How to Cast from Android to TV — Stream Web Videos (2026)

Supported Devices

CastBrowser can cast videos from your Android phone to:

Chromecast

Most Chromecast devices, Google TV, and Chromecast built-in TVs

Roku

Roku TVs, Streaming Sticks, Express, Ultra, and Premiere

Fire TV

Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, and Fire TV Edition TVs

Smart TVs (DLNA)

Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Philips, and other DLNA TVs

Step-by-Step Guide

Download CastBrowser

Install CastBrowser from the Google Play Store. It's free, with no account or subscription needed. Also available on the App Store for iPhone.

Connect to Your Wi-Fi Network

Make sure your Android phone and your TV (or streaming device) are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. CastBrowser automatically discovers available devices on your local network.

Browse Any Website

Open CastBrowser and navigate to any website with video content. The built-in browser works just like Chrome — type a URL or search for content. CastBrowser automatically detects videos on the page.

Select a Video and Cast

When videos are detected, tap on one to see quality options. Then tap the cast icon, choose your TV or streaming device, and the video starts playing on your big screen.

Control Playback

Your phone becomes a remote control. Play, pause, seek, adjust volume, and stop casting — all from the app or the notification panel.

Why CastBrowser?

No video URL copying: The app detects videos automatically — no need to copy and paste links.
Works with any website: Unlike apps that only work with specific services, CastBrowser works with any website that has video content.
Built-in ad blocker: Enjoy a cleaner browsing experience — blocks ads, popups, bad redirections, and trackers for a smoother viewing experience.
20+ video formats: Supports MP4, HLS, DASH, MKV, WebM, and many more.
Completely free: No subscription, no account, no hidden fees.

Supported Video Formats

CastBrowser detects and streams videos in these formats:

MP4HLS (M3U8)DASH (MPD)MKVWebMMOVAVIFLV3GPM4VMPEG-TS

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

TV not found: Ensure same Wi-Fi network, restart both devices, disable VPN
Video not detected: Start playing the video first, try fullscreen toggle, wait a few seconds
Buffering: Switch to 5GHz Wi-Fi, reduce video quality, close other apps
Disconnects when screen off: Disable battery optimization for CastBrowser in Android settings

Alternative: Use Web Receiver

If you are having trouble with Chromecast, DLNA, or other casting methods, CastBrowser also includes a Web Receiver feature. Open a web browser on your TV (like the built-in browser on your Smart TV or any device with a browser), navigate to the link CastBrowser gives you, and the video will play directly in the browser on your TV. This works with any TV or device that has a web browser — no special hardware or casting support required.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cast from my Android phone to my TV?

To cast from your Android phone to a TV, install CastBrowser from the Google Play Store — it is free with no account required. Connect both your Android phone and your TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Open CastBrowser, browse to any website that contains video content, and the app automatically detects every playable video on the page, including HLS, DASH, MP4, MKV, and WebM streams. Tap the video you want, select your preferred quality, then tap the cast icon and choose your TV or streaming device from the list. CastBrowser supports all major casting protocols: Chromecast, Roku, Fire TV Stick, Samsung Smart TV and other DLNA-compatible devices, and a Web Receiver that works with any TV browser. The video stream is sent directly to your TV, which plays it natively at full quality while your phone acts as a remote control.

What TVs can I cast to from my Android phone?

With CastBrowser on your Android phone, you can cast to virtually any TV or streaming device. The app supports six casting protocols: Chromecast (all generations, Google TV, and TVs with Chromecast built-in), Roku (all Roku streaming players and Roku TVs from TCL, Hisense, Sharp, and others), Amazon Fire TV (Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Cube, Fire TV Edition TVs), and DLNA/UPnP — built into most Smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Philips, Hisense, and TCL manufactured after 2012. AirPlay is supported on iOS. If none of those protocols apply, the Web Receiver feature works with any TV or device that has a modern web browser on the same network. No matter which TV you own, CastBrowser almost certainly supports it — and all protocols are included at no cost.

Is CastBrowser free for Android?

Currently, CastBrowser is completely free on Android with no hidden costs at any level. There is no subscription tier, no one-time purchase, no in-app purchases, and no account required. Every feature is included from the moment you install: all six casting protocols (Chromecast, Roku, Fire TV, DLNA, AirPlay, Web Receiver), a built-in ad blocker, automatic video detection across 20+ formats, video quality selection, subtitle support for SRT and VTT files, local file casting, background casting with screen off, and playback resumption. Download it from the Google Play Store, open any website with a video, and you can be casting to your TV in under two minutes — no upgrade prompts, no trial periods, no feature locks.

Why is my TV not showing up when I try to cast from Android?

The most common reason your TV is not showing up is that your Android phone and TV are on different Wi-Fi networks. Many routers broadcast separate 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks under different names — make sure both devices are connected to the same one. If that looks correct, try these steps: restart both your phone and TV; disable any VPN or firewall app on your phone, as these block local network discovery; check your TV's network settings and confirm that media sharing or DLNA is enabled; if you have a Samsung TV, go to Settings → General → Network and set Device Connect Manager to Allow All; and verify that your router does not have client isolation enabled, which prevents devices on the same network from communicating. As a last resort, CastBrowser's Web Receiver feature works with any TV that has a web browser.

What video formats can I cast from Android to TV?

CastBrowser supports casting 20+ video formats from Android to any compatible TV. On-demand formats include MP4 (H.264/H.265), MKV (Matroska), AVI, WebM (VP8/VP9), MOV, FLV, 3GP, M4V, OGV, WMV, and MPEG-TS. For adaptive streaming — the format used by most modern websites — CastBrowser supports HLS (M3U8 playlists) and DASH (MPD manifests), which are the same protocols used by major streaming services. Live streams in HLS and DASH are also supported, so you can cast live TV or live events in real time. For audio files, it supports AAC, MP3, FLAC, WAV, and OGG. When a video format is not natively supported by the target TV, CastBrowser handles format compatibility automatically. All 20+ formats are available on Android at no extra cost — there are no format packs or premium unlocks required.