Bridge the Gap Between Devices: How to Watch Apple TV+’s Content on Chromecast

What to Know

• You can’t cast the Apple TV app to Chromecast, but you can cast from the Chrome web browser.
• Go to theApple TV site in Chrome, and then click the menu icon >Cast > Select yourChromecast from the Cast menu.
• If you have a Chromecast with Google TV, you can download the Apple TV app and don’t need to cast.

This article explains how to castApple TV+ toChromecast . While it is more complicated than casting some other sources, it is possible to cast Apple’s streaming service to Google’s streaming device.

How to Watch Apple TV on Chromecast

Here’s how to watch Apple TV on Chromecast:

1. Make sure your Chromecast is plugged in, powered on, and connected to your TV and Wi-Fi network.
2. Navigate to theApple TV plus site in the Chrome web browser, and clickSign in .
   
3. Enter yourApple ID andpassword .
   
4. Obtain atwo-factor code from your iPhone or Mac, and enter it.
   
5. Locate something you want to watch, and clickPlay Episode .
   
6. Click the menu icon (three vertical dots).
   
7. ClickCast .
   
8. In the Cast tab, click yourChromecast device, i.e. Office TV.
   
9. When it says Casting tab, that means Apple TV content is being cast to your Chromecast.

To watch in full screen, click the diagonal arrows icon in the bottom right corner of the web player.

How to Get Apple TV+ on Chromecast With Google TV

Chromecast with Google TV is different from previous Chromecast devices. Chromecast and Chromecast Ultra are both designed to be used with a media source – like a phone, tablet, or computer – that sends video and audio to the Chromecast wirelessly. The Chromecast or Chromecast Ultra itself isn’t capable of streaming anything by itself and always needs to receive video or audio from another device.
Chromecast with Google TV is similar to other streaming devices like Fire TV, Roku, and Apple TV in that it’s capable of running apps and streaming video and audio on its own without the help of a phone or computer.
If you want to get Apple TV on a Chromecast with Google TV, you need to download and install the app.
10. Select theApps tab on your Chromecast with Google TV.
11. SelectSearch For Apps .
12. EnterApple TV .
13. SelectInstall .
14. When it finishes installing, selectOpen .
15. Apple TV will run directly on the Chromecast with Google TV.

Why It’s Hard to Watch Apple TV+ With a Chromecast

This particular combination of streaming service and streaming device is a little complicated. Chromecast and Chromecast Ultra devices are designed to receive a video cast from a phone or computer, and the Apple TV app is only designed to cast viaAirPlay .

FAQ

• How do I stream from my iPhone to a Chromecast TV?
  If your smart TV comes with built-in Chromecast, you can stream directly from Chromecast built-in apps, including Spotify, Hulu, and Netflix. For example, tostream Netflix from your phone to TV , open the Netflix app > choose theCast icon > select your TV > and pressPlay .
• How do I Chromecast video on my iPad to an Apple TV?
  Rather than Chromecast, useAirPlay on your iPad to mirror content to your Apple TV. Tap theAirPlay icon within an app (if available) to stream content to your TV. To mirror your iPad, connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network > selectScreen Mirroring from the Control Center > and enter a passcode if prompted.

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