How to Cast Video from a Mac to Chromecast

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Casting Video from a Mac to Chromecast

Casting video from a Mac to a Chromecast device allows you to enjoy your media on a larger screen, such as a TV. This guide will walk you through the steps to cast video from your Mac to your Chromecast, making it easy to stream content from your favorite websites or local files.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Install Google Chrome:
   • Ensure you have the Google Chrome browser installed on your Mac. Chromecast works seamlessly with Chrome.
2. Connect to the Same Wi-Fi Network:
   • Make sure both your Mac and Chromecast are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Open the Content You Want to Cast:
   • Open Google Chrome and navigate to the video or website you want to cast.
4. Use the Cast Feature in Chrome:
   • Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the Chrome browser and select ‘Cast.’ Alternatively, you can right-click on the page and select ‘Cast.’
5. Select Your Chromecast Device:
   • A list of available devices will appear. Select your Chromecast from the list to start casting.
6. Control the Video Playback:
   • Use the playback controls in Chrome or the streaming website to control the video on your TV.

Casting video from a Mac to Chromecast is a straightforward process using the Google Chrome browser. By following these steps, you can easily stream content from your Mac to a larger screen for an enhanced viewing experience.

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1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn:

• How to cast the video from your Mac's Chrome browser to your Chromecast.

Before We Begin:

• Make sure Chrome is installed.
  
  
• Chromecast should be set up.
  

2. Cast Video to Chromecast (macOS)

Video content found on certain websites (such as YouTube) can sometimes be directly cast to your Chromecast if the website or video content permits it.

To Directly Cast Video Content to Your Chromecast

1. Open Google Chrome.
   

1. Navigate to the video content you wish to cast to your Chromecast.
2. If the video you've accessed supports direct casting, an icon will be available on the video player itself. Click the Cast button.
   

1. Select your Chromecast device from the list of available devices. The video content will then begin to play on your Chromecast.
   

If you do not see the Cast icon on the video you've accessed, that video does not support direct casting to your Chromecast.

In this case, the video can only be cast to your Chromecast by mirroring the entire Chrome browser tab to your Chromecast instead.

3. Mirror Tab to Chromecast (macOS)

Google Chrome allows for the casting of an entire browser tab to your Chromecast device.

To Cast a Chrome Browser Tab to Your Chromecast

1. Open Google Chrome.
   

1. Navigate to the content you wish to cast to your Chromecast.
2. Click the Chromecast extension.
   

1. Select your Chromecast device from the list of available devices. The browser tab open on your computer will then be displayed on your Chromecast.