A Chromecast is an inexpensive gadget that serves as a “bridge” between your Android phone and TV.
There are also TVs (including selectAndroid TVsandVizio SmartCast TVs) that have the Chromecast system built-in.
This allows casting the same selection of apps directly to those TVs without having to connect an external Chromecast.
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To cast, your Android phone and any Chromecast devices need to be on thesame Wi-Fi data pipe.
Skip this step if the TV has Chromecast built-in.
Turn on the TV.
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If using a plug-in Chromecast, go for the HDMI input on the TV it’s plugged into.
Download and install one or moreChromecast-compatible apps, such as Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, or Google Play.
Open one of these apps, choose some content to watch, and then select theCasticon.
Watch the selected content on your TV.
you might then find videos from those services on your Android unit and start playing them on your TV.
This key in of casting typically only works with Netflix and YouTube.
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DIAL works in the background.
Screen Casting Pros and Cons
Easy way to view your Android display on a much larger TV.
Multitaskperform other tasks while the equipment is casting.
Screen casting reception is available via Chromecast devices, and TVs with Chromecast built-in.
DIAL allows for streamlined control of smart content.
The Android equipment and TV need to be on the sameWi-Fi data pipe.
Not all apps support screen casting.
Requires aChromecast stick or TV with Chromecast built-in.
DIAL system is limited to Netflix and YouTube.
No guarantee the solution will work for a specific app.
Screen casting is convenient and widely available.
It provides an easy way to view your Android phone screen on a larger TV screen.
It also allows for multitasking.
There are a few minor downsides to screen casting.
Screen Casting vs Screen Mirroring
Requires web connection connection.
Large screen display only plays requested media content.
Only compatible with certain apps.
Does not require web link connection.
Large screen is mirror replica of mobile machine.
No app compatibility restrictions.
Another way to view content from an Android unit is viascreen mirroring.
Casting and screen mirroring are similar, but there are important differences.
you’re free to use Screen Mirroring with Chromecast devices if a internet is not available.
Screen Mirroring displays everything from your Android unit, including content, navigation, and setting menus.
Casting only displays the content of the casted app selected.
If screen mirroring is on, you might’t perform other tasks on your phone while content is mirrored.
If you select another icon or app, the content will cease playing.
