Cast from a device to Google TV
You can cast content from phones, tablets, or laptops to your Google TV.
Cast to your Google TV
Important:
- The steps below may vary based on your device. For more info, contact your device manufacturer.
- To cast, your device and Google TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- You can only cast with the latest version of a Chromecast-enabled app or a Chrome browser.
How to cast videos to Google TV | Google TV
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- Connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Google TV.
- Open the app that has the content you want to cast.
- In the app, find and select Cast 👁 Cast
. - On your device, select the name of your TV.
- When Cast 👁 Cast
changes color, you're successfully connected.
Tip: To stop casting, on your device, select Cast 👁 Cast
👁 and then
Disconnect.
Fix problems with casting
If you can't cast on your Google TV, try the solutions below.
Fix problems with casting | Google TV
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Make sure you turn on casting on your TV
- From the Google TV home screen, select All settings 👁 Settings
. - Select Apps 👁 and then
See all apps. - Find the app Google Cast.
- If you can't find it, select Show system apps or find it in the "Disabled apps" section.
- To turn the app on, select Enable.
- To reboot your device, select Settings 👁 and then
System 👁 and then
Restart.
- From the Google TV home screen, select All settings 👁 Settings
. - Under "Network & Internet," find the name of the Wi-Fi network your TV is connected to.
- Make sure it's the same as the network on the device you want to cast from.
Update your Google TV
- From the Google TV home screen, select All settings 👁 Settings
. - Select System 👁 and then
About 👁 and then
System update. - If an update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to install it.
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