YouTube is one of the best platforms for viewing and publishing all types of video recordings. If you've used YouTube from your smartphone, tablet or computer, who hasn't, it can become an addictive habit. If you have a Google Chromecast, you can also stream YouTube from any of your mobile devices through it.
In this article, we will see how to watch YouTube videos on your Chromecast.
Watch YouTube videos on a Chromecast with your phone
Since most users will be streaming from the YouTube app on their phone, let's start there.
Downloading apps to your mobile device
To watch YouTube videos on your Chromecast, you'll either need to download the YouTube app or use the Google Home app on your smartphone.
- Downloading Google Home to your phone is simple. If you have an Android device, go to the Google Play Store, search for “Google Home“, and download it. If you have an iPhone, go to the Apple App Store, search for "Google Home" and install it.
- For the YouTube app, do the same. On Android, search "Youtube" in the Google Play Store, then install it. On an iPhone or iPad, search for "Youtube" in the Apple App Store, then install it.
Cast YouTube to your Chromecast
Now that the apps are installed, let's start casting to the Chromecast.
- So, when we open the YouTube app, you will see there is a streaming icon in the middle or top right of the screen. It depends on the size and orientation of your device.
- Then press the Jeter icon. On an iPhone, it automatically connected to the Chromecast device. On an Android device, this will open a box that looks like this;
- Simply tap on your Chromecast device name to start streaming from the YouTube app through your Chromecast device.
Pretty easy right? We thought so. Now we are going to walk you through how to cast from your Mac or Windows computer to your Chromecast device. Still with us? Good.
Watch YouTube videos on a Chromecast with your PC
- If you don't already have the Google Chrome browser installed on your Mac or PC, download and install it first.
- Now go to YouTube in the Chrome browser window and find a video you want to stream from your computer.
- Next, in the upper right corner of your Google Chrome browser, click on the Google Cast icon. Please note that you may need to click Menu > Broadcast… if the Cast button is not in your toolbar.
- Then you will select your Google Chromecast device from the list. This starts streaming YouTube from your computer to where you connected the Chromecast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I connect my phone or computer to Chromecast?
To get started, make sure your phone or computer is on the same 2,4GHz Wi-Fi network as the Chromecast. If they are on different networks, they will not be able to communicate with each other.
Why is the video so slow to stream?
While the issue of streaming to and from Chromecast and other TV Stick devices has improved, it's important to remember that these are compact devices with memory, storage, and storage capabilities. very limited network. A smaller Wi-Fi antenna means lower signal strength and less data that can be streamed at the same time.
YouTube on Chromecast
Since YouTube and Chromecast are Google products, it's incredibly easy to watch any YouTube video on a Chromecast. You are now well on your way to becoming a YouTube and Chromecasting expert. So we've shown you how to cast from your mobile device or computer, no matter what platform you're using. All you need is the Google Home app, YouTube app and/or Google Chrome browser and you're ready to roll.
