This article covers the Plex Mobile apps for Android and iOS from version 2025.10.x

Chromecast

The both the Android and iOS mobile apps support casting to video Chromecast devices and devices that have Chromecast “built-in” like some TV’s or Google Streamer.

• Select the cast icon on the top right of the app
• Select from the available Chromecast targets
  • The mobile app will display the connection status till connected and will return to navigation
  • The Chromecast will display the Plex logo when connected.
• Select something to play and it will start on the target Chromecast device
  • On Android while something is playing you can hit the X on the top right to get back to navigation.
    • Hit the Cast button to return to the remote
• To disconnect
  • Stop playback if something is playing
  • Hit the cast button on the top right and in the window connection window hit Disconnect.

During playback your mobile device will essentially become a remote for what is playing on the target.

Be aware. It is not always possible to control the audio volume depending on things like audio format or if it is surround sound. Casting to a connected device may not be able to control the volume of the TV.

 

 

Airplay

iOS/iPad devices can use the Aiplay protocol to play to compatible Airplay target devices.

• During or before playback from your device swipe down from the top right of the screen to invoke control center
• Select the Airplay icon on the Now Playing block and choose the Airplay device you would like to play content on.
• After hitting play the control center remote can be used by invoking control center again and tapping on the Now Playing block