Control method and electronic device

An electronic device, comprising:

• a communication module;
• a display output unit for outputting data;
• a memory for storing computer programs and operation data;
• and
• a processor for:
• controlling the communication module to establish a connection with a second electronic device,
• determining a device type of the second electronic device after the communication module establishes the connection with the second electronic device,
• based on the device type of the second electronic device as well as a correspondence between device types and output modes, determining a target output mode that corresponds with the device type of the second electronic device, and
• displaying data via the display output unit in the target output mode,
• wherein the displayed data corresponds to contents displayed by a display unit of the second electronic device, said contents being transmitted from the second electronic device to the first electronic device.