Quick Answer
- The Paramount+ app offers the built-in Chromecast support.
- Cast the App: Open the Paramount Plus app → Click the Cast icon → Choose the Chromecast device.
I started using Paramount Plus after the merger with SHOWTIME. With the Paramount + Showtime subscription, I can watch on-demand content and live sports matches. While watching live matches, I used to cast the Paramount Plus app on my TV to watch it on a big screen. As the Paramount Plus app is featured with Chromecast support, it is pretty easy to cast the video content.
If you want to cast the Paramount Plus app and don’t know how to do it, this guide will help you. Here, I’ve mentioned how to Chromecast Paramount+ app and website to TVs.
Checklist
- Connect and set up the Chromecast device with your TV.
- Update the Chrome browser on your Windows PC or Mac.
- Connect your Smartphone (Android/iOS) or PC and Chromecast-connected TV to the same WiFi.
- Get a Paramount Plus subscription.
How to Chromecast Paramount Plus using Android Phone & iPhone
1. Connect your Android/iPhone/iPad and Chromecast to the same WiFi network.
2. Install the Paramount Plus application on your device from the Play Store or App Store.
3. Open the app and sign in to your Paramount+ account.
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4. Play any video on the Paramount+ app.
5. Click on the Cast or AirPlay icon located in the upper right corner.
6. Choose your Chromecast device, and the video will appear on the Chromecast-connected TV screen.
7. If you are done with the casting, tap the Cast icon and click on the Disconnect button to stop the casting.
How to Chromecast Paramount+ Using PC
There are two ways to cast the Paramount Plus website to your TV. You can use Chrome or Edge to cast the website.
Chromecast Paramount Plus using Chrome Browser
1. Go to the Paramount Plus website (paramountplus.com) from the Chrome browser on your Windows PC or Mac.
2. Sign in to your Paramount+ account.
3. Play a movie or TV show on the website.
4. Click on the three verticle dot menu in the upper right corner.
5. Choose the Cast option from that menu.
6. Select your Chromecast device from the list of available devices. The devices must be connected to the same network to detect each other.
7. Then, go to the Sources drop-down and make sure that the Cast tab is selected.
8. Now, the video content from the Paramount Plus website will appear on your TV.
9. To stop the casting, you can close the Paramount Plus tab on the Chrome browser.
Chromecast Paramount Plus Using Edge Browser
1. Open the Edge browser and go to the Paramount Plus webpage.
2. Sign in with your Paramount Plus account.
3. Now, click the Settings and More icon on the top right corner.
4. From the list of options, go to More Tools and click the Cast Media to Device option.
5. Select your Chromecast device.
6. Then, play any video content from the Paramount+ website. It will appear on your Chromecast screen.
7. If you want to stop the casting, tap the Cast icon on the Extension Bar and deselect the Chromecast device.
How to Fix Paramount Plus Not Working on Chromecast
If the app Paramount Plus freezes or if you have any issues with your Chromecast, refer to the below fixes.
- Disconnect and cast the Paramount+ app again.
- Check whether you have connected the smartphone/PC and Chromecast to the same WiFi.
- Update the Chromecast device and update the Paramount+ app.
- Restart your Chromecast device.
- Check whether the Paramount Plus server is down or not.
- Renew the Paramount Plus subscription.
- Restart the casting device.
- Make sure that the Paramount+app on your smartphone is updated to its latest version.
Paramount Plus Subscription Plans
Paramount+ offers two types of subscription plans.
1. Paramount+ Essential Plan (With Ads):
- 1 Month – $5.99/month
- 1 Year – $59.99/year.
2. Paramount+ with Showtime (Without Ads):
- 1 Month – $11.99/month.
- 1 Year – $119.99/year.
Get any of these subscriptions from Paramount Plus. If you don’t like the service, you can cancel the Paramount Plus subscription anytime.
FAQ
Yes, some of the video content available in Paramount+ is free.
You can install the Paramount Plus app from the Play Store on Chromecast with Google TV.
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