Plex Screen Mirror: How to Cast from Phone to TV/PC?

Does Plex Allow Screen Mirroring? Is There a Built-in Feature for It?

Yes. Plex support screen mirroring. However, the feature is only available on its mobile app. You can see a Cast icon at the top right corner when you open the app.

Source: Plex in Google Play Store

How to Cast Plex from Android to TV?

Requirements:

• Plex app installed in the Android phone
• Smart TV is compatible with Chromecast
• Phone and TV are using the same network

How to cast Plex from Android phone to TV?

If you have a Chromecast device or a TV with built-in Chromecast support, you can cast Plex directly from your Android phone to your TV.

1) Connect Chromecast to your TV and make sure it's set up properly.

2) Open the Plex app on your Android phone.

3) Play the content you want to cast (e.g., movie, TV show, etc.).

4) Tap the Cast icon (a rectangle with a Wi-Fi signal) in the upper-right corner of the Plex app.

5) Select your Chromecast or Chromecast-enabled TV from the list of available devices.

How to Cast Plex from Phone to PC?

Using third-party software will make the process simply. For example, you can use Kingshiper Screen Mirroring to cast Plex from Android/iPhone to a Windows PC.

You’ll need to install the software on both your phone and PC. But, iPhone users do not need a mobile app to start screen mirroring.

1) Make sure that your all devices are using the same WiFi.

2) Open Kingshiper on both your devices.

3) Click the PC name in the list.

• Android users: open the mobile app and tap the name in the list.
• iPhone users: open the control center and tap the screen mirroring icon.

4) The casting feature will be activated right away. Then, open Plex on your phone. Now, you can enjoy the video on your PC.