You can connect your Chromebook to a monitor or TV with an HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA, or USB-C port.
Show your Chromebook screen on your monitor
- At the bottom right, select the time.
- Select Settings .
- Under "Device," select Displays.
- Select Mirror Built-in Display.
- This option will appear when your monitor is connected.
Tip: To view your Chromebook screen only on your monitor, press and hold Decrease brightness .
Adjust your screens
- At the bottom right, select the time.
- Select Settings .
- Under "Device," select Displays.
- To adjust your Chromebook screen, select Built-in Display. To adjust your monitor screen, select the name of the monitor.
- Make items on your screen, including text, smaller or larger: Under "Display and text size," choose an option.
- Rotate the screen: Under "Orientation," choose an option.
Tips:
- To quickly move windows or apps from one screen to another, on your keyboard, press Search + Alt + m or Launcher + Alt + m.
- Under your monitor tab, you can also:
- Change screen sharpness: Under "Resolution," choose an option.
- Change frequency of screen updates: Choose a higher refresh rate to refresh content on the screen faster.
Use an adapter to connect your Chromebook to a monitor
Sometimes you need an adapter cable to connect your Chromebook to a monitor. To learn what type of cable you need, check the instructions included with your Chromebook.
- Find the display output and input ports on your Chromebook. (If you’re not sure which ports to use, check the instructions included with your Chromebook.)
- Use these two ports to find the correct adapter (ex. DisplayPort to HDMI).
- Plug the adapter into the monitor, then into your Chromebook.
Use an HDR display or monitor
Use a docking station
Based on the Chromebook, you can connect up to 1-3 external monitors. Find "Works With Chromebook" certified docking stations.
Troubleshoot connection issues
If you use a USB-C cable to connect your Chromebook to a monitor or docking station, the cable’s speed must be fast enough to support the connection. If you try to connect with a USB-C cable and the monitor doesn't respond, or you receive a “Cable may not support displays” message, try these steps.