How To Use Chromecast On Desktop

Follow the steps below to setup google chromecast on your windows 10 computer.

How to use chromecast on desktop. In the chrome browser click the google cast button you will see the available chromecast and google home devices in your network as shown below. You can click the arrow icon in the right. Open a chrome browser window on your computer or laptop 2. Choose the chromecast device where you want to watch the content. Click the chrome menu button and choose cast from the list.

Choose your chromecast device where you want to watch the content. You do not need any additional software or hardware. The window will pop up in the middle of your display again. Open google chrome on your pc you ll need it to mirror your screen. Step 1 unwrap your chromecast box.

Press the downward facing arrow and select cast desktop then choose your chromecast s nickname from the device list. Setup chromecast on windows 10 computer. Plug in the hdmi end of google chromecast device into the hdmi port of your home tv and plug the usb end to the usb power adapter see image below 2. Next to cast to click the drop down arrow and select cast desktop. If not it will need an outlet or power strip nearby step 3 insert the usb port into the back of the chromecast.

Select the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of chrome and choose cast. This guide explains how to mirror your computer screens to a chromecast connected tv. At the top right click more cast. After a few seconds your desktop will start casting. If you are using the usb port to charge the device connect the usb cable to the device.

When you want to start streaming to your television click on the three dots in the browser s upper right corner 3. 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. Click the dropdown that appears to cast a chrome tab cast your entire desktop or cast a video from a supported website like netflix. Cast music and videos from your computer. Click the cast icon from the sources drop down select cast desktop and choose your chromecast.