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Get Apps for FreeIf you have an older Chromecast model that does not support the ExpressVPN app, such as Chromecast 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gen or Chromecast Ultra, you can use ExpressVPN by connecting your Chromecast to a VPN-enabled router or virtual router.
If you have a Chromecast with Google TV, we recommend installing the ExpressVPN app directly to your Chromecast instead.
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Set up your VPN-enabled virtual router or router
Set up your Chromecast
Cast or mirror from your device to a TV with Chromecast
1. Set up a VPN router or virtual VPN router
You can connect your Chromecast to ExpressVPN through a VPN-enabled router or virtual VPN router. This allows your Chromecast to use the VPN connection without installing the ExpressVPN app on the Chromecast itself.
To do this, choose one of the following setup methods.
Use the ExpressVPN app for routers
You can use the ExpressVPN router app on select Asus, Linksys, and Netgear routers.
See instructions on setting up:
Use ExpressVPN manual configurations for routers
You can set up ExpressVPN manual configurations on these routers.
Use a virtual VPN router
You can set up a virtual VPN router on Windows.
Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.
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.
Cast or mirror from your device to a TV with Chromecast
Casting and mirroring are wireless technologies that allow you to stream content from your device to a TV with Chromecast.
If you want to stream from your 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 |
| Windows (with VPN) | ✔ Supported (in Chromium-based browsers) | ✘ Not supported |
| Chromebook (with VPN) | ✘ Not supported | ✘ Not supported |
| Linux (with VPN) | ✔ Supported (in Chromium-based browsers) | ✘ Not supported |
It is not possible to cast or mirror content from iOS or macOS to your Chromecast.
Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.