You can cast a tab or your desktop from Chrome browser to your TV using your Chromecast device (Chromecast, Chromecast Ultra, TVs with Chromecast built-in).

By casting a Chrome browser tab, you can mirror what's displaying on your computer screen onto the TV. To get started, be sure you're fully set up to use Chromecast with Chrome.

Set up casting from Chrome

Casting your laptop/desktop content

1. If you’ve pinned the Cast button to your toolbar, click the Cast button in the Chrome toolbar (upper right corner) of your browser. Otherwise, navigate to the Chrome Settings menu in  the Chrome toolbar in the upper right corner of your browser > click "Cast..".
   
2. Next to the where it says, Cast to …, you’ll see a small dropdown. Click on that to change the source selection.
   
3. Click Cast desktop.
   
4. Choose the Chromecast device you want to cast to.
   

That's it - you're ready to go! If you need more information, check out one of the following:

• Casting a Tab explains how to cast an entire tab of Chrome onto your TV.
  
• Chromecast-enabled site vs. Casting a tab explains the differences between Chromecast-enabled site, such as youtube.com and netflix.com and general content you'll find on the web.
  
• Learn how to Cast to Hangouts and Cloud Services from Chrome.
  

If you're having trouble, please try our Chromecast troubleshooting tips.

How to know when content is casting

The Cast button will automatically appear in your Chrome toolbar and turn blue   when it’s active. You'll also see a glow around the button of the tab being cast.

What can be cast

You can cast the majority of web content. Sites using plug-ins like Silverlight, Quicktime & VLC aren’t supported and may result in a lack of picture or sound.

Audio and video

You’ll see video and images for the selected tab on your computer and TV. However, you’ll only hear sound from the selected tab on your TV. Note: Sounds for other tabs and applications will continue to play on your computer.

If my Chromecast is currently in use

After opening the menu or selecting the device, you’ll see a short description of Chromecast’s current activity. Click the Cast this Tab button to stop what’s showing and cast the current tab instead.

Shortcuts available

• Switch to other tabs and/or applications while casting using the Alt-Tab (Mac: Command-Tab) keyboard shortcut.
  
• Close the Cast dialog to return to the original tab.
  
• Mute what’s casting to your TV by clicking the mute button. Note: This is distinct from your TV's mute function. You need to unmute from Chrome to hear sound on your TV.
  
• Click the Stop button or close the tab to stop casting.
  
• More keyboard shortcuts can be found in the Chromecast Forum.