Moto G wireless display: the problem and the solution

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• Hello, Im John i just order in a Mini Projector
  My Concern is I have A Moto 5G (2022) phone
  An it Says "Screen Cast" what type of Adapter can i used to make my phone pop up on the projector 😔

  Please Help me

  • It depends on the specs of the projector.

    The safest option is to get a Chromecast dongle (or the latest Chromecast with Google TV). You can connect the Chromecast dongle to the HDMI input of your TV or projector. Your phone should be able to cast to it.

• Sir please i need your help..i have motog6 and chromecast and my chromecastt is able to connect easily to my samsung j7 max but not with motog6 ,it has cast option but it is not able to find my Chromecast ..i tried so much with all the apps like google home,miracast,local cast etc but it's not working..i have router wifi connection also at my place... please help i have my exams🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • In your Google Home app on Moto G6, can you find the Chromecast device? If the Chromecast and Moto G6 are connected to the same WiFi network, it should appear in the Google Home app.

    Although on Moto devices, it is not required to install Google Home app to use Chromecast, it is recommended to install it to manage your Chromecast and Google Home devices.

• I don't have WiFi with my tv, so I can't use Chromecast for my Moto G. Is there any way what so ever with wired adapters, or any other alternative that can get my Moto G on my Visio HDTV?

  • WiFi is not needed for TV. Only your phone and Chromecast requires WiFi or wired connections.

    Anyway, you need a router with an internet connection.

    For Chromecast, if you only have a wired network there is an official Ethernet adapter (as explained in this post).

    For Moto G, you can use an Ethernet adapter to connect to wired networks.

    But if you are considering to connect Moto G directly to the TV, no it will not work.

• I have moto g turbo ediction mobile ..but there is no screen mirroring..options/there is in tool bar a cast is available but..did not show to enable..wireless wi fi ..si what i do..?pls guide me

  • It is for Chromecast, not miracast.

• I have just purchase moto g5 plus my 1st moto device.cast option is available on phone ,but it doesn't display my smart tv name in the cast screen. At the same time tv name shows in my leenovo k5 plus mobile cast option where any cast inbuilt smart feature is there and it will casting my lenovo mobile screen without issue. But no luck for moto g5 plus. Also there is no wireless display check box available which is available on my lenovo k5 plus.
  Can anyone please assist for this?

  • Moto G doesn't support Miracast. The cast option is for Chromecast.

    • What is the reason behind that? What is the logic rest of everything working perfectly fine. My earlier phone works very well with cast screen with the same smart TV. Now Why im going to purchase separate dongle now? I dont want to spend extra money for dongle. It should be cast by default like any other handsets.

      • Your smart TV requires Miracast, which is not supported by Moto G. Among Moto phones, only Moto X supports Miracast.

• First thanks for the article. But dang CAN NO ONE READ!!! it is explained pretty straightforwardly that you can not mirracast on moto g. you got to use chromecast. I commend Simon for being nice and responding to all the comments but come on people read the article. Sorry for venting but it's really annoying

• Im using moto g...how can i connect it to samsung 5200 smart tv?

  • With moto g how can I connect my Sony bravia

    • Get a Chromecast. I think there are some promotions on Chromecast currently.

  • Use Chromecast.

    • i use ezcast instead of chromecast as it dont need wifi router as a dependent device

• I Know this is an old thread, but all connect app works like a champ ID you get the app on display and Moto G. But yes mirroring blows for Moto G

• You must tell me how to connect my Moto G with my Sony Bravia TV. I set up MiraCast and it doesn't work. Why doesn't it work? Should I try some other app? Is there one you recommend? Would you please come to my home and set it up for me?

  Sorry, I couldn't help myself. I'm just kidding, btw (hopefully the request for a home visit made that clear, but ya never know). Anyway, I just stumbled across your post and was entertained by the comments (most of which seem to have you confused with their personal tech support guy, or someone with an obligation to make their technology work, rather than a nice guy posting something informative on its own). The least they could do is be somewhat gracious when asking you to solve their problems. But I digress. Just wanted to say I enjoyed your article. Thanks!

  (And I know you probably posted it like a year ago, or more, so you may not even see this, but that's okay).

  • Moto G does not support Miracast. You should try Chromecast, which works flawlessly with Moto G.

    The difference between Chromecast and Miracast is explained here.

    • Does moto g4 plus support miracast? Can it be connected to sony smart tv?

      • No, as I know, Moto G4 Plus does not support Miracast.

        It is time to get a Chromecast dongle.

• I have checked wi-fi.org (which certifies devices for using miracast etc), Moto-G2 (XT1068) is there on their list of certified devices. please explain still why we can use screen mirroring.

