How to Cast from a Chrome Browser

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Chromecast is a good tool to use for letting your TV display whatever is on your Chrome browser. It requires a few installations to be able to work properly, but all are very easy and straightforward. The Chromecast dongle also has to be plugged into a vacant HDMI port on your TV for the browser to detect the TV.

Part 1
Part 1 of 4:

Connecting the Chromecast Dongle to Your TV

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    Look behind your TV and find the HDMI ports at the back. Your TV may have multiple HDMI ports, just select one.
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    Plug one end of the USB power cable into your Chromecast and the other end of the cable into the power supply and then into a nearby power outlet.
    • The USB power cable and power adapter is included in the box.
    • If you do not have access to an open outlet, you can also power your Chromecast by plugging the USB power cord directly into an open USB port* on your TV.
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    Now, attach the dongle by inserting it into the HDMI port of your choice.
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    Power on your TV and press the “Source” button on your TV remote. Switch to the HMDI port number you inserted your Chromecast into.
    • Once there, you should be greeted by the Chromecast screen.
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Part 2
Part 2 of 4:

Installing the Chromecast App and Google Cast Extension

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    On your computer, double-click its icon on your desktop to launch the browser.
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    At this point, your TV will instruct you to visit https://www.google.com/chromecast/setup/ . Follow its advice and download the Chromecast app from the setup page.
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    Before you can cast from your Chrome browser to your TV, you need the extension to be installed into your Chrome browser. To do this, head to this address:
    • This address should take you the Chrome store link of the extension.
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    Now all you need to do is click on the blue “Free” button on the upper-right corner of the extension description window to install it.
    • The extension should download and install automatically after clicking.
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Part 3
Part 3 of 4:

Setting Up Chromecast

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    The Chromecast app will automatically launch; if not, click on Chromecast on your desktop to launch it.
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    Both your computer and your TV will display a randomized code. Check that both are showing the same code then click “That's my code.”
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    On your computer, enter your Wi-Fi's password.
    • Here, you can name your Chromecast if you want .
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Part 4
Part 4 of 4:

Casting a Chrome Browser Tab

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    Now that the extension is operational, you can look for a tab you want to cast to your TV. This can be anything as long as it is on one tab in your computer's Chrome browser.
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    Once you are on a tab you want to cast, press the “Cast” button on the Chrome toolbar, which is at the top-right area of the browser with the icons of the extensions you have installed.
    • It should automatically detect the Chromecast that is connected to your TV.
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    Select the extension once more, and it should state your Chromecast name. Click on the Chromecast name to cast the tab to your TV.
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      2. http://www.tomsguide.com/us/set-up-google-chromecast,news-18283.html

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