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Using Tv as a Monitor using Chromecast

Andy_74

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Jul 12, 2016
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I am trying to connect my Laptop to my TV by using Chromecast. I can using it through my Browser, but I want to do it using apps that don't work with Chromecast. I tried connecting wirelessly, but the only thing that showed up was my bluetooth headphone, my chromecast did not show up anywhere
 
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Unless the application is Chromecast enabled, you can't do that. Sorry.
Chromecast is not a Bluetooth device, rather it works on your wireless network. It will also only work with apps that are Chromecast enabled. Are you able to successfully cast movies/videos from Netflix and Youtube?
 


 
Chrome cast works with my browser and YouTube, Netflix, etc

I was wondering if there was a way to use chrome cast with screen projection/mirroring
 

Unless the application is Chromecast enabled, you can't do that. Sorry.
 
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