{"id":298645,"date":"2025-03-22T06:34:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T13:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=298645"},"modified":"2025-07-01T15:05:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T22:05:51","slug":"got-an-old-android-phone-heres-how-to-turn-it-into-a-chromecast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/got-an-old-android-phone-heres-how-to-turn-it-into-a-chromecast\/","title":{"rendered":"Got an old Android phone? Here\u2019s how to turn it into a Chromecast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your old Chromecast has stopped working and you&#8217;re not ready to spend money on a new device,&nbsp;<strong>there\u2019s an easy and affordable solution<\/strong>\u2014especially if you have an unused Android phone lying around. With just a few components and the right setup,&nbsp;<strong>you can repurpose that phone as a functional Chromecast<\/strong>, capable of streaming content directly to your TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to get started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To begin,&nbsp;<strong>make sure your old phone supports video output via HDMI<\/strong>. Ideally, it should run at least Android 4.1 and support MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link). To verify compatibility, you can use the \u201cMHL Checker\u201d app from the Google Play Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, you&#8217;ll need the right&nbsp;<strong>HDMI adapter cable<\/strong>. For phones with USB-C ports, use a USB-C to HDMI cable. If the device uses microUSB, you&#8217;ll need a microUSB to HDMI adapter\u2014these are usually inexpensive and easy to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setting up your phone as a Chromecast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Install the&nbsp;<strong>Cast Receiver app<\/strong>&nbsp;from the Play Store on your old phone. Grant the app permission to display over other apps. While the free version allows short testing,&nbsp;<strong>the full version (around \u20ac4.79) unlocks continuous use<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, connect the phone to your TV using the adapter and switch your TV input to the corresponding HDMI port. You should now see the phone\u2019s screen mirrored\u2014or a simplified desktop view\u2014on your television.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From this point, you can&nbsp;<strong>cast content wirelessly from another device<\/strong>, like your primary phone or tablet, just as you would with a regular Chromecast. Note that DRM-protected content won\u2019t work, but for most videos, photos, and music,&nbsp;<strong>this setup is surprisingly smooth and effective<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your old Chromecast has stopped working and you&#8217;re not ready to spend money on a new device,&nbsp;there\u2019s an easy and affordable solution\u2014especially if you have an unused Android phone lying around. With just a few components and the right setup,&nbsp;you can repurpose that phone as a functional Chromecast, capable of streaming content directly to &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/got-an-old-android-phone-heres-how-to-turn-it-into-a-chromecast\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Got an old Android phone? 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