How to Connect a Chromebook to a TV

It's easy to send content from your Chromebook to your TV. You can connect your Chromebook to your TV either via a wire (HDMI cable) or wirelessly. Let's check out both ways to connect your Chromebook to your TV.

How to Connect a Chromebook to a TV Using HDMI

If you have HDMI cable If you have it handy, you can use it to connect your Chromebook to your TV. However, Chromebooks don't usually come with an HDMI port. Therefore, you'll need to purchase one. USB-C to HDMI AdapterOnce you have the cable, follow these steps to send or mirror content from your Chromebook to a TV using HDMI:

1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to your Chromebook and insert the other end into your TV's HDMI port.
2. Change the input channel on your TV to the correct HMDI port (HDMI 1, HDMI 2, etc.). Your Chromebook's screen will appear on your TV.
3. To customize your Chromebook mirroring, go to Settings → Device → Displays On your Chromebook, select Built-in screen mirroring To reverse the offer, not extend it.
   

Note: The Built-in Display Mirroring setting will only appear when your Chromebook is connected to an external display.

Some tips for using your Chromebook with a TV:

• Press and hold the . button Reduce brightness On the keyboard to display your Chromebook screen on the connected display only.
• Use keyboard shortcut Search + Alt + M Or Launcher + Alt + M To quickly move applications or windows from one screen to another.

Advice: You can customize your Chromebook to your liking. Read on to find out. How to customize and personalize your Chromebook.

How to Connect a Chromebook to a TV Wirelessly

If you have a smart TV, you can wirelessly cast or mirror your Chromebook to your TV, provided it supports Chromecast technology. If your smart TV doesn't support Chromecast, you can use a Chromecast-enabled streaming device to cast your Chromebook to your TV. Some streaming devices you can use are Google Chromecast, Fire TV Stick, Xiaomi Mi Box, and more.

1. 1. Connect your TV and Chromebook to the same Wi-Fi network.
   2. Open Chrome browser On a Chromebook.
   3. tap on three-dot icon in the upper-right corner and select "send" from the list.
      
   4. when you appear Available devices Click on the device you want to send your Chromebook to. If it says “Source not supported” Or something similar, open a supported site like YouTube, then click on TV.
      
   5. By default, only the current tab will be cast to the TV. To cast the entire screen, click the drop-down box. Sources and select "Send screen".

Note: If the cast screen doesn't mirror your Chromebook, the connected device doesn't support Chromecast.

1. 1. to separate Chromebook About TV, click on Cast icon in Toolbar , Then click TV To stop sending.

1. To make things easier, you can install Cast code On the Chrome toolbar by right-clicking on Cast icon When you send something, then select “Always show icon” from the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How do I fix a Chromebook that won't connect to my TV?

The answer: If your Chromebook isn't connecting to your TV, you should start by restarting both devices. If you're connecting via HDMI, try using a different HDMI port on your TV. Also, update your Chrome browser, Chrome OS, and your TV.

My Chromebook can't cast to my Fire TV stick. What can I do?
If you can't cast to your Fire TV stick, go to Settings → Display & Sound → Enable Display Mirroring on your Fire TV Stick, then try casting again.

Q2: Can you connect a Chromebook to a monitor?

The answer: You can connect your Chromebook to a display, provided your Chromebook has an HDMI port or you have a USB to HDMI adapter.