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You can connect other devices to your Microsoft Surface Hub to display content. This topic describes the Guest Mode, Replacement PC Mode, and Video Out functionality available through wired connections, and also lists accessories that you can connect to Surface Hub using Bluetooth.
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Surface Hub will use the video input that you select until a new connection is made, the existing connection is disrupted, or the Connect App is closed.
Which method should I choose?
When connecting external devices and displays to a Surface Hub, there are several available options. The method you use will depend upon your scenario and needs.
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Mirror the Surface Hub's display on another device. | Video Out |
Present another device's display on the Surface Hub screen and interact with both the device's content and the built-in Surface Hub experience. | Guest Mode |
Power the Surface Hub from an external Windows 10 PC, turning off the embedded computer of the Surface Hub. Cameras, microphones, speakers, and other peripherals, are sent to the external PC, in addition to pen and touch. | Replacement PC Mode |
Guest Mode
Guest Mode uses a wired connection, so people can display content from their devices to the Surface Hub. If the source device is Windows-based, that device can also provide Touchback and Inkback. Surface Hub's internal PC takes video and audio from the connected device and presents them on the Surface Hub. If Surface Hub encounters a High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) signal, the source will be displayed as a black image. To display your content without violating HDCP requirements, use the keypad on the right side of the Surface Hub to directly choose the external source.
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When an HDCP source is connected, use the side keypad to change source inputs.
Ports
Use these ports on the Surface Hub for Guest Mode.
Interface | Type | Description | Capabilities |
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Display Port 1.1a | Video input | Guest input #1 |
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HDMI 1.4 | Video input | Guest input #2 |
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VGA | Video input | Guest input #3 |
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3.5 mm jack | Audio input | Analog audio input |
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USB 2.0, type B | USB out | Touchback |
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Port locations
These are the port connections used for Guest Mode on the 55' and 84' Surface Hubs.
Wired port connections on 55' Surface Hub
Wired port connections on 84' Surface Hub
Port enumeration
When a Surface hub is connected to a guest computer with the wired connect USB port, a number of USB devices are discovered and configured. These peripheral devices are created for Touchback and Inkback. The peripheral devices can be viewed in Device Manager. Device Manager will show duplicate names for some devices.
Human interface devices
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HID-compliant pen
HID-compliant pen (duplicate item)
HID-compliant pen (duplicate item)
HID-compliant touch screen
USB Input Device
USB Input Device (duplicate item)
Keyboards
- Standard PS/2 keyboard
Mice and other pointing devices
- HID-compliant mouse
Universal serial bus controllers
Generic USB hub
USB composite device
Guest Mode connectivity
Your choice of video cable will be determined by what is available from your source input. The Surface Hub has three choices of video input: DisplayPort, HDMI, and VGA. See the following chart for available resolutions.
Signal Type | Resolution | Frame rate | HDMI - RGB | DisplayPort | VGA |
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PC | 640 x 480 | 59.94/60 | X | X | X |
PC | 720 x 480 | 59.94/60 | X | X | |
PC | 1024 x 768 | 60 | X | X | X |
HDTV | 720p | 59.94/60 | X | X | X |
HDTV | 1080p | 59.94/60 | X | X | X |
Source audio is provided by DisplayPort and HDMI cables. If you must use VGA, Surface Hub has an audio input port that uses a 3.5 mm plug. Surface Hub also uses a USB cable that provides Touchback and Inkback from the Surface Hub to compatible Windows 10 devices. The USB cable can be used with any video input that is already connected with a cable.
Someone using Guest Mode to connect a PC would use one of these options:
DisplayPort -- DisplayPort cable and USB 2.0 cable
HDMI -- HDMI cable and USB 2.0 cable
VGA -- VGA cable, 3.5 mm audio cable, and USB 2.0 cable
If the computer you are using for Guest Mode is not compatible with Touchback and Inkback, then you won't need the USB cable.
Replacement PC Mode
In Replacement PC Mode, the embedded computer of the Surface Hub is turned off and an external PC is connected to the Surface Hub. Connections to replacement PC ports give access to key peripherals on the Surface Hub, including the screen, pen, and touch features. This does mean that your Surface Hub won’t have the benefit of the Windows Team experience, but you will have the flexibility offered by providing and managing your own Windows computer.
Software requirements
You can run Surface Hub in Replacement PC Mode with 64-bit versions of Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, and Windows 10 Enterprise. You can download the Surface Hub Replacement PC driver package from the Microsoft Download Center. We recommend that you install these drivers on any computer you plan to use as a replacement PC.
Hardware requirements
Surface Hub is compatible with a range of hardware. Choose the processor and memory confirmation for your replacement PC so that it supports the programs you'll be using. Your replacement PC hardware needs to support 64-bit versions of Windows 10.
Graphics adapter
In Replacement PC Mode, Surface Hub supports any graphics adapter that can produce a DisplayPort signal. You'll improve your experience with a graphics adapter that can match Surface Hub's resolution and refresh rate. For example, the best and recommended replacement PC experience on the Surface Hub is with a 120Hz video signal.
