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How to cast a Windows-powered laptop to Samsung TV
Samsung is the biggest seller of commercial TVs producing TVs ranging from OLED to QLEDs. Its latest range of Smart TVs is smart enough to do various smart jobs including the capability to cast or screen-mirror a Windows-powered laptop to the TV. Here in this guide, well take a look at how we can cast a Windows-powered laptop to a Samsung TV/Smart TV.
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Well list down the wireless methods as most people prefer wireless also a rough idea on how to cast wired at the end. So, lets get started.
Windows 10 In-Built feature Wireless Display
In this method, well leverage Windows 10s built-in feature known as Wireless Display, which allows you to cast/mirror your Windows 10 to your Samsung TV without using any cable. To mirror Windows 10 to Samsung TV and cast whatever is on your Windows 10 screen to your TV, just check out the steps below.
- On your Windows 10 laptop, click the Startmenu.
- Now, proceed to Settings>Devices>Bluetooth & other devices.
- Then Choose Add Bluetoothor other devices. Click theWireless Display or Dock and wait for it to find your Samsung TV.
- Once done, click your TVs name and clickAllow.
Thats it now your laptop screen would be cast/mirrored to the Samsung TV.
Cast Laptop on Samsung TV using Chromecast
The above method is applicable for Samsung Smart TV with WiFi/Miracast support. If youre a Samsung TV but not smart then this is the best option for you. Here in this case you need to make use of Googles Chromecast to cast[mirror] your laptop on TV via HDMI port. Google has launched four generations of Chromecast and Chromecast Ultra that can stream up to 4K quality videos.
- Connect the power adaptor to GoogleChromecast and after that, you have to plug the Chromecast into theHDMI portof your Samsung TV. Nowadays, almost every TV is packed with an HDMI port.
- Connect the Chromecast to your WiFi network. Make sure your Windows-powered laptop is connected to the same WiFi network.
Cast a Chrome tab on your TV
You can use a Chromecast device to show a Chrome tab or your screen on your Samsung TV. Mostly, you can show all most all the web contents. However, some plug-ins wont work, for instance; Silverlight, QuickTime, and VLC.
Cast a tab from Chrome
- On your Windows-10 powered laptop, open the Chrome browser.
- At the top right, click the three vertical dots.
- From the list of settings that pop up choose > Cast.
- Choose the Chromecast device where you want to watch the content.
- If youre already using the Chromecast, your content will replace whats on your TV.
- When youve finished, to the right of the address bar, click Cast.
- Stop casting. This will stop casting.
Cast videos and media
- On the video or media that youre watching, click Cast.
- The video or images that you played will continue to show on your computer and TV, but the sound will only play on your TV. Sounds for other tabs and apps will still play on your computer.
Cast your computer screen
You can display your entire computer screen using Chrome on Windows 10-powered laptop.
- On your computer, open Google Chrome.
- At the top right, click the three vertical dots > Cast.
- ClickSources.
- ClickCast desktop.
- Choose the Chromecast device where you want to watch the content.
Cast music and videos from your computer
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click More.
- ClickSources.
- ClickCast file.
- Select a file.
- Choose the Chromecast device where you want the file to play.
Cast Laptop on Samsung TV using Wire
You can also mirror your Windows PC screen to a Samsung TV with an HDMI cable. Get an HDMI cable compatible with both devices. Being wired, the casting can be a fast and easy way for you to mirror your laptop on your TV. To learn how to cast Windows 10 to Samsung TV, follow the simple steps below.
- Turn on your Windows 10-powered laptop and Samsung TV. Get your HDMI and plug it on your laptop and TVs HDMI port.
- Turn On your TV, use your remote control to select HDMI from the input or source.
- Thats it.
Hope youre able to cast your Windows 10-powered laptop to Samsung TV. Dont hesitate to hit the comments if you need further assistance.
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