How to Setup Chromecast on Windows 10 Computer

If you have bought a high-end TV recently and are looking forward to experiencing vivid colors, how about casting your favorite movies and videos of other devices?

Now you can either cast the content of your devices or mirror them on TV. With Chromecast, projecting your computer screen to TV becomes easier.

What is a Chromecast?

Chromecast is a device that lets you cast and stream the content of your computer or other devices ( Smartphones, Tablets) directly on your TV. For example, you can watch your favorite videos, listen to your favorite songs and play games. 

It is like a smart dongle that connects to your home network. You can search the Chromecast app for windows 10 Moreover, the recent versions of Chromecast can stream 4k quality!

Why do you need a Chromecast?

• Cast your favorite shows and movies on TV.
• You can also cast projects on TV during an office meeting.
• Watching something on a big screen offers more entertainment and efficiency.

In this article, we will be showing you how to set up Chromecast on your Windows 10 computer. 

Required setup for Chromecast

It is very easy to set up Chromecast. Moreover, it can be used on any device. You can get a Chromecast app for windows 10 as well.

But to set up the Chromecast, we need the following requirements. 

1. A Google Chromecast device
2. A computer with Windows 10 installed. 
3. Also, you need to download the Google Chrome browser on your PC
4. A Television screen
5. A secured wifi connection 
6. A Google account

If you have all the required items arrayed, then we can start with the process. But firstly, make sure to plug the Chromecast device into your television through the HDMI port.

• Connecting the ends 

Firstly, find the HDMI end of your Chromecast device and plug it inside the HDMI port of your TV. Then, plug the USB end into the USB adaptor.

• Change the source

Next, use the remote of your TV to change the source ( for example, there are sources such as ‘TV, ‘AV).  Make sure to change it to the HDMI port into which you have plugged the Chromecast device ( for example, HDMI 1, HDMI 2).

In most of the tv remotes, there is an option of the ‘source’ button. Press the button until your TV screen shows either HDMI 1 or HDMI 2.

Once you have successfully set up the Chromecast device with your television, the next step is to set it up on your Windows 10. It’s really easy. Just follow the steps shown.

• Install the Chrome Browser 

Installing Google chrome browser is simple. If you are not using a google chrome browser, you need to download it.

You can search it up on any search screen of your current browser, or you can go to google.com/chrome and download the file on your Windows 10 computer.

• Setting it up smoothly

Then, you can run the Chrome Browser on your PC and go to chromecast.com/setup. From there you can start setting up the Chromecast. 

Next, you will see a prompt of privacy terms. Click on the ‘accept.’

• Searching the available Chromecast device

After agreeing to the conditions, the webpage will look for available Chromecast devices that are connected to your secured wifi network. But, if your computer is unable to find the Chromecast device, disconnect it and try once again.

• Connect to the Chromecast device

Next, click on the ‘set me up’ button that should come up after your computer finds the device. Then check the wifi icon on the bottom right of the taskbar of your computer. By clicking on it you might find a list of available connections. 

In addition, make sure you know your Chromecast’s open wifi network ( it varies). Then connect it to that wifi network. 

• Connecting the codes

Next up, you will see a matching code appearing on your pc screen with that of the tv screen. Click yes to proceed.

• Provide a name

On the next screen, you have to provide a name for your Chromecast. You can type any name of want and click on ‘Looks good.

• Confirming the wifi settings

After that, you need to confirm the changes made to the wifi settings. Thereafter, go to the wifi network and enter the password of your connection and click on ‘connect.’

• All set!

Now you are all set to enjoy your shows on the big screen. Files on your pc are now ready for casting.

However, only setting up your Chromecast won’t let you enjoy the shows on screen. As you know, buying a tv doesn’t give you access to channels right away. The same applies to Chromecast. 

Thus, you can download the Chromecast app for your windows 10, like Netflix, Disney Hotstar, etc, and make accounts with each streaming platform to stream unlimited content on your big screen.

Nonetheless, we hope you enjoy using your chrome.

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