How To Use Chromecast No Hdmi

It just seems like so long as you already have an hdmi out connection and a laptop infront of you at all times it s more universal to just dual monitor.

How to use chromecast no hdmi. I have one scart port free which says rgb video and s video. The chromecast connects directly to an hdmi port on your tv and stays hidden behind your tv or off to the side. 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 on most remote controls you will be required to press input or source button and continue pressing the input or source button until the television display changes from hdmi 1 to hdmi 2. Dvi i sends an analog signal as well and the chromecast device is not likely to send that type of signal over the dvi adapter. If you re using an app that s optimized for use with chromecast you should see the cast icon appear somewhere on your screen.

The port has allowed users to connect a host of devices including dvrs set top boxes and chromecast directly to the xbox gaming. Which kind of defeats the purpose. The lack of the hdmi in port could be a downside for some users. If you re not sure whether the app you re using is compatible with chromecast check your screen for the chromecast icon pictured below. As above i have a chromecast gizmo but my tv doesn t have an hdmi port.

It s about 9 years old so it has other ports. You might be able to use a female hdmi to male dvi d adapter but only if the tv is able to receive a digital signal. Tap cast to view the app on your tv. But with dual monitor i can have the video.