How to Chromecast from a Mac to a TV?

Chromecast from a Mac to a TV

Are you a Mac user looking to cast and mirror content from your Mac to a TV with Chromecast? You’re in for a treat! Chromecasting from your Mac is incredibly easy and fun. With the help of few easy steps, you can enjoy your media entertainment on the big screen in no time. This article will show you how to chromecast from a Mac to a TV straight away.

Before you get started, make sure to have Google Chrome Browser installed on your Mac. The Chrome browser is necessary in order to utilize your Chromecast device for casting content from your Mac to your TV.

Steps to Chromecast from a Mac to a TV

1. Connect the Chromecast device to the HDMI port on the TV and set it up by following the on-screen instructions.
2. Download and install the Google Chrome web browser on the Mac computer.
3. Download and install Google Cast browser extension that is available in the Chrome Webstore.
4. Open Chrome web browser and open the content you would like to cast.
5. Look for the ‘Cast’ icon in the Chrome toolbar.
6. Click the down arrow next to the 'Cast' icon.
7. Select the Chromecast device you want to cast content to.
8. Select the 'Cast Entire Screen' option from the popup menu.
9. The content from your Mac computer screen will now appear on the TV with Chromecast connected.

How to set up and chromecast from Mac

The first step is to download the Chrome browser from the official website. Once the download is complete, open the Chrome browser and go to the menu in the upper-right corner of the browser window. Select “Cast” from the menu and your Chromecast device should appear in the list of devices. Select your Chromecast device and select the “Source” tab in the lower left-hand corner of the window.

After that, select “Cast tab” from the drop-down menu. This will allow you to cast the tab that’s currently open in Chrome. You’ll now see the website that’s currently open casted onto your TV.

If you want to cast a specific video or movie from your Mac that isn’t in Chrome you can do this easily as well. Go to the official website for the streaming service, like Netflix, and select the content you’d like to watch. Once the content is loaded, hover your mouse in the bottom right corner of your browser window and click on the Chromecast icon. This will cast your content to your TV.

Furthermore, you can also cast your desktop to your TV. To do this, select “Cast Entire Desktop” from the “Cast to” tab in the lower left-hand corner of the Chrome browser window. If you want to give the presentation a name, select the “Name Presentation” option.

Now, you’ll see your desktop content casted onto your TV. You can then navigate your Mac desktop, open all the documents, games, and videos that you want to enjoy on your TV screen.

There you have it! Casting from your Mac to your TV with Chromecast isn’t that hard. All you need to have is the Google Chrome browser installed on your Mac and a Chromecast device. Then you can begin streaming and mirroring your content directly to your TV. If you need more assistance then connect with Supportly App customer support team.