How To Use Chromecast Enabled Tv

Now your device will display a code that should match the code on your tv.

How to use chromecast enabled tv. Add the cast extension from the chrome web store. Click yes and your device will connect to the chromecast. If you don t see the steps to set up. Make sure that your wi fi is on. Open the chrome browser on your laptop.

If not plug the. Step 1 unwrap your chromecast box. Plug your chromecast to your tv s hdmi port and to the power cord. With hdmi cec you can start casting to your chromecast from another device and the chromecast will send a signal to the tv forcing the tv to switch to the chromecast s input. Look for something like chromecastxxxx b.

Plus you can save yourself time by not using a clunky on screen keyboard. Click the cast button in the chrome browser and select your tv. You won t have to fumble with the tv s remote control and switch to the appropriate input on your own. Next use the remote control of your television to change the source input of your tv to the right hdmi port into which the chromecast device is plugged into see image below. Connect to the wi fi network that matches your chromecast built in tv.

You should find a usb cord and a charging cord along with the thumb drive size device step 2 identify the hdmi port in the back or side of your hd tv. Make sure the mobile device tablet or computer you are using to cast is on the same wi fi network as your chromecast or tv with chromecast built in. Open the google home app. After you ve made your chromecast account and connected to your wi fi network you ll be able to stream most of the content from your devices. If not it will need an outlet or power strip nearby step 3 insert the usb port into the back of the chromecast.

Cast from chromecast enabled apps to your tv. Plug in the hdmi end of google chromecast device into the hdmi port of your home tv and plug the usb end to the usb power adapter see image below 2. Visit any website in chrome. Switch your tv input to hdmi. The device name in your app should match the device name displayed on your tv screen.