Quick Answer
- The Safari browser is not compatible with the Chromecast support.
- You need to use the Replica app (iPhone or iPad) or Chrome browser (Mac) to mirror the Safari browser.
Being a Mac user, it is a big headache for me when I want to cast some media files from the Safari browser to my TV. As the Safari browser is not featured with the Chromecast feature, I’ve installed the Chrome browser just to mirror the Safari browser. Then, for my iPhone, I’m using the Replica app.
If you are a Mac or iPhone user and want to cast the Safari browser, follow the steps mentioned in the article
Checklist
- Set up the Chromecast device with your TV.
- Install the Replica app from the App Store on your iPhone/iPad.
- Download the Google Chrome browser on your MacBook. If you have already installed the browser, update Chrome to the latest version.
- Connect the Chromecast-connected TV and Apple device (iPhone, iPad, or Mac) to the same WiFi.
How to Cast Safari Browser on Chromecast from iPhone/iPad
1. Install the Replica on your iPhone or iPad from the App Store.
2. On the home screen, locate and select your Chromecast device.
3. Tap the Start button displayed at the center.
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4. From the pop-up menu, click the option Start Broadcast to mirror the iPhone/iPad screen on Chromecast-connected TV.
5. Once mirrored, open the Safari browser on your iOS device.
6. Visit any website and view the content on a larger screen.
How to Chromecast Safari from MacBook [Google Chrome]
1. Launch the Google Chrome browser on your Mac.
2. Select the three-dotted icon located at the top-right.
3. From the expandable menu, hit the option Cast.
4. Tap your Chromecast device from the list of devices.
5. Select the option Cast desktop exhibited under the Sources drop-down.
6. Click the screen you want to mirror and tap the Share button.
7. Now, the entire Mac screen will be displayed on your TV.
8. Minimize the Chrome browser on Mac and launch the Safari browser.
9. As the Mac screen is mirrored, the Safari browser will appear on your Chromecast-connected TV.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use the Replica app to screen mirror your iPhone to Chromecast.
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