display will now show on the screen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GPD Duo Video Input Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product\/gpd-duo\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product\/gpd-duo\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPD Duo<\/a> allows you to use video input even when it\u2019s powered on and running Windows. The top display will automatically switch from showing the Windows desktop to displaying the connected device\u2019s content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For conserving battery, you can also connect a device when the GPD Duo is powered off. The top display will still turn on and display the connected device\u2019s output.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please note that audio from the connected device will not play through the GPD Duo\u2019s speakers. The Duo\u2019s speakers are reserved solely for its own audio output.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Compatible Devices for GPD Duo Video Input<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following devices are compatible with video input on the <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product\/gpd-duo\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product\/gpd-duo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPD Duo<\/a> dual display laptop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Models supported by game consoles and gaming consoles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>GPD WIN 3 | <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product\/gpd-win-4-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/gpd-handheld-gaming-pcs\/gpd-win-4-2024\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPD WIN 4<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product\/gpd-win-mini-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/gpd-handheld-gaming-pcs\/gpd-win-mini-2024\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPD WIN Mini<\/a> | XP \/ XP Plus<br>Nintendo Switch | Switch OLED<br>Valve Steam Deck<br>Sony PS4 Pro | PS5<br>Microsoft Xbox Series X | Xbox Series S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Supported laptop models<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>GPD WIN Max 1 \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product\/gpd-win-max-2-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/gpd-handheld-gaming-pcs\/gpd-win-max-2-2024\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPD WIN Max 2<\/a> \/ 2023 \/ 2024 | Pocket 2 \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/product\/gpd-pocket-3\/?cgkit_search_word=GPD%20pocket\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/gpd-mini-laptop\/gpd-pocket-3\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPD <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/gpd-mini-laptop\/gpd-pocket-3\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/gpd-mini-laptop\/gpd-pocket-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">P<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/gpd-mini-laptop\/gpd-pocket-3\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/gpdstore.net\/gpd-mini-laptop\/gpd-pocket-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ocket 3<\/a> | Micro PC<br>Huawei MateBook D Series \/ E Series \/ X Series | MateBook 13 \/ 14<br>MagicBook 14\/15\/2018\/Pro<br>Apple MacBook 12-inch | MacBook Pro | MacBook Air 2018 \/ 2019 | Mac mini<br>Apple Air 12.5 2019 model | Air 13.3-inch | Pro 15.6-inch 2020 model | Pro GTX | Air 2019 | Pro 2020 model | Pro 15 Enhanced Edition | Xiaomi Gaming Laptop<br>Redmi RedmiBook 14 Il \/ 16 \/ Air13<br>Lenovo ideapad S540 13 2019 \/ 14 2020 \/ Pro13 | Miix 720 | Carbon 2017 | Yoga 900 \/ C940 \/ C740 \/ S940 \/ 5 Pro \/ 6 Pro | ThinkPad X \/ X1 \/ S \/ T \/ P \/ E Series | Legion Y7000 \/ Y7000P<br>ASUS ZenBook Series | Business Manager Series | ExpertBook II Series | TUF 8 Series | Redol Series | ROG Series | TUF Series | ASUS VivoBook Series | VivoBook 14 and 15s Series | U4100 | U306 | U321<br>Samsung NoteBook Series | GalaxyBook Series<br>Razer Blade \/ Razer Blade Stealth<br>HP OMEN 4 | OMEN Pro | Elite Series | ENVY Series | EliteBook 735G6 \/ 745G6 | Warrior 66 (3rd generation) | Z Series ZBOOK | HP Spectre 13 | Envy 13 | Pavilion X2 | EliteBook Folio G1<br>Dell G3 | G5 | G7 | XPS13 | XPS15 | XPS17 | Inspiron 5000 \/ 7000<br>Microsoft Surface Book2 \/ Book3 | Surface Go1 \/ Go2 \/ Go3 \/ Go4 | Surface Pro 7 \/ 8 \/ 9 | Surface Laptop 3 \/ 4 \/ 5 | Surface Studio 2 \/ 3<br>Google PixelBook Pen | ChromeBook Pixels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Android tablet supported models<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Huawei M6 10.8-inch | MatePad 10.8-inch | MatePad Pro<br>Apple iPad Pro 2018 | iPad Pro 2020 | iPad Air4<br>Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 \/ S5e \/ S6 \/ S7 \/ S7+<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Supported models for smartphones<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PC desktop mode (touch-enabled when connected to a monitor, similar to the Windows interface)<br>Huawei Mate Series | P Series<br>Honor NotelO | V20 | 30 Pro | 30 Pro+<br>Samsung S Series | Note Series<br>Smartisan Smartisan R1 | Smartisan R2 | Smartisan Pro2s | Smartisan Pro3<br><br>No PC desktop mode (when connected to a monitor, mostly non-touch and mirroring the phone\u2019s content)<br>Apple iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max<br>Xiaomi 13 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 | Xiaomi 14 Pro<br>Black Shark 2 | Black Shark 3 | Black Shark 3 Pro<br>OnePlus 7 | OnePlus 7 Pro | OnePlus 7T | OnePlus 8T<br>ASUS ROG Phone | ROG Phone 2<br>Razer Phone | Razer Phone 2<br>Xperia 1(J9110) | Xperia 5 | Xperia XZ3<br>Huawei Mate X2 | OPPO R17 Pro | OPPO Reno 10x Zoom | ZTE AXON 9 Pro | ZTE AXON 10 Pro | HTC U Ultra | LG G5 | Nokia 9 PureView | Nubia Z50 Pro+<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In our GPD Duo Video Input we show how to connect 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