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Cast to Your TV: Web & Mobile Browser

Stream your favorite content on the big screen directly from any browser

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Casting from your browser to your TV provides a better viewing experience than using TV browsers, which often have playback issues.

For the most reliable casting experience, please use one of our recommended browsers.

ℹ️ INFO: This guide covers both AirPlay and Chromecast options for web and mobile browsers.

For the best TV viewing experience, encourage your members to use the dedicated TV apps:

  • Roku

  • Fire TV

  • Apple TV

  • Android TV

πŸ”— Learn more about TV Apps

πŸ’‘ TIP: The casting feature is also available for the mobile apps.


Chromecast Streaming from Browsers

What You Need

  • Chromecast device (2nd generation or newer)

    • or a Smart TV with built-in Chromecast

  • Your device and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network

  • A web browser such as Google Chrome

Chromecast from a Browser

Using a Computer

  1. Visit the website and sign in to your account

  2. Play the video you want to watch

  3. Click the Chromecast icon in the video player

  4. Select your TV from the list of available devices

  5. Your video will start playing on your TV

Using an Android Mobile Browser

  1. Open Chrome on your Android device

  2. Navigate to the website and sign in

  3. Play your video

  4. Tap the Chromecast icon in the video player

  5. Choose your TV from the available devices

πŸ“ NOTE: The Chromecast icon will not appear on Apple (iOS) devices due to Apple limitations. Use AirPlay for Apple devices instead.


AirPlay Streaming from Browsers

What You Need

  • Apple TV HD (4th gen) or newer

    • or an AirPlay 2-compatible Smart TV

  • Your Apple device and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network

  • A web browser such as Safari

Stream with AirPlay

Using Mac

  1. Visit the website and sign in to your account

  2. Play your selected video

  3. Click the AirPlay icon in the video controls

  4. Select your Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible device

  5. Watch your content on the larger screen

Using iPhone/iPad

  1. Open Safari on your iOS device

  2. Navigate to the website and sign in

  3. Play your video

  4. Tap the AirPlay icon in the video player

  5. Select your Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible TV

πŸ”— Learn more about the AirPlay 2-enabled TVs and Devices

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πŸ“ NOTE: AirPlay is only supported in Safari. If you're using Chrome, Firefox, or another browser on your Apple device, please switch to Safari to use AirPlay.


Troubleshooting Browser Casting

Can't Find Your Device?

  • Ensure both your device and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network

  • Restart your Chromecast device, Apple TV, or smart TV

  • Check that your browser is up to date

Video Won't Cast?

  • Clear your browser cache and cookies

  • Try lowering the video quality if you're experiencing buffering

  • Check that your browser is updated to its latest version

πŸ”— Learn more about Adjusting the Video Quality

Casting Icon Missing?

  • Make sure you're using Google Chrome for Chromecast or Safari for AirPlay

  • Update your browser to the latest version

  • Try using an incognito/private browsing window to rule out extension conflicts

πŸ’‘ TIP: Try temporarily disabling Bluetooth on your device. Sometimes Bluetooth signals can interfere with casting devices, especially in environments with many wireless devices.


FAQs

Why should I cast instead of using my TV's browser?

TV browsers aren't fully supported and often cause playback issues. Casting provides a more reliable streaming experience with better quality. πŸ”— Learn more about TV Browsers

Will casting from my browser affect my video streaks or watched status?

Chromecast doesn't track viewing progress for streaks or mark videos as watched. AirPlay does track this information correctly.

How is browser casting different from casting from the mobile app?

This guide covers casting from web browsers. While the process is similar to our mobile apps, some features may work differently. For the most seamless experience, we recommend using our dedicated mobile apps when available.

Which browsers are supported for casting?

For Chromecast, only the Google Chrome browser is officially supported. For AirPlay, only the Safari browser works.

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