Link Android Phone to Chrome Cast on TV: Mirroring and Casting

This explains how to link an android mobile phone to Chrome Cast to mirror phone display to TV.

1

Ensure both phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network

Make sure that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network before proceeding with the linking process.
We use CHPC Staff for Great Hall Wi-Fi Network.
2

Select the proper input on the TV

Press the input button on the TV remote (upper left hand corner) and select the ChromeCast Input button.
3

Select Mirroring or Casting Content

To mirror please select step 4.

To cast please select step 8.
Answers
- Mirroring
  
  4
- Casting
  
  8
4

Mirroring: Open the Google Home app on your phone

Search for and launch the Google Home app on your Android phone. This app is a default installation on your phone.
5

Select your Chromecast device

In the Google Home app, select the Chromecast device you want to link with your Android phone.
It will show Local Devices such as Great Hall (Basement TV), Room 201/202 etc. Select the appropriate location.
6

Select 'Link'

Once the code has been entered, select 'Link' to link your Android phone to your Chromecast device.
7

Start Mirroring

Once the linking process is complete, select Cast my screen on your phone.
Your Phone will confirm that you want to mirror your screen.
Your phone will show on the TV and you can select apps to play on the TV through the connected Chromecast device.
8

Casting content

Android allows you to "cast" or share certain content.
9

Follow Steps 1 and 2 above
10

Select Chromecast Device

Selecte the device that you want to cast.
11

Start Casting

Press on the cast icon and your content should appear on the tv screen.