How to Cast Content from an Android Phone or Tablet

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn:

• How to cast content from an Android app on a mobile device to a different display.

You'll Need:

• A mobile device running Android 4.4 (KitKat) or higher.
• A device with Google Cast technology already set up to accept connections:
• Chromecast or other compatible media player connected to a display
• TV with Chromecast built-in
• Your mobile device and receiving device must be connected to the same home network, either via Wi-Fi or hardwired Ethernet.

2. Choose Casting App

To stream from an app to a different display, all you need to do is find the cast icon or button within that app. Normally the icon is as pictured below, however some apps have a custom icon.

Not all apps have the ability to stream to other devices.

Choose the app you'd like to cast from:

• How to Cast YouTube from an Android Phone or Tablet
• How to Cast Netflix from an Android Phone or Tablet
• How to Cast Hulu from an Android Phone or Tablet
• How to Cast Pandora from an Android Phone or Tablet