What is Google Chromecast?
How does Chromecast work?
Visit this Google page to browse the apps and sites that support Chromecast.
Visit this Google page to see what else you can do with Chromecast.
What does Chromecast require?
- A TV/display with an HDMI input Access to an open power outlet or open USB port on your TV/display Access to Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4G network for Chromecast first generation or Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac 2.4/5G network for Chromecast second generation and Chromecast Ultra) Google Home mobile app on a compatible Android device or iOS device Chrome browser on a compatible Windows computer, Mac computer, or Chromebook computer
How do you set up Chromecast?
- Chromecast (first generation): Plug one end of the USB power cable into your Chromecast and the other end of the cable into the power supply and then into a nearby power outlet. If you do not have access to an open outlet, you can also power your Chromecast by plugging the USB power cord directly into an open USB port on your TV. From there, plug your Chromecast into any open HDMI input on your TV. Chromecast (second generation and Ultra): Plug one end of the USB power cable into your Chromecast and the other end of the cable into the power supply. From there, plug your Chromecast into any open HDMI input on your TV, and plug the power supply into an open outlet.