You can factory reset your Chromecast by plugging in the power cable and then holding down the power button until the status light on the Chromecast begins blinking orange or yellow. When restarting doesn't solve the problem, you may consider factory resetting your Chromecast. To fully restart your Chromecast, unplug the power cable and let it sit for at least 30 seconds before powering it back up. If you are in that situation, you'll need to purchase a dedicated Chromecast to unlock the additional features.
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But the TV doesn't support broader Chromecast functions like desktop mirroring or tab casting.
If you have an older Samsung smart TV, for example, you are able to cast Netflix from your phone or computer to your TV. Some TVs support casting, but only for direct cast media streams like Netflix or Spotify. There is one thing to be aware of when using your TV's built-in casting functionality. Older TVs will call it "Google Cast" and newer TV's will call it "Chromecast Built-in," as Google changed the branding. Check your model's documentation for any mention of the following terms: Chromecast, Chromecast Built-in, Google Cast, or Google TV. Not all smart TVs offer it, but you'll find plenty of them on the market at all price points ranging from modestly-sized bargain Hisense sets to wall-filling premium Sony sets. You can also use a TV with a built-in Chromecast. Older generations of the Chromecast, including the Chromecast Ultra, will also work, but if your Chromecast devices are so old they aren't receiving updates anymore, you may find the user experience is lackluster. $46 at Amazon See at Bestbuy See at Target You have to click on the menu button and then select "More tools" and then "Cast to media device." At this point, the casting menus are the same for both browsers. In the drop-down menu, click the entry for "Cast." If you are using Edge, the casting option isn't in the first layer of the menu. If you are using Edge, it is located in the same place, but the three dots are horizontal instead of vertical. Open Chrome and click on the three-dot menu bar in the upper right corner next to the Profile icon.
We're including screenshots here for Chrome but the process is almost identical on Edge (so we'll simply note the slight menu difference so you can locate the menu). You can use either the Chrome or Edge web browsers to mirror your desktop as both are based on the Chromium browser engine. The entire selected screen will be replicated on the remote TV. This experience emulates screen mirroring tools like Apple's AirPlay and other screen mirroring tools based on wireless display protocols. You can send not just browser tabs and video streams but your entire screen over to your Chromecast or compatible casting device.
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