To connect to it from your laptop or PC:
Make sure you have the latest version of the Chrome browser installed
Click the Chrome menu button
Select “ Cast ”
Designate Chromecast as your choice of casting device.
This begs the question “Can I chromecast from a laptop?”
You can use it to stream from a phone, tablet, or another mobile device, or you can connect to Chromecast from a laptop or computer using the installed Google Chrome browser. Whatever you’re viewing on your computer screen or mobile device will then appear on your TV.
How to connect Chromecast to a PC?
How to Connect Chromecast to a PC 1 Connect your computer to the same Wi-Fi as Chromecast. 2 Open Google Chrome on your computer. 3 Click the ⋮ icon in Chrome. 4 Click Cast on the menu. 5 Select your Chromecast device in the “Cast” window.
This of course begs the inquiry “Why can’t I cast from my computer to my Chromecast?”
Connect your computer to the same Wi-Fi as Chromecast. Make sure your computer and your Chromecast device are both connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If you connect to different networks, you won’t be able to cast content from your computer to Chromecast. Open Google Chrome on your computer.
The Google Chromecast device is a popular Google product used to stream all types of media to your television from your laptop, PC, phone, or mobile device. To connect to it from your laptop or PC:.
Setting up a standard Chromecast (3rd Gen)Unbox your Chromecast and make sure the Chromecast, the Micro USB to USB power cable, and wall adapter are inside. Connect the Micro USB cable to your Chromecast, and then plug the broad end of your Chromecast into an open HDMI port on your TV. You’ll need to plug in the USB cable in order to power the Chromecast., and more items.
How do I cast from my computer to my TV?
Open a Chrome browser window on your computer or laptop 2. When you want to start streaming to your television, click on the three dots in the browser’s upper right corner 3. Select “Cast” and choose the available Chromecast device you want to use 4.