How To Use Chromecast Enabled Tv

Next use the remote control of your television to change the source input of your tv to the right hdmi port into which the chromecast device is plugged into see image below.

How to use chromecast enabled tv. If not plug the. Click yes and your device will connect to the chromecast. Plus you can save yourself time by not using a clunky on screen keyboard. 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. In order to start using your tv remote to control your chromecast or chromecast ultra you first need to enable something called hdmi cec or hdmi consumer electronics control.

You should also find whether or not your tv has a usb port for charging the device. With hdmi cec you can start casting to your chromecast from another device and the chromecast will send a signal to the tv forcing the tv to switch to the chromecast s input. Look for something like chromecastxxxx b. Step 1 unwrap your chromecast box. Now your device will display a code that should match the code on your tv.

Open the chrome browser on your laptop. If it matches click yes. Switch your tv input to hdmi. No new logins required. Visit any website in chrome.

Just tap the cast button in your favorite chromecast enabled app to start watching on tv. You won t have to fumble with the tv s remote control and switch to the appropriate input on your own. Make sure the mobile device tablet or computer you are using to cast is on the same wi fi network as your chromecast or tv with chromecast built in. If not it will need an outlet or power strip nearby step 3 insert the usb port into the back of the chromecast. If you don t see the steps to set up.

Make sure that your wi fi is on. The device name in your app should match the device name displayed on your tv screen. After you ve made your chromecast account and connected to your wi fi network you ll be able to stream most of the content from your devices. Open the google home app. Add the cast extension from the chrome web store.