If you have an older Samsung TV, some good news arrived this week. Samsung is rolling out new One UI Tizen updates that expand Google Cast functionality to older TV models.
The update does not require a new TV. It comes as a software push to compatible existing models.
What Is Google Cast?
Google Cast is the technology that lets you stream content from your phone, tablet, or laptop directly to a TV. It is the backbone of Chromecast and is built into most Android apps, many iOS apps, and Chrome on desktop.
When Google Cast works well on a TV, you can tap a button in almost any streaming app and have the content appear on your TV instantly. No separate device required.
Until now, some older Samsung TVs had limited or unreliable Google Cast support. This update aims to fix that.
Why Is Samsung Doing This?
Samsung has been leaning into Google’s ecosystem more aggressively in recent months. The company recently ended its own Messages app in the US, pushing users toward Google Messages instead. You can read more about that transition in our earlier story: Samsung Is Ending Its Messages App in the US.
Expanding Google Cast on older TVs fits the same pattern. Rather than investing in building proprietary tech to compete, Samsung is deepening its reliance on Google’s widely-adopted standards.
Which TVs Are Getting the Update?
Samsung has not published a full list of eligible models. The update is described as applying to “older TV models,” which suggests it targets TVs from at least a few years back that previously had limited Cast support.
If you own a Samsung TV, it is worth checking your TV’s software update menu in the coming days. Updates like this tend to roll out gradually across regions.
Does This Change Anything for Newer Samsung TVs?
Newer Samsung TVs already have solid Google Cast support. This update is specifically aimed at closing the gap for older hardware.
For users who rely on casting from Android phones or Chrome, this could make a meaningful difference in day-to-day reliability.
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