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Your Samsung TV is getting a massive upgrade for free with Google Cast

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Why This Matters

Samsung TVs are finally gaining native Google Cast support through a free One UI Tizen update, ending years of reliance on the workaround Smart View. This upgrade enhances compatibility with Android devices, allowing users to cast content directly to their TVs, and is gradually rolling out to select 2023 and 2024 models. The update also introduces a new home screen and navigation features, signaling Samsung's shift towards more integrated smart TV experiences.

Key Takeaways

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TL;DR Samsung TVs are finally getting native Google Cast, ending years of reliance on Smart View.

The feature is coming to select 2023 and 2024 models via a One UI Tizen update.

Rollout appears gradual, with users already spotting it on models like the S90D OLED.

For a long time, Samsung TVs ran on their own Tizen-based interface instead of Android TV, which meant one frustrating limitation: no native Google Cast support. If you wanted to cast from an Android phone, you usually had to use Samsung’s Smart View, which worked best with Galaxy devices and felt like a workaround for everyone else.

That’s now changing. Samsung has already confirmed that its 2026 TV lineup will include built-in Google Cast. Now, the company is bringing this feature to some older models, specifically select 2023 and 2024 TVs, through a new One UI Tizen update.

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One Reddit user reported that their S90D OLED TV received a recent update with Google Cast baked in, suggesting the feature is quietly rolling out rather than arriving in one big announcement (via SamMobile).

Once the update lands, you can cast videos, music, and photos straight from Android phones, tablets, ChromeOS devices, or even the Chrome browser on your laptop.

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