How to Cast IPTV from Android & iOS to Chromecast

Not every television is a top-of-the-line Smart TV. If you have an older TV, a hotel room television, or simply prefer controlling everything from your smartphone, Google Chromecast is a lifesaver.

Casting allows you to use your mobile phone as the "brain" and the remote control, while the TV simply acts as a display monitor. Here is how to cast your IPTV playlists from your Android or iOS device in 2026.

The Prerequisites

To cast successfully, you need three things:

1. A Chromecast dongle plugged into your TV, or a TV with "Chromecast Built-in."
2. Your smartphone (Android or iOS) connected to the exact same Wi-Fi network as the Chromecast.
3. A casting-enabled media player app installed on your phone.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Download a Casting-Enabled App First, download a media player that natively supports Google Cast. Vanto Player is fully equipped with advanced casting protocols for both Android and iOS devices.

2. Load Your Playlist Open the app on your phone and input your M3U link or [Xtream Codes API](/blog/what-is-xtream-codes-api) login. Wait a few seconds for your Live TV, Movies, and Series to populate on your mobile screen.

3. Connect to the TV At the top right corner of the Vanto Player mobile interface, tap the Cast Icon (it looks like a small TV screen with Wi-Fi waves). A menu will pop up listing all available devices on your network. Select your Living Room TV.

4. Hit Play Navigate through your playlist on your phone. When you tap a channel or a movie, it will instantly beam to your television in full resolution.

The Benefits of Casting

Casting is not just a workaround; it's a feature.

• It saves the processing power of your TV, preventing menu lag.
• It allows you to search for movies using your phone's touch keyboard instead of a clunky TV remote.
• It lets you take your entire IPTV setup with you when traveling—just plug your Chromecast into a hotel TV and cast from your phone.