How To Use Chromecast From Laptop
Click the dropdown that appears to cast a chrome tab cast your entire desktop or cast a video from a supported website like netflix.
How to use chromecast from laptop. Open the chrome browser on your laptop or desktop computer. When you want to start streaming to your television click on the three dots in the browser s upper right corner 3. On the chrome setup screen click on set up your chromecast using this computer link see image below. If not plug the. Step 1 unwrap your chromecast box.
If not it will need an outlet or power strip nearby step 3 insert the usb port into the back of the chromecast. Select your chromecast device. You should also find whether or not your tv has a usb port for charging the device. Select the chromecast dongle usb stick you d like to use and click on sources to reveal the drop down menu. Here s what you need to know.
You should find a usb cord and a charging cord along with the thumb drive size device step 2 identify the hdmi port in the back or side of your hd tv. Inside the menu you can select one of the display options. Click the three dot icon on the top right. If you are using chrome simply tap on the menu icon in the upper right hand corner it s three vertical dots or an arrow icon depending on if the browser is updated then right click on cast. Start mirroring your computer on your tv.
Cast desktop displays the entire laptop or desktop screen even if you re not browsing. If you are using the usb port to charge the device connect the usb cable to the device. Open a chrome browser window on your computer or laptop 2. Cast a tab from chrome on your computer open chrome. Open google chrome on your computer.
Once chromecast device is setup it can be used to project youtube videos netflix movies and other media from your laptop or desktop computer to tv. At the top right click more cast. To mirror your computer screen to chromecast click the cast icon or choose cast from the settings menu three dots. Open google chrome on your pc you ll need it to mirror your screen.