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Howdy1
New member | Level 2
7 years ago

How to cast from Dropbox to Chromecast

How can I use Dropbox with Chromecast?

  • Hey there Howdy1 - how are you today?

    Based on a little research I conducted, I found that the operating system version running on this device may not meet the minimum requirements to install the latest version of the Dropbox mobile application (or the desktop one for that matter). Please review the following help center article for the requirements:

    https://help.dropbox.com/installs/system-requirements 

    In addition, I wanted to thank you for sending along this feedback! I’ll be sure to pass this comment along to the team for their consideration.

    In the meantime, you should be able to access your Dropbox files through a web browser (assuming that Chromecasts support them).

    I hope this helps to some extent and please let me know if you need anything else. 

     

    Mod note: edited to update link in post [last update 2022]

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    Hey there Howdy1 - how are you today?

    Based on a little research I conducted, I found that the operating system version running on this device may not meet the minimum requirements to install the latest version of the Dropbox mobile application (or the desktop one for that matter). Please review the following help center article for the requirements:

    https://help.dropbox.com/installs/system-requirements 

    In addition, I wanted to thank you for sending along this feedback! I’ll be sure to pass this comment along to the team for their consideration.

    In the meantime, you should be able to access your Dropbox files through a web browser (assuming that Chromecasts support them).

    I hope this helps to some extent and please let me know if you need anything else. 

     

    Mod note: edited to update link in post [last update 2022]

  • atccodex's avatar
    atccodex
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    Hey Howdy1,

     

    Are you on an Android or iPhone? If you are on an Android you can just cast your entire screen to a Chromecast. 

  • Mickey666's avatar
    Mickey666
    New member | Level 2

    My sister shared a Dropbox folder with videos in it, but I can't figure how to cast it to my TV using Chrome Cast.

    • Walter's avatar
      Walter
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      Hey there Mickey666 - thanks for posting your question in our forums!

      I just wanted you to know that I moved your post under this thread where we've discussed this with some other users to some extent about a month ago.  

      Take a look above and let me know if you have any further inquiries; I'll be happy to help!

       

      [This thread is now closed by moderators due to inactivity. If you're experiencing a similar behavior, feel free to start a new discussion in the Dropbox Community here.]

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