Want to play your favorite music or videos on a big screen or speaker directly from your Android phone? Thanks to built-in casting features like Google Cast, Miracast, and Bluetooth, it’s super easy to stream media from your phone to compatible devices like Smart TVs, Chromecast, Fire TV, and more.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to cast or stream content from Android to other devices—step-by-step.

🎯 What Devices Can You Cast To?

You can cast music or video to any of the following:

🔧 Method 1: Cast to Chromecast or Google TV

✅ Steps:

1. Connect your Android phone and Chromecast/TV to the same Wi-Fi network
2. Open YouTube, Spotify, Netflix, or other cast-supported app
3. Tap the Cast icon (📺 or 🔊) in the top-right corner
4. Select your device from the list
5. Your media will play on the selected screen or speaker

🎬 This method supports high-quality video and synced audio.

🔧 Method 2: Cast to Smart TV (Without Chromecast)

Many smart TVs (like Samsung, Sony, LG) support Miracast or built-in casting.

✅ Steps:

1. Ensure both phone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi
2. On your TV, enable screen mirroring
3. On Android, go to Settings > Connected devices > Cast
4. Select your TV from the list
5. Your phone screen will mirror—great for local videos or photos

🔔 Some brands call this “Wireless Display” or “Smart View” (Samsung).

🔧 Method 3: Cast Music to Bluetooth Speaker

For audio streaming to speakers or soundbars:

✅ Steps:

1. Put your Bluetooth speaker in pairing mode
2. On your phone, go to Settings > Bluetooth > Pair new device
3. Select your speaker and connect
4. Open your music app (Spotify, YouTube Music, etc.) and play your track

🎵 Volume and playback can be controlled directly from your Android phone.

🔧 Method 4: Cast Using Google Home App

For broader control across Google-compatible devices:

✅ Steps:

1. Install the Google Home app
2. Open the app and select the device (TV, speaker)
3. Tap Cast my screen or Cast media
4. Choose what to cast: screen, YouTube, music, etc.

📱 This is ideal for controlling Nest Hubs, Google TVs, and compatible smart devices.

🎥 Bonus: Cast Local Media Files (Offline)

Want to cast downloaded videos or music?

• Use apps like VLC Media Player or LocalCast
• Tap the cast icon inside the app
• Select your device and play content stored on your phone

🧠 Tips for Smooth Casting

• Use a 5GHz Wi-Fi network for less lag
• Keep your Android OS updated
• Restart your router and device if casting fails
• Use Google Photos to cast images/videos with one tap

📝 Summary Table

📌 Final Thoughts

Casting music and video from your Android phone to a bigger screen or external speaker amplifies your experience. Whether you’re watching a movie, showing photos to friends, or playing party music—casting makes your Android smarter.

🔗 Related Guides

• How to Mirror Android Screen to Your Smart TV
• Best Music Apps That Support Casting in 2025
• Google Home vs Chromecast: Which One to Use?