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How to Use Your Chromebook With Chromecast
Learn to wirelessly cast from your laptop to TV
By Kevin Parrish Kevin Parrish Writer The Art Institute of Atlanta Kevin began writing about games and hardware in the 1990s. His previous work appeared on Tom's Hardware, Maximum PC, Digital Trends, and Android Authority. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on March 5, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email In This Article
Expand Jump to a Section Before You Start Cast Your Chromebook Screen Stop Casting Your Chromebook Screen Cast From Google Chrome and Mirror Chromecast to TV Cast From Apps Using Chromebook and Chromecast The beauty of a Chromebook is that Google Chrome OS has built-in support for Chromecast devices, meaning you don’t need a browser or an extension to cast your Chromebook's screen. Here's how to use Chromecast with your Chromebook. This guide is based on Chrome OS version 78.0.3904.106 (64-bit). Before You Start
To get started, have Chromecast installed and streaming your content. Then, make sure your Chromecast is updated to the latest firmware. Your Chromebook should also be updated to the latest version of Chrome OS. Having a Chromecast already connected to your TV also means you don’t need to physically connect your Chromebook to view media. Without a Chromecast, you’re forced to drape an HDMI cable from your Chromebook to your TV. You may even need a USB-C adapter, depending on the Chromebook model. Some manufacturers also make TVs with an integrated Chromecast component. These smart TVs are manufactured by Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, Vizio, and many more, and they don't require an external Chromecast device. How to Cast Your Chromebook Screen
Built-in Cast support in Chrome OS means you can simply click a button and your desktop casts to a Chromecast. This is probably the easiest, shortest way to get media onto your TV. Click the shelf's system clock located in the bottom right corner. A pop-up menu appears. Click Cast. Choose your Chromecast device. In this example, it’s connected to the TV Room TV already established in Google Home. In the following pop-up window, click your desktop screen, then click Share. How to Stop Casting Your Chromebook Screen
When you're done, you'll need to manually stop casting from the Chromebook. Just click the system clock on your Chromebook again, then click Stop from the casting card that opens at the top of the menu. Cast From Google Chrome and Mirror Chromecast to TV
Technically you don’t need this method if you’re casting from the desktop. Still, if you’d rather not share the entire screen, casting from within Google Chrome works too. Open Google Chrome and load the media you want to cast. Click the three-dot icon located in the top right corner. Click Cast in the drop-down menu. Choose your Chromecast device listed on the following menu. In this example, Chromebook casting to the TV Room TV already established in Google Home. The Cast icon temporarily appears on the Chrome toolbar while casting. If you want to keep this icon on the toolbar, right-click it, then click Always Show Icon. To stop casting, click the blue Cast icon displayed on the Google Chrome toolbar, then click your Chromecast device listed on the drop-down menu. How to Cast From Apps Using Chromebook and Chromecast
Again, if you don’t want to share your entire desktop screen, the next approach is to cast from within a specific service. You don’t need to start media playback before casting from the app, just click the Cast icon to get started. How to Cast From Netflix
In Netflix, you’ll need to load the media's home page first before casting. For instance, if you load the landing page for The Witcher, you'll see the Cast icon located in the bottom right corner. The Cast icon also appears in the top right corner when you click media during playback. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Connect Chromebook to Your TV How to Get a Browser on Chromecast How to Cast Apple TV to Chromecast How to Cast a Meta (Oculus) Quest or Quest 2 to a TV How to Chromecast to a TV How to Connect Disney Plus to Chromecast How to Cast Movies to Chromecast From Firefox How to Cast iPhone to Chromecast How to Chromecast Netflix How to Use Spotify on Chromecast How to Chromecast Amazon Prime Video How to Cast Apple Music to Google Chromecast How to Cast Google Photos Using Chromecast How to Chromecast to Multiple TVs Simultaneously How to Watch Hulu on Chromecast How to Set a Schedule to Play Photos on Chromecast Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies