Telegram is a far superior communication app to the rest. It even offers Telegram Premium at $4.99 per month. By using Telegram’s built-in video player, you can watch videos right from the chat screen. If the video is too big, you might want to cast it on your TV. Using the Chromecast device, you can cast Telegram videos or images to your TV right from your smartphone. As of now, the Cast feature is not available on Telegram (even with Telegram Premium). You need to screen mirror your smartphone to your TV.
In addition to that, you can also screen mirror the media file from your PC using the Telegram website.
Ways to Chromecast Telegram to TV
Since there is no Cast icon on the Telegram app, you need to mirror your screen to Chromecast. There are three possible ways to do it.
- Using Android Smartphone
- Using iOS Smartphone
- Using a PC (Laptop/Desktop)
Pre Requisite
- Connect the Chromecast device to WiFi. Then, connect your smartphone or PC to the same WiFi.
- Make sure that you have installed the latest version of the Telegram app on your smartphone.
- While using the PC, keep your browser (Chrome/Edge) updated. You can update it from the browser settings.
- Update the Chromecast Firmware to the latest version for error-free casting.
Steps to Chromecast Telegram to a TV Using Android Smartphone
In Android smartphones and tablets, you can easily mirror the screen using the built-in Cast feature. You just need to enable the Cast feature and mirror the Telegram app.
1: Go to the Notification Panel on your smartphone.
2: Click the Screen Cast icon or Cast icon. The name of the icon will vary based on the smartphone’s brand.
3: Now, your smartphone will search for nearby cast devices. When detected, tap on your Chromecast device.
4: If any pop-up comes up, click on the OK or Start Now button.
5: Now, you have mirrored your smartphone. Open the Telegram app and log in if asked. If you don’t have the app, install the app from the Play Store.
6: Play any video content on the app. Now it will appear on your TV through Chromecast.
7: If you want to stop the mirroring, select the Screen Cast icon again and tap on the Disconnect button.
Steps to Chromecast Telegram to a TV using iPhone
iOS Smartphones can’t be easily mirrored to your TV. You need to use third-party apps to mirror your iPhone to Chromecast. We have used the Replica app. You can use any of the screen mirroring apps available in the App Store.
1: Install the Replica app on your iPhone or iPad from the App Store.
2: When you open the app, it will search for nearby cast devices. Tap on your Chromecast device when detected.
3: Now, open the Telegram app on your iPhone. If you don’t have the app, install it from the App Store.
4: Choose any of the available video files. It will appear on your TV.
5: When you are done with the meeting, close the Replica app from the background to stop the mirroring.
Steps to Chromecast Telegram to a TV using a PC
For this method, you need to have the updated version of the Chrome browser or Edge browser on your PC.
Using Chrome Browser
1: Open the Microsoft Store and install the latest version of the Telegram app on your PC. For Mac PCs, go to the Mac App Store and install it.
2: Launch the Telegram app and verify your account with the OTP.
3: After signing in, open the Chrome browser and click the Customize and Control Google Chrome icon on the top right of the screen.
4: Select the Cast option on the list. You can also right-click on the webpage and choose the Cast option.
5: Your Chromecast device will appear on the top of the screen. Now, click the Sources button and choose the Cast Screen option if it is not selected.
6: After that, click on the Chromecast device to cast.
7: Once the casting is done, play any of the video files from the Telegram app. It will be displayed on the TV.
8: If you wish to stop the casting, click the Cast icon on the Extension bar and tap on your Chromecast device.
Using Edge Browser
1: Open the updated Edge browser on your PC and navigate to the Telegram website.
2: Sign in with your account and play any video.
3: Now, click the Settings and More icon (three-dotted icon) on the top right corner of the screen.
4: Go to More Tools and choose the Cast Media to Device option.
5: From the list of devices, choose the Chromecast device.
6: Now, the video call will appear on your TV. To stop the casting, tap the Cast icon on the Extension bar and disconnect the Chromecast device.
These are the possible ways to Chromecast Telegram to your TV. Choose a method that suits your preferences. Apart from casting the video files, you can also mirror the Telegram video calls to Chromecast.
FAQ
No, the Telegram app is not offering built-in Cast support. You need to screen mirror the app from your smartphone or PC.
Yes. Though the Telegram app is not officially available for Google TV, you can sideload the app using third-party tools.