Chromecast app for desktop mac install#

(In the past, you had to download and install a separate extension to use Chromecast.) Chromecast support is now built into the Chrome browser. To cast to your Google Chromecast from your computer, you will need to download and install the most recent version of Google’s Chrome browser.

Since Google built both the Cast protocol and the world’s most popular browser, it’s easy to combine the two to create a wireless expanded display.

The easiest way to extend your desktop on both Windows and Mac is to use Chrome’s built-in Chromecast service. This allows you to move extra open windows, open programs and applications between your desktop and TV screen. You now have an extended desktop surface. Now you should be able to see your Windows desktop on your computer as well as your TV screen. As the “Cast screen / window”, choose display number 2, the one we just fooled Windows into thinking we have.From there, scroll down to ‘Cast screen / window (experimental)’. Before you can connect to your Chromecast by clicking the Chromecast icon in the top right corner of your Chrome browser, you must first click the small arrow in the Chromecast icon area.Now you are ready to use the secondary display to extend your desktop with your Google Chrome browser and Chromecast. A message will appear up and say, “Keep these display settings?” Click on ‘Keep changes’ button. Select “Extend these displays” from the drop-down list. Then select ‘Try connecting via VGA anyway’. Go to “Multiple Displays” and click on the drop-down list.It says “Display Not Detected” but it shows a blue screen – click on it. Here we go trick Windows thinks a secondary display is already connected, even though it isn’t. In Settings, go to ‘System (screen, notifications, apps, power)’.(An alternative route is to right-click “Display Settings” on your desktop as a shortcut to go to System> Display.) Select ‘Settings’ from the Start menu.

Chromecast app for desktop mac