Chrome Remote Desktop is one of the least used tools when it comes to controlling PC remotely from a phone. Competitors like Teamviewer certainly outperform it, but Chrome Remote Desktop is still the simplest way to remotely control the computer from a smartphone. Surprisingly, Google recently updated the app with voice support; this means you can now stream audio from your computer to your phone. It also means that you can transfer videos from PC to phone.
So, here in this guide we will show you How to stream audio or video from PC to Android via Chrome Remote Desktop:
First, Chrome Remote Desktop is available as a Chrome app for PC and Mac. Also, it is available for both iOS and Android devices. While our guide is aimed at Windows and Android users, it will also be very useful for Mac and iOS users. So, let’s go inside.
How to Set Up Chrome Remote Desktop on Windows and Android
one. download and Install Chrome Remote Desktop Chrome on your Computer. And, Make sure you’re signed in to Chrome with your Google account.
2. After opening the application, you will see a dialog box. two connection options. User-to-User connection and connection to your own computers. We will not be dealing with user-to-user connection here, which is mostly used for remote technical support. Necessary Click on “Get Started with My Computer”.
3. Then, “enable remote connections“.
4. Once complete, the Chrome Remote Desktop app will prompt you to download the Chrome Remote Desktop Host Installer to your Windows PC. Just click “.Accept and Install” and the host installer will start downloading in Chrome. Once the download is complete, simply run the installer.
5. You will be prompted after completion Set a 6-digit PIN for connection. This PIN will be required on your Android device during setup.
6. Download and To upload Chrome Remote Desktop app from Play Store on your Android smartphone.
7. Open the app and Make sure you’re signed in with the same Google account you use in Chrome.. That’s all you have to do. You will see your computer’s name in the My Computers list.
8. Tap the name of your computer and you will be asked Enter PIN. Enter the 6-digit PIN you assigned during setup on the PC.
9. That’s it. Your PC’s screen should now be mirrored to your Android smartphone. Now you can go to a music player and play some or a video. The audio will be streamed at the same time. You can even play a video on YouTube to get a video with sound on your Android smartphone.
10. To end the remote connection, press “stop sharingPress the ” button at the bottom of your Windows desktop.
Some Tips for Using Chrome Remote Desktop
- your phone Horizontal orientation For a better full screen experience.
- Better upload speed sound quality is better.
- Rename the linksif you have multiple devices.
- In case of emergencies or errors, You can trigger Ctrl + Alt + Delete from your phone. The command is available in the options.
SEE ALSO: How to Remotely Control Windows PC from Android
Ready to stream audio or video from PC to Android?
I’m sure Chrome Remote Desktop has many other apps, but streaming music or video to your smartphone isn’t a bad idea. Speaking of my own experience; I got some surprising noise in the audio while streaming but as I said, upload speed is important.
So, what do you think about this new way to transfer media from PC to Android? How was your experience? Let us know in the comments section below.
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