Casting or mirroring your smartphone wirelessly to a TV is a convenient way to enjoy your phone’s content on a bigger screen. Here’s a breakdown of the most common methods:

1. Chromecast (Android and iPhone/iPad):

• Requirements:
  • Chromecast device (plugged into your TV’s HDMI port) or a TV with Chromecast built-in.
  • Google Home app (available on Android and iOS).
  • Both your phone and the Chromecast device on the same Wi-Fi network.
• How to:
  • Set up your Chromecast device using the Google Home app.
  • Android:
    • Open the Google Home app.
    • Select your Chromecast device.
    • Tap “Cast my screen” or “Cast my audio.”
  • iPhone/iPad:
    • While you cannot fully mirror an iphone screen using the google home app, many apps like youtube and netflix have a cast button.
    • Open the app that you want to cast from.
    • Tap the cast button.
    • Select your Chromecast device.
• What it does:
  • Mirrors your Android screen.
  • Streams content from compatible apps on both Android and iPhone/iPad.

2. AirPlay (iPhone/iPad):

• Requirements:
  • Apple TV or a smart TV with AirPlay 2 support.
  • Both your iPhone/iPad and TV on the same Wi-Fi network.
• How to:
  • Ensure AirPlay is enabled on your TV.
  • Open Control Center on your iPhone/iPad (swipe down from the top-right corner).
  • Tap “Screen Mirroring.”
  • Select your TV from the list.
  • Enter any displayed code.
• What it does:
  • Mirrors your iPhone/iPad screen.
  • Streams audio and video.

3. Miracast (Android and Windows Phones):

• Requirements:
  • TV with Miracast support.
  • Android phone or Windows phone with Miracast support.
• How to:
  • Enable Miracast on your TV.
  • Android:
    • The steps vary by device, but look for “Wireless Display,” “Screen Mirroring,” or “Cast” in your settings.
    • Select your TV.
  • Windows Phone:
    • Similar to android, look within the settings menu for a wireless display option.
    • Select your TV.
• What it does:
  • Mirrors your phone’s screen.