In order to cast your computer screen, you must first add the Google Cast extension to the Chrome browser. To do this, simply open a compatible app, tap the small Cast icon and choose your Chromecast device. You can now begin casting from apps like YouTube, Netflix, Spotify and more. Then enter your network password and click set network. The new Chromecast supports the faster 5GHz frequency, so if you have a 5GHz routers (which many people do) make sure you choose the 5GHz network. You have to then set up the Wi-Fi network.Once you're done, click the set name button. When you do, tap 'I see the code' on your phone and give your Chromecast a unique name so it's easy to find. You should then see an identifier code on your TV.Tap the setup button and wait for your Chromecast to connect. Open the app and (as long as Wi-Fi is enabled) you should see your Chromecast.Enable Wi-Fi on your smartphone and download the Chromecast app for your iPhone or Android device.

Connect the Micro-USB power cord to the Chromecast.Plug the Chromecast into the HDMI port located at the back of your TV.

Here's how you can set it up to work with your phone, Android device and computer: There's even a way to cast your entire computer screen to the TV. The Chromecast allows users to 'cast' content from apps such as Spotify, Netflix, Google Photos and YouTube from their smartphones to their TV screens. The new model features a slight redesign and includes support for faster 5GHz Wi-Fi networks. (had access to an 'open' WiFi but the Chromecast cast can't login.Google last week announced a brand new Chromecast streaming device. I would have loved to use my phone as a WiFi bridge but this doesn't seem possible. I guess if you travel your usecase might be different. I had to experiment while waiting for fiber to my home. This kinda works but with quite poor frame rate and of course no higher resolution than your phone/device screen. I noticed that if you want to cast Netflix while offline (connected to phones WiFi but without data active on phone) you have to download the content and then cast your screen, you can't use the app for watching offline content. I guess the Chromecast can use the phones internet connection even during the setup. Don't remember how I did for the setup but I followed some guide out there. I've used my Chromecast via a hotspot from my Nexus 6p, sucked my data plan Clean like nothing else but it worked.

Google chromecast setup on laptop