How do I cast my Android phone to a TV?
Last checked November 14, 2026
Short answer
Use a Google Cast device such as a Google TV Streamer, or a TV with Chromecast built in. Android apps like YouTube can cast to it, and you can mirror the whole screen too.
Best matchGoogle TV Streamer (cast, no cable)
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- Check whether your TV has Chromecast built in (often Google TV or Android TV models).
- If not, plug a Google TV Streamer into the TV and set it up.
- Put the phone and the TV device on the same Wi-Fi network.
- Tap the cast button in an app, or use the screen-cast option in quick settings (the name varies by phone).
Check this first
- Many smart TVs (often Google TV or Android TV models) already have Chromecast built in. Check your TV first.
- The phone and the TV device must be on the same Wi-Fi network.
- Samsung phones can also mirror to many Samsung TVs with Smart View, with no extra device.
Questions people ask
I have a Samsung phone and a Samsung TV. Do I need anything?
Often not. Samsung phones can mirror to many Samsung TVs with Smart View.
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