Cast Amazon Video to Chromecast in Three Steps

To cast Amazon Video (Prime Video) to a Chromecast device, open the Prime Video app on your phone or tablet, start playing a video, tap the cast icon (it looks like a rectangle with curved lines in the corner), select your Chromecast device from the list, and the video will stream to your TV. The cast icon appears in the top right or bottom right of the player, depending on whether you're using Android or iOS.

Your phone becomes a remote control once casting starts — you can pause, rewind, adjust volume, and skip forward without touching your TV. The video continues playing even if you lock your phone or switch to another app, though some features like subtitles are controlled from your phone's screen.

Key Takeaways

  • The cast icon in the Prime Video player connects directly to Chromecast without needing to set up anything extra first.
  • Your phone must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast device, or casting will not appear as an option.
  • Prime Video casting works on Android phones and tablets, iPhones and iPads, and computers with Chrome browser.
  • If the cast icon does not show up, restart both your phone and Chromecast, then check that your Wi-Fi connection is stable.

What You Need Before You Start

You need a Chromecast device plugged into your TV's HDMI port and powered on. You need the Prime Video app installed on your phone, tablet, or the Chrome browser on a computer. You need an active Prime membership or a Prime Video subscription — the app will not let you play content without one.

Your phone and Chromecast must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If your home has a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz network with the same name, either one works, but both devices need to be on the same band. Check your router settings or ask your internet provider if you are unsure which network you are on.

Finding and Tapping the Cast Icon

Open Prime Video and start playing any video. Look for the cast icon — it is a small rectangle with three curved lines in the corner, like a Wi-Fi symbol rotated 90 degrees. On Android, it usually appears in the top right of the player. On iPhone and iPad, it is often in the bottom right, but the exact location depends on your screen size and which version of the app you have.

If you do not see the cast icon, your phone and Chromecast are not on the same Wi-Fi network. Swipe down from the top of your phone to open the quick settings panel and check which network you are connected to. Then check your Chromecast setup — the Chromecast app on your phone will show which network your device is using.

Selecting Your Chromecast Device

When you tap the cast icon, a menu appears showing all Chromecast devices on your network. Each device is listed by the name you gave it when you set it up — often something like "Living Room" or "Bedroom TV". Tap the device you want to use.

The video will stop playing on your phone and start on your TV within a few seconds. Your phone screen will show a small card at the bottom saying the video is casting, with pause, play, and volume controls. The TV remote will not control the video while casting — use your phone instead.

Controlling Playback and Subtitles While Casting

Your phone acts as the remote while casting. Tap the pause button on your phone to pause the video on the TV. Swipe left or right on the progress bar to skip forward or backward. Adjust the volume using your phone's volume buttons or the volume slider in the player.

To change subtitles or audio language, tap the settings icon (three dots or a gear) in the Prime Video player on your phone. The subtitle and audio options appear on your phone screen, not on the TV. If you want to turn subtitles off entirely, do that from your phone before or during casting.

Stopping the Cast and Returning to Your Phone

To stop casting, tap the cast icon again on your phone and select "Stop casting" or "Disconnect" from the menu. The video will stop on your TV and you can resume playing it on your phone if you want. You can also just close the Prime Video app on your phone — the video will keep playing on the TV until you actively stop it.

If you want to cast a different video, just start playing it and tap the cast icon again. You do not need to disconnect first — selecting a new video will automatically switch what is playing on your TV.

Troubleshooting When Casting Does Not Work

If the cast icon does not appear in Prime Video, restart your phone and your Chromecast device. Unplug the Chromecast for 10 seconds, plug it back in, and wait for the light to stop blinking. Then open Prime Video again and look for the cast icon.

If the cast icon appears but selecting your device does nothing, check your Wi-Fi connection. Open your phone's Wi-Fi settings and confirm both your phone and Chromecast are connected to the same network name. If one is on a 5 GHz network and the other is on 2.4 GHz, they will not see each other. Move closer to your router or manually switch networks in your phone settings.

If the video starts casting but stops after a few seconds, your Wi-Fi signal may be weak. Move your phone and Chromecast closer to your router, or restart your router by unplugging it for 30 seconds. If the problem continues, contact your internet provider — they can check whether your connection is stable enough for video streaming.

Casting from a Computer Instead of a Phone

You can also cast Prime Video from a computer using the Chrome browser. Open Prime Video in Chrome, start playing a video, click the three-dot menu in the top right corner of Chrome (not the Prime Video player), and select "Cast". Choose your Chromecast device from the list. The video will stream to your TV and you can control it from your keyboard and mouse.

Computer casting works the same way as phone casting — your computer must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast, and you can pause, skip, and adjust volume from your computer while the video plays on the TV.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Prime Video not show a cast icon?

The cast icon only appears when your phone and Chromecast are on the same Wi-Fi network. Check your phone's Wi-Fi settings to confirm you are connected to the same network name as your Chromecast. If you have both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks, make sure both devices are on the same one.

Can I use my TV remote to control the video while casting?

No. While casting, your phone becomes the remote. Your TV remote will not control Prime Video playback. You can use your phone to pause, play, skip, and adjust volume. If you want to use your TV remote, you would need to watch Prime Video through a different method, like a Fire TV device or a smart TV app.

What happens if I close the Prime Video app on my phone while casting?

The video will keep playing on your TV. Closing the app does not stop the cast. To stop the video, tap the cast icon again and select "Stop casting", or use the pause button in the player before closing the app.

Does casting use a lot of data?

Casting streams video over your home Wi-Fi network, so it does not use your phone's cellular data. If you are on a metered home internet plan, the video stream counts toward your monthly data limit, just like watching on any device would.

Can I cast to multiple Chromecast devices at the same time?

No. You can only cast to one Chromecast device at a time from a single phone. If you want to watch on a different TV, stop casting to the first device, then tap the cast icon and select a different Chromecast.