{"id":13805,"date":"2024-04-12T11:41:07","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T09:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/?p=13805"},"modified":"2025-05-28T09:57:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T07:57:58","slug":"airplay-chromecast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/airplay-chromecast\/","title":{"rendered":"Airplay on Chromecast [Easy Ways to Use It]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When a video is too good, your iPhone becomes too small for watching it. In this case, you’d want to use a bigger screen for viewing. Your smart TV is undeniably the best screen you can use. But what if your smart TV doesn’t support AirPlay? Can you AirPlay your iPhone to Chromecast?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to find out whether AirPlay works with Google Chromecast and which one is better. Let\u2019s dive into it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Can’t You AirPlay Your iPhone to Chromecast?<\/h2>\n\n\n

You can’t AirPlay your iPhone to Chromecast because they operate on different protocols. AirPlay utilizes Apple’s proprietary technology, whereas Chromecast employs an open-standard protocol. While they may be compatible through the Google Home App<\/a>,<\/strong> Chromecast cannot access the AirPlay feature.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, there is a workaround you can use if you want to AirPlay your iPhone and other Apple devices to Chromecast.<\/p>\n\n\n

How to Simulate AirPlay on Chromecast Using Mirroring Apps<\/h2>\n\n\n

Here, we\u2019ll focus on three applications available on your iPhone’s App Store: Replica, DoCast, and iWebTV.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Note! <\/strong>You don\u2019t need a code to use AirPlay on Chromecast when using third-party apps. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Here are the different methods to simulate AirPlay on Chromecast:<\/p>\n\n\n

1. AirPlay on Chromecast With Replica<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n

Replica can cast photos and videos when you use it to AirPlay on Chromecast. The free version of the app offers only 15 minutes of mirroring time and includes ads. It also reduces video quality and turns off sound.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Price: <\/strong>Free (Standard) or $2.5\/month (Premium)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best For: <\/strong>Local phone videos and photos<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Get Replica<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Upgrade to a premium version to enjoy all the features. You can use Replica on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the steps to screen mirror an iPhone to Chromecast using Replica:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Step 1. Download Replica<\/strong> on your iPhone and grant the necessary permissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Step 2. Choose<\/strong> a premium plan or skip<\/strong> to use the free plan.

    You can use the free plan to test its functionality by tapping the \u201cX\u201d <\/em>in the top right corner.
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  • Step 3. Choose your Chromecast device<\/strong> under the \u201cConnect\u201d <\/em><\/strong>section.

    Note!<\/strong> Your Chromecast device should appear automatically in the list because Replica searches and displays nearby devices.\u00a0
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  • Step 4. <\/strong>Tap \u201cScreen  Mirroring\u201d. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
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    Step 5. <\/strong>Select \u201cStart Broadcast\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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