CB External Monitor

Connect your Chromebook to a monitor

NOTE: The School District of Lee County does not support monitors nor other external devices used in conjunction with a student Chromebook. LVS follows the directives and policies of the LCSD and will not support external monitors. If a family uses a monitor with the school-issued Chromebook, then that family is 100% responsible for support of that device. This guide is provided as a help guide only and does not promote support of external monitors.

You can connect your Chromebook to a monitor or TV with an HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA, or USB-C port... or with the use of a Docking Station. Please refer to the instructions below to try solutions that might work for your particular set up.

Learn how to connect your Chromebook to a monitor

Tap here to see an interactive tutorial

Show your Chromebook screen on your external monitor

  1. At the bottom right, select the time.
  2. Select Settings .
  3. In the "Device" section, select Displays.
  4. 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

  1. At the bottom right, select the time.
  2. Select Settings .
  3. In the "Device" section, select Displays.
  4. 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 smaller or larger: In the "Display size" section, choose an option.
    • Rotate the screen: In the "Orientation" section, choose an option.
  5. [Optional] Under your monitor tab, you can also:
    • Change screen sharpness: In the "Resolution" section, choose an option.
    • Change frequency of screen updates: Choose a higher refresh rate to refresh content on the screen faster.

Tip: To quickly move windows or apps from one screen to another, on your keyboard, press Search  Alt + m or Launcher  + Alt + m.

Use an adapter to connect your Chromebook to a monitor

Chromebook supporting external monitorsMost times you will need an adapter cable to connect your Chromebook to a monitor. To learn what type of cable you need, check the Chromebook Compatible Devices.

  1. Find the display output/input port(s) on your Chromebook.
  2. Use the port to find the correct adapter (ex. USB-c port).
  3. Plug the adapter into the monitor, then into your Chromebook port.
  4. If an adaptor does not work, then try a docking station (see instructions below).

    USB to HDMI adapter

 

 

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, then replace your cable with a USB-C cable with a performance rating of SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps or higher.

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