. To enable video casting please open the LG App Store (LG Smart World / LG Content Store) on your TV, search for 'TV Cast' and install the companion app. Please enter the ip-address of your iPhone/iPad by using the number pad and up/down/left/right keys on your TV Remote or scroll wheel on your Magic Remote. Plug the Chromecast into the HDMI port on your TV. Install and open a Chromecast-supported app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap the Cast button. Mysqli_close. (It’s a rounded rectangle with a Wi-Fi symbol in the bottom left corner.). Cast to a TV from an iOS device (iPhone/iPad) To setup your iOS Tubi app with Chromecast, please follow the steps below: Make sure your Chromecast is connected to the TV and that your phone is connected to the same Internet network as your Chromecast.
If you’re primarily a Chromecast and Android TV user like myself, but still want to get your fix on some Apple TV+ shows, you may have hit a snag. While Apple TV (hardware) owners and people with AirPlay-compatible TVs will have no problem popping up Apple TV+ shows or casting them, not all of us are as lucky. Here’s how to watch Apple TV+ on Chromecast and Android TV devices.
Cast Apple TV+ directly from an iPhone or Android phone?
For one, you can’t directly Chromecast an Apple TV+ show from an iPhone without some significant workaround. If you’re in the Apple TV app, you’ll only be given the option to use AirPlay, and your Android TV won’t appear in that list by default. There’s also no Apple TV app currently available for Android at all, so if you were hoping you could just cast your phone screen, that won’t be an option.
But remember those significant workarounds I mentioned? There technically is a way to make your Android TV AirPlay-compatible, but it’s not exactly the most elegant workaround ever. Some apps like AirReceiver and AirPin were built specifically for this purpose, so feel free to give them a shot if you absolutely want to AirPlay those Apple TV+ shows on your TV. Both of these apps could use aesthetic facelifts, but from the reviews, it seems they work at the very least.
Chromecast a tab from your Chrome browser
Perhaps the most elegant option for playing Apple TV+ content on your Chromecast or Android TV is simply casting a tab from the Chrome browser. You might not know that Apple TV+ does indeed have a web app, so if you already have an account, simply sign in with your Apple credentials there and play the show you want on your PC. From there, you can use the desktop Chrome browser’s built-in Cast functionality to cast your browser to your TV.
The only caveat with this method is that, depending on your network setup and other factors, you might not get the best performance out of the desktop-to-TV Casting experience. You also have to control everything about playback from your laptop, which isn’t exactly the most couch friendly experience — most people would prefer to be able to use a remote.
Plug in an Apple device directly to your TV
If you have at least one Apple device on hand — and chances are you do if you’re reading this guide and want to watch Apple TV+ shows at all — you could simply plug that device into a TV directly. In my case, I have an iPad Pro, so I used an HDMI adapter like this one from Anker to plug my iPad Pro directly into the TV. From there, I could simply open up the Apple TV app and I was good to go — full quality, very little iPad battery drain, and seamless control from my iPad.
Even if you don’t own an Apple device, though, you could still technically use this method. As mentioned above, Apple TV+ does indeed have a web streaming app, so you could login to that and similarly connect your PC to your TV and stream from there.
Go buy a Roku or Fire TV for cheap
Another easy solution to this issue is to simply go buy a Roku or Fire TV (or even an Apple TV — they can be pretty cheap on sale or bought second hand) and call it a day. Both Roku and Fire TV platforms have fully-supported Apple TV+ apps, so if you own one of these devices, all you have to do is download the app and you’re all set.
Here are some great options for cheap Roku and Fire TV devices that would solve your problems right quick:
Roku Express HD Media Player (~$30)
Fire TV Stick with Alexa voice remote (~$40)
Summing it up
Long story short, it’s not super easy at the moment to get an elegant Apple TV+ streaming experience on Chromecast or Android TV. There’s no Android app for Apple TV+ with Chromecast support, and there’s not currently a native Apple TV app for Android TV. Using third-party AirPlay apps on your Android TV, casting tabs from your Chrome browser, plugging in a PC or Apple TV to your TV directly, or just buying a cheap supported streaming stick are currently your best options.
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Cast from your iPhone®, iPad®, Android device or laptop to your TV.
How to cast
To set up your Chromecast built-in TV, download the Google Home app
Connect to WiFi
Connect your phone or tablet to the same WiFi network as your TV.
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Chromecast Tv App
Simply tap the Cast button from within the app to send your content from your mobile device to the big screen.
Do more with your Chromecast built-in TV
Get step-by-step guidance on how to cast from your phone, invite friends to cast and more.
Cast websites from your laptop
Enjoy photos, videos, music and more from your favorite websites on the big screen.
Open the Chrome browser on your laptop.
Add the Cast extension from the Chrome Web Store.
Visit any website in Chrome.
Click the Cast button in the Chrome browser and select your TV.
Mirror your Android phone or tablet screen to the TV
See exactly what’s on your Android device by casting your screen to the TV.
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From your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Home app.
Tap the left hand navigation to open the menu.
Tap Cast screen / audio and select your TV.
Customize your TV screen
You can customize the beautiful backdrop–the screen saver shown by your Cast device when your TV isn't casting.
From your phone or tablet, open the Google Home app.
On the “Devices” tab, tap the gear icon.
From device settings, tap “Backdrop” to turn on customization.
Select the content you’d like to see on your TV.
Using guest mode (coming soon)
Guest mode will make it even easier for your friends to cast to your TV using their phones without first having to connect to your WiFi.
Open a Chromecast-enabled app from a phone or tablet, without connecting to your WiFi.
The Cast button will automatically appear, even though you’re not connected to the WiFi. Tap the Cast button and select “Nearby device”.
Follow the prompts to connect automatically.
If the phone doesn’t automatically connect, you can enter the 4-digit PIN displayed on the TV screen or on the “Devices” tab of the owner’s Google Home app.
Cast websites from your laptop
Enjoy photos, videos, music and more from your favorite websites on the big screen.
Open the Chrome browser on your laptop.
Add the Cast extension from the Chrome Web Store.
Visit any website in Chrome.
Click the Cast button in the Chrome browser and select your TV.
Mirror your Android phone or tablet screen to the TV
Mirror your Android phone or tablet screen to the TV
See exactly what’s on your Android device by casting your screen to the TV.
From your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Home app.
Tap the left hand navigation to open the menu.
Tap Cast screen / audio and select your TV.
Customize your TV screen
You can customize the beautiful backdrop–the screen saver shown by your Cast device when your TV isn't casting.
From your phone or tablet, open the Google Home app.
On the “Devices” tab, tap the gear icon.
From device settings, tap “Backdrop” to turn on customization.
Select the content you’d like to see on your TV.
Open a Chromecast-enabled app from a phone or tablet, without connecting to your WiFi.
Using guest mode (coming soon)
Guest mode will make it even easier for your friends to cast to your TV using their phones without first having to connect to your WiFi.
Open a Chromecast-enabled app from a phone or tablet, without connecting to your WiFi.
The Cast button will automatically appear, even though you’re not connected to the WiFi. Tap the Cast button and select “Nearby device”.
Follow the prompts to connect automatically.
If the phone doesn’t automatically connect, you can enter the 4-digit PIN displayed on the TV screen or on the “Devices” tab of the owner’s Google Home app.
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