Written by Daniel
Edited on
7 October 2025
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08:40
What's Google Chromecast?
Chromecast is de makkelijkste manier om muziek, films en webpagina's van je smartphone, tablet en laptop naar je tv te streamen. De Chromecast is een compacte mediaspeler, ontwikkeld door Google. In dit artikel lees je meer over Chromecast.
Stream media to your TV
With the Chromecast, it's very easy to play video and music on your TV. The Chromecast is ideal for TVs that aren't smart TVs. It can also be used as an upgrade for your smart TV. Unlike the Chromecast, TV smart platforms often work very slowly and require a separate remote. The Chromecast lets you use your PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone as a remote.
| Stream media from | Smartphone, laptop, or tablet | |
| View content from | YouTube, Netflix, HBO GO, Google Play, Videoland, NPO Uitzending gemist, RTL XL, and your Chrome browser. |
Available apps and programs
Do you want to watch a series on Netflix or HBO GO together or show your friends a YouTube clip? With the Chromecast, you won't all have to stare at a small screen, but you can stream YouTube videos and movies from Netflix and HBO GO, Videoland, or NPO LIVE (NL) to your television with 1 tap. Chromecast works on Android tablets and smartphones, iPhone models, and iPad models. It also works via the Chrome browser on your Windows laptop, MacBook, or Chromebook.
Easy setup
The installation of the Chromecast is simple and fast:
- Plug the Chromecast into a HDMI port on your TV.
- Connect to your Wi-Fi network.
- Stream your smartphone, tablet and laptop to your TV .
Connect the Chromecast, your laptop, tablet and smartphone with the same wireless network. The Chromecast receives power via an empty USB port in your TV or via a separate power adapter. Have you set up the Chromecast? Find what you want to view, press the Cast icon and adjust the volume with your smartphone, tablet or laptop.
Stream in 4K
Choose the Chromecast 4K with Google TV if you have a TV with 4K resolution or HDR quality. The Chromecast ensures that these qualities look good when you stream. The Chromecast 4K uses the Google TV smart platform. This way, you can find all your favorite series in 1 menu and get recommendations based on your viewing behavior.
Article by Daniel
Media Player Expert.
