I’ve seen many newbies who never had chromecast before facing the problem while installing and setting it up and one of those basic problems which one faces is the question how to connect to chromecast using MacBook and let me tell you that even if you don’t have MacBook in your possession then also you can set it up by using your iPhone.

Here I’ve given a solution for how to connect to chromecast from mac laptop and those who don’t own MacBook can use the second method to set up the chromecast using an iPhone. So go ahead and check out these methods.

Method 1:-Setting up the Chromecast By Using MacBook

Following are the steps which you will need to follow to successfully set up the chromecast by using Mac. So go ahead and follow these steps.

• The first thing which you will have to do is to unbox your google chromecast and then plug that chromecast to HDMI port of your TV and connect the USB power cable to the TV or to the charger and pug that into the power socket.

Click one of the buttons below to download the Google Home app on your mobile phone or tablet. Tap the button below to download the Google Home app on the Play Store. UPDATE: Now, you only need to download the Chrome browser. You no longer need need the Google Cast Extension. The functionality is now built into the Chrome.

Macbook Pro 2011 or newer, Macbook Air 2012 or newer; OS X 10.9 or later; Macbook Pro 2010, Macbook Air 2011; OS X 10.9 or later; Chrome OS. All 2014 models and later, 2013 Haswell-based models and Samsung Chromebook 2; Not applicable. Results will vary depending on OS distribution, driver support, and desktop environment.

• Now use the remote control of your TV to change the source input of your television to the right HDMI port into which you just plugged in google chromecast. You will need not to change the source input if you’re using modern television because these televisions are made in that order which will connect to the new device which had been attached to it.

• Now make sure you’ve downloaded and installed the chrome browser in your Marcos and if you don’t then you can download it from the official site of chrome here. However, if you’ve already installed the chrome browser in your Marcos then open it up and go to the https://www.google.com/chromecast/setup/ .

• Now after you open up the above link you will able to see the content of below image in which you’ll have to click on “set up your chromecast”.

• Now you will have to accept the privacy and terms and conditions of using chromecast and after click on agree button. Now after you accept the terms and conditions chrome browser will search and will connect with the nearest chromecast available in the wifi network.

• Now on your screen of chrome browser, you will see this image below and you will have to click on “set me up button” to continue.

• After that, you will have to connect with the wifi network of your chromecast and you can do that by clicking on the wifi icon on your MacBook.

• Now after connecting with the chromecast network, you will have to click on “next” button in order to get the confirmation code on your MacBook which shall be matching the code on your TVs screen.

• Now in the next step, you will be asked to set up your desired name for your google chromecast and you can edit the default name just like the image in the below.
• And now you will be asked to confirm your wifi settings and password which you will have to do in order to cast the chromecast successfully and after that, you will be able to to use your chromecast easily on your television.

So this is how you will get an answer to your questions like how to use chromecast using the mac and you can set up the chromecast to your TV without using a MacBook too and it’s not that much hard as it seems to you. because it takes a little bit of effort to set it up and that’s why I’m here written down a second method in which I’ve mentioned a complete guide for those who want to set up chromecast.

Setting up Google Chromecast without MacBook laptop

Those who own mac can use the above-mentioned technique to set up chromecast successfully but, those who don’t have any laptop can also do that with the help of iPhone. There’s no need to own a laptop to set up chromecast because all you need is a perfect wifi connection and an Android/iPhone device.

So these are the steps which one has to follow to set up the google chromecast by using iPhone or without mac laptop

• First, you will have to connect the chromecast to the HDTV and Make Initial Checks. So plugin chromecast in right HDMI port

• Now download the chromecast app in your iPhone and one can do that by following this link. Also, make sure that you have enabled the wifi on.

• Now open the app and you will see there the nearest chromecast devices connecting to it and select the one which you want to connect. After selecting the chromecast device click on next and it will set it up successfully.

• After you set up the chromecast device from your app you will be able to see the new screen on your TV and in that you will be able to see code display on it and make sure that the code is matching with the app and that’s it.

