How To Use Chromecast With Laptop

Once you set up a chromecast connection you can stream videos visit web pages or play games while mirroring your computer on your tv screen.

How to use chromecast with laptop. 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. First you have to plug the chroemcast device on your tv and connect the usb port on your chroemcast. Load a video you d like to watch click the cast icon a small rectangle with a wi fi sign in the lower left corner and choose your chromecast. 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. Drag the movie file and hold it over the google chrome icon in the task bar.

Of course you can also do it via the browser but using the built in option is much more convenient. Open google chrome on your pc you ll need it to mirror your screen. On the chrome setup screen click on set up your chromecast using this computer link see image below. Click the chrome menu button and choose cast from the list. Open the chrome browser on your laptop or desktop computer.

This wikihow teaches you how to mirror your computer s screen on your chromecast tv or monitor using a pc. Then plug the other end of the usb power cable into an open usb port on your 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. When you want to start streaming to your television click on the three dots in the browser s upper right corner 3. Just follow the step by step procedures to install and use google chromecast on laptop.

It will automatically open and then you can drag the movie file into the browser windows and it will start playing inside google chrome. Once the movie starts playing inside your laptop click the google cast extension button select you chromecast from there.