Casting your computer screen over to your Chromecast is a great way to enjoy your media on a bigger screen. It’s a relatively straightforward process, but there are a few steps you need to follow. This tutorial assumes that you’ve already set up your Chromecast, plugged it in, hooked up the HDMI, and connected it through your phone via the Google Home application.
It’s important to note that your computer and Chromecast need to be on the same wireless router and connected to the same internet connection to communicate with each other. To check what internet connection you have with your Chromecast, launch the Google Home application on your phone, select your Chromecast, click on the Settings gear, and check the Wi-Fi router you’re connected to.
Once you’ve confirmed that both devices are connected to the same internet connection, and you have the Google Chrome web browser downloaded, you can move over to your computer screen. To cast your computer screen over to your Chromecast, open the Google Chrome web browser, click on the menu, select Cast, and choose your Chromecast device from the options listed.
You can cast the current tab you’re on, your entire monitor, or a specific file from your computer. Choose the screen you want to share with your Chromecast and click share. You’ll know that you’re casting by the blue casting image on your screen. To stop casting, click on your Chromecast, select it, and disconnect from the source.
Now you know how to connect to Chromecast from your laptop, desktop PC, or Windows tablet. Enjoy streaming your media on a bigger screen.