While it’s certainly possible to watch videos and view photos on smaller screens like smartphones and tablets, nothing beats having your content displayed on a nice big TV screen. Improve your viewing experience.
Did you know that you can match the contents of your phone to your TV screen and still use your phone at the same time? We’re here to show you how easy it is to cast your Android screen to a larger smart TV.
A photo showing how to select the screencast option on Android.
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What is screencasting?
Screencasting is an option that allows you to play music, videos, or other types of content from one device to another. Android phones can screencast using Chromecast, a popular dongle device introduced in 2013, that can be connected to smart TVs and controlled from Android.
What are the benefits of screencasts?
- Screencasting allows you to enjoy high-quality streaming on the big screen
- You can continue to use your Android device while screencasting other content
- Screencasting is battery and Wi-Fi friendly and won’t drain your phone
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How do I set up screencasts on my Android device?
There are two different ways to set up your screencast for better viewership on Android. Note that settings may vary depending on the Android smartphone manufacturer.
1. Set shortcuts on Android
- your quick settings Drag two fingers down from the top of the Android screen to open the pane
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Android screenshot showing how to set a shortcut for the screencast button.
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- choose screencast option of menu
- If you don’t have the 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
- your google home app Use for Chromecast
- your choice chrome cast
- wait for android display display on your big screen
- On Android, media Choose what to start streaming
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A screenshot of the Google home screen.
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Screenshot showing how to select the media screencast button.
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