3 Ways to Cast Instagram from Your Phone to TV

Enjoy Instagram stories and posts on your television through seamless casting.

Instagram is filled with captivating photos, dynamic videos, and real-time stories, seamlessly woven into our daily existence. However, there are moments when squinting at a tiny screen falls short of showcasing its visual marvels. Therefore, this article will help you learn how to cast your phone on TV, using Chromecast and Miracast, to bring your Instagram world to life on the big screen.

How to Cast Instagram from Your Phone to TV

3 Ways to Cast Instagram from Your Phone to TV

You can easily cast Instagram from your Android device to your TV by using screen mirroring technology and a compatible TV. This allows you to wirelessly share the Instagram app screen from your Android device to the TV screen. Now, let’s see various methods for casting Instagram on a TV using an Android device.

Quick Answer

Here are the steps for casting Instagram from your PC to your TV using Google Chromecast:

1. Ensure both Google Chromecast and your PC are on the same Wi-Fi network.

2. Open Google Chrome on your computer and log in to your Instagram account.

3. In a new Chrome tab, click on the three-dotted icon at the top right.

4. Select Cast… from the menu and choose your Chromecast device from the list.

5. Choose the Cast tab, Cast desktop, or Cast file option.

6. Navigate to your Instagram tab to view it on your TV screen.

Note: Since Android smartphones do not have the same Settings options, they vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Hence, ensure the correct settings before changing any on your device. These steps were performed on the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE phone, as shown in the illustrations below.

Method 1: Using In-built Screen Mirroring Feature of Phone & TV

If you have a Smart TV with built-in Screen mirroring or Miracast support, you’re in luck because you don’t need to buy the Google Chromecast dongle. Using Screencast or Miracast, you can easily cast your smartphone directly onto your smart TV by following the upcoming steps.

Note: The following steps are performed on the Samsung smartphone and Samsung smart TV.

1. Connect your smartphone and smart TV to the same Wi-Fi network.

2. Press the MENU or SMART HUB button from your Samsung TV remote.

3. Here, select Settings.

Settings menu Samsung Smart TV Home Screen

4. Switch to the General tab and select the External Device Manager option.

Switch to the General tab and select the External Device Manager option

5. Then, choose the Device Connection Manager option.

6. Select the Device List option.

7. Now, on your smartphone, pull down the notification panel and tap on the Smart View option. Your phone will scan for available devices.

Note: Android phones from other brands may have this option listed as Miracast, Screencast, Cast, Screen mirroring, Screen share, and more.

pull down the notification panel and tap on the Smart View option | How to Cast Instagram from Your Phone to TV

8. From the Phone → Other device section, select your TV name from the available devices list.

9. Tap on Start now from the popup to begin casting Instagram app with Smart View.

select your TV name from the available devices list

10 On your TV, select the Allow option from the confirmation popup to allow your phone to share its screen.

11. Now, open the Instagram app on your phone to see all its content on your big-screen TV.

It is how you can cast Instagram from your phone to TV.

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Method 2: Using Google Chromecast

You can use Google Chromecast when your TV doesn’t have a built-in screen mirroring or casting option. Chromecast essentially adds casting and streaming capabilities to TVs that lack these features. You can use various free Chromecast apps on your phone to successfully cast your phone to your TV. Read and follow our guide on How to Mirror Your Android or iPhone Screen to Chromecast to learn various methods to see your Instagram feed posts and reels on your TV screen.

Tap on ‘new device.’

Method 3: Using Cast Feature of Chrome Browser on PC

Using the Cast feature of the Google Chrome browser on a PC allows you to display the contents of a browser tab or your entire screen on a compatible Chromecast-enabled device, such as a TV with a Chromecast device plugged in. This is particularly useful for sharing presentations, videos, websites, and other content on a larger screen.

In our case, you’ll be able to Chromecast your Instagram app tab on your TV screen easily with the help of the following steps.

1. Connect the Google Chromecast and PC to the same Wi-Fi network.

2. On your computer, open the Google Chrome browser and log in to your Instagram account.

3. Open a new tab in the Google Chrome browser and click on the three-dotted icon located at the top right corner of your browser.

4. From the menu, click on the Cast… option.

Note: A list of Chromecast-enabled devices will be presented to you where you can cast the PC screen.

Open a new tab in the Google Chrome browser and click on the three-dotted icon - click on the Cast... option | How to Cast Instagram from Your Phone to TV

5. Select your Chromecast device from the list and soon PC screen mirroring will start on your TV.

Note: By default, only the active tab of the browser will be mirrored on the TV. Users can select from three casting sources, such as:

  • Cast tab: In the Cast tab option, users can cast a single tab in the Google Chrome browser, and this can be used to cast Instagram on your TV screen efficiently.
  • Cast desktop: The Cast desktop option allows you to cast your screen’s full display, including Chrome tabs and other applications.
  • Cast file: To stream audio/video files, click on the file you wish to cast on your TV screen in the Cast file option.

casting sources Google Chrome browser

6. Now, switch to the tab where your Instagram account is accessed and Chromecast your Instagram profile.

Also Read: How to Video Call on Instagram from PC

We hope these methods have helped you understand how to cast Instagram on your TV. You can now share your favorite IG moments on the big screen. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to drop a comment below. Until next time, happy casting!

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