- The Apple TV app on Android now supports Google Cast
- Netflix removed this feature a few weeks ago
- It’s an easy way to send content to eligible big screens
With hits like Multibus, Resignation, Ted Lassoand ShrinksApple TV is one of the best streaming services out there, and it’s also rolling out some excellent news for its Android users in the middle of the holiday season.
Apple TV launched on Android in February 2025, and while it lacked Google Cast support at launch, the latest update — rolling out now — not only fixes that, but may also encourage some Netflix users to join the platform. On Android, you can now easily send the show or movie you’re watching to the big screen on Google Cast-compatible televisions.
It’s as simple as tapping the Google Cast icon on the screen and selecting the TV or display you want to send it to. It then connects and playback begins, but the controls remain on your Android device in the Apple TV app.
Pretty simple – and it’s not just a great way to easily get content on the big screen at home, but also for hotels with compatible TVs and for Airbnb rentals. You can easily watch something on TV without the hassle of logging into a service on a screen that isn’t permanently yours.
Apple’s decision to roll this out now not only adds a feature that’s been missing since Apple TV debuted on Android, but it also comes just weeks after Netflix removed much of the functionality from its app — a move that hasn’t been universally loved by consumers and subscribers.
I don’t know that we’ll ever see Netflix add the feature back, given that the removal was done quietly, but Apple TV getting Cast support is a nice touch in its favor. It’s included in version 2.2 of the Apple TV app, and after a quick update, you’ll see the Google Cast icon appear during playback.
Apple isn’t adding Google Cast to the iOS app yet, but Apple TV on that platform has long supported AirPlay, which is another easy way to get content to the big screen with supported TVs or monitors.
All in all, it’s a good – and fortunately well-timed – update from Apple to the Apple TV app on Android. Let us know in the comments if you plan to give this feature a try this holiday season and what you’ve been wanting to see on Apple TV.
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