One can use Chromecast to cast videos and movies on your PC to the TV. In this article, follow the below steps to set up Chromecast on Windows 10 Computer.
Things to set up Chromecast on Windows 10 PC:
Chromecast is easy to make a set up on any device including
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
- Android Phone
- Tablet
To set up the Chromecast on Windows 10, you may need the below things.
- Google Chromecast Device:
- Google Chrome Browser
- Windows 10 Computer
If you are ready with the above items, you can follow the below steps to set up the Chromecast.
Set up Chromecast on Windows 10 Computer:
Here are the steps to set up the Google Chromecast on Windows 10 computer.
Step 1:
Connect the HDMI port of the TV to the HDMI end of the Google Chromecast device. Connect the USB end to the USB power adapter.
Step 2:
Use the remote control device to change the TV’s source input. Choose the right HDMI port which is in connection with the Chromecast Device.
In most remote control devices, you need to press the “Source” or “Input” button. Press the “Source” or “Input” button continuously. Wait for the changes from “HDMI 1” to “HDMI 2”.
The above steps let you finish the set up the Chromecast device on the TV. The next step is to do the set up for Chromecast on Windows 10 PC.
Step 3:
Go to google.com/chrome website. Download and install the Chrome Browser on PC. You need to download it if you are not having in your PC.
Step 4:
Click and open the chrome browser on your PC and visit Chromecast.com/set up.
Step 5:
You will get a Chrome Set up Screen, where you need to select the option “Set up your Chromecast”. Use the computer link to get the next screen.
Step 6:
On the next screen, you will get the Chromecast Privacy Terms. Read the terms and conditions, to accept the conditions. Click on the “Accept” button.
Step 7:
After accepting the terms, the webpage starts its search for available Chromecast devices. It will check for the Chromecast devices that are in connection with the WiFi network.
In some cases, you will find the Chromecast device. To find the device, you need to switch the WiFi Network from 2.4 to 5 GHz.
Step 8:
The next screen is to select the “Set Me Up” button.
Step 9:
At the right-end corner of the taskbar, you will find the WiFi icon on the PC. Click on it and choose the “Chromecast’s open WiFi Network”.
Step 10:
It will connect to the “Chromecast’s open WiFi Network” where you need to choose the Next Button.
Step 11:
The new screen will appear where you need to click the “Yes” arrow. Check the code of the windows computer with the code of the TV. Moreover On TV, you can see the code in the bottom right corner. If the code matches with each other, you can click the “Yes” arrow.
Step 12:
On the next screen, Chromecast will ask for your name. Give any name of your choice and select the “Looks Good” option.
Step 13:
The next step is to confirm the WiFi settings. Choose the WiFi network, provide the password of it. Click on the connect option.
Step 14:
The Chromecast displays the “Ready to Cast!” screen,
If you see the message “Ready to Cast” on the screen, it means the Chromecast set up is over. Whatever you play on the Windows 10 computer will appear on the big screen of your TV.
How to cast videos, movies from computer to TV?
However, You can cast the videos or movies that you play on PC to the big screen of the TV. To cast them, you can follow the below steps
- Open the Google Chrome Browser on your PC or Windows 10 Computer.
- Search for movies or videos on YouTube or Netflix or other websites. You need to search in chrome compatible websites. Choose them that you want to see on the big screen of your home TV.
- Select the video and play it on the PC. Choose the Cast Icon that you see at the top right corner of the PC.
- You will see the video or movie of your choice playing on the big screen of your home TV.
The Bottom Line:
In conclusion The above article helps you to cast the movies or videos on your big-screen TV from a PC.
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