With Google Chromecast, you can send your favorite series from your phone to the TV. But how does Chromecast work with the most popular apps? We will discuss it in our blog.
Chromecast with the most popular streaming apps
Chromecast is useful for your streaming apps. To do this, your Google Chromecast and the device you are casting from must be connected to the same WiFi network. We have listed the most popular apps for you.
Netflix
You can watch the best Netflix series on your phone while on the go. But at home, the larger screen is nicer. This way you can cast Netflix to the Chromecast.
- Open the Netflix app on your phone or tablet.
- Choose the cast icon. That’s the WiFi signal in a square.
- Is it your first time casting? Tap Allow.
- Then choose the name of your Chromecast.
- Now you can choose your favorite series or movie in the Netflix app. This is sent to the television. From your phone, you can pause or choose the language.
- Finished? On your phone or tablet, tap the cast icon and then Disconnect.
Videoland
In addition to Netflix, Videoland also has a good series. You will find a mix of international hits and top series from our own country. And this is how you cast Videoland with your Chromecast:
- Open the Videoland app on your phone or tablet.
- Choose the cast icon. That’s the WiFi signal in a square.
- Is it your first time casting? Tap Allow.
- Then choose the name of your Chromecast.
- Now choose the film or series you want to watch.
- Finished? On your phone or tablet, tap the cast icon and then Disconnect.
NPO Start
With NPO Start you can watch broadcasts from the public broadcaster. Also on your Chromecast!
- Open the NPO app on your phone or tablet.
- Choose the cast icon. That’s the WiFi signal in a square.
- Is it your first time casting? Tap Allow.
- Then choose the name of your Chromecast.
- Choose a program and it plays on the television. You can pause and fast-forward the program with your phone.
- What is not possible is selecting a new program during the connection with your phone.
- Do you want that or are you done? Tap the cast icon and then Disconnect. Now you can also choose a new program.
TV Anywhere
With the TV Anywhere app you can watch television anytime, anywhere. An ideal app for your telephone, laptop or tablet. You can also cast to the Chromecast with it. It works like this:
- Open the TV Anywhere app on your phone, laptop, or tablet.
- Choose the cast icon. That’s the WiFi signal in a square.
- Is it your first time casting? Tap Allow.
- Then choose the name of your Chromecast.
- Choose a live channel or a program that you want to watch again.
- Finished? On your phone or tablet, tap the cast icon and then Disconnect.
Cast from your laptop
Also popular: casting from the laptop. Perhaps you have made a holiday video there and want to show it. This is how it works with a Google Chromecast.
- Open Google Chrome on the laptop or MacBook.
- Go to the 3 dots at the top right of the browser for the settings.
- There, choose Cast.
- Connect to your Chromecast there. But first, choose Sources and then Cast Screen.
- Now your entire screen is shared.
- Now play the video you want to cast and the video will be shown on the television.
- Finished? You can stop casting again with the same menu.
Cast screen from your phone
It is also possible to share the screen from your phone. Handy for sharing your holiday photos on the big screen.
- Open the Google Home app on the phone.
- Now choose Devices here.
- Then choose the Chromecast you want to connect to.
- Choose the cast icon. That’s the WiFi signal in a square.
- Then choose Cast Screen. Now your phone’s screen is shared.
Setting up Chromecast for the first time
With Chromecast, you can easily put your favorite content on the big screen. Have you just brought one into your home? This is how you set it up for the first time:
- Connect the Chromecast to the TV. Plug the Chromecast into the HDMI cable and supply it with power.
- Open the Google Home app.
- Choose Devices and then Add.
- Choose New Device and now follow the steps on the screen.
- The setup is completed and you can use your Chromecast.
Which Chromecast suits you?
There are different types of Google Chromecast. How do you know which one suits you best? That’s why we have the blog.
‘Which Chromecast to Buy’. Here you will find the different types and you will know which one suits you best.
