You can use a Chromecast device to show a Chrome tab or your screen on your TV.
You can show most web content. Some plugins won’t work, like Silverlight, QuickTime, and VLC.
To show Chrome on your TV, you’ll need:
- A Chromecast, Chromecast with Google TV, Chromecast Ultra, or TV with Chromecast built-in.
- A computer and Wi-Fi network with the minimum system requirements.
- A recent version of Google Chrome (version 72 or higher).
- To connect your computer and Chromecast device to the same Wi-Fi network. Learn how to check the Wi-Fi network of your Chromecast device.
Cast a tab from Chrome
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click More Cast.
- Choose the Chromecast device where you want to watch the content.
- If you’re already using the Chromecast, your content will replace what’s on your TV.
- When you’re done, to the right of the address bar, click Cast Stop casting.
What you’ll find in Chrome
- When your tab is being shown on a TV, there will be a display icon.
- To the right of the address bar, next to your extensions, you’ll find the Cast button in blue which indicates that there’s an ongoing Cast session.
To use a shortcut in Chrome, add the Cast button.
Cast videos and media
- On the video or media you’re watching, click Cast .
- The video or images you played will continue to show on your computer and TV, but the sound will only play on your TV. Sounds for other tabs and apps will still play on your computer.
Cast your computer screen
You can display your entire computer screen using Chrome on Mac, Windows, and Chrome OS.
Note: To play the audio on your TV, use a Windows computer.
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click More Cast.
- Click Sources .
- Click Cast desktop.
- Choose the Chromecast device where you want to watch the content.
Cast music and videos from your computer
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click More Cast.
- Click Sources .
- Click Cast file.
- Select a file.
- Choose the Chromecast device where you want the file to play.
Cast your entire Android screen
- Make sure your mobile phone or tablet is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast device.
- Open the Google Home app .
- Tap the device you want to cast your screen to.
- Tap Cast my screen Cast screen.
Cast videos and media
On the video or media you’re watching, click Cast . For example, learn how to cast from YouTube.