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glam72
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Can I cast from my Roku app on my phone to a TV not connected to a Roku?

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Hi there! Quick question....I'm currently staying at a friend's house dog sitting and want to watch something using my Roku app on my phone. I've been able to Chromecast on her TV using my DIRECTV app but don't see how to do that with Roku? Maybe it's not possible? Thank you!

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atc98092
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Re: Can I cast from my Roku app on my phone to a TV not connected to a Roku?

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No. Roku doesn't support the protocol used by Chromecast. The Roku app can only cast to a Roku player or Roku TV. Some apps, such as YouTube, have the ability to cast to a TV connected to the same network as the phone. But that's all outside the Roku app on the phone.

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atc98092
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Re: Can I cast from my Roku app on my phone to a TV not connected to a Roku?

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No. Roku doesn't support the protocol used by Chromecast. The Roku app can only cast to a Roku player or Roku TV. Some apps, such as YouTube, have the ability to cast to a TV connected to the same network as the phone. But that's all outside the Roku app on the phone.

Dan

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glam72
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Re: Can I cast from my Roku app on my phone to a TV not connected to a Roku?

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Ah ok. Thank you Dan!!!! Much appreciated!

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