Minimum system requirements to cast from Chrome

Casting from your Chrome browser is available on all platforms, including Chrome OS, Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. There are no specific hardware requirements in order to install or use the Cast button.

However, casting video from a tab of your Chrome browser has specific requirements depending on your chosen quality settings. Systems that don't meet these minimum requirements will be limited to projecting web pages, images, and slideshows, and will not work well for video content. A strong Wi-Fi connection on your streaming device and your computer is also required for good performance.

Note: The minimum system requirements for casting from Chrome differ from the minimum system requirements to set up your Chromecast, Chromecast with Google TV, and Google TV Streamer

Operating System

Recommended Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Windows

  • 2nd generation Core i5 (2 GHz+), 3rd/4th-generation Core i5 processor, or equivalent
  • Windows 7 or later
  • Core i3 or equivalent
  • Windows 7 or later

Apple OS X

  • Macbook Pro 2011 or newer, Macbook Air 2012 or newer
  • OS X 10.9 or later
  • Macbook Pro 2010, Macbook Air 2011
  • OS X 10.9 or later

Chrome OS

  • All 2014 models and later, 2013 Haswell-based models, and Samsung Chromebook 2

Not applicable

Linux

  • Results will vary depending on OS distribution, driver support, and desktop environment

 

 

Recommended GPU Requirements Minimum GPU Requirements
Intel HD4000 or comparable Intel HD3000 or comparable

 

If you are unsure of your computer specs, check our CPU and GPU Help Center article.

If you're having trouble with your streaming device, try our Google streaming devices troubleshooter.

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