Cast media from Google Cast-enabled apps to your TV or display

​Casting to your TV is a way to enjoy your favorite apps, like TikTok or Prime Video, optimized for the big screen. Or, broaden your in-vehicle entertainment choices by casting shows, movies, and music directly to your car’s display.

Please note that casting might also be enabled from your laptop on the websites of Google Cast-enabled apps. To learn more, visit Cast-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.

What you need

• A supported mobile device:
  • Android phone with Android 6.0 or later
  • iPhone with iOS 12.0 or later
• A supported TV or display:
  • Chromecast
  • Google TV Streamer (4K)
  • TV with Google Cast
  • Google Nest display
  • Pixel Tablet
  • Vehicle with support for Google Cast
• The latest version of the Google Cast-enabled app: Visit the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to double-check your app version or check for updates.
• Local Network must be enabled for mobile devices with iOS 14 or later and computers with MacOS 15 or later to discover Cast-enabled devices. Learn more about Local Network for casting.

Cast from Google Cast-enabled apps to your TV

1. Make sure the mobile device, tablet, or computer you're using to cast is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast, Google TV Streamer (4K), or TV with Google Cast.
2. Open a Google Cast-enabled app.
3. Tap the Cast button .
   The Cast button isn't located in the same place across all Google Cast-enabled apps.
4. Tap the device you'd like to cast to.
5. When you're connected, the Cast button will turn solid, which lets you know you're connected.
6. You can now cast videos, movies, and TV shows directly to your TV.
7. To stop casting, tap the Cast button Disconnect.

Cast from Google Cast-enabled apps from iOS 13 devices

1. Make sure the mobile device, tablet, or computer you're using to cast is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast, Google TV Streamer (4K), or TV with Google Cast.

2. Open a Google Cast-enabled app.

3. 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.

4. In the Google Cast-enabled app, tap the Cast button .

   • The Cast button isn't located in the same place on all Google Cast-enabled apps.

5. Tap the device you'd like to cast to.

6. If you're unable to cast, you may need to wait for the Google Cast-enabled app to release a new version to support cast on iOS 13 devices.

Cast from Google Cast-enabled apps to your car’s display

Google Cast is available in select cars powered by Android Automotive OS. This technology allows you to cast shows, movies, and music from your favorite apps directly to your car’s display while parked.

Currently, Google Cast is available only on Rivian vehicles powered by Android Automotive OS. For Rivian models, a Connect+ subscription may be required. Netflix may not be available. Check the Rivian website for more details.

1. Make sure your car is parked.
2. Connect your phone or tablet to the car’s Wi-Fi hotspot.
3. Open a Google Cast-enabled app.
4. Tap the Cast button .
    The Cast button isn't located in the same place across all Google Cast-enabled apps.
5. Select your car from the list of available devices.
6. To start, stop, and control media, use the controls on your phone, tablet, or car.

Troubleshooting

If you have issues with a Google Cast-enabled app, refer to Troubleshooting a Google Cast-enabled app or the support website for the app you want to cast.

If you can’t find the Cast button in an app on an Android device:

• If your home has 2 or more isolated networks available, your Android device might automatically switch between networks depending on signal strength. To avoid automatic switching, 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, Google TV Streamer (4K), or TV with Google Cast.
• In your Android device’s Network & internet settings, turn off “Adaptive connectivity”. You can turn it back on after you start to cast.

For more help with Android phones, go to Cast music & video from your phone to a device.

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