Play TV shows and movies with your speaker or display

Android iPhone & iPad
Play and control TV shows and movies on your Google Nest display or on any TV with Chromecast or Google Cast using only your voice.

Currently, you can only use select partners to play shows and movies on Nest displays or TVs using speakers or displays. However, you can play YouTube videos on TVs using Google Nest or Home speakers or displays.

Voice-supported partners

Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Some of these partners may be unavailable in your region. Visit the partner's website to check their availability where you live.

Partner Supported content Partner app linking required Supported device
Star+ TV shows, movies Yes Chromecast, TVs that work with Google Cast, Nest display
Disney+ TV shows, movies Yes Chromecast, TVs that work with Google Cast, Nest display
Netflix TV shows, movies

Yes

Note: Mobile casting isn't supported in the Basics with ads plan. Voice casting in the Basics with ads plan is supported for Android TV and Chromecast with Google TV devices. Learn more in the Netflix help center.

Chromecast, TVs that work with Google Cast, Nest display
Hulu TV shows and movies from basic subscription tier Yes Chromecast, TVs that work with Google Cast, Nest display
Paramount+ TV shows, movies Yes Chromecast, TVs that work with Google Cast, Nest display
YouTube TV Live TV channels, TV shows, movies, sports No Chromecast, TVs that work with Google Cast, Nest display
Sling TV Live TV channels, TV shows, movies, sports Yes Chromecast, TVs that work with Google Cast, Nest display
STARZ TV shows, movies

Yes

Note: Voice casting using speakers and displays is currently only supported for STARZ direct users. Cable login isn't supported. 

Chromecast, TVs that work with Google Cast, Nest display
CW [CWTV] TV shows, movies No Chromecast, TVs that work with Google Cast

Max

TV shows, movies

Yes

Chromecast, TVs that work with Google Cast
Viki TV shows, movies Yes Chromecast, TVs that work with Google Cast
Crackle TV shows, movies No. You can enjoy content without signing in. Chromecast, TVs that work with Google Cast
Red Bull ​TV shows, movies No Chromecast, TVs that work with Google Cast
Google TV TV shows, movies

No, content from Google TV is automatically available when you set up your speaker or display. 

Chromecast, TVs that work with Google Cast
Apple TV TV shows, movies Yes Chromecast with Google TV

Step 1. Link TVs using the Google Home app

Note: This step is only for Chromecast, Cast, and Android TVs.

The following Cast devices can play TV shows and movies using voice commands with your speaker or display:

  1. Chromecast
  2. TVs that work with Cast
  3. Android TV
    Note: You will need to set up Google Assistant on your Android TV.

Important: Some Smart TVs may appear to support Cast technology (because the functionality is similar to casting) but they don’t actually support Cast technology. Smart TVs that support Cast technology.

Step 2. Link video apps to your Google Account 

This step isn't required to watch content from Google TV on the linked account that has been used to set up your speaker or display.

Note: Account linking with Hulu will link to the primary profile of the account. Any "child-friendly" restrictions from secondary profiles will not be applied.

Step 3. Control your Android TV using voice commands

Below are some ways to talk with your Google Assistant on your speaker or display to play TV shows and movies:

If you only have one linked voice-supported Cast device, you don't have to say its name in your command. Instead, you can say "Hey Google, ... <on TV>" or "Hey Google, ... <on Chromecast>."

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