How to Cast Google Meet to a Chromecast
We’re all spending a lot more time on video calls these days. Sometimes a small screen is fine – whether your laptop or even phone. But when your whole family is there with you and you’ve put your laptop far away, that screen is too small and you may want to see the meeting on a much bigger screen.
One way to do this is to use your TV as the display for your Google Meet calls. And while you can hook up to the TV with an HDMI cable, you might want to do it without a wire. And this is easily achievable with a Chromecast. We’ll show you how to get it all up and running.
There are a few things that need to be place before you can start casting:
You can read our reviews of some compatible devices, includingChromecast Ultra,Chromecast (2018),Chromecast with Google TV,Google Nest HubandGoogle Nest Hub Max.
Obviously, you’ll need a TV into which you can plug the Chromecast (which means one with an HDMI input), plus you’ll need the device you normally use for Google Meet as you’ll still require it for casting and using the video and audio capabilities.
With all those in hand, here’s how to set it up.
How to start casting Google Meet to a Chromecast device
If you haven’t used a Chromecast device before, take a look at our step-by-step guide onhow to set up a Chromecast & cast video to your TV. With the device installed and ready to use, you can get ready to move your Google Meet sessions to the TV.
Go to theGoogle Meet pageand click theNew meetingbutton.
Then select theStart an instant meetingoption (or one of the others if they better suit your needs).
On the next page you’ll see a few options in the right side of the main pane. These includeJoin now,PresentandCast this meeting. Click the latter and then select the Chromecast device that you want to receive the cast. With this done, you should see the video from your phone, tablet or laptop appear on the TV.
Now, click theJoin nowbutton and enjoy the meeting as you would normally. Remember that the video and audio on the TV screen is all coming from your laptop, phone or tablet, so position it to give you the best view and avoid it looking like you’re staring at something other than the person or people you’re talking to.
How to stop casting Google Meet to a Chromecast
When the meeting is over, click on the three dots in the bottom right corner and selectStop casting meetingfrom the menu that appears.
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Author: Martyn Casserly, Contributor
Martyn has been involved with tech ever since the arrival of his ZX Spectrum back in the early 80s. He covers iOS, Android, Windows and macOS, writing tutorials, buying guides and reviews.