I’ve seen many peoples who don’t know how to use google chromecast on mac and that’s the answer which for those guys. So if you want to watch tons of good Netflix movies or Hulu’s great television then you can do that with this perfect chromecast and HDTV combination.

Conclusion-

So by following these simple steps, you will be able to know how to use google chromecast on MacBook very easily and we hope you liked this article. However, if you are having any trouble while setting up chromecast with mac laptop then you can tell us about it via comment section and we’ll try our best to resolve it.

Have a nice day ahead.

-Sayonara

byDorian KarteronMarch 12, 2019

If you are pairing remotely on a mobile web project or doing a presentation that includes a mobile demo it is often helpful to share your iOS screen on your Mac.

Recently, we have been working on a project that uses ApplePay on the web which proved difficult to test on a desktop computer, and we wanted to show how it worked on an iPhone.

There are quite a few software products that can help you achieve this goal, but many of them cost money or are unreliable. In this post I will share with you some solutions I have used successfully to share my mobile device's screen. I’m not going to cover all the solutions that exist out there, and ultimately there are no right or wrong answers - it is whatever works for your use case.

Reflector - Cost: $14.99

Reflector is a software solution by Air Squirrels that turns your Mac into an AirPlay/ChromeCast device that you can then mirror your phone into.

It supports multiple device screen mirroring and can even record your screen on multiple devices at once. Pairing is super easy and uses common protocols for sharing a screen such as AirPlay, which is built into all iOS devices. You can even use Android devices using ChromeCast.

Out of all the streaming solutions I used, this one is the best at what it does.

Cons:

• Although this solution works great most of the time, I did have errors connecting a few times in the past. But, those are relatively rare and sometimes depend on your network setup (you have to be on the same WiFi your Mac is on with your iPhone).
• Updates are not free, and there appears to be a new version every year or so with no earth shattering changes in functionality. Your old version will probably work until macOS gets updated or something breaks and then you have to spend another $15.

Quick Time - Cost: FREE

QuickTime comes built-in with macOS and gives you this functionality for free. To get started, you will need to connect your iOS device to your computer via Lightning to USB cable and follow these steps:

1. Open QuickTime
2. Click File -> New Movie Recording

1. In the window that opens, click the tiny down facing arrow next to the record button and select your iOS device under the Camera section (you can also select your device as the Microphone to record the sounds from the device):

That’s it. You can now share your screen via VNC or any other screen sharing software you use, and your screen will include your phone. Or, you can record a video of your screen to share with clients.

The QuickTime solution is usually my preferred option since it is installed on all Macs, and it’s pretty straight forward. The quality also seems much better than the streaming solution.

Cons:

• You must have a Lightning to USB cable lying around to use this solution
  • If you have a newer MacBooks you would need a Lightning to USB-C or an adapter from USB to USB-C
• You are tethered to your computer while casting

Zoom - FREE 40-minute sessions, Subscription based

Zoom is becoming my favorite video conferencing solution, despite being proprietary and subscription based. The video and audio quality compared to any other solution I’ve used is just phenomenal.

Chromecast Download For Mac

The free version will get you pretty far; it should suffice for most business related calls or debugging sessions.

To start, open a video call and press the Share Screen button:

Then in the menu select iPhone//iPad via AirPlay or iPhone//iPad via Cable:

That’s it.

This solution was best when we needed our client to show us what she was experiencing when testing our solution on her mobile phone.

Cons:

• Privacy. I am usually reasonably suspicious of anything that can record my screen and transmit it to others. Since this is a third party solution they could be recording the video and storing it on their servers which could include information such as your phone password/credit card information or basically anything you type on your phone. Their servers could be compromised in a data breach, or they could be sharing your data with third parties without your knowledge.
• It’s not completely free, and the 40-minute limit means it would not work for all-day remote pairing sessions.

Conclusion

Download Chromecast For Macbook Pro

Casting your iPhone screen to a Mac can be done in a variety of different ways and it is fairly easy to do. It can allow you to pair on mobile projects or help debug an issue with a client on call. Depending on your needs and your budget, you should do your research and make the best decision, but be sure to try the free solutions first.