Cast screen or media to TV

Mirror with Chromecast

To mirror your screen on a TV, showing all apps and screens you use on your phone, you must:

To start casting:

  1. Make sure your phone and Chromecast or TV with Chromecast are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

  2. Go to Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Cast.

    Or, from quick settings, tap .

  3. Tap the name of the Chromecast or TV to connect.

To stop:

  • On the casting notification, tap down arrow > Disconnect.
  • Or, from quick settings, tap > Disconnect.

Cast an app

You can cast an app if you:

  • Have a smart TV that supports mobile apps for viewing or playing media from your phone. See your TV user guide for instructions to connect your phone.
  • Have Chromecast or a TV with Chromecast built-in.

Miracast is not supported.

To cast an app:

  1. Make sure your phone and smart TV or Chromecast are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

  2. In a cast-compatible app (like YouTube), tap .

    If you don't see or don't see your TV listed in the casting options, try these troubleshooting steps.

While casting:

  • You’ll see in the status bar.
  • You can still make and receive calls and use your phone’s other features.

To stop casting:

  • In the app that's casting, tap and tap the option to disconnect.
  • From the notification, tap .

Cast personal media with Wi-Fi Direct

If your TV supports Wi-Fi Direct, set up a connection between your phone and TV so that you can view or play media from your phone.

For information about using Wi-Fi Direct after you've connected, see the user guide that came with your TV.

Fix an issue

After each step, see if your issue is fixed.

Check the basics

  1. If you’re using a VPN, disconnect from the VPN and try again.
  2. Make sure your phone and Chromecast or smart TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  3. Move your phone to within 15 feet of your Chromecast or smart TV.
  4. If you're using Chromecast or a TV with Chromecast built-in, check for updates to the Home app.

Phone can't find smart TV

First, check the basics. Then:

  1. On the TV, open the app and start a video. Then on your phone, open the app and try casting to the TV again.

  2. Link the app on your phone to the app on the TV:

    1. On your phone, open the app, open its settings, and look for options to watch on TV. (For example, YouTube > > Settings > Watch on TV > Link with TV code.)
    2. Follow the app’s onscreen instructions to complete setup.
  3. Reboot your Wi-Fi router.
  4. Check your TV for firmware and app updates. See the TV manufacturer’s support website for information.
  5. Check your TV manufacturer’s support website to make sure the app is still supported on your TV model.

Check for app help

If you’re having issues casting with one of these apps, check their help center for troubleshooting information: