Hangout is one of the best chatting apps for the smartphone. It stands next to WhatsApp in the communication category. You can chat, make video and audio call with your friends for free. You can add up to 150 people in a group chat and up to 10 contacts in a video call. If you have a Chromecast device at your home, you can cast the Hangouts app to the TV. Follow the below steps to Chromecast Hangouts to a TV.
Ways to Chromecast Hangouts to TV
There are three ways to Chromecast Google Hangouts to TV. Since the app has no Cast icon, you have to mirror your smart device screen using any of the below methods.
- Using iOS smartphone
- Using Android smartphone
- Using PC
Requirements
- Google Chromecast
- TV with an HDMI port
- WiFi connection
- Smartphone or PC
Pre Requisite
- Plugin the Chromecast device to the HDMI port of the TV and Set up Chromecast.
- Chromecast and the casting device must be connected to the same WiFi network.
Steps to Chromecast Hangouts to TV using iOS Smartphone
You can’t directly mirror your iOS screen to a Chromecast. You need to install Streamer for Chromecast app from the App Store.
Step 1: Run the Streamer for Chromecast app and select the Cast icon.
Step 2: Make a click on the Chromecast device shown.
Step 3: On the next screen, select the Screen Cast option to begin the mirroring process.
Step 4: Tap on the Start Mirroring icon and Start Broadcast icon on the next screens.
Step 5: Now, your entire iOS screen will be mirrored to Chromecast connected TV.
Step 6: Open the Hangouts app and start a chat or call, and it will appear on your TV.
Step 7: After accessing the Hangouts app, open the Streamer for Chromecast app again and select the Stop Broadcasting icon to end mirroring.
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Steps to Chromecast Hangouts to TV using Android Smartphone
Step 1: Select the Cast icon or Screen Cast icon on the Control Centre of your Android device.
Step 2: Tap on your Chromecast device to cast or mirror.
Step 3: Once the mirroring is successful, open the Hangouts app and initiate a chat or call. It will get displayed on your TV.
Step 4: When you finished your work on Hangouts, go to the Control Centre again and click the Cast icon.
Step 5: Click the Disconnect option on the displayed pop-up.
Steps to Chromecast Hangouts to TV using PC
In this method, you need to have an updated version of the Chrome browser to Chromecast Hangouts to the TV.
Step 1: Run the Chrome web browser on your Laptop or Desktop and go to hangouts.google.com
Step 2: Log in with your Google account if asked.
Step 3: On the top-right side of the Chrome browser, click the three-dotted icon and choose Cast option.
Step 4: From the pop-up, click the Sources button and select Cast Tab option.
Step 5: Now, the Hangouts tab will cast to your TV. Make a video call or chat with your friend from the TV.
Step 6: If you want to stop casting, click the Cast icon situated on the Extension bar and click on your Chromecast device again.
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Final Words
Use any of the above methods to Chromecast Google Hangouts to your TV. Now, manage all your Hangouts texts and calls on the TV. To chat and make calls on Hangouts Chromecast, you don’t need to save any phone number, and only the Gmail ID is enough. If you need any further clarification, use the comments section below.