How to Cast from iPhone to TV

CastBrowser for iPhone is a full-featured web browser with automatic video detection and one-tap casting to your TV — the same experience as the Android version.

Install CastBrowser from the App Store

Download CastBrowser from the Apple App Store. It's free with no account required.

Connect to the Same Wi-Fi

Make sure your iPhone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network for device discovery.

Browse and Detect Videos

Navigate to any website. CastBrowser automatically detects videos on the page, including HLS, DASH, and MP4 content.

Cast to Your TV

Tap the cast icon, select your Chromecast, Roku, Fire TV, or Smart TV, and the video plays on the big screen.

Supported Devices

CastBrowser for iPhone supports casting to:

Chromecast: Most generations, Google TV, Chromecast built-in TVs
Roku: Roku TVs, Streaming Sticks, Express, Ultra
Fire TV: Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, Fire TV Edition TVs
Smart TVs: Samsung, LG, Sony, and other Smart TVs with DLNA support
Web Receiver: Any device with a web browser on your network

CastBrowser vs AirPlay

AirPlay is built into many newer Smart TVs and Apple TV, but it mirrors your entire screen. CastBrowser casts only the video stream directly, which offers some advantages:

Works with Chromecast, Roku, Fire TV, and DLNA Smart TVs (not just AirPlay devices)
Better video quality (direct stream, no screen compression)
Lower battery usage on your iPhone
Use your iPhone normally while casting
Built-in ad blocker for cleaner browsing

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.

Also Available on Android

CastBrowser is also available on Android via the Google Play Store with all the same features.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cast from iPhone to a non-Apple TV?

Yes. CastBrowser lets you cast from iPhone to virtually any TV — not just Apple TV. The app supports five casting protocols beyond AirPlay: Chromecast (all generations, Google TV, Android TV with Chromecast built-in), Roku (streaming sticks, Roku Express, Roku Ultra, and Roku TVs from TCL, Hisense, and others), Amazon Fire TV (Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Cube, Fire TV Edition TVs), and DLNA/UPnP — the open standard built into most Smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, and Philips. The Web Receiver feature lets you cast to any device on your network that has a modern web browser, including smart TV browsers and laptops. CastBrowser also supports AirPlay for Apple TV and AirPlay 2-compatible TVs — six protocols covering virtually every TV sold in the last decade.

Is CastBrowser better than AirPlay for casting videos?

For video casting from websites, CastBrowser has several advantages over AirPlay. AirPlay works by mirroring your entire iPhone screen or streaming from apps with built-in AirPlay support — websites that use custom video players often do not support AirPlay natively. CastBrowser scans the webpage, extracts the actual video stream URL, and sends that URL directly to your TV, so any website with a detectable video can be cast at full quality. CastBrowser also works with more TV brands: Chromecast, Roku, Fire TV, DLNA Smart TVs, and AirPlay devices, while AirPlay requires an Apple TV or an AirPlay 2-compatible TV. Battery usage is lower because your phone just acts as a remote while the TV plays the video directly. The app also includes a built-in ad blocker and is free on the App Store.

Is CastBrowser free on iPhone?

Currently, CastBrowser is completely free on iPhone with no hidden costs. There is no subscription, no one-time purchase, no in-app purchases, and no account required. Every feature is included from first launch: 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, and playback resumption. Download it from the Apple App Store, open any website with a video, and you can be casting to your TV in under two minutes — no upgrade prompts, no trial period, no feature locks.

What video formats can I cast from iPhone?

CastBrowser on iPhone supports casting 20+ video formats 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 from modern websites, CastBrowser supports HLS (M3U8 playlists) and DASH (MPD manifests) — the protocols used by most streaming platforms. Live streams in HLS and DASH are also supported, letting you cast live TV broadcasts or live events in real time. For audio-only content, it handles AAC, MP3, FLAC, WAV, and OGG. When a format is not natively playable on the target TV, CastBrowser handles compatibility automatically. All formats are available on iPhone at no cost — no format packs or premium unlocks required.