Apple TV is a widely used app that doesn’t support screen casting. Well, that’s a bit of a weird thing but true (at the time of writing this article). That means it’s nearly impossible to screen-cast Apple TV to a Chromecast device. The same problem continues even with the latest Chromecast with Google TV. Though there is no straightforward way to cast Apple TV to Chromecast, you can still have a web browser workaround that can help a lot.
So, we can say that you can cast to a Chromecast device using a web browser to stream Apple TV movies and shows whatsoever. If you’re a Chromecast with a Google TV user, then there’s no need to cast Apple TV. The Apple TV+ subscription service now offers thousands of content in its library, but the lack of screencasting remains. Maybe there is some hardware limitation or compatibility issues.
It’s worth mentioning that the Apple TV app for iPhone and iPad currently doesn’t support Chromecast. So, it’s unknown to most of us when this compatibility issue will be fixed. But it will take some time, and we expect Apple to bring Chromecast support to Apple TV shortly. Currently, Apple is pushing its ecosystem users to prefer AirPlay for casting to Apple TV, which is limited to the Apple ecosystem.
How to Cast Apple TV to Chromecast?
If you’re one of the proud owners of the newer Chromecast with Google TV, there is no need to cast Apple TV. In early 2021, the Apple TV app became available directly to download on the latest Chromecast with Google TV, which is helpful for the users. So, downloading the Apple TV app from the Google Play Store will do the job. Sign in to your Apple ID, create a new one, and start streaming Apple TV content with casting support.
It’s also worth mentioning that some of the selected Android TV (Google TV) devices can also download the Apple TV app and support screen casting. So, it can be a great alternative to directly casting Apple TV to a Chromecast with Google TV. If you have an older Chromecast model, you won’t be able to download the Apple TV app due to compatibility issues. In this scenario, accessing the Apple TV website via a browser will be best.
Yes! You guessed it right. Accessing the Apple TV website via the Google Chrome browser and casting the screen directly to a Chromecast device will be the workaround. Meanwhile, users will need to sign in to the Apple TV website, and then they can use Chrome’s built-in feature to cast to nearby devices to find the Chromecast and stream videos directly.
Although it won’t be as convenient as screencasting the content directly from a smartphone app, there is nothing to do with the older generation of Chromecast users. A little option will be available for watching Apple TV and Apple TV+ on a Chromecast. This option may change shortly if the Apple TV app gets fully functional Chromecast support. It seems that Chromecast users will have to wait further.
Conclusion
At the time of writing this article, there is no possible solution to cast Apple TV to a Chromecast directly or via the smartphone (iPhone or iPad) app. This isn’t surprising because Apple always sticks to its plans and pushes its users to be within its ecosystem. So, the cross-platform compatibility with the Apple TV and Chromecast will take time.
Meanwhile, Chromecast with Google TV users can download the Apple TV app via the Play Store. At the same time, older Chromecast users can directly visit the Apple TV website via a web browser like Chrome and then use the casting feature available (built-in).
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
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