In this article I am going to try to explain to you, how to set up Chromecast from iPhone or iPad and how to cast content from your iOS device to your TV using this Google streaming device, the Chromecast connected to your TV's HDMI port. Let's see how to do it!
Setting up Google Chromecast on your iPad, iPhone
The truth is that setting up your Chromecast device is simple, although it requires several steps to take. To configure it correctly, follow the following steps, it is very simple:
- First connect the Chromecast device to the HDMI port on your TV and plug the USB power cable into a compatible port on the TV or a separate power outlet.
- Now you have to go to the app store Apple on your mobile device, be it iPhone or iPad, and download the Google Home app on your device.
- Turn on your television. On Google Home, select Devices, which is located in the upper right corner of the screen. The app will proceed to guide you through the relevant steps to set up Chromecast. You simply have to follow the steps.
- Towards the end of the setup process, there will be a code in the app and on the TV. They should match, and if they do, simply select Yes.
- On the next screen, choose a name for your Chromecast. There is also the option to adjust privacy and guest options at this stage.
- Connect the Chromecast to your home Internet network.
- If this is the first Chromecast you have, you can select the tutorial and Google Home It will show you how everything works, it's very useful.
How to cast content to Chromecast with your iPad or iPhone
Now Let's see how to cast content to Chromecast from your iPad or iPhone. It is also very simple, just follow the following steps that I show you below, and you will have no problems:
- First turn on your mobile device, be it the iPhone or iPad, and your TV, making sure the latter is connected to the correct input.
- Now open the Google Home app, go to the media or audio streaming provider you want to use, for example Netflix, and select the content you want to watch or listen to. Tap the start button to start playing the content.
- If you have different devices in your home, make sure you've chosen the right device to view your content on.
- When you tap the cast button, if you have different devices, Chromecast will list the devices for you to select the correct one.
- Once the content has been broadcast on your TV, use your mobile device as a remote control for the volume, start the video, audio, subtitles, or move through the different options. To stop viewing the content, simply press the return button and select Disconnect.
How to mirror your iPad or iPhone to the TV via Chromecast
In a "simple" way, it is not possible to mirror your iPad or iPhone directly to the television. However, You can use AirPlay mirroring from a mobile device to a MacBook or PC, then use Google's Chrome desktop to mirror the content to your TV. using a third-party application, for example.
Although it sounded complicated, you can follow the steps that I show you below to do it simply and correctly:
- First Connect your mobile device, Chromecast, and MacBook or PC to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Now install an AirPlay receiver app, e.g. LonelyScreen or Reflector 3 (any of them works perfectly for us), on the computer.
- Launch Google Chrome, and from the menu, click To transmit.
- Now click on the arrow next to "Send to". Click on desktop cast and select the name of your Chromecast.
- To mirror your mobile device, run the AirPlay receiver you downloaded earlier.
- On your iPad or iPhone, check that everything is turned on. To do this go to Settings > General > and select the AirPlay and Handoff section, Check that everything is activated to continue.
- Now from the Control Center of the Apple device, which you access by sliding your finger down from the top right of the screen, you can press the AirPlay Mirroring icon, mirror screen.
- Tap the AirPlay receiver to start mirroring your iPhone or iPad device's screen to your TV.
Your iPad or iPhone screen should now be mirrored to your Macbook or PC, Chromecast, and TV. However, there will be a short time delay when you perform an action on your mobile device before it appears on the Macbook or PC, and again on the TV, which we know as lag.
Chromecast-compatible streaming apps for your iPhone or iPad
After learning how to play videos from your iPhone to your TV, it's time to discover some fun streaming apps! Most of these apps can be downloaded for free, but some may require paid subscriptions to stream:
- Netflix, YouTube and YouTube TV, HBO Now, HBO Go and HBO Max, Google Play Movies & TV, AllCast and Spotify.
- Hulu, Twitch, Disney+, Discovery+, Prime Video and Paramount+.
How do I reset my Chromecast?
In the event that you have a problem with your Chromecast device, you may want to factory reset it, as this is usually an option, which always works to fix a problem for which we do not know the cause.
To reset your Chromecast, connect it to a TV and power source, then press and hold the side button until the LED turns white and the TV screen goes blank. To restore factory settings, open the Google Home app and select your Chromecast > Settings > Factory reset device, and it would be.
How do I connect my Chromecast to Wi-Fi?
To connect your Chromecast to Wi-Fi, connect it to your TV and turn on the TV, then Open the Google Home app and select the + icon at the top left > Set up device > New device > Home.
Make sure the TV's four-digit code matches what's on your phone, then simply follow the on-screen instructions to set up Wi-Fi, and you're done.