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Apple TV showing up to cast to

On YouTube if you want to cast a video to your tv you hit the cast icon and select your tv or device. Apple TVs don’t do that. You have to use airplay. Just this morning went to cast a video and in the list of devices was my Apple TV. It’s not the first time it’s popped up in the list but it’s not consistent. Has this happened to anyone else and also why does Apple just not let us cast like every other device? AirPlay is fine but casting is what I do so much more

iPhone 15 Plus, iOS 18

Posted on Oct 14, 2024 5:38 AM

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Oct 14, 2024 8:49 AM in response to Syme101

The iPhone, Apple TV box, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac support only Apple’s own AirPlay protocol on a system level. Any other stream sending protocols would have to be included in each third party app, as programmed by their developers. Those other protocols wouldn’t be included in Apple’s own apps, nor system-wide.

Use AirPlay to stream video or mirror the screen of your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Prefer in-app AirPlay options over system-wide Screen Mirroring, if available, for best support and quality.


The YouTube app on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch would have Chromecast included. The YouTube app on non-Apple devices wouldn’t support AirPlay. Streams would have to be AirPlay-compatible; not sure if that excludes some YT videos. Most videos have video and audio in multiple formats, to facilitate compatibility with many devices.


When your Apple TV box is not listed as option, verify that your iPhone is connected to the same home network. Can you discern a pattern for when it doesn’t show?


Roku supports AirPlay receiving for select models. It may not be activated by default.

Select smart TVs support AirPlay receiving. It may not be activated by default.

List of AirPlay-enabled smart TVs and third party streaming devices - Apple

Apple TV showing up to cast to

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