How To Use Your Chromecast

How to set up google chromecast 1.

How to use your chromecast. Once you take your chromecast device out of the box you should see one cord that has an hdmi adapter on the end of it and one cord that plugs into a power outlet. When you use chromecast you are usually streaming content on your android or apple tablet or smartphone. On the chrome setup screen click on set up your chromecast using this computer link see image below. 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. Connect the cable to the chromecast and power supply.

It looks like a small tv screen. Plug the other end of the usb power cable into the included power adapter. Select the account you want to associate with chromecast. If you are using the usb port to charge the device connect the usb cable to the device. Plug the chromecast into an hdmi port on your tv.

If you want to use your own photos download the google home app to your android or ios device tap your chromecast from the list of your devices on the home tab and tap the gear icon to open. Plug in your chromecast device. After the initial setup all you have to do is press the broadcast. Some apps such as youtube have a built in casting button. To cast your android screen on chromecast open the settings app go to connected devices cast and choose your chromecast device from the list.

Plug chromecast into your tv then connect the usb power cable to your chromecast. You should also find whether or not your tv has a usb port for charging the device. Plug the power supply into an outlet near your tv. Plug your chromecast device into your tv s hdmi port then plug it into a source of power. Whether you re using windows mac linux or chrome os on a desktop or a laptop broadcasting your content to chromecast is simple.

When you pair your google home device with the other connected devices you get google assistant in the mix. Chromecast casts your content to your tv screen. This is usually found on the back or side of the tv. If you tap the button it will automatically cast the video you re watching to your chromecast. This smart assistant listens to your voice commands and instructs chromecast what to do.