Can you cast sound from PC to phone?

Casting audio refers to wirelessly transmitting or “casting” audio content like music, podcasts, or audio books from a device like a computer or smartphone to an external speaker or audio system. Casting provides a way to play audio from your device on a better speaker system, allowing you to enjoy your audio content out loud with higher quality sound. It also allows you to access your audio libraries seamlessly across devices and play them on external speakers, without having to physically connect your device each time. Casting audio from a PC to a phone enables you to harness the phone’s portability and speakers to listen to audio from your computer anywhere within range of the connection. This provides more flexibility to move around while listening to PC audio content.

What You Need

To cast your PC screen to your Android phone, you will need the following hardware and software:

On your PC:
- Windows 10 version 1803 or later, or Mac OS X 10.13 or later
- Up-to-date graphics drivers
On your Android phone:
- Android 5.0 or later
- Latest version of your phone’s operating system
On both devices:
- An internet connection (WiFi is preferred for faster performance)

Some additional apps or software may be required depending on your setup. Common options include the Your Phone app for Windows 10, AirScreen, ApowerMirror, etc. Specific instructions will be provided in the sections below.

Windows/Android Instructions

Here is a step-by-step guide for casting your Windows PC screen to an Android phone:

First, ensure both your Windows PC and Android phone are connected to the same WiFi network.
On your Android phone, open the Quick Settings panel and tap on “Cast” or “Wireless Display” to enable screen mirroring.
On your Windows PC, open the Action Center by clicking on the notification icon in the bottom right. Click “Connect” under “Cast.”

Your PC should now detect your Android phone as an available casting device. Select your phone’s name to initiate casting.
Your Android phone will display a prompt to accept the incoming cast request from your Windows PC. Accept it.
Your Windows PC screen should now be mirrored directly on your Android phone. You can disconnect anytime by toggling “Cast” off on your Android phone.

Both devices must support Miracast technology for wireless casting to work. If you face any issues, ensure Miracast is enabled in your Windows settings and try updating your WiFi router firmware. Some Android models may need the Miracast app installed from the Play Store.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYTfW8vmrW0

Windows/iPhone Instructions

Here are step-by-step instructions for mirroring your Windows PC screen to an iPhone:

On your Windows PC, download and install the Apowersoft Phone Mirror app from https://www.apowersoft.com/free-screen-mirror/download.
Launch the app and click the “Cast” button in the top right corner.
Open Control Center on your iPhone and tap Screen Mirroring. This will enable AirPlay.

On the Apowersoft app on your PC, select your iPhone from the list of available devices.
Your iPhone screen will now mirror your Windows PC display.
To stop casting, simply swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone screen and tap Screen Mirroring again to disable it.

The Apowersoft Phone Mirror app utilizes AirPlay to wirelessly mirror your Windows PC to your iPhone. As long as both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, you’ll be able to cast your entire desktop screen or individual apps to your iPhone.

Mac to Android Phone Casting Instructions

Here is a step-by-step guide for casting or mirroring your Mac’s screen to an Android phone:

First, make sure both your Mac and Android device are connected to the same WiFi network.
On your Android device, open the QuickSupport app by LogMeIn. This app allows screen mirroring between Mac and Android.

In QuickSupport, tap the “Get Code” button. This will generate a 6-digit code.
On your Mac, open the QuickSupport app and select “Share My Screen”.
Enter the 6-digit code from your Android device. This will initiate screen mirroring.

Your Mac’s screen should now be mirrored on your Android device. You can also grant control access from your Android to your Mac if desired.
To stop casting, simply exit the QuickSupport app on either device.

For more details, refer to LogMeIn’s guide on casting your Mac screen to Android TV.

Mac/iPhone Instructions: Mirroring Your Mac Screen to iPhone

Here is a step-by-step guide for mirroring your Mac screen to your iPhone using Duet Display:

On your Mac, download and install the Duet Display app from the official website: https://www.duetdisplay.com/
On your iPhone, download and install the free Duet Display app from the App Store.
Connect your Mac and iPhone using an Apple certified Lightning cable.

Open Duet Display on both devices.
Your Mac will automatically detect your iPhone. Click on the iPhone name to connect it.
Your iPhone screen will now mirror your Mac’s display.

