At the time when Google Chromecast was released first, there weren’t many apps that supported casting. But with its successors, plenty of apps came into the store which has made the users difficult in finding the best apps for Chromecast. We have listed a few of the top picks of the best Chromecast apps here.
List of Best 10 Chromecast Apps
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Google Home
Download: Android, iOS If you are new to Chromecast, Google Home app is the first thing you need, because it is required to set up your Chromecast. It works as the control center for all the Google Home devices set up. It was previously known as the Chromecast app but later upgraded as Google Home app with many features like built-in universal search, content discovery and app recommendations. The application is completely free to use and will be as you need this to set up the Chromecast device.
YouTube
Download: Android, iOS YouTube is an essential application on Chromecast for endless entertainment. It is a must-have app for any Chromecast user to watch plenty of music, videos and other content which you can stream in any resolution easily. The app lets you set up playlists according to your interests. The YouTube app is completely free to download on both iOS and Android.
Netflix
Download: Android, iOS Netflix is one of the best Chromecast enabled application for your TV. For all the movie and TV freaks out there, the application offers hundreds of movies and TV Shows and some best original program through its premium cable subscription. Just by tapping the Cast icon in the Netflix player you can beam the contents instantly on Chromecast connected TV from your phone, tablet or PC. Read how to cast Netflix on Chromecast
Twitch
Download: Android, iOS Twitch is a popular online service to stream and watch digital broadcasts. Originally it was created focusing on video games but later expanded to creative artwork, music, shows, and TV series. With over 2 million streams on Twitch entertainment isn’t a question on Twitch. And fortunately, you can mirror Twitch on your TV through Chromecast within seconds. Watching Twitch videos is completely FREE and pairing it with Google Chromecast takes your Twitch experience to another level.
TED
Download: Android, iOS Ted is one of the best podcasting app available with support available for the Chromecast. The application has over 2500+ TED Talk videos. Also, it has covered a wide range of topics from which you can browse easily. The process of casting Ted to Chromecast through this Ted application is a simple task. Just tap the Cast icon on the video you want to watch on your TV. So you can watch the Ted talks on TV from your iOS, Android, tablet or PC.
Tricky Titans
Download: Android, iOS Tricky Titans is a gaming application in which up to five players can play simultaneously from their iOS or Android devices. In this game, on each round, every player has to select any one of the three actions – Attack, Defend, or Power-up. Once all the players lock their actions, the rest can be watched on the TV. Through this application, you can also play other games like Big Web Quiz and Monopoly Dash. Instead of playing your game on a small screen, enjoy gaming experience on your TV.
Spotify Music
Download: Android, iOS Spotify is the app for all the music lovers out there. The digital podcast and video streaming service millions of songs from various artists from around the world. All the basic functions of the apps are completely free but it also has a Premium feature to manage as a family. With Spotify, you can easily browse, get recommendations, build your own music collections, or even create your own radio station. Spotify is available for a wide range of devices. So from the player, tap devices available to cast your music track to TV. Read how to cast Spotify on Chromecast
Plex
Download: Android, iOS The Plex is a digital media server and player which lets you easily organize manage your media like TV Shows, movies, music, videos and more. With Plex, you can control and cast all the media contents to your Chromecast-connected TV. But before that, you have to setup Plex server on any NAS device to access your contents anywhere. Once all these processes are completed you can easily cast the media contents remotely on your Chromecast. Read how to cast Plex on Chromecast
Just Dance Now
Download: Android, iOS It is the best entertaining application for your Kids as it is one of the most popular dance video game apps. The application is bundled with dozens of hit songs and tunes for you to trigger the dancer within you. To use this application, there is no need of any fancy technology. All you need is a smartphone, tab, or PC and a Chromecast dongle for your TV. The game uses the gyroscopic sensors to score your moves. Also with the dance cam feature, you can record your dance moves to share it on your Facebook
HBO Now
Download: Android, iOS If you are a fan of HBO Now application, you will love it even more when you use it on your TV through Chromecast. It is one of the best ways to stream the HBO shows on the big screen. Similar to Netflix and Hulu it is a standalone application. After the contract for three years with Apple, the application has become a compatible Chromecast streaming application. If you have its subscription, the HBO Now is a wonderful application to function with Chromecast.
Final Thoughts
From this article, we have listed some of the best applications which offer hassle-free streaming on chromecast. Hope you love these apps on your TV. Felt that any of your favorite apps are missing on our list, leave those in the comments below.
