Casting to a Samsung TV sends specific content (a video, a tab, a photo) to the TV while your phone continues working normally – unlike screen mirroring which duplicates your entire display. Samsung TVs support several casting standards depending on your device.

Cast from Samsung Phone Using Smart View

  1. Open any app that supports casting (YouTube, Netflix, Google Photos, etc.).
  2. Look for the Cast icon (a rectangle with a Wi-Fi wave) within the app and tap it.
  3. Select your Samsung TV from the list.
  4. The content plays on the TV while your phone is free to do other things.

Alternatively, swipe down to Quick Settings, tap Smart View, select the TV, and choose to cast a specific app rather than mirror the whole screen.

Cast YouTube Directly to Samsung TV

  1. Open the YouTube app on your phone.
  2. Start playing a video.
  3. Tap the Cast icon in the top right of the player.
  4. Select your Samsung TV.
  5. YouTube plays on the TV and you can control it from your phone, browse for more videos, or lock the screen.

This works from Android and iPhone and requires both devices on the same Wi-Fi network.

Cast from iPhone to Samsung TV (AirPlay)

  1. Make sure AirPlay is enabled on the TV (Settings, General, Apple AirPlay Settings).
  2. In any AirPlay-compatible app on your iPhone (YouTube, Netflix, Apple TV, etc.), tap the AirPlay/Cast icon.
  3. Select your Samsung TV.
  4. Content streams directly to the TV.

Cast from Chrome Browser (Windows or Mac)

  1. Open Google Chrome on your computer.
  2. Click the three-dot menu in the top right.
  3. Select Cast.
  4. Choose your Samsung TV from the list.
  5. Select whether to cast a specific tab or your entire screen.

This requires the Samsung TV to have Chromecast built-in, available on Samsung TVs from 2022 and later running Tizen 6.5 or newer.

Using SmartThings for Casting

Samsung’s SmartThings app provides an integrated casting interface for Galaxy phones. Open SmartThings, select your TV, and use the media playback controls to push content from your phone’s gallery or compatible apps to the TV.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between casting and screen mirroring?

Casting sends only specific content (a video, a song) to the TV – your phone screen stays independent and you can do other things while content plays. Screen mirroring duplicates your entire phone display on the TV in real time.

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

Check that the TV and your phone are on the same Wi-Fi network. If the TV is connected via Ethernet and the phone is on Wi-Fi, they may be on isolated network segments. Also check that the TV’s screen sharing feature is enabled in Settings.

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