Casting Videos to Chrome
When running the Safety onDemand site, admins can cast the screen to show on a supported device. These instructions are specifically for Chrome – also known as Chromecast.
What you need
To show Chrome on your TV, you’ll need:
- A Chromecast, Chromecast Ultra, or TV with Chromecast built-in.
- A computer and Wi-Fi network with the minimum system requirements.
- A recent version of Google Chrome (version 72 or higher).
- Update your Google Chrome browser if needed
- To connect your computer and Chromecast device to the same Wi-Fi network. Learn how to check the Wi-Fi network of your Chromecast device.
Cast a tab from chrome
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click More and then Cast.
- Choose the Chromecast device where you want to watch the content.
- If you’re already using the Chromecast, your content will replace what’s on your TV.
- If you’re already using the Chromecast, your content will replace what’s on your TV.
- When you’re done, to the right of the address bar, click Cast and then Stop casting.
Cast videos and media
- On the video or media you’re watching, click Cast.
- You’ll see the video or images on your computer and TV, but you’ll only hear sound on your TV. Sounds for other tabs and apps will still play on your computer.
Cast your computer screen
You can display your entire computer screen using Chrome on Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks.
Note: To hear audio on your TV, use a Windows computer.
On your computer, open Chrome.
At the top right, click More More and then Cast.
At the top, next to “Cast to,” click the Down arrow Down Arrow.
Click Cast desktop.
Choose the Chromecast device where you want to watch the content.
Update for any changes to take effect!