How To Use Chromecast On Laptop?

Stream media from a range of devices to your television or monitor using Google Chromecast. Though it's mostly used with tablets and smartphones, Chromecast may also be used to mirror or project material from a laptop onto a bigger screen.

This thorough guide will cover everything you need to know to set up, cast, and troubleshoot Chromecast on a laptop.

What is Chromecast?

Google developed the Chromecast, a streaming gadget that plugs into your TV or monitor's HDMI port. With it, material from tablets, laptops, and cellphones can be streamed to a larger screen.

Chromecast works with a ton of apps, including Spotify, Netflix, YouTube, and many more.

Requirements for Chromecast Laptop Use

Check that you have the following before you begin:

A Chromecast device is any of the Chromecasts, Chromecast Ultra, or Chromecasts with Google TV installed.

Laptop: A Wi-Fi capable laptop operating Windows or macOS.

The Google Chrome browser on a laptop.

Wi-Fi Network: A reputable network that your laptop and Chromecast are linked to.

TV or monitor with HDMI input: For Chromecast device connection.

Chromecast Setup Guide for Laptops

Adress Chromecast

Hook up the Chromecast. Slide the Chromecast into an HDMI port on your TV or monitor. Join the USB cable to a power supply, such a wall adapter or a USB port on your TV.

Modification of the Precise Input Use the TV or monitor's remote control to select the HDMI input Chromecast is connected to.

Click this link to download the Google Home App. It's not required, however initially configuring Chromecast is helpful for laptop casting. Get and install the Google Home app on your tablet or smartphone, then follow the on-screen instructions to connect Chromecast to your Wi-Fi network.

Get on the Same Wi-Fi Network with Your Laptop

To make sure your Chromecast and you are connected to the same wireless network, enter your laptop's Wi-Fi settings.

Chromecast Media Casting from a Laptop

Open a Google Chrome tab.

Casting individual tabs from your laptop to Chromecast is easy with Google Chrome.

Starting with Google Chrome

Fire up the Google Chrome browser on your laptop.

To cast an object, click on it in step 2.

Click on the website or material (a YouTube video, a Netflix movie, or a Spotify playlist) that you want to cast.

Step Three: Cast the Tab.

Toggle the three dots menu in the upper-right corner of Google Chrome.

Locate Cast on the menu.

Available Chromecast devices will be listed. Selected your Chromecast device from the list.

Content from the active tab will appear on your television or monitor.

Display Your Complete Desktop

Take the subsequent steps to cast your entire desktop to Chromecast:

Starting with Google Chrome

Fire up the Google Chrome web browser.

Selection of Cast

Toggle the three dots menu in the upper-right corner of Google Chrome.

Make the Cast selection from the menu.

Make Your Chromecast and Desktop Selections in Step 3.

Off the "Sources" drop-down menu, select Cast desktop.

Make your Chromecast device selection from the list of compatible devices.

Opening a preview window allows you to select which of your several screens to cast. Selecting the screen you want to cast, click Share.

Your desktop should now be fully visible on your TV or monitor.

Three Cast Specific Applications

Software for presentations or media players can be cast using Google Chrome.

Starting with Google Chrome

Select the three-dot menu when Google Chrome opens.

Selection of Cast is the second step

Choose Cast from the menu.

Method 3: Choose the Cast Window

Out of the "Sources" drop-down menu, select Cast window.

Open programs on your laptop will be listed. Make your selection for the application window you want to cast.

Your Chromecast device should be listed among the compatible devices.

With the chosen application now cast on your TV or monitor.

Tackling Common Chromecast Issues

If Chromecast is giving you issues, explore the following troubleshooting procedures:

Assure that Chromecast is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Check that the wireless network connected to your laptop and Chromecast is the same. To be sure of this, utilize the Google Home app.

Restart Chromecast and your laptop.

Many typical issues will go away with a Chromecast and laptop restart. Once the Chromecast has been unplugged and given some time to cool, plug it back in. In a similar vein, restart your laptop.

Upgrade Chrome

Verify that your version of Google Chrome is current. Updates are available by going to Help > About Google Chrome from the three-dot menu.

Start Chromecast again.

If all else doesn't work, you can reset Chromecast to its factory settings. Hold the reset button down till the Chromecast device's LED light starts to flash. Restore a Wi-Fi connection with the Google Home app.

Summary

One handy usage for Chromecast is to project content onto a laptop's bigger screen. Whether presenting, viewing movies, or listening to music, Chromecast makes it easy to share laptop content with others.

By following the steps in this guide—which also covers typical issues that may arise—you may set up and use Chromecast with success. Have fun casting!