It's easy to play videos on your TV by casting them from your phone. The trick is knowing which method will work best for your phone.

In addition to a compatible Android phone or tablet, you'll also need a Google Chromecast streaming device, like the Chromecast with Google TV HD (with a full-fledged remote).

But there's an easier way to stream movies to your TV using your smartphone: install the free Skifta app on Android your phone and you can stream movies stored on your phone itself.

On smart TVs and those without Wi-Fi, you can stream your Android phone or tablet screen on the TV through screen mirroring, Google Cast, a third-party app, or by linking it with a cable.

Let’s take a closer look at how much data some of today’s biggest streaming platforms actually use for live TV and your favorite shows.

You can also watch content on your computer, tablet, or phone with the Xfinity Stream app. It gives you access to live TV, on-demand content, and DVR recordings.

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