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Why is it not letting me cast to my TV?

Restart the app, phone, computer or TV
Close the app you're trying to cast from, and try again. Restart your TV by holding the power button on your remote control and select the restart option. Alternatively, unplug your TV's power cord, leave it for 30 seconds, and plug it in again.
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Why is my TV not letting me cast?

Check to make sure both devices (the TV and the Phone/Tablet/PC or other cast device) are on the same network. Your phone or tablet may be connected to your cellular data network. For cast to work, both devices have to be on your home Wi Fi.
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Why is my casting not working?

When your Chromecast isn't working, you should first try rebooting the device. The easiest way to do this is the tried and true method of unplugging it, waiting for a minute or so, then plugging it back in. Give it a few minutes to start up, then try casting to your Chromecast again.
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How do I get my cast to work on my TV?

Cast content from your device to your TV
  1. Connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android TV.
  2. Open the app that has the content you want to cast.
  3. In the app, find and select Cast .
  4. On your device, select the name of your TV.
  5. When Cast. changes color, you're successfully connected.
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Why can't i cast my phone screen?

Connect your phone to a WiFi network. The mobile device, tablet or computer you are using to cast must be on the same WiFi network as your Chromecast. You must be running the latest version of the Chromecast-enabled app. You can always double check that you are on the latest version by visiting the Google Play Store.
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Why is my TV not casting from my Iphone?

Make sure that your AirPlay-compatible devices are turned on and near each other. Check that the devices are updated to the latest software and are on the same Wi-Fi network. Restart the devices that you want to use with AirPlay or screen mirroring.
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Why can't i connect to cast?

Restart your modem or router. Check the manufacturer for instructions. To help prevent Wi-Fi or Bluetooth interference, move your Chromecast further away from your TV. Also, don't let it touch other devices, wires, or cables.
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How do I mirror my phone to my TV?

It is easy to connect the two for screen sharing following these steps:
  1. WiFi Network. Make sure that your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  2. TV Settings. Go to the input menu on your TV and turn on “screen mirroring.”
  3. Android Settings. ...
  4. Select TV. ...
  5. Establish Connection.
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Why won't Chromecast work on my TV?

If your Google Chromecast streaming device isn't working you can try the following to fix the issue: Make sure your Chromecast is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your mobile device. Use the HDMI extender cable that came with your Chromecast. Reset your Chromecast device.
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Why can't I mirror my phone to my TV?

Why can't I mirror my phone to my TV? The reason why your TV doesn't mirror your phone can be because your phone may need permission from the TV to mirror. All you can do is, restart your phone and your TV and try connecting again.
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Can normal TV mirror my phone?

To mirror your Android device to your TV, you can either use a wired or a wireless connection. Some wired connections rely on your devices being mobile high-definition link (MHL) compatible. If you have MHL compatible devices, screen mirroring simply requires connecting your Android phone to your TV with an MHL cable.
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How to connect TV to iPhone?

Mirror your iPhone or iPad to a TV or Mac
  1. Connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV, AirPlay-compatible smart TV, or Mac. ...
  2. Open Control Center: ...
  3. Tap Screen Mirroring .
  4. Select your TV or Mac from the list.
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How do I cast to my TV without chromecast?

How to cast an android screen to TV without using Chromecast? You can cast an android screen to TV by going to the screen mirroring option with your TV remote. Your phone may display the options such as play to, cast, or screen mirroring.
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Do you need Wi-Fi for screen mirroring?

Having an internet connection is necessary if you want to screen mirror video streaming or web content. If you are only showing pictures or other content that doesn't require internet from your phone or laptop, then no Wi-Fi is required.
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Can you Chromecast from iPhone?

Connect your iPhone or iPad and your Chromecast to the same wireless network. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google TV app . Movies or TV shows. Choose a movie or show.
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How do I connect my phone to my TV without Wi-Fi?

Set up a mobile hotspot on your phone by going to the settings, look for the "Mobile Hotspot" or "Tethering" option, and turn it on. Connect the TV to the mobile hotspot by going to the TV's settings, look for the "Network" option, and select the mobile hotspot from the list of available networks.
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Do I need a smart TV to cast from my phone?

Android Screen Mirroring

You will still need a Chromecast, a compatible smart TV, or another streaming device that supports this feature. Once again, Apple TV is not compatible. In order to use this feature, you need to connect your device(Opens in a new window) to the Google Home(Opens in a new window) app.
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How do I cast from a non smart TV?

Screen mirroring is built into the stick, so you only need to enable it.
  1. Connct your devices to the network. Connect both devices to the same wireless network first. ...
  2. Startup connection. Navigate to Settings > Systems > Mirroring from the Home page. ...
  3. Enable casting.
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Why can't I Cast to my TV from my Android phone?

If you're having trouble casting video using Chromecast built-in (formerly Google Cast) functionality to your Android TV, make sure you're using the current version of the Google Cast Receiver. For best results, make sure your Google Cast Receiver is updated to version 1.33 or higher.
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Why won't Chromecast work on my Iphone?

Make sure Local Network Access is enabled

On your iOS device's home screen (iOS 14 or later), tap Settings. Local Network. You'll find a list of apps. Turn on Local Network Access for the app(s) you would like to allow access to your network.
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How do I enable Chromecast on iOS?

Download the Google Home app on your Chromecast-supported iOS device.
...
Set up Chromecast or Chromecast Ultra
  1. Open your iPhone or iPad's “Settings” app.
  2. Tap Bluetooth turn on Bluetooth.
  3. Go back to the “Settings” main page.
  4. Tap Privacy & Security Local Network turn on Google Home app.
  5. Go back to the Google Home app. .
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Is my TV too old for Chromecast?

All Chromecast devices require a TV with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 1.3 or higher built-in. HDCP 2.2 is required to support 4K content. Most televisions that are five years old or newer and have HDMI ports will have at least one port that supports HDCP 2.2.
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