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How to Use Chromecast with iPhone to Cast Photos, Videos, and More

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Updated on: November 17, 2024
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Can you Chromecast from iPhone? Yes, most TVs today support streaming apps like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and Max (formerly HBO Max). But if your TV doesn’t support streaming directly, you can still stream content from your iPhone using Chromecast with the help of third-party apps. While streaming apps like Netflix have built-in streaming support, third-party apps are needed to stream local photos, videos, or music.

In this article, we’ll explain how to set up Chromecast to stream from an iPhone to a TV, covering both local files and content from streaming services.

Table of Contents

How to Setup Your Chromecast

Google Home

To stream from your iPhone to your TV using a Chromecast device, you’ll first need to set it up using the Google Home app, which is free on the App Store. You’ll also need to make sure that your iPhone’s Bluetooth is enabled so it can connect to the Chromecast. You’ll see why in a bit.

Video guide
Google Chromecast Setup Guide + iPhone Screen Mirroring
Step-by-step guide

1. Plug the Chromecast into your TV’s HDMI port and make sure you’ve selected that port as the output.

2. Download and install the Google Home app on your iPhone.

Download the Google Home from the App Store

3. Launch the Google Home app and give it permission to use your Bluetooth by tapping OK in the pop-up.

Allow the Google Home app to use Bluetooth

4. Follow the steps to link your Google Account.

5. On the Choose a home screen, tap on your name or Home to choose where you control the Chromecast from and then tap Next. You can also tap Create another home to create a new space.

Select a home for the Google Home app

6. Give Google Home permission to connect to devices on your local network by tapping Allow in the pop-up that appears.

7. On the Location access screen, tap Next and then choose whether you want the app to use your location in the pop-up that appears.

Allow Google Home to use your location

8. Google Home will search for the Chromecast, and when it finds it, tap Next.

Tap Next after the Chromecast has been found

9. Both the iPhone and TV will display a code, and if it matches, tap Yes on your iPhone.

Your iPhone and TV should show the same number

10. Choose where the Chromecast device is located in your home and then tap Next.

Choose a location for your Chromecast

11. Select the Wi-Fi network the Chromecast will use – make sure the iPhone and Chromecast share the same network – and then tap Next.

Select the same Wi-Fi network for your iPhone and Chromecast

12. Enter your Wi-Fi password and tap Connect.

13. Once the Chromecast and iPhone are linked, tap Continue.

Link your Chromecast to your Google account

14. On the next screen, tap Next to finish setting it up.

15. Link your account such as YouTube, Netflix, or Spotify to Google Home and play the video you want to stream.

Once you set up the Chromecast, you can download apps from the App Store that support casting natively. These apps allow you to select the video you want to play, tap the Cast button, select your Chromecast, and stream the video to your TV. 

The best part is that you’ll be able to enjoy even copyright-protected content this way. 

Apps that natively support casting to Chromecast including the following:

  • YouTube
  • Netflix
  • Disney
  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Hulu
  • Spotify
  • Max (formerly HBO Max)
  • Twitch

How to Chromecast iPhone to TV Using A Third-Party App

Besides Google Home, you can also cast to Chromecast using third-party iPhone Chromecast apps. These apps, like the ones we’ll look at below, are free to download and will allow you to stream your favorite videos and images.

But does Chromecast work with iPhone if you want to stream local content? Yes, with the help of a third-party app like DoCast, you can easily view local photos and videos on your TV. Just make sure your iPhone is on the same Wi-Fi network as your TV/Chromecast.

Video guide
How to Chromecast from iPhone to TV

DoCast

DoCast allows you to use iPhone cast to Chromecast on your TV, which lets you screen mirror or cast photos, videos, and music. The app provides a seamless experience when it comes to connecting your iPhone and Chromecast, as well as offering the lowest latency. You can enjoy a wide range of media from your phone, whether you want to cast videos from iPhone to Chromecast or even watch a presentation on a bigger screen.

