- The CastReceiver app can turn any Android device into a Chromecast target, letting you cast content to this device.
- You can also install it on Windows devices through Windows Subsystem for Android, letting it turn any Windows device into a Chromecast target too.
- The app is free to try but requires a paid unlock for its full functionality.
Google Cast is the proprietary protocol that powers Chromecast and similarly-branded tech on Android. Unlike other casting solutions, Google Cast and Chromecast turn your source device into a remote to control playback instead of mirroring the entire display, reducing playback lag. If you ever wanted to cast content from an Android phone to another Android phone, tablet, or even a Windows device through the Google Cast protocol, the CastReceiver app will let you do so.
As highlighted by Mishaal Rahman, the CastReceiver app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store onto any Android phone or tablet. Once installed, this Android device can become a Cast target, letting you cast content to it across Cast-supported apps from a source phone. The app is free to install and test but requires a further paid unlock later.