Trying to listen to Apple Music on my TV using Chromecast, but I can’t figure out how to cast from my iPhone. Is there a step-by-step way to do this, or is it not supported? Any advice or workaround would be really appreciated.
Apple Music doesn’t natively support Chromecast on iPhone or iPad, but there are a few simple ways to stream your music anyway:
Workaround 1: Use Apple Music on Android or Web
Alright, quick story—my iPhone wouldn’t talk to my Chromecast at all. Meanwhile, my buddy’s Android just waltzes up, opens Apple Music, and boom: Cast icon right at the top. No tap-dancing required, it just works. Envy level: high.
If you’re on Android:
- Fire up the Apple Music app (yeah, there’s one for Android, shockingly fully-featured).
- Spot the cast icon right up top (little TV thing with Wi-Fi waves).
- Tap it, pick your Chromecast, and you’re golden. Smooth as butter.
Or you’re chained to your desktop like a 2011 office drone?
- Open music.apple.com in Chrome—emphasis on Chrome, because Safari or Edge is a no-go.
- Slam that three-dot menu in the upper right.
- Hit “Cast…” and pick your Chromecast device from the pop-up.
- Now you can annoy your roommates with your very specific playlists.
Workaround 2: Use the DoCast App on iPhone or iPad
Born and bred in the iOS ecosystem? Yeah, same. You’re gonna need a sidekick: a third-party app to act as the missing bridge. The one that worked for me?
Download DoCast (free, with in-app nags).
Here’s TL;DR instructions that actually work:
While iOS doesn’t support Chromecast directly, you can stream your Apple Music library using a third-party app like DoCast:
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Download DoCast from the App Store.
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Make sure your iPhone/iPad and Chromecast are on the same Wi-Fi.
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Open DoCast and connect to your Chromecast.
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From the main screen, tap “Music”.
- Choose any non-DRM protected songs from your library and start streaming to Chromecast.
This works best for songs you’ve purchased, downloaded, or imported — not tracks streamed directly from Apple Music, which are DRM-protected.
The Recap (For Folks Who Skim)
- Android? Apple Music app + Cast icon = Happy jams.
- Desktop? music.apple.com in Chrome + “Cast…” = Desk dance party.
- iPhone/iPad? Download DoCast, stick to your own non-DRM files, and enjoy the workaround.
It’s not seamless, but it does the trick until Apple finally decides to play ball with Chromecast. Did I expect it to be this awkward? Nope. Did I get my music playing in the living room anyway? Absolutely.
If someone has a more elegant hack, I’m all ears. Until then… this is how I survived Apple’s walled garden with nothing but stubbornness and a few extra taps.
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You want to blast Apple Music on your TV with Chromecast, but Apple’s stubborn ecosystem is like, “Nah, use HomePod.” Classic. @ and @mikeappsreviewer already dropped some decent workarounds, especially with Android or Chrome browser tricks, and that DoCast app sidestep on iPhone—but let’s get totally honest: the official support for this is, frankly, non-existent for iOS users.
Let’s face the harsh reality: Apple Music won’t natively play nice with Chromecast straight from your iPhone/iPad. No cast button. No AirPlay-to-Chromecast magic. Unless Apple and Google hug it out, that’s not changing.
That said, unless you’re cool with huge compromises (like settling for only your local, non-DRM files), every iOS workaround is basically a hack. DoCast is pretty painless, but remember: if your playlist is full of Apple Music streaming tracks (aka anything you didn’t buy on iTunes or rip yourself), DRM blocks them from casting almost everywhere except Apple hardware. That kills like, 95% of most people’s Apple Music libraries. I tried those third-party apps (including DoCast), and yes, they work, but only with the stuff I imported myself. The second I tried streaming a regular Apple Music song, it’s nope.jpg.
One “so-crazy-it-works” option: If you have a Mac, Bluetooth your Mac audio to a Chromecast Audio (if you even still have one of those relics). OR, AirPlay to an Apple TV if you just want it on your TV. Yes, not Chromecast, but it actually plays everything from Apple Music.
There’s also the “let’s break the law and strip DRM” path, but just don’t. It’s a tech headache and probably not worth the legal risk for some living room tunes.
Honestly, my advice: If you live in Apple Music all the time and Chromecast is your must-have, consider switching to Spotify or YouTube Music. Both cast natively and smoothly from iOS, without hacks, drama, or weird app install anxiety.
To see some of these methods in action, check out this video walk-through on streaming Apple Music via Chromecast.
Summary:
- Want actual streaming from iPhone Apple Music to Chromecast? Still not a thing unless you use DoCast and have non-DRM music.
- Android and Chrome desktop have it WAY easier.
- iPhone users: DoCast or similar gets some of your library working, but not all.
- Want everything? Consider switching music services or use Apple’s own hardware.
“Chromecast Apple Music” isn’t as seamless as it should be, but with tools like DoCast, some options do exist if you’re willing to compromise (big if). If Apple Music’s your ride-or-die, at least now you know what’s up.