“Can I mirror straight from my laptop to my Smart TV using Chromecast? I have an Acer V5-571P laptop that is currently running on Windows 8.1. I want to be able to connect it wirelessly to my Samsung Smart TV. My laptop was shipped with just Windows 8 so it does not have the built-in Wi-Fi Direct or Miracast capabilities as the later models. I just want to be able to project screens from my laptop as they are to surf the web and watch movies from my laptop on the bigger screen. Will this device allow me to do that?”
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I think the mirror is in beta, but you can do so using the Chrome browser. The last time I used it, It was a little choppy, but worked.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes it will. Just download a streaming app compatible with chromecast on your laptop. I use "Videostream for Google Chromecast"
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You should be able to.. I connect from my Mac Book and I use google chromes browser with the chromecast app
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.If your laptop is on the same network as your smart tv or the Chromecast you should be able to cast it. That being said if you're hard wiring your computer... Do it to the router not the modem... Then they will be on the same network.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.http://www.howtogeek.com/199565/mirror-anything-from-your-computer-to-your-tv-using-google-chromecast/ You can, here is the best directions that I found.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It works with preinstalled apps like Netflix, hulu etc. Other than that, it's impossible to cast anything from my laptop screen or browser or vlc player etc. People have varying results though, there are online videos showing people casting desktops directly.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You definitely can with the Chrome browswer. You can even play movies through that browser. It's nice because you can cast the specific tab onto the tv, and simultaneously use other tabs for internet without interruption.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes but there is a caveat, you have to do it through Google Chrome web browser. There you can cast a tab from the browser to your TV.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I believe you have to use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. you may need a Wi-Fi adapter.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You should be able to but usually smart TV have the option without the chromcast
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