How to Cast from Chrome on iPhone to Chromecast

Download Article

Cast videos and full webpages from your iPhone

Co-authored by Josef Storzi and Megaera Lorenz, PhD

Last Updated: November 5, 2025 Fact Checked

Download Article

Casting Embedded Content

|

Casting Full Webpages

|

Video

|

Tips

This wikiHow article will teach you how to connect Google Chrome to a Chromecast with your iPhone. While it’s easy to cast to your TV from Chromecast-enabled apps (like YouTube or Netflix), the iOS version of Chrome won’t let you cast directly. Fortunately, we've got you covered with everything you need to know about connecting Chrome and Chromecast on your iPhone! We'll help you use a third-party app to easily cast any video or even an entire website from Chrome to your TV.

Casting Google Chrome to Chromecast on iOS

To cast Google Chrome to Chromecast with an iPhone, you'll need a third-party app. Free apps like Video and TV Cast will allow you to cast videos embedded in Chrome pages, but not full websites. Use a paid app like DoCast to mirror your entire iPhone screen so you can cast any Google Chrome page to your TV.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Cast Embedded Content for Free

Download Article

1
Download a third-party mirroring app from the App Store. Many apps, such as Hulu or Netflix, are already Chromecast-enabled, but casting from a web browser like Chrome requires a few extra steps. A third-party app, such as Video and TV Cast, therefore comes in handy.
- If you opt for Video and TV Cast, be sure to download the app labeled "for Chromecast" and not "for Fire TV."^{[1]
  X
  Research source}
- Video and TV Cast is free, but it does offer a paid version to avoid ads.
No matter what casting app you choose, you will likely have to give it permission to access your local network when you first open it. Grant access so the app can detect your Chromecast.

Advertisement
3
Connect to your Chromecast. Make sure you are on the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast. As long as this is the case, your phone should connect to the device automatically.^{[2]
X
Research source}
- If you do not connect to your Chromecast automatically, tap the "Cast" button (typically in the top-right corner of the app's interface) to find your Chromecast.
- You’ll also need to enable Bluetooth on your iPhone for Chromecast to work.
- If you haven’t set up your Chromecast device already, do so now. Download the Google Home app and log in with your Google account. Then:
  - Turn on your TV and switch to the correct HDMI input for your Chromecast device. Select your preferred language. You should now see a QR code on your TV.
  - Go to the Settings app on your iPhone, then select Privacy & Security > Local Network and toggle on Google Home.
  - Open the Google Home app, then tap Add > Device > Scan QR Code. Follow the steps on the screen to set up your device.
4
Tap the "Cast" button in the top-right corner of the app. If you haven't already, tap the Cast button to cast the entirety of your iPhone's screen.
- If you have multiple casting devices on your network, the app will offer you a menu to choose from.
5
Open Google Chrome on your iPhone. Now that you are casting to your Chromecast from your iPhone, you may open Google Chrome and cast content from your web browser.
- Be aware that the app will only project embedded content like videos or photos, and not an entire webpage.^{[3]
  X
  Research source}
Once you start an embedded video, the Video and TV Cast app will detect it and offer a link at the bottom of your screen with the instructions Tap here to cast.^{[4]
X
Research source} Tap it to project the video onto your Chromecast.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Cast Full Webpages with a Subscription

Download Article

1
Download a third-party mirroring app from the App Store. Casting your entire Google Chrome screen is a bit trickier than just casting embedded videos. Few free apps will perform this function, although you can do so for a limited amount of time (15 minutes per casting session) with the free version of Replica. The most popular paid iOS app for this purpose is DoCast, which offers a 2-week free trial. We will explain how to use DoCast, but the process will be similar for any equivalent app you choose.
- There is a free version of DoCast, but it does not allow full-screen mirroring, which you need to cast Chrome to your TV.
2
Open the app and select your Chromecast device. If you haven’t already set up your Chromecast device, take a moment to do so now. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your iPhone and that your phone and Chromecast are both connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Select your Chromecast from the devices listed in the Stream to area on the home screen of the DoCast app.
- The first time you use the DoCast app, you might need to grant a few permissions (e.g., allowing it to access devices on your network).
- You’ll also need to select a subscription plan or enable the free trial to get access to the screen mirroring option in DoCast.
Once you’ve selected your device, return to the DoCast homescreen. Tap the Screen button to start mirroring your iPhone’s screen to your Chromecast device.
Whatever you do in Chrome should now show up on your Chromecast device’s screen!

Expert Q&A

Search

Add New Question

Ask a Question

200 characters left

Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.

Submit

Tips

Many modern TVs are AirPlay-enabled. If you don’t want to download a paid app to mirror your iPhone’s screen, check if you can cast to your TV with AirPlay instead! You can find a list of all AirPlay-enabled TVs and video accessories here.

Thanks
Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0