Cast a Chrome tab on your TV from your computer
To show Chrome on your TV, you’ll need:
- A Chromecast, 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 see in Chrome
- When your tab is being shown on a TV, you'll see Display .
- To the right of the address bar, next to your extensions, you'll see Active Cast .
Cast videos and media
- On the video or media you're watching, click Cast.
- You'll see the video or images on your computer and TV, but you’ll only hear sound 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 Chromebooks.
Note: To hear audio on your TV, use a Windows computer.
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click More Cast.
- At the top, next to "Cast to," click the Down arrow .
- 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.
- At the top, next to "Cast to," click the Down arrow .
- Click Cast file.
- Select a file.
- Choose your Chromecast device where you want the file to play.
Cast a Chrome tab on your TV from your Android Device
To show your screen on your TV, you’ll need:
- A Chromecast, Chromecast Ultra, or TV with Chromecast built-in.
- To connect your Android and Chromecast devices to the same Wi-Fi network. Learn how to check the Wi-Fi network of your Chromecast device.
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.
Cast a Chrome tab on your TV from your iOS Device
Note: You can't show tabs or screens using Chrome on iOS devices.
Cast videos and media
On the video or media you're watching, tap Cast.