How to Setup Chromecast on Mac OS

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Choose your Chromecast Device

1. Chromecast 1st Gen.
   

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2. Chromecast 2nd Gen.
   

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2. Chromecast Ultra
   

2. Chromecast (1st Gen.): Plug in

Connect your Chromecast (1st Generation) to your TV. Here's how,

1. Plug one end of the USB cable into your Chromecast and the other end of the cable into the power supply and then into a power outlet. A USB power cable and power adapter is included in the box and is ready to use.
2. Plug Chromecast into any available HDMI input on the TV.
3. If there is no available open outlet, you can connect your Chromecast to the USB port on your TV.

Make sure to plug in the USB cable to the port labeled 'USB' or with the USB symbol and not the port labeled 'Service'.

3. Introduction

This is a step-by-step instruction on how to set up your Chromecast Device on Mac OS.

4. TV Settings

Follow the below instructions to attach Chromecast Device to TV:

• Previously, it was possible to Setup Chromecast on Mac by downloading the Chromecast App to computer and completing the entire setup process directly on a MacBook

• However, Chromecast App is no longer available for download on Computers and currently the only way to Setup Chromecast Device is by downloading Google Home App on a Mobile Device

• Once the Setup process is completed, your Mobile Phone and the Home App is no longer required to project media from MacBook to TV using Chromecast

• With this understanding let us go ahead and take a look at the steps to use Chromecast on MacBook

1. Next, use the Remote Control of your Home Television to change the Source Input of your TV to match the HDMI Port (HDMI 1, HDMI2….) into which the Chromecast device is plugged-in.

On most Remote Controls you can change the Input Source by pressing Input or Source button.  

2. Press the designated button on the Remote Control and make sure the Television display changes to the selected HDMI Port. 

5. Setup Chromecast Using Google Home App

Follow the below instructions to Setup Chromecast Using Google Home App:

• The next step is to setup the Chromecast Device by using Google Home App on your Mobile Phone or Tablet

• As mentioned above, the Mobile Device is only required during the setup process, after which you will be able to use Chromecast directly on your MacBook

1. Download Google Home App on your iPhone from the App Store.

2. Once the Home App is downloaded, open Home App and tap on Accept to agree to Terms and Conditions.

3. On the Home Screen, tap on Set up 1 device option.

4. On the next screen, select Home and tap on Next.

5. Wait for Google Home App to Locate your Chromecast device and tap on Yes to continue.

6. You should now see a Code on the screen of your TV and a Code on the screen of your Phone. Tap on Yes if you are able to see the Code on TV screen.

7. On the next screen, you can tap on either Yes, I’m in or No thanks to move to the next step.

8. Next, select a Location for your Chromecast Device and tap on Next.

9. On the next screen, select your WiFi Network and tap on Next.

10. Finally, enter your WiFi Network Password to finish the Setup process of your Chromecast device.

6. Use Chromecast on MacBook

Follow the below instructions to use Chomecast on MacBook:

All that is required to use Chromecast on Mac is to access the Cast feature as available in Chrome Browser.

1. Open the Chrome Browser on your MacBook.

2. Click on 3-dots menu icon and select the Cast option in the drop-down menu.

3. Now, when you play any YouTube Video or Netflix Movie on your MacBook, you will find it playing on the larger screen of your Home Television.

4. Another way to Project from MacBook to TV is to start playing the video or movie on your MacBook and click on the Cast Icon located at the top-right corner of your computer 

The Cast Icon appears only on YouTube, Netflix and other supported Apps. 

7. Download and Install Google Chrome

Follow the below instructions Download and Install Google Chrome:

You can skip this step if Google’s Chrome browser is already installed on your MacBook. If not, follow the steps below to Download & Install Google’s Chrome Browser on your Mac.

1. Using Safari browser, go to Google Chrome’s website to download the latest version of Google Chrome on your Mac.

2. Open the downloaded googlechrome.dmg file on your Mac by double-clicking on it.

3. Move Google Chrome to the Applications Folder on your Mac.

4. You will now find Chrome browser Installed and ready for use on your Mac. 

8. Chromecast (2nd Gen.): Plug in

Connect your Chromecast (2nd Generation) to your TV. Here's how,

1. Plug one end of the USB cable into your Chromecast and the other end of the cable into the power supply and then into a power outlet.
   A USB power cable and power adapter is included in the box and is ready to use.
2. Plug Chromecast into any available HDMI input on the TV.
3. If there is no available power outlet, you can connect your Chromecast to the USB port on your TV instead.

9. Chromecast Ultra: Plug in

Connect your Chromecast Ultra to your TV. Here's how,

1. Plug one end of the power supply into your Chromecast Ultra and the other end of the cable into an open outlet. You can also connect your Chromecast Ultra to an Ethernet network through the port on the power supply.
2. Plug your Chromecast Ultra into any open HDMI input on your TV.

Chromecast Ultra won't work with any other USB cable, or any USB cable plugged into a TV. You must use the power supply included in the Chromecast Ultra box.