Chromecast Max to your TV
You can use Chromecast to cast Max from your phone, tablet, or computer to your TV.
What you need
- Chromecast, Chromecast Ultra, or a TV with Chromecast built-in
(If you have a Chromecast with Google TV, you can use the Max app.) - An Android phone or tablet, an Apple iPhone or iPad, or a computer with the Chrome browser.
The Max app is the easiest way to stream Max on your TV. Check the app store on your TV or go to Supported devices (or check the app store on your TV device).
Which device are you casting from?
Here's how to cast Max from your phone or tablet to your TV:
- Make sure the phone or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast.
- Open Max and choose the Google Cast button
.
Cast button missing? Check the Troubleshooting section below. - Choose the device that you want to cast to.
- Start watching something.
To stop casting, choose the Cast button again and then Disconnect.
You can change the subtitles, closed captions, and the audio track on the device you’re using to cast. For more info, go to Subtitles, captions, and audio.
Here's how to cast Max from your computer to your TV:
- Make sure your computer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast.
- Open the Chrome browser on your computer and sign in at max.com.
- Click the Google Cast button .
Cast button missing? Go to Google's Missing the Cast button? article. - Choose the device that you want to cast to.
- Start watching something.
To stop casting, choose the Cast button again and then Disconnect.
You can change the subtitles, closed captions, and the audio track on the device you’re using to cast. For more info, go to Subtitles, captions, and audio.
For more help, go to Google's Cast from Chrome to your TV article.
Troubleshooting
If the Google Cast button is missing, you may need to adjust your iOS settings. Here's how:
- On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings, then scroll down and select Max.
- Make sure Bluetooth and Local Network are both turned on.
- Close Max and reopen the app.
It may take a minute for the Cast button to appear.
Try casting from the Google Home app. Here's how:
- Open the Google Home app on your phone or tablet.
- Choose the device that you want to cast to.
- Choose Cast my screen > Cast screen.
- Once your screen appears on your TV, open Max and start streaming.
If you're using a Chromecast device, try the following troubleshooting:
- Check that your TV is set to display the same numbered HDMI input that your Chromecast device is connected to.
- Unplug your Chromecast from power and the HDMI port, wait a minute, then plug it back in.
- Try connecting your Chromecast to a different HDMI port on your TV.
It may take a minute for the Cast button to appear.
For more info, go to Chromecast Help:
