Google Chromecast is a portable device which connects with HDTV through HDMI port. It enables you to cast whatever media is in your smartphone, tablets or laptops to your TV with the help of Wi-Fi network of your home. It has been seen as a competitor to Apple TV but with its cheapest price it has an advantage over Apple TV. Chromecast has high video and audio quality. You will need a Wi-Fi connection to stream contents onto your TV. Your mobile will control all the functions and by using application installed on your phone, you can cast media on the Chromecast, which gets the material from internet and streams it on your TV.
You can use Chromecast on number of devices which includes windows and android phones. Your Chromecast and smartphone should be in same network to use it. By this way you can mirror your screen, videos and other media to your TV. For more information about Chromecast device you can go to Chromecast support. After getting your Chromecast dongle, you have to setup or install it to make it operational. With the help from google com Chromecast setup, you can easily install your device. Before installing your gadget you should have all the necessary things with you like: high definition TV with HDMI and USB port, compatible phone laptop or computer and strong Wi-Fi network.
You can use Chromecast on number of devices which includes windows and android phones. Your Chromecast and smartphone should be in same network to use it. By this way you can mirror your screen, videos and other media to your TV. For more information about Chromecast device you can go to Chromecast support. After getting your Chromecast dongle, you have to setup or install it to make it operational. With the help from google com Chromecast setup, you can easily install your device. Before installing your gadget you should have all the necessary things with you like: high definition TV with HDMI and USB port, compatible phone laptop or computer and strong Wi-Fi network.
Plugging in it
The first step is to place your Chromecast device into the HDMI port of your TV. The device should also be connected to power either it could be from USB port of the TV or from external source. If there is no USB port available on your TV, you can connect your device to power by using power adapter. The light on Chromecast device start blinking when connected to power.
Download the app
Now you will see Chromecast setup screen on your TV. Now download the Chromecast app from Chromecast setup on your smartphone or laptop. For android phones you can download it from Google Play Store and for i phones you can download app for app store. Your computer should have Google Chrome Browser because Google Chromecast will not work on any other browser.
Run the Chromecast App
After installing the app, open it. Run the app and it will discover all the Chromecast devices nearby. Select the device from the list and try to pair it. It will show the name of your device as ChromecastXXX. For pairing it will ask you for 4 digit code. Enter the code which is displaying on your screen. Chromecast setup will give you all information about setup. This code should match the code which is displaying on your device in setup process. You can change your device name here. If you will face any kind of problem during installation you can get help from Chromecast help. It will answer you all of your queries.
Enter Wi-Fi information
Stream through your ChromecastEnter your Wi-Fi password to connect your Chromecast to your network. Once it is connected, your Chromecast is ready to stream. Now you can beam all your contents from your phone or laptop to your smart TV. If you plan to start streaming from the chrome browser on your TV then you have to install cast extension. Chromecast com setup will guide you for installing this extension.
Stream through your Chromecast
Now your setup process is finished. Now you can start streaming media with your Google Chromecast streaming device. For more information go to Chromecast setup. Watch your favorite movies, videos, games and shows on big screen with your Chromecast.