Casting a YouTube video from a Mac or Windows computer

Casting a YouTube video from a Mac or Windows computer

From a Mac computer using AppleTV

  • Open the video link in any web browser
  • Click the AirPlay icon in the right corner of the MacOS menu bar:

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  • Select your AppleTV from the list
  • When you are finished, click the AirPlay icon and select “Stop AirPlay”

 

From a Mac computer without AppleTV

Google Chrome and Chromecast-capable device required.

  • Open Chrome
  • Open the link for the video you would like to cast
  • Click the “Settings and More link” (“”) in the upper-right corner of the screen
  • Select “Cast…”
  • Click “Sources” and select “Cast Tab”
  • Select your TV from the list
  • When you are finished, Click Settings and More/Cast/Click the cast device to disconnect

 

From a Windows computer

Google Chrome and Chromecast-capable device required.  Third-party software (e.g. AirParrot) is required to cast to an AppleTV from a Windows computer

  • Open Chrome
  • Open the link for the video you would like to cast
  • Click the “Settings and More link” (“”) in the upper-right corner of the screen
  • Select “Cast…”
  • Click “Sources” and select “Cast Tab”
  • Select your TV from the list
  • When you are finished, Click Settings and More/Cast/Click the cast device to disconnect

 


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