55' Surface Hubs - For best experience, use a graphics card capable of 1080p resolution at 120Hz.
84' Surface Hubs - For best experience, use a graphics card capable of outputting four DisplayPort 1.2 streams to produce 2160p at 120Hz (3840 x 2160 at 120Hz vertical refresh). We've verified that this works with the NVIDIA Quadro K2200, NVIDIA Quadro K4200, NVIDIA Quadro M6000, AMD FirePro W5100, AMD FirePro W7100, and AMD FirePro W9100. These are not the only graphics cards - others are available from other vendors.
Check directly with graphics card vendors for the latest drivers.
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AMD | |
Intel |
Ports
Replacement PC ports on 55' Surface Hub
Description | Type | Interface | Details |
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PC video | Video input | DP 1.2 |
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Internal peripherals | USB output | USB 2.0 type B |
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USB hub | USB output | USB 2.0 type B |
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Replacement PC ports on 84' Surface Hub
Description | Type | Interface | Details |
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PC video | Video input | DP 1.2 (2x) |
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Internal peripherals | USB output | USB 2.0 type B |
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USB hub | USB output | USB 2.0 type B |
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Replacement PC setup instructions
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To use Replacement PC Mode
Download and install the Surface Hub Replacement PC driver package on the replacement PC.
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We recommend that you set sleep or hibernation on the replacement PC so the Surface Hub will turn off the display when it isn't being used.
Turn off the Surface Hub using the power switch next to the power cable.
Connect the cables from the Surface Hub's replacement PC ports to the replacement PC. These ports are usually covered by a removable plastic cover.
55' Surface Hub -- connect one DisplayPort cable, and two USB cables.
84' Surface Hub -- connect two DisplayPort cables, and two USB cables.
Toggle the Mode switch to Replacement PC. The Mode switch is next to the Replacement PC ports.
Turn on the Surface Hub using the power switch next to the power cable.
Press the power button on the right side of the Surface Hub.
You can switch the Surface Hub to use the internal PC.
To switch back to internal PC
Turn off the Surface Hub using the power switch next to the power cable.
Toggle the Mode switch to Internal PC. The Mode switch is next to the Replacement PC ports.
Turn on the Surface Hub using the power switch next to the power cable.
Video Out
The Surface Hub includes a Video Out port for mirroring visual content from the Surface Hub to another display.
Ports
Video Out port on the 55' Surface Hub
Video Out port on the 84' Surface Hub
Description | Type | Interface | Capabilities |
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Video Output Mirror | Video Output | Video Output |
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Cables
Both the 55” and 84” Surface Hub devices have been tested to work with Certified DisplayPort and HDMI cables. While vendors do sell longer cables that may work with the Surface Hub, only those cables that have been certified by testing labs are certain to work with the Hub. For example, DisplayPort cables are certified only up to 3 meters, however many vendors sell cables that are 3 times that length. If a long cable is necessary, we strongly suggest using HDMI. HDMI has many cost-effective solutions for long-haul cables, including the use of repeaters. Nearly every DisplayPort source will automatically switch to HDMI signaling if a HDMI sink is detected.
Bluetooth accessories
You can connect the following accessories to Surface Hub using Bluetooth:
- Mice
- Keyboards
- Headsets
- Speakers
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After you connect a Bluetooth headset or speaker, you might need to change the default microphone and speaker settings.
-->Surface Hub 2S enables you to connect external devices, mirror the display on Surface Hub 2S to another device, and connect multiple third-party peripherals including video conference cameras, conference phones, and room system devices.
You can display content from your devices to Surface Hub 2S. If the source device is Windows-based, that device can also provide TouchBack and InkBack, which takes video and audio from the connected device and presents them on Surface Hub 2S. If Surface Hub 2S encounters a High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) signal, such as a Blu-ray DVD player, the source is displayed as a black image.
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Surface Hub 2S uses the video input selected until a new connection is made, the existing connection is disrupted, or the Connect app is closed.
Recommended wired configurations
In general, it’s recommended to use native cable connections whenever possible such as USB-C to USB-C or HDMI to HDMI. Other combinations such as MiniDP to HDMI or MiniDP to USB-C will also work. Some additional configuration may be required to optimize the video-out experience, as described on this page.
Connection | Functionality | Description |
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HDMI + USB-C | HDMI-in for audio and video USB-C for TouchBack and InkBack | USB-C supports TouchBack and InkBack with the HDMI A/V connection. Use USB-C to USB-A to connect to legacy computers. NOTE: For best results, connect HDMI before connecting a USB-C cable. If the computer you're using for HDMI is not compatible with TouchBack and InkBack, you won't need a USB-C cable. |
USB-C (via compute module) | Video-in Audio-in | Single cable needed for A/V TouchBack and InkBack is supported HDCP enabled |
HDMI (in port) | Video, Audio into Surface Hub 2S | Single cable needed for A/V TouchBack and InkBack not supported HDCP enabled |
MiniDP 1.2 output | Video-out such as mirroring to a larger projector. | Single cable needed for A/V |
When you connect a guest computer to Surface Hub 2S via the USB-C port, several USB devices are discovered and configured. These peripheral devices are created for TouchBack and InkBack. As shown in the following table, the peripheral devices can be viewed in Device Manager, which will show duplicate names for some devices, as shown in the following table.
