Chromecast can be used to make video calls on the TV screen. Connected to the TV via HDMI, the device receives images from the PC via Wi-Fi, facilitating interaction in virtual meetings with many participants or work during the home office, for example. On Windows or macOS computers, the user must use the mirroring feature by Chrome, displaying only one tab or the entire desktop. Check out how to make a video conference on TV with the Google accessory.
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Before proceeding, make sure your computer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network that Chromecast was set up on. This ensures that the PC will identify the device more easily when connecting.
With video call in the browser
When using Skype or another browser-based video call tool, the solution uses Chrome's standard mirroring, which transmits the image from just one of the browser's tabs.
Step 1. Access Skype Web at "web.skype", without quotes, or another online video conferencing service through Chrome. Click the three-point button to open the menu and select the Transmit option.
Access the Chrome streaming function Photo: Reproduo / Paulo Alves
Step 2. The Chromecast should appear in the pop-up window. Click to start the transmission. The Chrome tab should appear on your TV in a moment;
Start the screen cast from Chrome to Chromecast Photo: Reproduo / Paulo Alves
Step 3. With the computer properly connected to the TV, start the video call normally from the PC using the same browser tab. The sound will be automatically transmitted also from the TV, but I need to leave the PC close to use the microphone;
Start the video call via Skype Web in the browser Photo: Reproduo / Paulo Alves
With video calling software
When opting for a video calling program installed on the computer, such as Zoom Meetings, the user must use another type of Chrome mirroring: instead of mirroring only one tab, it is necessary to transmit the entire screen.
Step 1. Open Google Chrome and access the Cast option again in the menu;
Access the Chrome streaming function Photo: Reproduo / Paulo Alves
Step 2. When the pop-up appears, click on Source and select Transmit desktop;
Change the screen broadcast to 'desktop' Photo: Reproduo / Paulo Alves
Step 3. Make sure the pop-up window to show it Broadcast desktop at the top and click on Chromecast;
Cast the entire screen from your computer to your TV with Chromecast Photo: Reproduo / Paulo Alves
Step 4. Select the frame that appears in the new window and click Share to start the connection. From the computer's entire screen it should appear on the TV;
Start sharing desktop Photo: Reproduo / Paulo Alves
Step 5. Finally, open the video call program as usual and start an online meeting. important to maximize the window to view the images in full screen on the TV. As in the tab broadcast, Chrome also sends the sound to the television, but the microphone of the notebook is still necessary to talk;
Start a video call on Zoom or other software and activate the full screen view Photo: Reproduo / Paulo Alves