

On the screen there should be a splash page that reads "Set me up," and tells you the device's name – it'll be "Chromecast" followed by a four-digit number. Then, switch your TV to the HDMI input you've plugged the Chromecast into. It's powered through USB, so either plug that cable into a USB slot on the TV/device if there's one free, or use the included power adapter to plug it directly into a wall outlet.


New Atlas is here to guide you through setting up and using the device.įirst things first: plug the Chromecast into an HDMI port on your TV. If you don't have a smart TV and don't want to make that kind of investment, a Chromecast is one of the easiest, cheapest and most versatile ways to watch video from streaming services like Netflix and YouTube on the bigger screen. Google's Chromecast is a cute little circular dongle (or a thick thumb drive, if you have an earlier model) that takes video and audio from a smartphone, tablet, laptop, Mac or PC, and streams it to a TV.
