You need a fast connection between the computer and Chromecast wireless connection and a fast computer for things to work without any “lag”. Tab casting is a term for sending one “Tab”, or webpage or whatever is showing on the page of your Chrome browser window to your TV. You can now add apps and “ Tabcast” from your Chrome browser. OK, now we are in business?! Please? Well, sort of. Select Learn How to Cast, and follow the instructions. Take the tutorial it is also optional there is no need if you have used Chromecast before if you’ve never used a Chromecast before, it couldn’t hurt to let Google Home demonstrate how Casting works. While you don’t have to sign in, you’ll have access to all of your content on YouTube and whatever movies, TV, and music you purchase through Google if you do. Sign in to your Google Account it’s optional.

You will see it a lot if you use it a lot, so pick out a name that’s not too unpleasant. If you did find your wireless network, then just type in your network password and then put in any random name for your Chromecast. You can choose a network and either get the password from your mobile device or input it manually.īe sure that the Chromecast and your apps on the same network, because you will need to use the Chromecast and your apps on the same network. If you don’t see it listed at first, click the refresh button.

Click Continue.įind your Wireless Network by its name using the drop-down menu. OK, so you connected to that Chromecast, but now you have to configure it to connect to your wireless network. It’s connecting! Soon you will be doing’ stuff! If you don’t see a code on your TV, ask someone to figure out how to switch inputs. You’ll just need to verify the code on your TV and on the setup screen are the same. Provided if they match, select That’s my code. You should see a code both on your app and your TV screen. We should all have some sort of class action suit to sue all Lawyers for how much time we need to waste with screens like this. It will automatically start searching for your Chromecast device. After the setup of Chromecast is downloaded, double-click on the file to start the installation.

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