iTunes is the media library and manager for iOS and macOS devices. It has movies, music, series, and many more. Earlier, you can stream those iTunes media contents on bigger screens is possible only via the Apple TV streaming device. But now, with the help of Chromecast, you can be able to cast iTunes movies, music, and library in several ways. Let’s get into the article to know different ways to cast the iTunes movie/music library to your Chromecast connected TV/monitor screen.
Prerequisite
- Connect your Chromecast or Chromecast with Google TV to the HDMI port of your TV.
- Ensure the Chromecast device and the casting device (iPhone/Android/) are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Chromecast iTunes Movie to the TV using Movie Anywhere
Movie Anywhere is an all-in-one application where you can watch movies from different platforms. With Movie Anywhere, you can bring movies from iTunes, Google Play, Amazon prime video, and Vudu libraries into one spot.
[1] Download and install Movie Anywhere App from the Play Store or App Store.
[2] Launch the App and Get started by creating a Movie Anywhere account with Facebook, Google, or email.
[3] Agree with the terms and conditions of Movies Anywhere.
[4] Click on More from the bottom panel.
[5] Choose Manage retailers from the menu.
[6] Navigate to iTunes and click on Connect to link all your iTunes movies.
[7] Connect your iTunes account to Movie anywhere by accepting its terms and conditions.
[8] Enter your Apple ID and Password to complete linking.
[9] You can also allow and link it to your Google Play account (optional).
[10] Wait for your iTunes movie to sync with Movie Anywhere.
[11] Click on the Cast icon on the top right and choose your Chromecast device.
[12] That’s it. Play the iTunes movie that you want, and it will cast on the TV screen.
Chromecast iTunes Movie via Apple TV (Chromecast Apple TV)
[1] Download and install Chromecast Streamer from the App store.
[2] Launch the app and connect to your Chromecast device.
[3] Choose the Screen Mirror mode.
[4] Turn on the Sound toggle and Click on Start mirroring.
[5] Click on Start Broadcast to mirror your screen.
[6] Launch the Apple TV app and login with the respective Apple account. You can find all the rented/purchased iTunes movies under the Library section.
[7] Play a title, and it will mirror on the TV screen.
Instead of the Apple TV app, you can also play movies directly on the iTunes Store.
Chromecast iTunes Music to TV
All the music content that you purchased on iTunes can be played from the Library section of Apple Music. In order to Chromecast iTunes music, you need to cast Apple Music.
[1] Download Apple Music on your Android device (On iOS devices, Apple music will available by default).
[2] Log in with your Apple Music or iTunes subscribed Account.
Android
[3] Click on the Cast icon at the top or below the Apple Music player and select your Chromecast device from the list.
[4] Play and listen to Apple music on the TV.
iOS
[3] Download and install Chromecast Streamer from the App store.
[4] Launch the app and connect to your Chromecast device (select your device >> choose Screen Mirror >> Start mirroring >> Start Broadcast).
[5] Open Apple Music and play the song that you want.
Chromecast iTunes Content from PC
[1] Download and install iTunes on your Windows or Mac PC from the official site.
[2] Log in with the respective Apple account. After logging in, all the iTunes contents (movies and music) you purchased will be available under the My Library section.
[3] Download and install Chrome browser on your PC.
[4] Click on the menu and choose Cast.
[5] Set the source to Cast Desktop (it will enable you to cast the whole desktop).
[6] Select your Chromecast device from the list of available devices.
[7] Minimize Chrome browser and launch iTunes on your PC.
[8] Now play and watch any movies/videos from iTunes on your Chromecast connected screen.
You can also cast iTunes library content by converting iTunes movie/music to Chromecast supported format. You can use converters like Drmare, Format factory, etc. But, the conversion involves a lot of steps and will take some time to complete. Hence, you can rely on these methods to cast the iTunes media library to Chromecast. If you had any doubts regarding its tutorial, mention them in the comments section.