Watch iPhone/iPad Videos on Chromecast - Easy Guide

Streaming Local iPad Content to Chromecast: A Reader's Dilemma

For users with both iOS devices and a Chromecast, streaming from popular services like Netflix generally works seamlessly. However, casting locally stored content from an iPad to a Chromecast can present challenges.

A Reader's Question

Dear How-To Geek,

I own an iPad and a Chromecast, and I am trying to play videos saved on my iPad on my HDTV using the Chromecast. Despite being able to stream services like Netflix, I haven't been able to find a way to display video directly from my iPad.

Am I overlooking something? I have the official Google Chromecast application installed and can utilize the iPad as a remote for Chromecast. Is it possible to enable a Chromecast button within the iPad's photos and videos view, similar to Netflix's casting functionality?

Sincerely,

iPad Puzzled

The Core Issue: Apple's Approach

The difficulty arises from the fact that Apple does not natively support Chromecast functionality. Considering the Chromecast is a competitor to Apple TV, this lack of support isn't entirely unexpected.

Consequently, you won't find a Chromecast icon integrated into your iPad's camera roll or videos app.

Third-Party App Solutions

While Apple doesn't offer native integration, the App Store isn't restricted from hosting apps that support Chromecast. This is why services like Netflix, Pandora, and YouTube function with Chromecast.

However, there's a limited number of applications specifically designed to cast native iOS photos and videos to a Chromecast.

CastNow: A Recommended Solution

After extensive searching, we identified only one app that directly adds a Chromecast button to the iPad's album menu: CastNow.

This application, priced at $0.99, provides a reliable solution and eliminates the need to wait for potential future integration from Apple.

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