# Use casting devices to display a dashboard on a screen

Casting dashboards via Chromecast or Apple TV is only suitable for testing. For reliable display, use our recommended hardware setup.

April 23, 2026

## Table of contents
- [Why casting isn't reliable](https://support.geckoboard.com/en/articles/6055765-use-casting-devices-to-display-a-dashboard-on-a-screen#h_91fa020215)
- [Chromecast (for temporary use)](https://support.geckoboard.com/en/articles/6055765-use-casting-devices-to-display-a-dashboard-on-a-screen#h_dd67f09b9e)
- [Apple TV setup (for temporary use)](https://support.geckoboard.com/en/articles/6055765-use-casting-devices-to-display-a-dashboard-on-a-screen#h_dbdec7e23f)

Casting your dashboard to a screen using Chromecast or Apple TV is only suitable for testing or brief, temporary presentations. For an always-on dashboard display, use our [recommended hardware](https://support.geckoboard.com/en/articles/6055736-recommended-computer-devices-for-displaying-geckoboard-on-a-screen) with an officially supported browser.

## Why casting isn't reliable

Casting requires:

- Your computer to stay on and connected
- The browser tab to remain open
- Your computer not to sleep or disconnect from Wi-Fi
- Constant use of your computer's resources

These requirements make casting unsuitable for the always-on display most teams need.

## Chromecast (for temporary use)

1. Create a [share link](https://support.geckoboard.com/en/articles/6055739-share-a-dashboard-with-share-links) for your Geckoboard dashboard and open it in a new browser window
2. **Mac:** Click **View** in the menu bar, then **Cast…**
   
   **Windows:** Click Chrome's menu and select **Cast…**
3. In the **Cast** dialog select **Cast tab**, then click your **Chromecast**

## Apple TV setup (for temporary use)

1. Create a [share link](https://support.geckoboard.com/en/articles/6055739-share-a-dashboard-with-share-links) for your Geckoboard dashboard and open it in a new browser window.
2. Click the AirPlay icon in your Mac's menu bar
   
   (If missing, go to the **Apple menu > System Preferences > Displays**, and check **Show mirroring options in the menu bar when available**.)
3. Select your Apple TV (ensure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network).
4. Enter the AirPlay passcode if prompted.
5. Click the AirPlay icon again, select **Use As Separate Display.**
6. Drag the browser window to your TV screen.