Phone won't connect to Samsung TV

[userIsfEEJSqDw]

On YouTube it has the option to cast to the TV but my phone will not recognize my SAMSUNG TV. Oy 🙄... What am I missing? 

[Kdrewh]

Are the both on the same wifi network?

[angelchained]

Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Open the YouTube app on your phone and tap the Cast icon. (It looks like a Wi-Fi signal with a TV screen) Then select your TV from the list of available devices and connect to your TV. You can also try to link your devices using a TV code.

[LongHiker]

@userIsfEEJSqDw What model TV do you have? Is it a smart TV? 

[realaud]

In order to cast to a TV, the TV must be capable of receiving.  Otherwise you need an intermediary device, such as chromecast, fire stick, roku, and must be connected to the same wi-fi network.