How do I use Chromecast Built-In (Google Cast) on my Android TV or Google TV?

Cast content to the TV while you work on other apps or programs on your mobile device.

1. Ensure your phone and Android TV or Google TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open the app you want to cast content from.
   Note: Casting from the Google Chrome browser on a mobile device is not supported.

3. In the app, find and select Cast . If the app can be cast, the casting logo will be visible in the corner.

   

4. A list of available devices will appear. Select the name of your TV.
5. Press Play to start playback.
6. When Cast changes color, you’re successfully connected, and the content should be displayed on your TV screen. You can control playback from your phone.
7. To stop casting on your device, select Cast and then Disconnect.

Cast content to the TV while you work on other apps or programs on your computer.

1. Launch the Chrome or Edge browser on your computer.
2. Follow these steps depending on the browser:
   • If using Chrome, click the More icon → Cast...
   • If using Edge, click the Settings and More icon → More tools → Cast media to device.
3. The cast icon appears to the right of the address bar and a Cast Tab window will appear.
4. Select the Sources dropdown and then follow the steps below according to the casting method you want to use:
   • To cast the desktop, click Cast desktop.
   • To cast the browser window, click Cast tab.
   • To cast an audio or video file, click Cast file → navigate to and select the file in the Open file window → click Open.
5. Click to select the TV.
6. To end casting, go to the right of the browser address bar, click the Cast icon, hover over the device that is casting, then select Stop casting.

Cast a media file to the TV.

1. Launch the Chrome or Edge browser on your computer.
2. Follow these steps depending on the browser:
   • If using Chrome, click the More icon → Cast...
   • If using Edge, click the Settings and More icon → More tools → Cast media to device.
3. The cast icon appears to the right of the address bar and a Cast Tab window will appear.
4. Select the Sources dropdown and then follow the steps below according to the casting method you want to use:
   • Click Cast file → navigate to and select the file in the Open file window → click Open.
5. Click to select the TV.
6. To end casting, go to the right of the browser address bar, click the Cast icon, hover over the device that is casting, then select Stop casting.

Note: Refer to the Cast music and videos from your computer article for more Chrome information.