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title: "How to use Chromecast with Apps"
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# How to use Chromecast with Apps

This article is on how to use Chromecast for streaming content. Chromecast is a media streaming adapter that allows you to cast content from a mobile device (both Android and iOS) or desktop to your TV. This guide covers setup instructions, supported versions, features, and troubleshooting tips.

## What is Chromecast?

Chromecast is a compact media streaming adapter that connects to your TV's HDMI port, enabling you to cast content from your mobile device or desktop to your TV. It operates on a technology called "casting," where the content is not directly run on the Chromecast device but is instead cast from a compatible app on your mobile device or desktop.

## Versions supported by the Apps

- **Android:** API level 30 and above
- **iOS:** Version 4.5.3 of Chromecast
- **Web:**Chromecast is implemented for desktop web only, not mobile browsers. Web apps enabled for Google Cast are available on computers running Google Chrome version 72 or later (on Microsoft Windows 7+, macOS 10.7+, and ChromeOS) through the installation of the "Cast extension" in the browser.

## Features supported by the Apps

All functionalities of the Apps are supported when using Chromecast.

## How to use Chromecast with the Apps

1. **Connect Chromecast to your TV:** Plug Chromecast into your TV's HDMI port and ensure it is connected to your preferred device, mobile device, tablet, or desktop.
2. **Open an App****and select content:** Open an App and log in. Browse through the content and select the video you want to stream.
3. **Cast to Chromecast:** Tap the cast icon (located at the top right of the screen) and select your Chromecast device from the list of available devices: ![AXIS CHromecast (1)white.png](https://cdn.document360.io/2e698e3c-4773-44a4-9476-1d05bac85eee/Images/Documentation/11172112041884.png)
4. **Enjoy your content:** Your selected content now casts to your TV. Use your mobile device or desktop as a remote to control playback.

### Troubleshooting tips

If you are experiencing issues with casting content to Chromecast, try the following:

1. **Check Chromecast connection:** Ensure that the Chromecast is properly connected to your TV and your mobile device or desktop.
2. **Check Wi-Fi network:** Ensure that both your Chromecast device and your mobile device or desktop are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. **Update apps and devices:** Make sure that your Chromecast device, mobile device, or desktop are all updated to the latest versions.
4. **Restart devices:** Try restarting your Chromecast device, TV, mobile device, or desktop, and then attempt to cast content again.