Yes, when the iPhone app includes Google Cast and both devices share the same local Wi-Fi. iPhone screen mirroring uses AirPlay instead, so it is not interchangeable with the Cast button inside a compatible app. Check the app first, because casting is offered by each app rather than by the phone itself.
What this covers
- iPhone apps that include Google Cast and a Google TV receiver
What it does not cover
- ×Universal iPhone screen mirroring to Google Cast without a compatible app
Try in this order
0 of 6 completedConfirm the iPhone app has a Cast button
ReversibleOpen the media app and look for the Cast icon. AirPlay-only apps use a different protocol.
Use the same Wi-Fi
ReversibleConnect iPhone and Google TV to the same non-guest network and allow local-network access for the iPhone app.
Choose the Google TV
ReversibleTap Cast, select the television or Google TV device, and start playback from the app.
Troubleshoot discovery
ReversibleUpdate the app and TV, disable VPN/client isolation temporarily, and restart both devices if the receiver is absent.
Update the app on the iPhone and look for the Cast icon
ReversibleTCL says you can only cast from the latest version of a Chromecast-enabled app, so update the app first and then look for the Cast icon inside it.
Enable Chromecast built-in on the TV if the icon shows no devices
ReversibleOn a TCL Google TV the setting is under Settings, Apps, Chromecast built-in. If the TV is not listed as a target, check that it is on.
TCL
What one Google TV maker documents about casting
TCL's support page describes casting to its Google TV; the requirements are the same ones Google Cast apps rely on generally.
- How casting works
- Open a Chromecast-enabled app on the phone, find the Cast icon and select the TV's name. TCL says you can cast content from phones, tablets or laptops to a TCL Google TV.
- The app requirement
- You can only cast from the latest version of a Chromecast-enabled app or a Chrome browser.
- The network requirement
- Both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- On the TV
- Casting must be enabled on the TV under Settings, Apps, Chromecast built-in, Enable.
- Screen mirroring
- TCL's page covers app-based casting and does not describe mirroring an iPhone screen, which is a different feature from the Cast button inside a compatible app.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !If the TV never appears as a cast target after checking the network and the app, restart the TV and the router before resetting the TV or its network settings.
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Exact questions
Common questions about “Can an iPhone cast to Google TV?”
Why does the Cast icon show no TV?+
TCL's requirements are the same Wi-Fi network on both devices, the latest version of a Chromecast-enabled app, and Chromecast built-in enabled on the TV. Check each in turn.
Does casting mirror the whole iPhone screen?+
TCL's page describes casting from within apps, not mirroring the entire screen, so an app without a Cast icon cannot be cast.
Do I need to be on the same network as the TV?+
Yes. TCL says both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Which apps can I cast from?+
TCL says you can only cast from the latest version of a Chromecast-enabled app or from a Chrome browser, so an app that does not show a Cast icon cannot be cast from.
Can an iPhone cast to Google TV?+
Google Cast works from apps that support it, including many on iPhone. AirPlay support depends on the TV.
Are there alternatives?+
Use the apps directly on the TV.
Do I need an app to cast from an iPhone to Google TV?+
You need an app that supports Google Cast, and many streaming apps on iPhone do. Open the app, tap the cast button and choose the TV. The iPhone and the TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network.
What if the cast button does not appear in an app?+
The cast button only appears when the iPhone can find a Cast device on the same network and the app supports it. Check that both are on the same Wi-Fi, that the iPhone has permission to find devices on the local network and that the app is up to date.