Chromecast setup on Mac is easy and it changes everything in regards to digital media streaming. Using this Chromecast for Mac will be possible to view content on a big screen in the comfort of your home or even at the office.

What is Chromecast?

Chromecast is a line of digital media players developed by Google which enables users with a mobile device or personal computer to initiate and control the playback of Internet-streamed audio-visual content on a high-definition television or home audio system through mobile and web apps that support the Google Cast technology.
What are the requirements for setting Chromecast?

To broadcast audio or video wirelessly from your Mac to the big screen (TV), you will need a Google Chromecast, a Television or projector, Chrome web browser (free for Mac), a WiFi network, and of course a Mac computer.
Connecting your Chromecast

Connect your Google Chromecast to the HDMI socket on Mac. Insert your USB Micro-B connector into your Google Chromecast dongle, and connect the USB Type-A connector into a USB port on the Mac.
Google Chromecast setup

To successfully set up the Google Chromecast, you need to connect to a WiFi network on your Mac. This needs to be the same WiFi network you want your Chromecast to connect to and use. Remember that Chromecast requires a constant network connection to function correctly and does not work correctly offline.

Open your Chrome web browser and go to http://www.chromecast.com/setup, download the Chromecast DMG by clicking the blue download button and install the Chromecast app for Mac. Make sure to agree to the license terms (after reading them) and click the ACCEPT button.

After clicking the accept button, the app will search for available Chromecast devices on your network.

If your Mac is unable to find your Chromecast, check your Wifi or switch your Mac's WiFi network to 2.4 GHz mode instead of 5GHZ or mixed.

Next, configure the Chromecast by clicking the blue Set Up button. Click the appropriate setup button next to your detected Chromecast and select your country from the dropdown list.

Make sure the displayed code on your Chromecast app is the same as the code showing on your Mac screen. Ensure you double-check the laws before clicking the "that's my code button," you wouldn't want to pair to another Chromecast in your house accidentally!

Once you are connected, a confirmation message will display on your Mac and television, "Congratulations! You are ready to cast".
Apps to stream from device to Chromecast?

You can stream BBC iPlayer, Google Play Music, HBO GO, Hulu Plus, Netflix, Pandora, Plex, PostTV, RealPlayer Cloud, Red Bull TV, Songza, Vevo, Viki, YouTube, and many others. You can also drag and drop most media files into Google Chrome to play them in the browser. Once they are playing in the browser, you can use the "Cast" icon to stream the files to your Mac or TV.
Performance tips for Chromecast on Mac

When streaming videos from Google Chrome on Mac to your Google Chromecast, you will notice that the quality varies greatly. Poor quality is usually the result of poor network conditions or "full tab" and "full screen" streaming. The best way to stream media is by using a direct connection. This occurs on sites that have "native" support for Chromecast. When immediate streaming media, your computer only instructs the Chromecast to stream the media but does not flow all of the media to the Chromecast. This results in a far superior quality video than streaming browser tabs and fullscreen on your Mac.
How to stream lost files from your Mac to Chromecast

You can get your lost videos or images back using Bitwar Data Recovery for Mac and stream them from Mac to Chromecast.

Bitwar Data Recovery for Mac is a user-friendly data recovery tool for Mac users that will help to recover lost or deleted files, including photos, videos, music, and vital business documents. With the help of this recovery tool, you can restore your lost files effectively, safely, and completely.

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