Download Chromecast For Macbook Air

Now you can extend your Mac desktop or use AirPlay with your Google Chromecast to expand your use of the Google Chromecast device even further than before. And you can do it all for a whole lot less than purchasing a brand new Apple TV.
While Apple’s AirPlay is a great way to connect your iPhone, iPad and Mac to your TV for wireless playback, it isn’t the only option available. Google offers Chromecast, a budget-friendly.

Google’s Chromecast Device makes it really easy to project media from MacBook to TV. You will find below the steps to Setup and Use Chromecast on Mac.

Setup and Use Chromecast On Mac

Sure is a lot of BS in this article. I’ve downloaded Kodi for Mac before, and never went through most of this garbage. Apple does not try to FORCE users to download from “iTunes” (that’s what the Mac App Store is for), but goes through processes to help secure MacOS from malicious attacks, which Windows is horrible at.

Previously, it was possible to Setup Chromecast on Mac by downloading the Chromecast App to computer and completing the entire setup process directly on a MacBook.

However, Chromecast App is no longer available for download on Computers and currently the only way to Setup Chromecast Device is by downloading Google Home App on a Mobile Device.

Once the Setup process is completed, your Mobile Phone and the Home App is no longer required to project media from MacBook to TV using Chromecast.

With this understanding let us go ahead and take a look at the steps to use Chromecast on MacBook.

1. Attach Chromecast Device to TV

The first step is to attach Chromecast Device to your Home Television.

1. Plug in the HDMI End of Google Chromecast Device into the HDMI Port of your Home TV and Plug the USB End of Chromecast to USB Power Adapter (See image below).

2. Next, use the Remote Control of your Home Television to change the Source Input of your TV to match the HDMI Port (HDMI 1, HDMI2….) into which the Chromecast device is plugged-in.

Note: On most Remote Controls you can change the Input Source by pressing Input or Source button.

Press the designated button on the Remote Control and make sure the Television display changes to the selected HDMI Port.

2. Setup Chromecast Using Google Home App

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The next step is to setup the Chromecast Device by using Google Home App on your Mobile Phone or Tablet.

As mentioned above, the Mobile Device is only required during the setup process, after which you will be able to use Chromecast directly on your MacBook.

1. Download Google Home App on your iPhone from the App Store.

2. Once the Home App is downloaded, open Home App and tap on Accept to agree to Terms and Conditions.

3. On the Home Screen, tap on Set up 1 device option.

4. On the next screen, select Home and tap on Next.

5. Wait for Google Home App to Locate your Chromecast device and tap on Yes to continue.

6. You should now see a Code on the screen of your TV and a Code on the screen of your Phone. Tap on Yes if you are able to see the Code on TV screen.

7. On the next screen, you can tap on either Yes, I’m in or No thanks to move to the next step.

8. Next, select a Location for your Chromecast Device and tap on Next.

9. On the next screen, select your WiFi Network and tap on Next.

10. Finally, enter your WiFi Network Password to finish the Setup process of your Chromecast device.

3. Download and Install Google Chrome

You can skip this step if Google’s Chrome browser is already installed on your MacBook. If not, follow the steps below to Download & Install Google’s Chrome Browser on your Mac.

1. Using Safari browser, go to Google Chrome’s website to download the latest version of Google Chrome on your Mac.

2. Open the downloaded googlechrome.dmg file on your Mac by double-clicking on it.

3. Move Google Chrome to the Applications Folder on your Mac.

You will now find Chrome browser Installed and ready for use on your Mac.

4. How to Use Chromecast on MacBook

All that is required to use Chromecast on Mac is to access the Cast feature as available in Chrome Browser.

1. Open the Chrome Browser on your MacBook.

2. Click on 3-dots menu icon and select the Cast option in the drop-down menu.

3. Now, when you play any YouTube Video or Netflix Movie on your MacBook, you will find it playing on the larger screen of your Home Television.

Another way to Project from MacBook to TV is to start playing the video or movie on your MacBook and click on the Cast Icon located at the top-right corner of your computer

Note: The Cast Icon appears only on YouTube, Netflix and other supported Apps.

By: Tech Desk | New Delhi | Updated: November 25, 2020 7:47:37 am

Five secret things you might not know your Chromecast can do. (Image credit: Google)

Since its release, Google Chromecast has become a really popular media streaming device. Its claim to fame has to be how it transforms a “dumb’ TV into a smart TV. Because of its accessible price and a simple control method using a smartphone, it’s more popular than the Apple TV and other streaming devices.

Even though millions of people use Chromecast, there are still a lot of things that not everyone knows about this tiny streaming device. It’s able to do more than just casting Netflix or YouTube from your smartphone to a TV. There are some hidden features on the Chromecast that many users have virtually no idea about. Let’s dive in.

Playing games using Chromecast on your TV

Not many people are aware that they can play games using Chromecast. Sure you won’t be able to run popular AAA titles but the Chromecast can be a fun device to play a variety of arcade games, appealing to both individuals and families. How about Just Dance Now, Angry Birds Go, or AirConsole? Just download games on your Android phone or iPhone and use them as a controller, while the game runs on the TV. Most games are free to download, with some title offering in-app purchases.

Cast Spotify on the TV using Chromecast. (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/Indian Express)

Use Chromecast to cast Spotify to your TV

If you listen to music on Spotify, then you can easily cast the songs to the TV using Chromecast. No remote required — all you need to open the Spotify app on the smartphone, play the track, select the devices available, and then select the Chromecast to cast the music to your TV. For other music services such as Gaana, Wynk Music, Hungama Music, JioSaavn and YouTube Music, the process remains the same.

Beam a presentation in Google Slides on the big screen. (Image credit: Google)

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Cast Google Slides on the TV

Working on an important presentation with a lot of graphics and pictures but now sure about how it looks on the big screen? Don’t worry, you can show your presentation to your dad or a family member for feedback and comments on the TV using Chromecast. The catch is that the feature is limited to Google Slides. If you are making a presentation in Google Slides, just tap the Cast button in the top right corner, and beam your slides to the big screen from the Google Slides app for iOS and Android

Cast Google Photos with Chromecast. (Image credit: Google)

Cast your holiday pics on a TV using Chromecast

Wanted to show your European holiday pictures to your cousins but don’t know how to do it? Well, Chromecast is the easiest way to cast Google Photos on the TV. Open the Google Photos on your Android smartphone or iPhone, look for the Cast option on top of the Google Photos app, and tap to connect. This is where the Chromecast comes in handy. Your phone will probably need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast.

Google Home. (Image credit: Nandagopal Rajan/Indian Express)

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Connect Google Home to Chromecast

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If you own a Chromecast, then can now sync music with Google Home speakers. That means you can play a song or podcast on Spotify or a movie on Netflix both through your TV and through Home speakers anywhere in your home. Of course, you need a Chromecast, a TV and a Google Home device. When the two devices are linked together, you can say “Hey Google, play A Suitable Boy from Netflix on Chromecast.