You can also use the Duet Display app on your iPhone to turn it into a secondary display for your Mac.

With the Duet Display app, you can easily mirror your Mac screen to your iPhone with just a Lightning cable. The setup process takes less than a minute. Duet Display also works with iPad and supports touch controls.

Bluetooth Casting

Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to connect and stream audio between devices wirelessly over short distances. To cast audio from your PC to your phone using Bluetooth, both devices need to have Bluetooth capability and be paired. Once paired, you can select your phone as the audio output device on your PC to stream the sound.

To pair Windows 10 and Android, go to Settings > Bluetooth on your Android device and ensure Bluetooth is turned on. Then go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices on your Windows PC and select Add Bluetooth or other device. Choose Bluetooth and select your Android device when it appears on the list of available devices. Your PC will pair with your phone.

To pair a Mac and iPhone, ensure Bluetooth is enabled in System Preferences on your Mac and in Settings on your iPhone. Go to System Preferences > Bluetooth on your Mac, click Pair New Device, and select your iPhone when it appears in the list. Both devices will now be paired for Bluetooth streaming.

Once paired, you can go to Sound settings on your PC and select your phone as the audio output device. Any sounds from your PC will now stream to your phone speakers wirelessly over Bluetooth. The range is usually around 30 feet depending on obstruction. This allows you to listen privately without headphones.

Casting Apps

There are a variety of apps that allow you to cast or mirror your Android or iPhone screen to your PC. Some popular options include:

For Android:

Google Home – Google’s official app that lets you cast your Android screen and audio to Chromecast devices or your Google Home speaker (Source)

AirScreen – Allows casting your Android screen to PC through WiFi or USB (Source)
Mobizen Screen Recorder – Primarily a screen recording app but includes casting capabilities

For iPhone:

AirPlay – Apple’s built-in casting technology for mirroring iOS devices to Apple TV and Mac (Source)
Reflector – Allows AirPlay mirroring from iOS devices to Windows and Android
LonelyScreen – Similar to Reflector, provides AirPlay casting to non-Apple devices

These apps provide easy wireless casting solutions to get media and screen content from your phone to your computer.

Troubleshooting

Here are some common issues that may occur when trying to cast from a PC to a phone, along with potential solutions:

Casting Not Working

If you are unable to cast at all from your PC to your phone, try the following:

Make sure your phone and PC are connected to the same WiFi network. They need to be on the same network for casting to work.
On your Android phone, check that you have the latest version of the Google Home app and that Cast is enabled in your Quick Settings.
On your iPhone, check that you have the latest version of AirPlay installed.

Restart your phone and PC.
Forget the WiFi network on both devices and reconnect.
Check for any software updates for your phone, PC, wireless router, etc.

If you still cannot get casting to work, your router settings may be blocking the casting connection. Try resetting your router and adjusting firewall and port forwarding settings.

Choppy Playback

If casting results in choppy or laggy video/audio playback on your phone, try:

Closing any apps running in the background on your phone or PC.

Moving your phone closer to the WiFi router for a better signal.
Checking for interference from other devices using the same WiFi network.
Reducing the resolution/quality being cast from your PC.

Updating your graphics drivers and media codecs on your PC.

If your WiFi network is slow, consider upgrading your router or switching to a 5GHz band for better performance.

For more troubleshooting tips, check the official support pages for Chromecast, AirPlay, or your casting apps.

Conclusion

In summary, there are a few key methods for casting or mirroring your screen from a PC to a phone, whether you have a Windows/Android setup, Windows/iPhone, or Mac/Android or Mac/iPhone.

For Windows/Android, you can use the built-in Your Phone app or third party apps like ApowerMirror. On Windows/iPhone, AirPlay is an option, along with third party apps like ApowerMirror. For Mac/Android, you can use AirDroid or ApowerMirror. And for Mac/iPhone, AirPlay is the go-to method.

You can also use Bluetooth to cast audio and video from your computer to phone. This works across all platforms. Some apps like SoundWire also leverage Bluetooth casting.

If you run into any issues casting your screen, try basic troubleshooting like restarting devices, ensuring WiFi is on, updating apps, allowing permissions, and checking for compatibility issues.

With the various built-in and third party options covered here, you should be able to successfully cast your computer screen to a phone for both audio and video mirroring.