HDMI can be handy when you want to stream media on big-screen TVs or to use other multimedia devices. HDMI-compatible devices include computer monitors, video projectors, HD and Ultra HD TVs, Blu-ray players, digital cameras, camcorders, etc. If you're getting the 'The device is being used by another application' error message, follow the instructions in this article to fix it. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an interface between audio and video sources such as video display devices and other compatible components.
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How to Fix 'The device is being used by another application.