Minimum system requirements to cast from Chrome

Chromecast is available on all platforms, including Chrome OS, Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. There are no specific hardware requirements in order to install or use the Cast button.

However, casting video from a tab of your Chrome browser has specific requirements depending on your chosen quality settings. Systems that do not meet these minimum requirements will be limited to projecting web pages, images, and slideshows, and will not work well for video content. A strong Wi-Fi connection both on Chromecast and your computer is also required for good performance.

Note: The minimum system requirements for casting from Chrome differ from the minimum system requirements to set up your Chromecast.

Operating System	Recommended Requirements	Minimum Requirements
Windows	2nd generation Core i5 (2 GHz+), 3rd/4th-generation Core i5 processor, or equivalent Windows 7 or later	Core i3 or equivalent Windows 7 or later
Apple OS X	Macbook Pro 2011 or newer, Macbook Air 2012 or newer OS X 10.9 or later	Macbook Pro 2010, Macbook Air 2011 OS X 10.9 or later
Chrome OS	All 2014 models and later, 2013 Haswell-based models, and Samsung Chromebook 2	Not applicable
Linux	Results will vary depending on OS distribution, driver support, and desktop environment

 

Recommended GPU Requirements	Minimum GPU Requirements
Intel HD4000 or comparable	Intel HD3000 or comparable

 

If you are unsure of your computer specs, check our CPU & GPU Help Center article.

If you're having trouble with your Chromecast device, try our Chromecast Troubleshooting tips.

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