Can I cast a video from my computer?

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Can I cast a video from my computer?

Launch Google Chrome on your Mac or Windows PC. Load a video, and you’ll see an icon to cast it, if there’s a Chromecast on your Wi-Fi network. Click on the name of your Chromecast, and it’ll start streaming to your TV right away.

How do I Chromecast local videos from my computer?

Drag-and-drop a video file type Chrome supports — like an MP4 file — into the Chrome browser window and Chrome can play that video file back in a tab. Click the Google Cast extension icon, select your Chromecast, and you can Chromecast the current tab — and the video playing in it.

How do I cast video from Windows to TV?

How to cast a Windows 10 desktop to a smart TV

  1. Select “Devices” from your Windows Settings menu.
  2. Click to “Add Bluetooth or other device.”
  3. Select “Wireless display or dock.”
  4. Make sure “Network discovery” and “File and printer sharing” are turned on.
  5. Click “Cast to Device” and choose your device from the pop-up menu.

Can you cast from VLC?

Open VLC media player and start the file you want to cast. Open the Chromecast app, then tap the Menu button and select Cast screen/audio. Follow the on-screen instructions to cast your device’s display to your Chromecast. Go back to VLC Player and set the video to full screen mode, and voila, you are done!

How do I play downloaded videos in Chrome?

Method #1: Drag and Drop

  1. Open Chrome.
  2. Select a file from any location (movie, image, pdf, etc.) and drag it into Google Chrome.
  3. Right click the file.
  4. Select Open with > Google Chrome.
  5. Drag the file onto the Google Chrome desktop icon to open it.

How do I stream video from PC to TV?

Simply run a HDMI to HDMI cable between the HDMI ports of the computer and TV to mirror content on both screens. Use a Mini HDMI to HDMI for connecting a tablet to the larger display.

How can I cast my phone from my laptop?

To cast on Android, head to Settings > Display > Cast. Tap the menu button and activate the “Enable wireless display” checkbox. You should see your PC appear in the list here if you have the Connect app open. Tap the PC in the display and it’ll instantly start projecting.