Detailed Method for Chromecast Screen Projection｜BJCast

Chromecast is a projection device launched by Google that can project content from a phone, tablet, or computer onto a television. Here are the detailed methods for casting a Chromecast screen:

Preparation work

1. Equipment inspection:

   • Ensure that the TV has an HDMI interface and supports Chromecast devices.
   • Confirm that the phone or computer supports the Chromecast screen casting function, which can usually be used on Android phones, iPhones, iPads, and computers with Chrome browser installed.

2. Hardware connection:

   • Insert the Chromecast device into the HDMI port of the TV and connect its power supply.
   • Connect your Chromecast device to a Wi Fi network, ensuring that your phone or computer is also connected to the same Wi Fi network.

Mobile screen mirroring steps

Android phone

1. Application Download:

   • Open the Google Play Store, search for and download the “Google Home” or “Chromecast” app.

2. Device settings:

   • Open the “Google Home” app and follow the prompts to set up your Chromecast device, including selecting a Wi Fi network and entering a Wi Fi password.

3. Screen casting operation:

   • In the “Google Home” app, select the device you want to screen on (i.e. Chromecast).
   • Select the content you want to screen, such as videos, pictures, or music, and then click the screen mirroring button. The content will be automatically projected onto the television.

iPhone or iPad

1. Application Download:

   • Open the App Store, search for and download the “Google Home” app.

2. Device settings:

   • Open the “Google Home” app and follow the prompts to set up your Chromecast device, including selecting a Wi Fi network and entering a Wi Fi password.

3. Screen casting operation:

   • In the “Google Home” app, select the device you want to screen on (i.e. Chromecast).
   • Select the content to be projected and click the screen projection button. The content will be automatically projected onto the television.

Computer screen projection steps

1. Browser preparation:

   • Ensure that the Google Chrome browser is the latest version.

2. Screen mirroring function:

   • Launch Google Chrome browser on the computer.
   • Click on the control button in the upper right corner of the browser (usually displayed as three dots).
   • In the pop-up menu, find and click on the “Cast” function.

3. Equipment selection:

   • In the screen casting selection interface, select the connected Chromecast device as the target device.

4. Content selection:

   • After clicking the “Source” button, you can select the content to be projected, such as “Tabs,” “Desktop,” or “Files.

5. Start screen casting:

   • After selecting, click to start screen mirroring. At this point, the content of the computer screen should have already been displayed on the connected TV.

Through the above steps, you can easily use Chromecast to project the content of your phone or computer onto your TV and enjoy the viewing experience brought by the large screen.