12-05-2021 08:59 PM
All instructions to set up chromecast are for a phone or ipad, etc... I want to use only a laptop. The instructions keep referring to the Google home app but what do i use with a laptop? Aren't apps for phones/ipads? (I don't know what generation this chromecast is - the box just says 2000+)
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12-05-2021 10:26 PM
Apparently, Google decided to stop the support for setting up Chromecast on the computer, so you have to use a mobile device (phone or tablet) to setup your Chromecast device.
12-05-2021 10:38 PM - edited 12-05-2021 10:51 PM
I would suggest a Mecool KM6 deluxe or Nvidia Shield.
However, these products are more expensive than a good and effective HDMI cable.
Alternatively, you can upgrade your TV to a Chromecast built-in model.
12-05-2021 09:36 PM
If your TV supports ultra HD resolution (4K), you can connect your computer HDMI output port directly to the TV HDMI input port and enjoy higher picture quality with stable cable signal flow.
Note that Chromecast 1st generation support resolution of up to 1080p (full HD).
If you still want to use your Chromecast device, ensure that you have Google Chrome browser installed on your computer.
Power your Chromecast device with its original power supply and connect it to the TV HDMI input port.
Connect your computer to your WiFi network on 2.4 GHz bandwidth.
Open Google Chrome browser and enter the following address in the search bar: https://www.google.com/chromecast/setup/
At the bottom of the screen, choose "setup Chromecast using this computer" and follow instructions.
12-05-2021 10:18 PM
We were previously connecting a HDMI cable from the computer to the tv that we had run when our home was built a couple of years ago. The cable is somehow now damaged and we cannot pull a new HDMI wire unfortunately. To avoid stringing a cable across the room we were told google chromecast might be a good, wireless solution.
The link you shared does not show me a "setup chromecast using this computer" option (that is the link I had been trying to navigate previously but couldn't see an option for laptop setup). The following is all that shows up (this is the text - I can't share the actual images): "Set up your new device
12-05-2021 10:26 PM
Apparently, Google decided to stop the support for setting up Chromecast on the computer, so you have to use a mobile device (phone or tablet) to setup your Chromecast device.
12-05-2021 10:26 PM
Is there another product that will work as a wireless solution from laptop to TV?
12-05-2021 10:38 PM - edited 12-05-2021 10:51 PM
I would suggest a Mecool KM6 deluxe or Nvidia Shield.
However, these products are more expensive than a good and effective HDMI cable.
Alternatively, you can upgrade your TV to a Chromecast built-in model.
12-05-2021 10:50 PM
Thank you, djtetei 🙂
12-06-2021 08:37 AM
Hey there!
It looks like djtetei was able to help out imnmba, so I'm locking the thread. As always, feel free to make a new thread if you have any more questions or concerns.
Thank you for your help, djtetei!
Best regards,
Jeran