How to use a Chromecast from iPhone devices

Abraham Smith

Chromecast devices offer one of the best streaming experiences, so we wouldn’t be surprised if it’s one of your top choices for streaming dongles. However, Apple products usually don’t work well with non-Apple products. iOS users may be wondering if you can cast to a Chromecast from an iPhone. Let’s find out together!

Also read: The Best Media Streaming Devices

Can you Chromecast from an iPhone?

You can use a Chromecast with an iPhone and even set it up with an iOS device. The process is almost identical compared to Android devices. Make sure your iPhone and Chromecast devices are connected to the same network, open the supported app you want to cast, play the content, and locate the Chromecast icon. Tap the icon and select the device you want to stream to. That’s it!

SKIP TO KEY SECTIONS

Editor’s note: All instructions in this post were compiled using an Apple iPhone 12 Mini running iOS 15.6 and a Chromecast running Google TV. Please remember that some steps may differ slightly if you use different hardware or software.

Can you Chromecast from an iPhone?

Google Chromecast with Google TV in a tabletop style photo

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While you might think that iPhone devices don’t work well with Google Chromecast dongles, they actually work perfectly together. Not only can you use an iPhone to stream content to a Chromecast device, but you can even set one up using the iOS Google Home app. That means you can use your iPhone with a Chromecast device from start to finish.

However, there are some software requirements. Your iPhone must be running at least iOS 14 or later. You’ll also need an HDMI-enabled TV and a Wi-Fi connection that both devices can access.

The only thing an iPhone officially can’t do is cast the entire screen to a Chromecast. However, there are ways to do this with third-party apps. More on that later.

Set up Chromecast with an iPhone

Let’s start with your Chromecast first. If it’s brand new, you’ll have to go through the setup process, which you can do right from your iPhone.

Likewise: How to set up a Chromecast with Android

  1. Download the Google Home app on your iPhone. Set it up with your Google account if you haven’t already.
  2. Connect your Chromecast device to your TV via HDMI and to a power outlet using the included power adapter.
  3. Allow the Chromecast device to turn on.
  4. Chromecast with Google TV will prompt you to pair the remote. Hold down the The back and home Press and hold until the remote control LED lights up.
  5. Choose your language.
  6. Now it’s time to go to your iPhone. open that Google home apartment
  7. Tap the + Symbol.
  8. Choose Set up device.
  9. Choose New devices.
  10. Choose your location and click Next.
  11. The app starts searching for nearby devices in pairing mode. When Chromecast is found, select Next.
  12. Beat scan code. Scan the QR code on your TV.
  13. The iPhone is paired with the Chromecast. Accept all terms and conditions.
  14. Select the room where your Chromecast will reside. click on Next.
  15. Select the Wi-Fi network you want the Chromecast to connect to, then click Next again. Allow the Chromecast to connect to WiFi.
  16. You will be prompted to sign in to your Google account. blow Continue on your iPhone.
  17. Once logged in, Accept the privacy policy.
  18. Google Home gives you tips, asks you for them To allow certain permissions and help you personalize your experience. follow instructions.
  19. That’s it! Your Chromecast is ready to use. If you have a Chromecast with Google TV, the TV screen guides you through setting up the remote volume and power controls for your TV. It will also take time to install apps.

How Chromecast works from an iPhone

Now that your Chromecast device is ready for prime time, it’s time to Chromecast from your iPhone. How to do it!

  1. Search for a Google Cast supported app on your iPhone. In this case we use YouTube.
  2. Find the content you want to transfer and launch it.
  3. Find the Chromecast icon and tap on it.
  4. You can choose which device to transfer to. Select your Chromecast.
  5. Enjoy!

Can you mirror your iPhone screen to Chromecast?

You can natively mirror your screen to Chromecast if you’re using a PC (with Chromecast) or an Android device. Unfortunately, that’s the only thing you can’t officially do on Chromecast with an iPhone. However, as always, the developer community is here to help.

More: Learn Casting and Mirroring with Android

Many apps in the Apple App Store will help you cast your content to a Chromecast device. Our favorite is Screen Mirror – Smart View Cast. It’s straightforward, works great, and you can use its basic features for free. Let us show you how it’s done.

  1. Download the Screen Mirror – Smart View Cast app from the Apple App Store.
  2. Launch the app and go through the setup wizard. It’s pretty self explanatory.
  3. Choose screen mirroring Button.
  4. Make your selection. Also, tap the Chromecast icon to ensure you’re connected to the correct Chromecast device.
  5. Tap the recording button to start mirroring.
  6. A screen sharing window appears. Choose start broadcast.
  7. After a three-second countdown, your iPhone screen will appear on the Chromecast-connected TV. You can choose stop broadcast when you’re done

frequently asked Questions

iPhones can do everything Android phones can do with Chromecast, except mirror the screen. To do this, you have to rely on third-party apps.

You can stream to non-Google devices as long as the application supports it. For example, you can cast to Roku devices, but you must have the app on both devices and be connected to the same network. It is also possible to stream to Fire TV streamers.

iPhones can set up Chromecast devices using the Google Home app.

iPhones require iOS 14 or later to use the Google Home app and cast content to Chromecast.

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