Chromecast mirroring explained: How to beam your phone or PC screen to the TV Chromecast’s screen mirroring feature is a useful fallback for video and music services that don’t have native app.
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Google’s and have become staples in living rooms across the country, thanks in no small part to their ever-expanding app support. Capable of streaming Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, Spotify, and hundreds of other popular services, Chromecast streaming devices may be worthy of investment for those looking to smarten up their television on the cheap.It’s not just about video and music streaming, though. Chromecast offers a bevy of other useful features that can easily get overlooked. From mirroring your full desktop on your TV to turning your big screen into a personal photo album, there are plenty of tips and tricks you can use to get a richer Chromecast experience. To help you master your Chromecast, we’ve put together a breakdown of our favorite lesser-known features that let you get the most from your streaming adventures, whether you’re new to the device or a Chromecast vet. Setting up ChromecastIf you’ve already set up your Chromecast, skip to the next trick, but we wanted to help you get things rolling in case you’re new to the product and are just pulling it out of the box.
Here’s the essential equipment: A TV with an HDMI input (4K or otherwise), Wi-Fi access, a free USB port or power outlet, and a computer, smartphone, or tablet with either Google’s Chrome browser (for a computer) or the Google Home app installed. Simply plug the Chromecast into your TV’s HDMI port, plug it into a power source, then visit the to download the necessary app. The Chromecast will walk you through the rest. We also have a if you need a bit more assistance.Note: If after connecting your Chromecast to your Wi-Fi network, you still can’t “see” the Chromecast from your Chrome browser casting extension or compatible apps (such as Netflix), you may need to make some. Visit the aforementioned Chromecast page for troubleshooting help.
Connect Chromecast to Google HomeIf you’ve already got a voice-operated Google Home device and are looking to use your voice to search YouTube or to see the weather on your Chromecast-connected TV, you can quickly connect your Chromecast to your Google Home ecosystem.Make sure the two devices are on the same network, then open the Google Home app and find the More settings tab. From there, click the TVs and Speakers tab, where you’ll see a list of connected devices. To link the Chromecast to Google Home, just tap the plus symbol (+) in the bottom of the screen. Once added, you’re off to the races. Connect an Ethernet adapterWhile the already rocks an Ethernet port to deliver, the does not.
That doesn’t mean you can’t retrofit yours with one, however. You can purchase an Ethernet adapter that plugs into your wall outlet and into the Micro USB port of the Chromecast.
This is helpful for installing a Chromecast in a location with a weak Wi-Fi signal, or if you simply prefer the reliability of a hardwired connection.
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