Note: Cast a tab has specific requirements depending on your chosen quality settings. Systems that do not meet these minimum requirements are limited to projecting web pages, images and slideshows, and will not work for streaming video content.
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Operating System |
Tab casting quality: High |
Tab casting quality: Standard |
|---|---|---|
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Windows Vista Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 |
2nd-generation Core i5 (2 GHz+), 3rd or 4th-generation Core i5 processor, or equivalent |
Core i3 or equivalent |
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Apple OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 |
Macbook Pro 2011 or newer, Macbook Air 2012 or newer |
Macbook Pro 2010, Macbook Air 2011 |
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Chrome OS |
Chromebook Pixel, HP Chromebook 14, Acer C720 Chromebook, Acer C720P Chromebook, Toshiba Chromebook |
None |
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Windows XP Linux |
Limited performance when casting video |
Limited performance when casting video |
If you are unsure of your computer specs, refer to our CPU and GPU article.
If you're having trouble, try our Chromecast Troubleshooting tips.