User Manual

3. Touch the name of the Chromecast or TV to connect.
To stop:
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On the casting notification, touch > Disconnect.
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Or, from quick settings, touch > Disconnect.
Cast an app
You can cast an app if you:
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Have a smart TV that supports mobile apps for viewing or playing media from your phone. See your TV
user guide for instructions to connect your phone.
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Have Chromecast or a TV with Chromecast built-in.
Miracast is not supported.
To cast an app:
1. Make sure your phone and smart TV or Chromecast are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2.
In a cast-compatible app (like YouTube), touch .
If you don't see or don't see your TV listed in the casting options, try these troubleshooting steps.
While casting:
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You’ll see in the status bar.
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You can still make and receive calls and use your phone’s other features.
To stop casting:
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In the app that's casting, touch and touch the option to disconnect.
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From the notification, touch .
Cast personal media with Wi-Fi Direct
If your TV supports Wi-Fi Direct, set up a connection between your phone and TV so that you can view or
play media from your phone.
For information about using Wi-Fi Direct after you've connected, see the user guide that came with your TV.
Fix a problem
After each step, see if your issue is fixed.
Check the basics
1. If you’re using a VPN, turn off the VPN and try again.
2. Make sure your phone and Chromecast or smart TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Move your phone to within 15 feet of your Chromecast or smart TV.
4. If you're using Chromecast or a TV with Chromecast built-in, check for updates to the Home app.
Phone can't find smart TV
First, check the basics. Then:
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