How to View Live Cams on Your TV

Check out the instructions below to learn how to stream these live cams to your television.

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Watching Live Cams on TV

Watching the live cams on your TV is a load of fun (especially the feeds with sound)! You can view directly or use your TV to set a background vibe! The setup process is fairly simple. Although there are many ways to accomplish this, we will focus on a specific, inexpensive (< $40) option – using a Chromecast device.

Note: Some smart TVs already have a Chromecast-like casting option. Try the steps below before purchasing a Chromecast.

To get going, first purchase a Chromecast device (link). Follow the instructions for installing the device on your television.

Next Steps:

  • Pull up the live cam of your choice on your phone or computer.
  • Play the live cam.
  • Look for the cast symbol at the bottom right of the video stream (you may have to hover your mouse or tap the video window).
  • Tap or click the icon and you should see a list of available devices. With luck your Chromecast device is displaying. Select it.

That's it! If you don't see the cast symbol, try clicking the YouTube label towards the bottom-right of the video. This will take you to the page on YouTube. If your casting is set up properly, you should definitely see the symbol at this point.