As a tech-savvy owner of a monitor, I was recently frustrated to discover that my Chromecast device did not seem to be working with it. After some research and testing, I’m here to share how I solved the problem and the other solutions I discovered along the way.
It is possible to use Chromecast with a monitor. To use Chromecast with a monitor, the monitor will need internal speakers and a HDMI port. If your monitor does not have a HDMI port, it will be necessary for you to purchase an adapter so that you can plug the Chromecast into the monitor.
Quick Tips for Using Chromecast with a Monitor |
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Monitor must have HDMI port and internal speakers |
Use adapter or HDMI to DVI splitter if no HDMI port |
Turn on monitor and adjust volume using monitor controls |
Cannot use Chromecast as a second monitor |
Use external speakers if monitor has no built-in speakers |
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Can Chromecast work on a monitor?
It is possible to Chromecast to a computer monitor. However, it is usually necessary for the monitor to have a HDMI port as well as speakers.
A number of users find that their monitors do not work properly with a Chromecast by doing things such as displaying a tint on the screen.
In order for the Chromecast to work, it will be necessary for you to turn the monitor on yourself and to turn the volume up using controls on the monitor.
The monitor will basically function like a regular TV. However, the monitor will not feature a remote which means that you will have to get up to adjust the monitor if you want to turn it on or to adjust the volume.
In addition, if you have a 4k monitor, it is also possible to use Chromecast ultra with your monitor.
If your monitor does not have a HDMI port or it does not have speakers, it is not a problem because you can just use a HDMI to dvi splitter.
This will allow you to plug the Chromecast into the splitter then to plug the splitter into the monitor.
How to Chromecast to a monitor
To use a Chromecast with a monitor, you just need to plug the Chromecast into the monitor via HDMI, to turn the monitor on and to turn the volume up on the monitor using the controls on the monitor.
After that, you can set up the Chromecast the normal way you would with a regular TV
Can you Chromecast to a monitor without HDMI?
If your monitor does not have a HDMI port, it is not a major issue. To fix this, it will be necessary for you to use a DVI to HDMI adapter or a VGA to HDMI adapter depending on the ports that your monitor features.
Read more: Why is AirPlay lagging with Bravia TV?
Can you use Chromecast as a second monitor?
It is not possible to set up Chromecast so that you can have two monitors where you can drag windows between the monitors.
Read more: Why is my Chromecast lagging?
However, it is possible to cast from one screen to the other so that they both show the same image.
To do this, it is necessary to plug the Chromecast into the second monitor then to click the Chromecast icon on your browser then to click on your second monitor.
Pros of Chromecast with a monitor
- Easy to set up
- Inexpensive way to enjoy streaming content
- Compatible with multiple devices
- Can be used as a second monitor with casting from one screen to the other
Cons of Chromecast with a monitor
- Requires a compatible monitor with a HDMI port and internal speakers
- May require an adapter to connect the Chromecast to the monitor
- Cannot be used as a second monitor, only as a streaming device
- Cannot use the remote to control the monitor, must use the controls on the monitor