Here’s how to useChromecastwith your Chromebook.
This guide is based on Chrome OS version 78.0.3904.106 (64-bit).
before you get going
To get started, haveChromecast installedand streaming your content.
Without a Chromecast, youre forced to drape anHDMIcable from your Chromebook to your TV.
You may even need aUSB-Cadapter, depending on the Chromebook model.
Some manufacturers also make TVs with an integrated Chromecast component.
This is probably the easiest, shortest way to get media onto your TV.
poke the shelf’ssystem clocklocated in the bottom right corner.
A pop-up menu appears.
Choose your Chromecast gadget.
In this example, its connected to the TV Room TV already established in Google Home.
In the following pop-up window, click your desktop screen, then clickShare.
Still, if youd 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 thethree-doticon located in the top right corner.
ClickCastin the drop-down menu.
Choose your Chromecast gear 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 clickAlways Show Icon.
You dont need to start media playback before casting from the app, just click theCasticon to get started.
The Cast icon also appears in the top right corner when you click media during playback.
