Chromebook is a device that runs on ChromeOS. It is a lightweight laptop with plenty of security features. Like an Android smartphone, you can install apps on a Chromebook using the Google Play Store. It is likely useful for students, business owners, and employees who attend frequent meetings. If you are a Chromebook user looking for ways to cast your Chromebook screen on your TV, then go through the article below.
How do you Cast the Chromebook Screen to Android TV, Google TV, or Chromecast?
Every Chromebook has an inbuilt option to cast the screen to your TV.
1. Connect your Chromebook and TV to the same WiFi network.
2. On your Chromebook, click on the date section.
3. A pop-up will open. You will see the Cast Screen option. Click on the option.
4. The list of available devices to cast the screen will appear. Click on the device to which you want to cast.
Your entire screen will now appear on your TV. You can now open any app or join a meeting and see it on the big screen.
How do you Cast App Content from your Chromebook to your TV?
Chromebook allows you to cast directly from the app.
Note: The below method works on all cast-supported TVs, including Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV, Firestick, LG TV, Samsung TV, and more.
1. Open any cast-compatible app on your Chromebook. (For Example, Netflix or YouTube. You can install the app from the Google Play Store on your Chromebook.)
2. Play any video on the app.
3. You will find the cast icon. Click on the icon.
4. Select the TV to which you want to cast.
The content will load on your TV, and you can use your Chromebook to control the video playing on the TV. Plenty of cast-compatible apps are available for Chromebooks, such as Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Google Photos, and more.
How to Screen Mirror Chromebook to Firestick?
To screen mirror Chromebook to Firestick, you have to enable screen mirroring on Firestick.
1. Press and hold the Home button on your Fire TV Stick remote.
2. A list of options will appear. Navigate to and select the Screen Mirroring option.
3. Your Firestick will enter the screen mirroring mode.
4. Now, on your Chromebook, click on the date section, and select the Cast Screen option.
5. Your Firestick name will appear. Select your Firestick device.
The Chromebook screen will appear on your Firestick-connected TV. You can now view any content on your Chromebook, and it will appear on the TV.
How do you Cast your Chromebook using the Chrome browser?
You can also cast content from your Chrome browser on your Chromebook.
1. Open Chrome browser on your Chromebook.
2. Go to the website you want to cast on your TV.
3. Right-click on the screen and select the Cast option.
4. The cast pop-up will appear with the list of available devices.
5. Choose the TV to which you want to cast the browser. The particular tab will appear on your TV.
6. Click on the Sources button and choose Cast Screen.
This will cast the entire Chromebook screen on your TV.
The above are the different ways to cast Chromebook to your TV. The above method works on all Chromecast-supported TVs.
How do we fix the Cast option not working on Chromebook?
If the cast option is not working on your Chromebook, you can try the below troubleshooting methods:
- Check whether both the devices are connected to the same WiFi network.
- Connect your devices to a new WiFi and try casting.
- Clear temporary cache files on your Chromebook.
- Update your Chromebook to the latest version.
- Update your TV to the latest version.
- Restart your device.
- If nothing works, try resetting the Chromebook to factory settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can mirror the Chromebook by clicking on the date section and selecting the Cast Screen option. Your Chromebook and TV should be connected to the same WiFi network.
The cast option will appear only if your Chromebook and TV are connected to the same network. If the devices are connected to the same network, check whether the cast icon appears. If it does not appear, then check with your Chromebook manufacturer.