To start casting, all you need is the free Chromecast app on your Android or iOS device. Once downloaded you can tell it to connect directly to your Wi-Fi, allow others to use it without connecting to your Wi-Fi, and see a slew of apps you can use with your new streaming stick.
Notes: 1  Pictures or videos can also be transferred to the device from a computer or to a memory card. 2  If using a Macintosh computer, additional software is required in order to transfer files. 3  Connect the device to a computer using the supplied USB cable.4  If necessary, swipe the status bar (located at the top) down. Pictures or videos can also be transferred to the device from a computer or to a memory card. 2  If using a Macintosh computer, additional software is required in order to transfer files. 3  Connect the device to a computer using the supplied USB cable. 4  If necessary, swipe the status bar (located at the top) down.
How to transfer iPhone or iPad pictures to a Windows 10 computer using File Explorer. 1  Install iTunes, If you haven't already. 2  This will ensure your computer can communicate with your iPhone or iPad. 3  Plug in your iPhone or iPad with your Lightning to USB or 30-pin Dock to USB cable.4  Open Windows File Explorer. Plug your iPhone or iPad into your computer over the Lightning cable. 2  Open Photos. 3  Again, this can be found by typing Photos into the search bar at the bottom of the screen in Windows 10. 4  Click the button at the top-right of the Photos app to import. 5  It's just to the left of the three dots.