The significant majority of web content can be cast. This helps to ensure that you don't accidentally pick the wrong device and interrupt another household member! Click the 'Cast this Tab' button if you wish to terminate the current activity, and cast the current tab instead. If your Chromecast is currently in use - for example, it might already be playing a YouTube video - when you open the menu or select the device, you will see a short description of what Chromecast is doing, possibly with some controls (pause, mute, etc) for that activity. You will see the Cast icon change color to indicate that it is active, and you'll see a glow around the icon for the tab that is being shown.
Pick any device to cast the current tab to this device.Īfter a very brief load time, the current tab should appear on your TV! Press the Cast button in the Chrome toolbar (top right hand area) of your browser.Ī list of available Chromecast devices will appear on your TV. Make sure you are on the tab you want to project to your TV. Once you're set up to Use Chromecast with Chrome, casting a tab is just a click away! To start casting a tab of your Chrome Browser: With tab projection, you need to keep your computer on throughout the cast.Ĭast optimized sites will generally try to automatically switch from casting a tab to an optimized mode of operation if you are already casting a tab when you visit the site.Ĭasting a tab is still very useful for sites that aren't optimized, but whenever you see the Cast icon in the video player of a site, that should be your first choice Plays independently: When you play from Cast-optimized sites, you can shut down your computer or close the lid. Casting a tab requires a lot of your computers power, which is why it's not supported on all computers. When Casting a tab, you are limited to a maximum of 720p (if supported by your computer).īattery life and computer load: Cast-optimizes sites play directly on Chromecast, and put no load on your computer.
This will often means you'll get a full 1080p high definition picture for some content you may also get 5.1 surround sound (if supported by your TV or receiver). Higher quality: Cast-optimized sites can serve high quality content that is best for viewing on TV. On sites that are optimized for Cast, there are numerous benefits to using controls provided by the site instead of just casting the tab for that site. For other sites, it is possible to cast a tab to get that content on your Chromecast. We are working with more sites to enable them to optimize for Cast. Some sites, such as YouTube and Netflix, are optimized for Cast, and deliver the best possible experience. Learn how to install the Cast Extension here. To cast from Chrome, you must have the Google Cast Extension installed on your Chrome Browser.
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