Quick Answer
- Astro Go is not compatible with Chromecast.
- Alternatively, you can screen mirror Astro Go on your TV by installing the app on your smartphone from the Play Store or App Store.
- You can also screen mirror the Astro Go content on your Chromecast-connected TV by visiting its official website on your Windows or Mac PC.
Astro GO is a popular streaming app with over 100 TV channels and 110,000+ on-demand video content. Though the Astro GO app is officially available for smartphones, it is not featured with Chromecast support. So, you have to screen mirror the content to your TV.
If you are an Astro satellite TV user, you can access Astro Go for free. Or else, you need to get an Astro Go premium subscription that starts at RM41.99/month. Visit its official website to subscribe.
This article will show you how to screen mirror Astro Go on your Chromecast-connected TV from your smartphone or PC.
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How to Screen Mirror Astro GO to the TV from Android
For Android smartphones and tablets, you can screen mirror the device directly from the Notification Panel.
1. Connect the Google Chromecast to WiFi. Connect your smartphone to the same WiFi connection.
2. Install the Astro GO app from the Play Store. Open the app and sign in with your account.
3. Now, go to the Notification Panel and tap the Cast icon. The name of the icon may vary based on the smartphone brand.
4. From the list of devices, choose Chromecast.
5. Then, play the video file from the Astro GO app. It will appear on your TV via Chromecast.
6. To stop the casting, tap the Cast again from the Notification Panel and click the Disconnect button.
Alternatively, you can install the Astro Go app on your Android TV if your TV is running on TV OS 8.0 and above.
How to Screen Mirror Astro GO to TV from iPhone
For iPhone & iPad, you can’t directly screen mirror the app to Chromecast. You need to use third-party mirroring apps like Replica for this purpose.
1. Install the Replica app on your iPhone or iPad from the App Store.
2. Connect your iPhone/iPad and Chromecast to the same WiFi network.
3. Open the Replica app. It will search for nearby devices. Choose your Chromecast device when detected.
4. Open the Astro GO app. If you don’t have the app, you can install the app from the App Store.
5. Play any video file from the app. It will appear on your TV.
6. To stop the mirroring, disconnect the Chromecast device from the Replica app.
How to Chromecast Astro GO to TV from Windows or Mac
Astro Go doesn’t have a dedicated app for PCs. From Windows or Mac PCs, there are two ways to Chromecast the Astro GO platform. You can use the Chrome or Edge browser to cast it. Make sure to connect your PC and Chromecast to the same WiFi network.
Using Chrome
1. Go to the Astro GO website using the Chrome browser.
2. Sign in with your Astro GO account.
3. Right-click on the Chrome browser and choose the Cast… option.
4. From the Sources drop-down button, choose Cast Tab.
5. Then, choose the Chromecast device.
6. Now, play any video content from the Astro GO website. It will appear on your TV.
7. To stop the casting, close the Chrome browser on your PC.
Using Microsoft Edge
1. Open the Edge browser on your PC.
2. Go to the Astro GO website and sign in with your account.
3. On the Edge browser, click the three-dotted icon on the top-right corner of the screen.
4. Choose the Cast to Device option from the list.
5. Now, the browser will look for nearby cast devices. Choose your Chromecast when detected.
6. Then, play any video content from the Astro GO website to watch on your TV.
7. To stop the casting, disconnect the Chromecast device from the Edge browser.
FAQ
For Samsung smartphones, the Screen Cast icon won’t appear on the Notification Panel. However, you can enable the Cast feature from the Settings menu, and screen mirror the Astro GO app.
If you do not connect your TV and smartphone to the same WiFi network, the screen mirroring feature will not work. Other possible reasons could be a poor internet connection, an outdated app, or temporary glitches on your TV.
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