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. Setup chromecast on windows 10 computer. Open a chrome browser window on your computer or laptop 2. 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. Click the dropdown that appears to cast a chrome tab cast your entire desktop or cast a video from a supported website like netflix. Choose the chromecast device where you want to watch the content.
The window will pop up in the middle of your display again. The setup of desktop screen sharing is very simple and straightforward. Cast music and videos from your computer. On your computer launch chrome. 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. Press the downward facing arrow and select cast desktop then choose your chromecast s nickname from the device list. Select the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of chrome and choose cast. Choose your chromecast device where you want to watch the content. After a few seconds your desktop will start casting.
Click the chrome menu button and choose cast from the list. Open google chrome on your pc you ll need it to mirror your screen. This guide explains how to mirror your computer screens to a chromecast connected tv. You should also find whether or not your tv has a usb port for charging the device. Next to cast to click the drop down arrow and select cast desktop.
If you are using the usb port to charge the device connect the usb cable to the device. Click the three dots icon at the top right of the screen and click cast. At the top right click more cast. Sharing your computer s screen on the tv is one of the most popular features of chromecast. You can click the arrow icon in the right.