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How to Use Google Chromecast on Android and iOS
Send content from Android and iOS devices to your TV
By Melanie Grano Updated on December 22, 2020 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Streaming Devices Chromecast Roku Fire TV Apple TV What to Know
Plug the Chromecast into the TV's HDMI port and connect its USB power cable to a port on the TV or a power outlet. Download the Google Home app for iOS or Android (turn on the TV). In the app, select Devices, then follow the Chromecast setup prompts. Go to a Chromecast-enabled app, such as Netflix, select the content, and tap the Cast button. This article explains how to send content from your Android or iOS device to your TV using a Google Chromecast streaming device plugged into the HDMI port on your TV. Setting up Google Chromecast on Your iPad iPhone or Android
Setting up your Chromecast device is simple, though it takes several steps. Plug the Chromecast dongle into the HDMI port on the TV and connect the USB power cable either into a compatible port on the TV or to a power outlet. Go to Google Play Store or the Apple app store on your mobile device and get the Google Home app. The majority of Android devices have Chromecast pre-installed. Turn on your TV. In Google Home, select Devices which is located in the top right-hand corner. The app will proceed to take you through the relevant steps to set up Chromecast. Towards the end of the setup process, there will be a code on the app and on the TV. They should match and if they do, select Yes. On the next screen, choose a name for your Chromecast. There is also the option to adjust privacy and guest options at this stage. Connect Chromecast to the Internet network. Get a password from your mobile device or input manually. If you’re a first timer to Chromecast, select the tutorial and Google Home will show you how casting works. Alex Dos Diaz / Lifewire How to Cast Content to Chromecast With Your iPad iPhone or Android
Alphabet Inc. Turn on your mobile device and TV, making sure the latter is switched to the correct input. Open the Google Home app, go to the media or audio streaming provider you want to use, i.e. Netflix, and select the content you want to watch or listen to. Tap the cast button to play. If you have different casting devices, make sure you’ve chosen the correct casting device on which to view your content. When you tap the cast button, if you have different casting devices, Chromecast will list the devices for you to select the correct one. Once the content has been cast onto your TV, use your mobile device as a remote control for volume, starting the video or audio and more. To stop watching the content, tap the cast button again and select disconnect. Mirroring Your iPad or iPhone to the TV via Chromecast
AndreyPopov / Getty Images On the surface, it is not possible to mirror an iPad or iPhone directly to the TV. However, it is possible to use AirPlay mirroring from a mobile device to a PC, then use Google’s Chrome desktop to mirror to the TV using a third-party app. Connect the mobile device, Chromecast, and PC to the same Wi-Fi network. Install an AirPlay receiver app, for example, LonelyScreen or Reflector 3, onto the PC. Launch Google Chrome and from the Menu, click on Cast. Click the arrow next to Cast to. Click Cast desktop and select the name of your Chromecast. To mirror the mobile device, run the AirPlay receiver you’ve downloaded. On the iPad or iPhone, swipe up from the button to display the Control Center and tap AirPlay Mirroring. Tap the AirPlay receiver to start mirroring the screen. The display on the iPad or iPhone should now be mirrored to the PC, Chromecast, and the TV. However, there will be a short time lag when you perform an action on your mobile device before it appears on the PC, and again on the TV. This will cause a problem when watching a video or listening to audio. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Connect a Phone to a TV Wirelessly How to Cast a Zoom Meeting to Your TV How to Set Up a Google Chromecast How to Connect Google Home to Your TV How to Mirror Android to TV (Connect Your Phone Wirelessly) How to Reset Your Chromecast How to Cast Movies to Chromecast From Firefox How to Connect Chromebook to Your TV How to Get Peacock on a Smart TV How to Use AirPlay to Stream Videos to a TV How to Chromecast to a TV How to Cast Apple TV to Chromecast How to Do Screen Mirroring on LG Smart TVs How to Connect an Android Phone to a Roku TV How to Connect an iPad to a TV How to Use Chromecast Without Wi-Fi Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies