A simple way to mirror your entire Mac or PC screen using Google Chromecast. How does it work for you? Category Howto & Style; Show more Show less.

We no longer support Chromecast setup on a computer. Free video software for mac. To set up your Chromecast, please use a mobile device. What you need to get started • A Chromecast device. • Latest version of the. • Latest version of Google app (Android only.

Download it ). • A display device with an HDMI input, for example, a high-definition television (HDTV) • A mobile device or tablet. • The compatible mobile device or tablet must support a 5GHz connection to set up Chromecast on a 5GHz connection. Note: A WPA2-Enterprise network is not supported. • Meet the to run the Google Home app. • An internet connection.

• Access to a secure wireless network. Make sure you have the wireless network password handy. • Availability and performance of certain features, services and applications are device- and network-dependent and may not be available in all areas; subscription(s) may be required, and additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply.

Set up Chromecast or Chromecast Ultra The initial steps are for first-time Google Home app users. If you’re already set up a Chromecast device and are setting up another device, you can skip to step 8. • Chromecast. • Install the Google Home app by navigating to on your Chromecast-supported Android device.

• Or click to download the for Android. • Make sure to connect your mobile device/tablet to the same Wi-Fi network that you intend to use to set up your Chromecast device. • Open the Google Home app by tapping the app icon on your Android device. • On the Google Home app's home screen, tap Add Set up device Set up new devices. • Confirm Google Account: Choose which Google Account you want to link to Chromecast.

You can also add a different account if you don’t see the account you want to use listed. • Permissions: • ​Location services - If you don’t have Location services on, tap Go to settings find the Google Home app turn on Location services go back to the Google Home app. • Location access - Location access is needed to find nearby devices that need setup. • Scanning for Chromecast devices: The Google Home app scans for nearby devices that are plugged in and ready to set up. • If you only have one device that needs to be set up, tap Next. • If the Google Home app finds a list of devices, tap the device you want to set up Next.

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• Found devices: • If one device is found, tap Next. • If multiple devices are found, choose the device you want to set up Next. • If you don’t see your device, tap Don’t see your device. • Connecting to your new device: The app will now connect your phone to your new Chromecast so that you can configure it. • Making a connection: We’ll display a code on your TV to make sure you’re setting up the right device.