Use Chromecast with your Chromebook

Find out how to cast videos from tabs in your Chrome browser to your TV.

To cast from your Chromebook desktop:

1. Click the status area, where your account picture appears.
2. Click Cast devices available.
3. Select your Chromecast or other Google Cast device.
4. Select the window you'd like to cast.
5. Click Share. The window will appear on your TV screen.

To stop casting:

1. Click the status area.
2. In the row with the Cast icon, click Stop.

1. Click the launcher .
2. Select Files . (It might be hidden under All Apps.)
3. Click My Drive to open your Google Drive folder.
4. Double-click the file you want to cast.
5. In the window that opens, click the Cast icon .
6. On the pop-up screen that opens, choose the Google Cast device you want to cast to.

To stop casting your video:

1. In the video player, click the Cast icon .
2. Click This computer.

If your Chromecast is having trouble connecting to your network, check to see if your router is compatible with Chromecast.

If it's compatible but still having trouble, check out this Chromecast troubleshooter for more help.

Check out these troubleshooting steps.