Apple today (Dec. 16) announced that the Apple TV app for Android is gaining support for Google Cast.
This means that, just like you’ve been able to cast content from apps like Disney+ and YouTube, you can now cast TV shows and movies from the Apple TV app on your Android phone to big-screen devices like smart TVs and projectors.
How Casting Works
With the feature rolling out, you’ll now see a Cast icon in the top right corner of the app. Tap it, and a dialog box will show all available Chromecast and Google TV devices. Simply select the device you want to stream to, and playback will begin. As with other Chromecast streams, you can control everything directly from your phone.
The rollout starts today. We tested it on the Google Pixel 10 Pro with the latest Apple TV app (version 2.2.0). If you don’t see the Cast icon yet, just update the app through the Google Play Store.
Stream Your Favorite Shows and Movies
Apple notes that this feature will make it easier for users to stream “award-winning” shows and movies like Severance, Slow Horses, The Morning Show, Pluribus, and F1 The Movie.
It’s also worth mentioning that Apple TV is slowly becoming a serious sports-streaming app, with support for Major League Soccer, Friday Night Baseball, and Formula 1 races in the U.S. This is great news for users who don’t own Apple devices but still want to enjoy content on the big screen.
Wider Device Support
The rollout comes at an interesting time. Recently, Netflix removed the Cast option from its app for Google TV and Chromecast devices that include remotes, but Apple has no such restriction.
Apple has added support for Google Cast on all compatible devices, including the Google TV Streamer, Chromecast with Google TV, and a wide range of Android TVs.
This update makes it easier than ever for Android users to enjoy Apple TV content on bigger screens without needing an Apple device.
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