How to Cast NetMirror to Your TV Using Chromecast
Watching NetMirror on your phone screen is fine, but casting it to your TV takes the experience to a completely different level. With Chromecast, you can mirror your Android screen or stream directly to your TV with just a few taps. Here is everything you need to know to cast NetMirror to your TV.
What You Need
- A Chromecast device (any generation) plugged into your TV’s HDMI port
- An Android phone or tablet with NetMirror installed
- Both your phone and Chromecast connected to the same Wi-Fi network
- Google Home app installed on your phone (for setup)
Method 1: Screen Mirror Using Google Home
This is the simplest method. You mirror your entire phone screen to the TV, and whatever plays on NetMirror will appear on the big screen.
- Make sure your phone and Chromecast are on the same Wi-Fi network.
- Open the Google Home app on your Android phone.
- Tap on your Chromecast device from the home screen.
- Tap Cast my screen and then Cast screen.
- Your phone screen now appears on the TV.
- Open NetMirror on your phone and start playing any content.
- The video plays on your TV through the mirrored screen.
Note: Screen mirroring uses your phone as the processor, so make sure your phone does not lock or go to sleep during playback. You can adjust screen timeout in your phone settings.
Method 2: Cast From the Notification Panel (Android Quick Cast)
Many Android phones have a built-in cast option in the quick settings panel.
- Swipe down from the top of your Android screen to open the notification shade.
- Look for a Cast or Screen Cast tile and tap it.
- Your phone will scan for nearby Chromecast devices. Tap on yours.
- Open NetMirror and play your content.
- The playback will appear on your TV instantly.
Tips for Smooth Casting
- Always keep both devices on the same Wi-Fi network or casting will not work
- Use a 5GHz Wi-Fi band instead of 2.4GHz for less interference and a smoother cast
- Reduce video quality to 720p if you notice lag or stuttering during cast
- Disable battery saver mode on your phone so it does not throttle performance mid-stream
- Keep the phone plugged in while casting to avoid battery drain
FAQs
Screen mirroring adds a slight delay because your phone is encoding and transmitting the video in real time. A 5GHz Wi-Fi connection and reducing video quality to 720p can help reduce this lag.
NetMirror does not have a native Chromecast button within the app. Screen mirroring from your phone is the recommended method.
If you use the Cast my screen method, your phone must stay on the NetMirror playback screen. You cannot fully use other apps without interrupting the cast. Use split screen if you need to multitask.
Yes, screen mirroring and the Google Home cast method both work on Chromecast with Google TV. The setup process is the same.