Chromebooks may not have the processing power of a PC, but the screen size on offer leaves no room for complaints. You may already be using your Chromebook primarily for media consumption. But did you know you can also cast your phone and PC’s display on your device? In this article, we bring you the 4 best ways to share your PC’s or Android phone’s screen on Chromebook.
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Use Chrome Remote Desktop
Step 1: Go to remotedestop.google/support on both devices.
Step 2: Click the download icon and install the Chrome Remote Desktop app.
Step 3: Click on +Generate Code on the device you want to mirror.
Step 4: Chrome Remote Desktop will generate a 12-digit code. Enter this code on the destination device (your Chromebook). Find the Connect to another computer panel in the Remote Desktop home screen and paste the code there.
Step 5: On the device you want to mirror, click on Share. Give Chrome Remote Desktop the necessary permissions to share your screen.
You will now be able to view and control the screen of the other device on your Chromebook.
Use a third-party app to mirror your smartphone’s display on Chromebook
Sharing your Android phone’s screen is a very easy process if you’re using a third-party app. For this to work, your phone and Chromebook need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Here’s how you can share your Android phone’s screen on Chromebook.
Step 1: Install the Screen Mirroring & Sharing app on your Android smartphone.
Step 2: Launch the app and tap the Cast icon.
Step 3: On your Chromebook, go to screenmirrorapp.com.
Step 4: Use the in-app QR code scanner on your phone to scan this QR code.
Step 5: Tap on Start Now.
Your Android phone’s screen will be shared on your Chromebook.
Use Vysor to mirror and control your phone’s screen on Chromebook
While the app mentioned in the previous method shares your Android phone’s screen with your Chromebook, it does not let you control it. Use Vysor if you want to mirror and control your phone’s display on your Chromebook. Before you begin, make sure you have enabled USB debugging. Here’s how.
Step 1: Install Vysor on your Chromebook.
Step 2: Launch the Vysor app on your Chromebook and select View.
Step 3: Your Android phone will appear on the list of available devices if it is connected to the same network as your Chromebook. Once you click View, you will be able to see and control its display on your Chromebook.
Use Allcast to mirror media on your Chromebook
Mirroring your phone to a bigger display has its advantages but sometimes it can be a privacy risk. Some users may not want to share every screen of their phone with everyone. This is where Allcast comes in. Using this app, you will be able to share the media screen with your Chromebook and leave everything else hidden. Here’s how you can use it.
Step 1: Install Allcast on your Chromebook from the Chrome Web Store.
Step 2: On your Android device, install Allcast from Google Play Store.
Step 3: Launch the app on both devices and set your Chromebook as the destination device.
Once you begin playing media on your Android phone, it will be mirrored on your Chromebook.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I mirror my desktop’s screen on my Chromebook?
To share your desktop’s screen on your Chromebook, you will need to use the Chrome Remote Desktop app for both devices.
How do I mirror my Android phone’s display on my Chromebook?
Apps like Vysor and Screen Mirroring & Sharing make it possible to cast your Android phone’s display to a Chromebook. Both devices need to be connected to the same network for this to happen.
How do I stream media on my Chromebook using my phone?
Use the Allcast app to stream movies and videos from your phone on your Chromebook.
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Conclusion
This is how you can share your PC’s or Android phone’s screen on Chromebook. Read this article to know how you can mirror your Android phone’s display on your PC. Tools like Scrcpy also work for Chromebook, depending on the model. If you found this article to be helpful, let us know in the comments!
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