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Multi-Monitor Setup Visualizer

See a visual map of your connected monitors, their arrangement, resolution, and relative positions — powered by the Window Management API.

This test uses the Window Management API to detect every connected display and renders a scaled visual map showing each monitor's resolution, position coordinates, pixel ratio, and primary/external status.

The Window Management API reports display positions in CSS pixels with coordinate origin (0,0) at the top-left of the primary monitor, enabling sub-pixel accurate layout mapping of up to 16 screens.

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What Do Your Results Mean?

Result Range Meaning
Good All physical monitors detected with correct arrangement Your multi-monitor setup is properly configured. The visual layout matches your physical arrangement, and all displays are reporting their native or configured resolution.
Warning Monitors detected but arrangement doesn't match physical layout Display positions in the OS don't match reality. Open system Display Settings and drag monitors to match your physical desk arrangement for correct cursor movement between screens.
Bad Missing monitors or only primary screen detected Grant Window Management permission, check cable connections, and verify all displays are detected in OS display settings. The API requires Chrome/Edge 100+ for multi-screen detection.

Common Issues and How to Fix Them

Only one monitor detected when multiple are connected

Click 'Allow' on the Window Management permission dialog. Without this permission, the browser can only see the screen it's currently on. Also verify all monitors appear in OS display settings.

Monitor positions don't match physical layout in the visualization

The test reads position data from the OS. Open System Settings > Display and drag the monitor icons to match your physical desk arrangement, then re-run the test.

Resolution shown as lower than the monitor's native spec

Check OS display settings for scaling. A 4K monitor at 200% scaling reports as 1920x1080 in CSS pixels. The pixel ratio value indicates the scaling factor being applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does multi-monitor detection work?

The Window Management API provides screen position, size, and properties for each connected display, allowing a visual layout map.

Why are my monitors shown in the wrong position?

The test reads OS-level display arrangement. Adjust monitor positions in your system Display Settings to match physical placement.

Can I rearrange monitors from this page?

No. This is a read-only visualization. Use your OS Display Settings to change monitor arrangement.

How many monitors can it detect?

It detects all monitors your OS recognizes. Most systems support 2-4 external displays depending on GPU capabilities.