How to Cast your Android Phone using Chromecast

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Google Chromecast is very usefull and popular device since its launch in 2013. Using Chromecast you can cast and mirror variety of content that include games, movies, images, content from online streaming like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, etc. You can cast content on Chromecast using smartphones powered by Android/iOS, PCs (Windows/Mac), etc.

cast android phone on chromecast

However, If you don’t know how to cast your Android Phone on Chromecast, then you must follow the easy mehtods listed below in this article.

Prerequisite

  • Make sure both your Chromecast and Android device are on the same WiFi Network.

Cast Android Phone from Cast Screen Button in Quick settings

  1. Swipe down the quick settings panel and find the cast option.
    cast option
  2. Tap on the cast option, and after that, you will see the list of all the displays on which you can mirror your Android phone.
    select your chromecast from list
  3. If you did not see the cast option then open the settings of the phone and search for Cast or connection sharing (it varies from brand to brand) >>Wireless display. After that, you will see the list of all the displays on which you can mirror your Android phone.
  4. Now select your Chromecast-enabled display on which you want to mirror the connection.
    starts casting
  5. After you tap on your Chromecast the mirroring will start on your TV.
  6. To stop casting your display tap on disconnect.
    tap-to-disconnect

Cast Android Phone Using Google Home App

  1. Open the Google Home app on your Android phone.
    open google home app
  2. You will see all the devices connected with your Home app below. Search your chromecast amongst the devices on which you want to mirror your Android phone’s screen.
    select your chromecast device
  3. Tap on your Chromecast device on which you want to cast and after that Tap on Cast my screen.
    how to cast your android phone using chromecast
  4. After that an alert message will pop up on your screen. Tap on Cast Screen to mirror your Android Phone display on Chromecast.
    alert message to cast screen
  5. Your Android phone screen will now be mirrored on your Chromecast enabled TV.
  6. To stop casting, simply tap the Disconnect button.
    stop mirroring

Cast Content from Android Phone using Native casting support of Apps

  1. Open the app you want to cast, such as YouTube or Netflix.

    tap on youtube icon

  2. Now, Tap on the Cast icon within the app as displayed in screenshot.

    tap on cast button

  3. Select your Chromecast device from the list.

    select your chromecast

  4. After that, your content starts playing on your TV.

    connect mirroring

  5. To stop casting, simply tap the Disconnect button within the app.
    disconnect chromecast
Related| Fix Can’t communicate to chromecast from iPhone issue

We hope after following the methods listed above, you’re successfull in casting Android Phone on your Chromecast, or Chromecast enabled TV. Check out our how-guides on Chromecast. However, if you get any problem then do tell as via comments below, We will try to help. Stay Connected!

Sukhraj Singh
Sukhraj Singh
I Live in Chandigarh, India. Having a Great interest in gadgets and writes on my blog about updates on gadgets. Now I'm working with GoAndroid and The Gadget Square. I also love to listening Music.

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