Netflix dropped Google Cast — now Apple TV for Android just brought it back

• The Apple TV app on Android now supports Google Cast
• Netflix removed this functionality a few weeks back
• It's an easy way to send content to eligible big screens

With hits like Pluribus, Severance, Ted Lasso, and Shrinking, Apple TV is one of the best streaming services around, and it’s also rolling out some excellent news for its Android users in the midst of the holiday season.

Apple TV launched on Android in February 2025, and while it was missing Google Cast support at launch, the latest update – rolling out now – not only fixes that but also might encourage some Netflix users to join the platform. On Android, you can now easily send the show or film you’re watching to the big screen on Google Cast–enabled TVs.

It’s as simple as tapping the Google Cast icon on screen and selecting the TV or display you ...