Android Phone to TV: Here’s how to connect and cast screen in simple ways

Ever since smart TVs rolled out in the markets, most streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Disney+, and more come readily available on devices like FireTV, Android TV, Tizen as well as Apple TV. Now, if you own or have used an iPhone, you may be knowing that casting iPhone on TV is a two-step process, you just swipe up or down, depending on the iOS version you are using and all that’s on your iPhone’s screen — is now on TV.

Here comes the question, of how to cast an Android phone on TV — the quickest and simplest way. Now, there are various ways to cast your Android phone on TV.

Chromecast

Google’s very own and one of the best dongles available in the market lets you cast Android’s screen to TV. Although most TVs come with built-in Chromecast, however, if you bought one and missed the spec-list. This is a savior, any day! Note: It doesn’t support Apple TV.

Android Screen Mirroring

As we said before, screen mirroring is sometimes the need of the hour when you just want to see your phone’s display on a bigger screen. That’s where Android Screen Mirroring comes. It should be noted that this feature requires Google Chromecast. To use it, simply connect your device to the Google Home app. Now, launch the app and select the target device.

Almost there! Now, tap on “Cast my screen” — your phone's screen will be cast on TV. Once done, simply tap “Stop Mirroring”.

Make use of an adapter, cable

If you don’t want to spend on a Chromecast device, or you have Chromecast-supported TV, there’s still a way to cast an Android phone to TV. But, it comes with its cons: it’s not wireless. Generally, most Android phones use USB-C cables and you may look for USB-C to HDMI adapter. If your device is yet to shake hands with USB-C, look for a Micro USB to HDMI cable instead.

FAQs

1. What is the latest Android version?
   Android 13
2. When was Android first released?
   September 23, 2008