How to set up ExpressVPN for your Chromecast

Note: Chromecast does not have built-in VPN or MediaStreamer DNS functionality. In order to use ExpressVPN on your Chromecast, you need to connect your Chromecast to a VPN-enabled virtual router or router. This tutorial will teach you how to do that.

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1. Set up your VPN-enabled virtual router or router
2. Set up your Chromecast
Cast or mirror from your mobile device to a TV with Chromecast

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1. Set up a VPN router or virtual VPN router

To use ExpressVPN on your Chromecast device, set up a VPN connection using the ExpressVPN app for routers, the ExpressVPN manual configuration for routers, or a virtual VPN router.

Use the ExpressVPN app for routers

Important: This option requires a compatible Asus, Linksys, or Netgear router.

You can use the ExpressVPN router app on select Asus, Linksys, and Netgear routers.

See instructions on setting up:

• The ExpressVPN app for Asus
• The ExpressVPN app for Linksys
• The ExpressVPN app for Netgear

Use ExpressVPN manual configurations for routers

Important: This option requires a router compatible with ExpressVPN manual configurations.

You can set up ExpressVPN manual configurations on these routers.

Use a virtual VPN router

Important: This option requires technical knowledge and may not be suitable for everyone.

You can set up a virtual VPN router on Windows or Mac.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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2. Set up your Chromecast

Refer to the support documentation on the Google Chromecast Help website for step-by-step instructions to set up your Chromecast.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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Cast or mirror from your mobile device to a TV with Chromecast

Important: If you are using the new Chromecast with Google TV, you can run the ExpressVPN app on your Chromecast with Google TV and do not have to cast or mirror from your mobile device.

Casting and mirroring are wireless technologies that allow you to stream content from your mobile device to a TV with Chromecast.

If you want to stream from your mobile device (with VPN) to a TV via your Chromecast, here are the compatible casting and mirroring options:

	Casting	Mirroring
Android (with VPN)	✘ Not supported	✔ Supported
iOS (with VPN)	✘ Not supported	✘ Not supported

Alternatively, you can connect your Chromecast to a VPN router or a virtual VPN router. Under this option, you don’t need to cast or mirror content from your mobile device to your Chromecast. You simply need a VPN-connected Chromecast and a TV to stream the content.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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