How To Cast Youtube

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As a tech enthusiast and avid YouTube watcher, I’ve always found it frustrating to watch videos on my small smartphone or tablet screen. That’s when I discovered the wonders of casting YouTube videos to a larger screen. In this article, I’ll guide you through the process of casting YouTube to your TV or other devices, so you can enjoy your favorite videos on a bigger and better display.

What is casting?

Before we dive into the actual steps, let’s briefly explain what casting is. Casting is a technology that allows you to stream or mirror content from your smartphone, tablet, or computer to a larger screen, such as a smart TV or Chromecast-enabled device. It essentially turns your TV or device into a receiver, while your smartphone or computer acts as a remote control.

Casting YouTube from your smartphone or tablet

If you have a smart TV with built-in casting capabilities, or a device like a Chromecast, you can easily cast YouTube videos from your smartphone or tablet. Here’s how:

  1. Make sure your TV or casting device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your smartphone or tablet.
  2. Open the YouTube app on your smartphone or tablet and find the video you want to cast.
  3. Tap on the casting icon, which looks like a rectangle with Wi-Fi waves, usually located at the top-right corner of the video playback screen.
  4. Select your TV or casting device from the list of available devices.
  5. The video will start playing on your TV or casting device, while you can still control playback using your smartphone or tablet.

Note: Some smart TVs may require you to download and install a separate YouTube app from their app store before you can cast videos from your smartphone or tablet.

Casting YouTube from your computer

If you prefer watching YouTube videos on your computer, you can also cast them to your TV or other devices with casting capabilities. Here’s how:

  1. Make sure your computer and TV or casting device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  2. Open a web browser on your computer and go to the YouTube website.
  3. Find the video you want to cast and click on the casting icon, usually located in the bottom-right corner of the video player.
  4. Select your TV or casting device from the list of available devices.
  5. The video will start playing on your TV or casting device, while you can still control playback using your computer.

Troubleshooting tips

If you encounter any issues while casting YouTube videos, here are a few troubleshooting tips:

  • Make sure your devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  • Restart your smartphone, tablet, computer, TV, or casting device.
  • Update the YouTube app on your smartphone or tablet, or the web browser on your computer.
  • Check if there are any software updates available for your TV or casting device.

Conclusion

Casting YouTube videos is a convenient and easy way to enjoy your favorite content on a larger screen. Whether you’re using a smartphone, tablet, or computer, the process is relatively simple and only requires a Wi-Fi connection and a compatible casting device. So, next time you want to watch YouTube, grab your remote control – your smartphone or computer – and cast away!