How to Cast Your Phone to Apple TV | Screen Mirroring & Video Casting (Android Phone Example), by How To Tech on YouTube. 4 min 17 s.
- Video length
- 4 min 17 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Connect your Apple TV and your Android phone to the same Wi-Fi network. On Apple TV, open Settings, then Network, and check the joined network name.
On your Android phone, open Settings, then Wi-Fi, and confirm it shows the same network name as the Apple TV.
Install the YouTube app on the Apple TV from the App Store, and open it so the TV is ready to receive a cast.
Open the YouTube app on your Android phone and play the video you want to watch.
Tap the Cast icon in the video player, then pick your Apple TV from the list. The video plays on the TV.
For full screen mirroring, install PigeonCast on the Apple TV from the App Store and open it.
Install PigeonCast on your Android phone from the Play Store and open it on the same Wi-Fi network.
Follow the PigeonCast pairing steps on both screens to connect the phone to the Apple TV. Your phone screen then appears on the TV.
Press the Home button on the Apple TV remote when you are done to stop casting and return to the home screen.
Tips and common mistakes
If the Cast icon does not find your Apple TV, restart both devices and check they are on the same Wi-Fi band.
Guest or public Wi-Fi networks often block device discovery, so use your home network.
Screen mirroring sends everything on your phone, so close private apps before you start.
PigeonCast has a free option, so test mirroring before paying for extra features.
Questions
Can I AirPlay from an Android phone?
No, AirPlay is built for Apple devices. Use the cast button inside apps like YouTube or a mirroring app such as PigeonCast instead.
Why does my phone not see the Apple TV?
The two devices are usually on different networks or on a guest Wi-Fi. Put both on the same home Wi-Fi and try again.
Does casting use my mobile data?
Casting over Wi-Fi uses your home network. The phone only needs mobile data if the video itself streams over mobile data.
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