Are you an iPhone/iPad user looking for ways to cast content on your Android TV? If yes, you are in the right spot. Most Android TVs come inbuilt with Chromecast and if you are using any Chromecast-supported apps on iPhone or iPad, you can easily cast the content to your TV. If you are planning to screen mirror your iPhone/iPad screen, then you need to install any app that supports casting to TV.
How to Cast iPhone or iPad to Android TV
If you are using any Chromecast-supported apps, then you can easily cast the content to your TV. There are many apps that support Chromecast and here are the most used ones: YouTube, Netflix, and Google Photos.
1. Connect your iPhone/iPad and Android TV to the same WiFi network.
2. Open any cast-enabled apps on your iPhone/iPad. (For example, YouTube).
3. A cast icon will appear in the top-right corner. Tap on the cast icon.
4. The Android TV device will appear. Select the TV.
5. Your iPhone or iPad will get connected to your TV.
You can now play a video to watch it on your TV. This works on all Chromecast-supported apps. For example, you can open the Google Photos app on your iPhone and cast Photos to your TV.
Which Apps support casting from iPhone/iPad to Android TV?
Almost all streaming apps support casting their content to Android TV. Here are the most used and famous apps:
- YouTube
- Netflix
- Prime Video
- Disney Plus
- Hulu
- Google Photos
- YouTube TV
- Spotify
- Plex
- YouTube Kids
For more Chromecast-compatible apps, click here. With these apps, you can directly cast the content from your iPhone to your TV.
How to Screen Mirror iPhone or iPad to Android TV?
iPhone and iPad have an AirPlay option that allows you to mirror the screens to other Apple devices. But to screen mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to an Android TV, you need to install any screen mirroring app.
1. Open the App Store on your iPhone/iPad.
2. Search “Screen Mirroring“.
3. A set of apps that allows you to screen mirror your device screen to the Smart TV will appear.
4. Choose an app of your choice and install it on your device.
5. Open the app and you will find your TV name on the screen.
6. Tap on your TV name. A connection will be established.
7. After a successful connection, your iPhone/iPad screen will appear on the TV.
You can now play any videos, music, games, or view photos to see it on your Android TV.
FAQ
You need to install screen mirroring apps to mirror your iPhone screen to your TV. Open the App Store, search for screen mirroring apps, and install.
This works only for cast-supported apps. For example, YouTube. Open YouTube on your iPhone and click on the cast icon.