Useful Chromecast setup tool that, sadly, cannot stream content from other applications
You can choose between various quality settings, depending on the state of your Wi-Fi connection, to cast content in 480p, 720p or 1080p. Once the Google Cast extension has been installed, you can press the Cast button to begin sending a live stream to your Chromecast device, which then plays in on your TV in real-time. Cast Google Chrome tabs and play content directly on your TV
Once the device has been plugged in and powered on, you should make sure both your Mac and the TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.įinally, the Chromecast app should detect the device and help you download and install the necessary Google Chrome extension. In order to use this app you will, of course, need a Chromecast device, along with a high-definition television that comes equipped with an HDMI input. Send live content from your Mac to your TV via Wi-Fi using a Chromecast device The Chromecast app enables you to check whether or not the device has been installed correctly, and can help you set up the Google Cast Chrome extension to stream content from your browser. They are plugged into the target device and communicate with your Mac via Wi-Fi. Chromecast devices allow you to play various types of content on your TV directly from Google Chrome, without having to tangle yourself in a forest of cables.
