Number two: You can stream your entire computer contents to your TV by connecting the TV to your network but then of course you won't need the Chromecast device or by using instead a WiFi adapter for your TV.Ĭhromecast is NOT a substitute for WiFi to connect to your non-WiFi integrated TV for any other than Google's Chrome browser content. Installed Chromecast device, must be on your network which generally eliminates the benefit of using Chromecast as your wireless connection to your non-WIFI integrated TV. To cast your entire computer contents to the TV. Number one: Chromecast CAN cast your computer screen to your TV but ONLY the content in the GOOGLE Chrome browser WITH the Google Store CAST extension installed into your browser. Windows computers can connect to the Chromecast device ONLY through the Google Chrome browser with the CAST extension installed UNLESS your TV/Chromecast is on the network you are using.Ĭhromecast is NOT an alternative WiFi connection to your TV. YES, Android and Apple devices have an application which can DIRECTLY communicate with the Chromecast device even if the TV and Chromecast device are not on your network. Cast to ChromeCast (paid) Cast to ChromeCast is an app built for Chromecast users. Easily cast all compatible songs, images, and videos from your Windows device to Chromecast and all other Google Cast devices throughout your home. Your Chromecast device is in the TV, if the TV is not on the network, then neither TV or Chromecast appear as devices on the network, 'Device Not Found'. AV Cast is the free solution for making use of your Chromecast. Your Windows computer looks for devices on the network to connect to. I bought the Google Chromecast because my TV while internet capable does not have wireless built-in, I thought I could project/stream/cast my laptop to the TV with Chromecast.

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