Apple has made it easier for Android users to watch Apple TV content on the big screen by adding Google Cast support to the Apple TV app. The company announced the update on Monday, allowing users to stream video and audio directly from their Android devices to compatible televisions.
A Strategic Push in a Competitive Streaming Market
Apple’s adoption of Google Cast signals a broader effort to make Apple TV+ more competitive as the global streaming market continues to consolidate. Industry giants are reshaping the landscape, with Netflix and Paramount reportedly vying to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, while Disney prepares to merge Hulu into its main streaming app.
The move also comes shortly after Netflix quietly removed Google Cast support from its own Android app—a decision that sparked frustration among users. By contrast, Apple’s decision to embrace Google Cast could appeal to Android users dissatisfied with Netflix and encourage them to shift their subscriptions.
Apple TV+ Content and Sports Offerings
Although Apple TV+ has a smaller original content library compared to rivals, it boasts several high-profile titles, including:
- Severance
- Pluribus
- The Studio
- The Morning Show
- Slow Horses
- The recent summer blockbuster F1
On the sports front, Apple TV+ streams:
- “Friday Night Baseball” doubleheaders
- Major League Soccer matches
- Formula 1 races in the United States
How Android Users Can Cast Apple TV
To use the feature, Android users need to:
- Download and install the Apple TV app from the Google Play Store on a compatible smartphone, tablet, or foldable device.
- Open the app and tap the Cast icon in the top-right corner.
- Select a compatible TV to begin streaming.
The update makes Apple TV+ more accessible for Android users and positions Apple as a more flexible player in an increasingly competitive streaming ecosystem.