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Peripheral | Listing in Device Manager |
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Human interface devices | HID-compliant consumer control device HID-compliant pen HID-compliant pen (duplicate item) HID-compliant pen (duplicate item) HID-compliant touch screen USB Input Device USB Input Device (duplicate item) |
Keyboards | Standard PS/2 keyboard |
Mice and other pointing devices | HID-compliant mouse |
USB controllers | Generic USB hub USB composite device |
Connecting video-in to Surface Hub 2S
You can input video to Surface Hub 2S using USB-C or HDMI, as indicated in the following table.
Surface Hub 2S video-in settings
Signal Type | Resolution | Frame rate | HDMI | USB-C |
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PC | 640 x 480 | 60 | X | X |
PC | 720 x 480 | 60 | X | X |
PC | 1024 x 768 | 60 | X | X |
PC | 1920 x 1080 | 60 | X | X |
PC | 3840x2560 | 30 | X | X |
HDTV | 720p | 60 | X | X |
HDTV | 1080p | 60 | X | X |
4K UHD | 3840x2560 | 30 | X | X |
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The 4K UHD resolution (3840×2560) is only supported when connecting to ports on the compute module. It is not supported on the “guest” USB ports located on the left, top, and right sides of the device.
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Video from a connected external PC may appear smaller when displayed on Surface Hub 2S.
Mirroring Surface Hub 2S display on another device
You can output video to another display using MiniDP, as indicated in the following table.
Surface Hub 2S video-out settings
Signal Type | Resolution | Frame rate | MiniDP |
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PC | 640 x 480 | 60 | X |
PC | 720 x 480 | 60 | X |
PC | 1024 x 768 | 60 | X |
PC | 1920 x 1080 | 60 | X |
PC | 3840 x 2560 | 60 | X |
HDTV | 720p | 60 | X |
HDTV | 1080p | 60 | X |
4K UHD | 3840 x 2560 | 60 | X |
Surface Hub 2S includes a MiniDP video-out port for projecting visual content from Surface Hub 2S to another display. If you plan to use Surface Hub 2S to project to another display, note the following recommendations:
- Keyboard required. Before you begin, you’ll need to connect either a wired or Bluetooth-enabled external keyboard to Surface Hub 2S. Note that unlike the original Surface Hub, a keyboard for Surface Hub 2S is sold separately and is not included in the shipping package.
- Set duplicate mode. Surface Hub 2S supports video-out in duplicate mode only. However, you will still need to manually configure the display mode when you connect for the first time:
- Enter the Windows logo key + P, which opens the Project pane on the right side of Surface Hub 2S, and then select Duplicate mode.
- When you’re finished with your Surface Hub 2S session, select End Session. This ensures that the duplicate setting is saved for the next session.
- Plan for different aspect ratios. Like other Surface devices, Surface Hub 2S uses a 3:2 display aspect ratio (the relationship between the width and the height of the display). Projecting Surface Hub 2S onto displays with different aspect ratios is supported. Note however that because Surface Hub 2S duplicates the display, the MiniDP output will also only display in a 3:2 aspect ratio, which may result in letterboxing or curtaining depending on the aspect ratio of the receiving display.
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if your second monitor uses a 16:9 aspect ratio (the predominant ratio for most TV monitors), black bars may appear on the left and right sides of the mirrored display. If this occurs, you may wish to inform your users that there is no need to adjust the second display.
Selecting cables
Note the following recommendations:
- USB. USB 3.1 Gen 2 cables.
- MiniDP. DisplayPort cables certified for up to 3 meters in length.
- HDMI. If a long cable is necessary, HDMI is recommended due to the wide availability of cost-effective, long-haul cables with the ability to install repeaters if needed.
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Most DisplayPort sources will automatically switch to HDMI signaling if HDMI is detected.
Wirelessly connect to Surface Hub 2S
Windows 10 natively supports Miracast, which lets you wireless connect to Surface Hub 2S.
To connect using Miracast:
- On your Windows 10 device, enter Windows logo key + K.
- In the Connect window, look for the name of your Surface Hub 2S in the list of nearby devices. You can find the name of your Surface Hub 2S in the bottom left corner of the display.
- Enter a PIN if your system administrator has enabled the PIN setting for Miracast connections. This requires you to enter a PIN number when you connect to Surface Hub 2S for the first time.
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If you do not see the name of the Surface Hub 2S device as expected, it’s possible the previous session was prematurely closed. If so, sign into Surface Hub 2S directly to end the previous session and then connect from your external device.
Connecting peripherals to Surface Hub 2S
Bluetooth accessories
You can connect the following accessories to Surface Hub-2S using Bluetooth:
- Mice
- Keyboards
- Headsets
- Speakers
- Surface Hub 2 pens
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After you connect a Bluetooth headset or speaker, you might need to change the default microphone and speaker settings. For more information, see Local management for Surface Hub settings.