Beyond Chromecast devices, you can use DoCast with other devices, including Android TVs, Fire TVs, Roku, and any other DLNA-enabled device. So even if you don’t have a Chromecast, you can enjoy DoCast on many other devices as well.

Step-by-step guide

To Chromecast with iPhone using DoCast, follow the steps below:

2. Tap on the Choose Smart TV button.

Tap on the Choose Smart TV button in DoCast

3. Tap on your Chromecast from the list of devices.

Tap on your Chromecast device in DoCast

4. Tap Photos, Music, or Videos — depending on what you want to stream.

Select the option you need to stream in DoCast

5. Tap on a photo or video to cast iPhone to Chromecast.

Photos function in DoCast

DoCast QR code

How to Stream to Chromecast from an iPhone (Compatible Apps)

To stream from compatible apps like Netflix or YouTube to Chromecast, make sure your iPhone and Chromecast are on the same Wi-Fi network. 

Open the app, pick something to watch, and look for the Chromecast icon (usually at the top right). Tap it and choose your Chromecast device. Once connected, your content will start playing on the TV. 

Step-by-step guide

Here’s a quick step-by-step breakdown using YouTube as an example:

1. Open the YouTube app on your iPhone.

2. Play any video and tap the Chromecast icon (usually placed in the top-right corner).

Tap on the Chromecast button in YouTube on iPhone

3. Tap your Chromecast device from the list and the video will start playing on your TV.

Select your Chromecast device from the list in YouTube on iPhone

How to Fix Chromecast When It Isn’t Working

If you find that your Chromecast isn’t working, there are a few things you can do to fix it. The first thing you need to do is make sure that both the iPhone and Chromecast are connected to the same network. If that doesn’t work, then make sure the app you’re using to connect to the Chromecast and the device is updated.

It could also be that your iPhone isn’t connecting to the Chromecast because it can’t pick up the Wi-Fi signal, and you should move your router a little closer. If the Chromecast can connect to the network just fine but has no internet, try resetting or updating the router instead.

If all else fails, try resetting the Chromecast itself. Just press and hold the button at the back of the device for about 25 seconds.

Conclusion

So, that’s how to Chromecast iPhone to TV. Casting your iPhone to your TV using a Chromecast is one of the best ways to enjoy content on your phone on a bigger screen. You can use the Google Home app as a bridge between the two or use a third-party app from the App Store like DoCast. This is the best way to share your iPhone’s screen and play media if your TV isn’t AirPlay-enabled or doesn’t have a Cast function built-in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Casting from your iPhone to your TV can be challenging due to compatibility issues between Apple’s AirPlay and Google’s Chromecast technologies. The iPhone doesn’t natively support Chromecast, which means you can’t directly cast content without additional assistance.

To bridge this gap, third-party apps like DoCast are necessary. These apps enable your iPhone to communicate with Chromecast devices, allowing you to mirror your screen or stream media to your TV. Without such apps, the inherent incompatibility between the two systems prevents direct casting from an iPhone to a Chromecast-enabled TV.

AirPlay is incompatible with Chromecast – you’ll have to use Google Home or another cast-enabled app to connect your iPhone to a Chromecast.

To cast your iPhone to your TV you can use different third-party apps. The best third-party app is DoCast, which is designed specifically for seamless Chromecast compatibility. First, download and install the DoCast app from the App Store. Open the app, connect it to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast device, and select your Chromecast from the available devices.

Then, you can mirror your iPhone screen or stream specific media files directly to your TV. DoCast provides a user-friendly interface and reliable connection, making it an excellent choice for casting from an iPhone.

To mirror your screen to Chromecast, you will need a screen mirroring app like DoCast. After you download it, launch the app and select your TV from the list of streaming devices (ensure your iPhone and TV are using the same Wi-Fi network). Next, tap the “Screen” tile, adjust the mirroring settings if needed, and tap “Start Mirroring” to begin the session.