TL;DR
To chromecast from a Mac to any display:
Connect Mac to Chromecast
- Plug Chromecast into your TV and power it.
- Download and install Chrome on your Mac.
Cast from Mac to Chromecast
- Open Chrome and the page you want to cast.
- Click the three dots > Cast > choose your device.
- Right-click the Cast icon to always show it.
Tried and Tested ✅: The methods and steps mentioned in this article have been tried and tested firsthand by Ojash Yadav on his MacBook Pro M3 and rechecked for errors on Hashir’s MacBook Air M2.
It’s common to be frustrated by dealing with cables and complicated setups for streaming, but there’s a much easier way. Chromecast makes streaming to your TV simple and effortless. In this post, I will show you how to get started quickly.
How to Set Up Chromecast on Mac
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You’ll need a few things before you can set up and start streaming to Chromecast from Mac. Below, I’ve explained everything in detail:
Prerequisites
Here’s everything you need before you can start streaming content from your Mac:
- A Google Chromecast device
- MacBook with Google Chrome app installed
- A TV with HDMI port
- A Google account
- Wi-Fi router
1. Connect Mac to Chromecast
Now that you have everything in order, you can connect your Mac to Chromecast in a few quick steps. Here’s how:
- First, plug the Chromecast into your TV’s HDMI port and connect it to a power source.
- Next, grab your MacBook and open Safari.
- Type www.google.com/chrome/browser/desktop/ in the address bar, and it will redirect you to the Chrome browser download page.
- Click the blue Download Chrome button. This will start the download process.
Once you’ve downloaded Chrome, you’re all set to start casting from Mac to Chromecast.
2. Cast from Mac to Chromecast
Follow these steps to cast content from Mac to Chromecast:
- After installing Chrome on your Mac, open the page you want to cast.
- Next, click the three dots icon in the top-right corner of Chrome and select Cast…
- It will start looking for devices to cast to. Select your desired device from the list.
- As soon as you select the device, it will start casting.
- For convenience, you can pin the cast button to your Chrome bar. To make it permanently visible, two-finger click the icon and select the Always show icon option. It will add the icon to the address bar.
⚠️ Your Chromecast and MacBook must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network; otherwise, you won’t be able to Chromecast from your Mac to your TV.
How to Chromecast Streaming Services from Mac
Chromecast lets you cast your favorite content from various streaming services, like Hulu, Netflix, YouTube, and more, directly to your TV. To set up Chromecast streaming from your Mac, just follow these simple steps:
- Open Google Chrome on your Mac.
- Go to a streaming website like YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, etc., or launch your favorite streaming service app.
- Streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, etc., have built-in Cast buttons in the toolbar or video player. Look for the Cast icon that resembles a rectangle with a signal.
- Click the cast icon and select your Chromecast device from the list.
- The streaming service will connect to your Chromecast device and start playing the content on your TV.
How to Chromecast Your Mac’s Desktop or Any Google Chrome Tab
Chromecasting your Mac’s desktop or a Google Chrome tab is a simple process that allows you to mirror your computer’s content on your TV. Here’s how you can do it:
Casting a Chrome Tab
If you want to cast a single Chrome tab, follow these steps:
- Open Google Chrome on your Mac.
- Visit the website or open the tab you want to cast.
- Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of Chrome to open the menu, then click Cast…
- A window will pop up displaying available devices. Select your Chromecast from the list.
- Click the dropdown arrow next to Cast to to choose whether to cast just the current tab or the entire desktop.
Casting Your Entire Mac Desktop
If you want to cast your entire Mac desktop, you can do so by following these steps:
- Open Google Chrome on your Mac.
- Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner to open the menu, then click Cast…
- In the window that appears, click the dropdown arrow next to Cast to and select Cast desktop.
- Select your Chromecast device from the list.
- A pop-up window will ask you to select the screen you want to share. Choose your desktop and click Share.
Chromecast from a Mac to Enjoy Content on a Big Screen
Whether streaming your favorite shows, sharing photos, or watching locally stored movies, the seamless integration between Mac and Chromecast offers an accessible and user-friendly way to enhance your viewing experience. Here are a few more tips for you:
- Want to AirPlay from a Mac to a TV? Check out this guide to stream your favorites.
- Here’s a list of all AirPlay-compatible TVs if that’s your preference.
- Not sure what AirPlay is? Learn all about Apple’s streaming tech in my guide.
