Chromecast with Google TV

[Jignesh_P]

Hello there,

I am trying to cast my Laptop Screen to 3 TV's. After exploring some options we purchased 3 Chromecast with Google TV the 4K version. My windows operation system is 10 Pro. Can someone please send me a link or step by step instructions on how to set up these devices as I tried for more then 3 hours and was not successful. I looked up the process online and followed the steps. When I got to home screen after setting up and logging in the first device, I was not able to see that chrome device on my pc to cast and yes my Bluetooth was ON. I thought it was just plug and play device.

And also why am I not able to download Google Home app on my PC which will help me cast I guess. Can someone please guide me will be really helpful.

[David_K]

To setup the Chromecast, you need to use the Google Home app on a phone or tablet, it cannot be setup using a computer (nor is there a Google Home app for computers).

Set up Chromecast with Google TV and Voice Remote - Chromecast Help

Once setup, as long as your Chromecast is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer, you should be able to follow these steps to cast a tab from Chrome:

Cast a Chrome tab on your TV - Chromecast Help

[Jignesh_P]

David,

Thanks for the prompt reply really appreciate that help.

Now as you mentioned I will need a smart device like a cell phone or a tablet to do the initial setup for all three devices, say if I am using my own cell phone to do the setup that will not interfere when someone else is casting through a different PC  when I am not around right.

From my understating once I set up all three devices, then I should be able to see these three Chromecast devices on my PC, then select all which I need and display on multiple at same time without using my cell phone or tablet.

I hope I am able to explain you properly. I apologize if I am confusing you.

[David_K]

Once setup, anyone on the same Wi-Fi network can cast to and control them.

As for casting a Chrome tab, you can only cast to one Chromecast at a time, not multiple.

[Jignesh_P]

Good morning David,

Sending you a link can you check it out and let me know if that is a possibility.

https://www.thetechedvocate.org/how-to-chromecast-to-multiple-tvs-simultaneously/#:~:text=To%20Chrom....

This is what I am trying to do. I want to duplicate my screen on multiple displays using the Chromecast with Google TV.

If that is not possible do you have any other suggestion please let me know.

[David_K]

What you're trying to do simply isn't possible with Chromecast itself. That article is entirely inaccurate. The only way to achieve this would be to use things like HDMI splitters.

[Jignesh_P]

Sorry to Inform you David but I was able to do what that article said. I am able to cast on multiple devices from one source. I don't know how you came to conclusion that it is just not possible.

[David_K]

Interesting. It's been that way for a long time, so I wonder when that changed.