  • The screen mirroring in Moto G is for Chromecast, not Miracast.

    • sir,
      kindly just tell me in one line that can i utilize screen mirroring function with my moto-g 2 with my newly bought TV Sony Bravia 40W700C. In case, answer is not, what are the options. Also, what is difference in all these terms in simple language - Miracast, Chromecast, mirroring, Wi-Fi certication from Wi-Fi Alliance, Wi-Fi Direct etc it is confusing

      Anuraj

      • No, as I know. It's also explained in this page.

        The solution is Chromecast. Please read this guide on the differences http://allaboutchromecast.com/chromecast-vs-miracast-everything-you-need-know-about-wireless-display-and-screen-mirroring/

• You can use AllCast in the Play store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.cast) for video mirroring, I've tried it and this definitely works with the 1st gen Moto G sending to a Sony Wi-Fi Direct/Miracast capable TV. AllCast supports casting to lots of other devices too, inc. Chromecast, DLNA, etc.

• Hi, I am using motog phone and I have recently purchased Sony bravia TV. So problem is I am unable to connect screen mirroring with my phone to TV . pls telle how to connect it.. If not is there apps..

  • Moto G does not support Miracast (not sure whether your TV supports it or not).

    You have to get Chromecast, and use Android screen cast as detailed in this guide: http://allaboutchromecast.com/screen-mirroring-with-chromecast/

• i am having moto g 3rd gen and i want to use cast screen as this option comes in display option with my ezcast hdmi stick and when i search in my motog 3rd gen in CAST SCREEN it dont show any avaialble mirroring option while on ezcast app mirroring is on and waiting for pairing.
  please help me regarding this or provide any app through which i can use cast screen option on my moto g 3rd gen mobile.

  • Moto G doesn't support miracast.

    The cast screen is for Nexus devices (using Chromecast). It is not for Moto devices.

    In Moto G, you need install Chromecast app. Inside the Chromecast app, you can find the screen cast option.

    Of course, you need Chromecast dongle. You may refer to this guide http://allaboutchromecast.com/screen-mirroring-with-chromecast/

• The option of cast screen use to work on my moto g 4g with the factory version of android (4.4.3) and google play services without the necessity of others apps or root.

  • OK so I have a quick question. Is it possible to watch say amazon prime or Netflix on my TV from my Moto G if I'm hard wired in via a micro USB to HDMI??

    • No, moto g doesn't support MHL.

      You can try chromecast and use screen mirroring. http://allaboutchromecast.com/screen-mirroring-with-chromecast/

      • Do you need internet connection to link my moto g 2nd gen to Chromecast to watch video on my memory card?

        • Chromecast requires internet connection to function, even you are streaming local contents. The traffic will NOT go locally.

          But the problem is Chromecast will show errors (and you cannot use it) if internet connection is not available,

  • i didn't think g did 4g. I've got 4.4.2 and the menu options shows but doesn't seem to work. I thought it did a while back but that may have been a motox.

• thanks for reply back i download 4636 and the problem solved

  • What is that?

    • screen mirroring through Miracast. http://allaboutchromecast.com/chromecast-vs-miracast-everything-you-need-know-about-wireless-display-and-screen-mirroring/

• help after install mobile network setting 3g ad signal disappear
  do factory reset and i got a new phone number and data usage say no apps use during this time
  then i cant make a call it said mobile network not available
  pls help

  • Not sure what you are doing.

    The phone number is always assigned by your phone company. It is linked to the SIM card given to you.

    Did you see signal strength icon in the top of the screen?

• Friends , Any idea if this feature (wifi display ) is available in MOTO G (2gen) ? ? ?

  • Not tested yet. Once I get my phone, I test it personally.

• Yes. Bubbleupnp works as DLNA for media sharing & not the cast screen or mirroring.

• Screen Stream Mirroring trial
  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobzapp.screenstream.trial

  • Thank you for sharing the info on the app.

    Personally, I would not recommend this app.

    Screen mirroring through Chromecast will very likely come to Moto G this year. http://allaboutchromecast.com/screen-mirroring-with-chromecast/

• how do u put ur cotact numbers on a moto e

  • Google+ profile for yourself. For others, you can manage the contact in people app.

• When asked Motorola stated on Twitter to 'stay tuned, It may be supported in a future update'.

  • thank you for sharing the info.

    Actually, Motorola "was" planning some screencasting with Chromecast. But with the acquisition by Lenovo, it is not clear whether they are still working on this.

• You can use DLNA. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bubblesoft.android.bubbleupnp&hl=en