Thanks to streaming devices like Chromecast and Apple TV, you can broadcast your Chrome display to your television from any device. Users of the desktop version of Chrome can use the browser on televisions that have Chromecast installed via the “Cast” feature. However, there is a slight difference for mobile device users. Android device users need to install the Google Cast app in order to use Chromecast, and iOS device users can only cast Chrome to Apple TV. However, using Chrome on a television is easy, regardless of the device you have.
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Method 1 of 3: Using Chromecast and Computer
Step 1. Connect the Chromecast to the television
In order to use Google Chrome on your television, you first need to connect your Chromecast to your television.
This method applies to Windows, Mac, and ChromeOS versions of Google Chrome
Step 2. Connect your computer to a WiFi network that is also used by Chromecast
If it's not yet connected, connect your computer to a WiFi network first.
Step 3. Open Chrome on the computer
Chrome has a built-in “Cast” feature that allows you to show Chrome tabs on your television.
Step 4. Visit any website via Chrome
Step 5. Click the “⋮” icon in the top right corner of the Chrome window
The settings menu or “Settings” will be expanded after that.
Step 6. Click “Cast”
Chrome will search for Chromecast devices or televisions with “Cast” enabled.
Step 7. Click the arrow icon next to “Cast to”
You will be taken to the “Select Source” menu. There are two options available: “Cast tab” and “Cast desktop”.
Step 8. Select “Cast tab”
If you choose another option, you'll be broadcasting the entire content on your computer screen (and not just Chrome).
Step 9. Click the arrow next to “Select Source”
You will be taken back to the “Cast to” menu. There may be multiple devices displayed, depending on the number of Google Cast-enabled devices in your network.
Step 10. Select Chromecast from the list
After a few seconds, the site you visited through the browser will be displayed on the television screen.
You can browse other websites while broadcasting them to your television. However, make sure you keep using the same/proper browser tabs
Step 11. End broadcast
When you want to stop using Chrome on your television, simply close the browser tab or click “Stop”.
Method 2 of 3: Using Chromecast with Android Device
Step 1. Connect the Chromecast to the television
If you have an Android device, you can cast your entire screen content to your television using a Chromecast. When the screen is broadcast to the television, you can run Chrome and other applications on the device.
Step 2. Open the Google Cast app on the Android device
If you've already set up your Chromecast, there's a good chance you've installed the Google Cast app from the Play Store. Otherwise, the next few steps will guide you through the process of setting up Google Cast for the first time.
Step 3. Search for “Google Cast” in the Play Store
If you don't have the Google Cast app installed on your device, you will need to download it at this point.
Step 4. Select “Google Cast” and touch “Install”
Google Cast will be installed to the device.
Step 5. Touch “Open” to open Google Cast
Once the app is run for the first time, you are done with the initial quick setup process.
Step 6. Touch “Accept” to agree to Google's usage policy
You cannot go to the previous step without agreeing to the policy.
Step 7. Follow the prompts to sign in to your Google account
After completing the login process, you will arrive at the main Google Cast page.
Step 8. Touch “Devices”
On this page, you can see a list of Chromecasts devices connected to the network.
Step 9. Select Chromecast and touch “Set Up”
Once your phone and Chromecast are connected to the network, you can pair them.
Step 10. Verify the code shown
A numeric code will appear on the television screen. The same code will be displayed in the Google Cast window. Touch “I see the code” on the Google Cast window to continue.
Step 11. Rename the Chromecast device
The next page displays the option to rename the Chromecast to an easily recognizable label. You can type a new name in the field, then touch the “Set Name” button.
If this isn't your first time using a Chromecast, the new information or name is usually already assigned. You can touch “Set Name” to save the displayed name
Step 12. Connect Chromecast to a WiFi network
Google Cast will ask you to connect your Chromecast to a WiFi network. After that, the app and Chromecast are ready to use.
- If you have never used Chromecast before, enter the WiFi network information in the fields provided and select “Set Network”.
- If the Chromecast is already connected to a WiFi network, simply touch “Set Network” in the available settings.
Step 13. Touch the “⋮” button on the top right corner of Google Cast
After the initial setup process is complete, you will arrive at the main page of the application. Touch “⋮“to view the application settings menu.
Step 14. Touch “Cast Screen”
Now, you will see a list of devices that can be used to display the contents of the phone screen.
Step 15. Select Chromecast from the list
In a few seconds, the desktop or screen content of the Android device will be displayed on the television.
Step 16. Run the Chrome app on the Android device
As with other applications, Chrome content will be displayed on the television screen.
While you are surfing the internet, every page you click on will be displayed on your television screen until you disconnect your device with Chromecast
Step 17. Disconnect Android device from Chromecast
To stop broadcasting your Android device's desktop or screen content on your television:
- Swipe down the notification drawer at the top of the screen.
- Select "Disconnect".
Method 3 of 3: Using AirPlay with iOS Devices
Step 1. Turn on the Apple TV
To use Chrome from your iOS device on your television, you first need to have your Apple TV installed and turned on.
Step 2. Connect iOS device to WiFi network
Make sure that you're connecting your device to the same network that your Apple TV is using.
Step 3. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen
The Control Center window will be displayed.
Step 4. Touch the “AirPlay” icon
A small pop-up menu will appear after that.
Step 5. Slide the slider next to the “Mirroring” option to the on or “On” position
With this option, you can mirror or broadcast your iOS device's screen content to your television.
Step 6. Select Apple TV from the list
After you select Apple TV, you can see your device's home screen on the television screen.
Step 7. Run Chrome
Chrome windows will appear on television screens and mobile devices. Now, you can visit any website and show it on television.
Step 8. Disconnect the device from AirPlay
When you're done using Chrome on your television:
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to load the Control Center window.
- Select “AirPlay” from the menu.
- Touch the iOS device. For example, if you are using an iPad, select “iPad”. The device's home screen will now disappear from the television screen.
