Confused Between Mirroring and Casting?
Many people get confuse when they hear words like screen mirroring VS casting. Both are used to show your phone screen on TV or laptop but they work different. In this post we will explain the simple difference between the two.
What is Screen Mirroring?
Screen mirroring shows your full mobile screen on another display like laptop or TV. Everything you do on your phone will be visible. It is good for live demos classes and showing apps.
Example: Using NetMirror App to mirror full Android screen to PC.
Main Points:
- Full screen shared
- Works offline with apps like NetMirror
- Good for gaming classes tutorials
- You control from phone directly
What is Casting?
Casting means sending specific media like video or music to TV. You can still use your phone for other things. Casting only show selected content not whole screen.
Example: Using Google Home to cast YouTube video to smart TV.
Main Points:
- Only media shared
- Needs WiFi and smart device
- Control from phone or smart TV
- Best for watching movies or songs
Comparison Table
| Feature | Screen Mirroring | Casting |
|---|---|---|
| Shows full screen | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Needs internet | ❌ Not always | ✅ Mostly yes |
| Use for games/apps | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Popular apps | NetMirror, ApowerMirror | Google Home, YouTube Cast |
Final Words
If you want to show everything from your phone use screen mirroring. If you only want to play video or music on TV use casting. Apps like NetMirror make screen mirroring easy without internet. Now you know what’s best for you.