To connect to your TV, open the Home app on your mobile device and select the Chromecast device you want to use. At the bottom of the screen you'll see a button labeled Cast my screen -- tap it.

Casting video from your phone to a TV is easy. The trick is knowing which method will work best for your phone.

So if your TV has Chromecast built-in or has a Chromecast streaming player attached, you'll be able to connect your phone by ...

Search your device setting for terms like “view, sharing, cast, mirroring” to find the option your model supports. Otherwise, see our recommendations for the best screen mirroring apps to use.

A new update to the Fitbit app brings back the Google Cast functionality that disappeared back in December 2024.