Casting to your TV is a way to enjoy your favorite apps optimized for the big screen. You can use your mobile device or tablet as a remote and control everything from playback to volume via the Google Home app.
Before you begin casting
- Connect your mobile device, tablet, or computer to a Wi-Fi network.
- The mobile device, tablet or computer you're using to cast must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast or TV with Chromecast built-in.
- You must be running the latest version of the Chromecast-enabled app. You can always double-check you're on the latest version by visiting the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and checking for app updates.
Cast from Chromecast-enabled apps to your TV
- Make sure the mobile device, tablet or computer you're using to cast is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast or TV with Chromecast built-in.
- Open a Chromecast-enabled app.
- Tap the Cast button .
- Note: The Cast button isn't located in the same place across all Chromecast-enabled apps.
- Tap the device you'd like to cast to.
- When you're connected, the Cast button will turn solid, letting you know you're connected.
- You can now cast videos, movies, and TV shows directly to your TV.
- To stop casting, tap the Cast button Disconnect.
For more help with Android phones, go to Cast music & video from your phone to a device.
Cast from Chromecast-enabled apps from iOS 13 devices
- Make sure the mobile device, tablet, or computer you are using to cast is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast or TV with Chromecast built-in.
- Open a Chromecast-enabled app.
- If it requires location permissions, tap Yes.
- Some cast-enabled apps may request location permissions and may not be able to cast if location permissions are not granted.
- In the Chromecast-enabled app, tap the Cast button .
- The Cast button isn't located in the same place on all Chromecast-enabled apps.
- Tap the device you'd like to cast to.
- If you're unable to cast, you may need to wait for the Chromecast-enabled app to release a new version to support cast on iOS devices running iOS 13.
Please note that casting might also be enabled from your laptop on the websites of Chromecast-enabled apps. To learn more, visit Chromecast-enabled site vs. casting a tab. In order to cast from Chrome, please make sure you have the Cast button installed on your Chrome browser.
To avoid automatic switching, Android users can go to the device's Wi-Fi settings and forget "Network B" to ensure the Android device is connected to the same "Network A" as the Chromecast or TV with Chromecast built-in.
If you're having trouble with a Chromecast-enabled app, please try our Chromecast troubleshooting tips.
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