How To Cast Your Android Screen To A TV

Watching video and looking at photos on a small screen like a smartphone or tablet is definitely doable, but there’s really nothing like having your content on a nice big TV screen. It’s easier on the eyes, and it makes for an overall better viewing experience.

Did you know that you can get what’s on your phone to match your TV screen and still use your phone at the same time? Well, I’m here to show you how easy it is to cast your Android screen to your larger Smart TV.

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Photo demonstrating how to select a screencast option on an Android.
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What is screencasting?

Screencasting is an option that lets you play music, videos or any other type of content from one device to another. The Android phone allows users to make a screencast using Chromecast, a popular dongle device introduced in 2013 that connects to your Smart TV and then allows you to control it from your Android.

What are the benefits of screencasting?

Screencasting allows you to enjoy high-quality streaming on a larger screen
You can continue using your Android device while streaming other content
Screencasting is battery and Wi-Fi friendly and doesn’t drain your phone

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How do I set up screencasting on my Android device?

There are two different ways to set up screencasts for better viewing on your Android. Please note that settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer.

1. Set up a shortcut on your Android

Go to you Quick settings panel by dragging from the top of your Android screen with two fingers

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Screenshot of an Android showing how to set up a shortcut for a screencast button.
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Choose the Screen broadcast option in the menu
If there is no Screen Cast option, swipe left for more options or tap the pencil icon to add a shortcut

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2. Use the Google Home app

Open you up Google Home app that you use for your Chromecast
Choose you Chromecast
Wait for Android screen to appear on your big screen
Tap on your Android Media and select what you want to start streaming

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Screenshot of the Google Home screen.
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Screenshot demonstrating how to select the screencast button for media.
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