Chromebooks are portable devices that don’t usually have big screens. However, you may want a big screen from time to time, which is when it’s handy to share the screen to a TV. We’ll show you how. There are two ways to connect a Chromebook to a TV—physically and wirelessly. We’ll explain how both work and the advantages and disadvantages of each option.
Let’s get started. RELATED: How to Enable Dark Mode on a Chromebook The physical method has one big requirement—an HMDI port. HDMI ports aren’t super common on Chromebooks since many of them are designed to be very thin and lightweight. However, if yours does have
an HDMI port, you have options. First, simply plug an HDMI cable into the port on your Chromebook and the HDMI port on your TV. Make sure your TV is on the same input as the HDMI port you just used. Now you can turn on your Chromebook and click the clock in the taskbar to find the Settings shortcut. Next, go to the “Device” section. Now we’ll go to the “Displays” section. Check the box to “Mirror Internal Display.” This will make sure the TV is showing the same thing that’s on your Chromebook display. The downside to this method is you need to have the Chromebook within physical distance to the TV for the cable to connect. That also means you’ll need a way to control the Chromebook if it can’t be near your seat. However, the good thing is you won’t have any lag and the quality will be crisp. Connect Your Chromebook to a TV WirelesslyIf you don’t want to bother with physical cables, you can wirelessly share your screen to a Chromecast-enabled TV. That can be a Google TV, Android TV, or a TV with a Chromecast dongle. This feature is actually not exclusive to Chromebooks, it’s part of the Chrome browser. Open the browser on your Chromebook and select the three-dot menu icon in the top-right. Now select “Cast” from the menu. Pick the device that you want to mirror your screen to. Your screen will now appear on the Chromecast-enabled display. The benefit of this method is you can do it from anywhere in your home, and you can control the screen without being tethered to a TV. The only downside is you’ll notice a bit of lag and slightly worse quality. Mirroring your screen to a TV is a useful thing to be able to do. Now you have two (maybe) options for doing it with a Chromebook! RELATED: How to Cast Windows 11 Desktop to Chromecast READ NEXT
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How to Cast from Chromebook A fast, efficient laptop or tablet is incredible but the only drawback tends to be their small screen size, especially if you use it for entertainment, like watching online videos or music. For instance, watching a movie on a large-screen TV is way more enjoyable than watching it on a laptop or tablet, such as Chromebook. Thanks to the amazing features, Chromebook is incredibly flexible and can be cast to different devices easily. Let’s find out how to cast different devices to Chromebooks. How to cast from Chromebook to TVChromebook can be easily cast onto a smart TV so that you can enjoy your favorite movies and shows on a larger screen. Once you know how to do this, you can turn your house into a movie theatre for movie nights or family gatherings. Two ways to help you to cast from Chromebook to TV, are: 1 – Connect Chromebook to TV with an HDMI cableIf your Chromebook comes with an HDMI port, then it can easily be connected to a smart TV using an HDMI cable. On the other hand, if your device comes with a USB-C port instead, then you should buy a USB-C adapter to connect with an HDMI cable.
Connect Chromebook to TV with an HDMI cable Here are the simple steps that help connect Chromebook to TV using HDMI cable:
Now, your entire Chromebook screen should be visible on the HDTV. As you open apps and browse the web like normal, you will have an amazing and much larger view of your laptop/tablet screen. This is one of the most popular ways to watch streaming videos and movies on YouTube and Netflix.
2 – Connect Chromebook to TV wirelesslyAll Chromebook laptops and tablets are designed to be compatible with Chromecast devices. Once you have Chromecast connected and installed on your TV, you need to follow these steps if you want to cast the Chromebook to the TV without cable, or wirelessly.
Connect Chromebook to TV wirelessly
This will immediately start to cast your Chromebook screen onto the HDTV without the need to use HDMI cables. How to Cast Chromebook to TV without ChromecastIf you don’t have Chromecast and wish to connect your Chromebook to HDTV without it, then follow these simple steps given below:
How to cast Chromebook to TV without Chromecast
If you want to cast everything from your Chromebook to the HDTV, then click on the “Internal Display” option and then select “Share”. To play YouTube videos from Chromebook to TV, click on the “Play on TV” button. It is a rectangle with three curvy lines in the lower right corner of the YouTube player screen. For Netflix, you can use the same method as for YouTube, by clicking on the “Cast” icon at the bottom right corner of the Netflix player screen. How to cast Phone to Chromebook (iOS and Android)It is easy to cast a phone to Chromebook provided that your smartphone has Android version 4.4.2 or higher. To prevent sudden power drainage in your phone, it is recommended to keep your phone on charging, especially when casting the phone to Chromebook.
How to cast Phone to Chromebook Here’s how to cast an Android phone to Chromebook:
These four simple steps are sufficient to cast the Android phone screen to Chromebook. To cast iPhone to Chromebook, you will need to download a special app. Our top three choices of apps that connect iPhone to Chromebook are:
Simply download any one of these apps on your iPhone and follow the steps given below to cast your Apple iPhone to Chromebook:
These four steps are enough to cast your iPhone to Chromebook. How to mirror Chromebook to RokuRoku TV is extremely popular and one of the top favorite streaming devices for millions of users worldwide. Undoubtedly, you would want to cast your Chromebook to Roku for an incredible viewing experience on HDTV.
How to mirror Chromebook to Roku Here’s the simple step-wise process to mirror Chromebook to Roku:
ConclusionThe exciting features of Google’s Chromebook get multiplied when you can view things on a large-screen high-definition TV. Follow the simple steps given above to cast the screen of different devices, such as Chromebook, Android, and iPhone onto your smart TV. Feel free to let us know how this guide helped you by dropping in a comment below. Chromebooks vs Laptop Best Chromebooks for Kids How to Use Samsung Smart Switch? How do I connect my Chromebook to my TV wirelessly?At the bottom right, select the time.. Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on. Learn how to connect to Wi-Fi.. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on. Learn how to turn on Bluetooth.. Select Cast devices available.. Select your Chromecast.. Choose what you'd like to share.. Select Share. The window will appear on your TV screen.. Can you connect a Chromebook to a monitor without HDMI?You can connect your Chromebook to a monitor or TV with an HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA, or USB-C port.
Can I screen mirror my Chromebook to my TV wirelessly?With this feature, you can display your Chromebook's entire display, a chrome tab or supported media app to the big screen wirelessly. You don't need cables. Your Chromebook and TV must be connected to the same WiFi network.
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