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Cast to your TV from the mobile app

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With our mobile Android or Apple app, you can cast VidAngel to your TV using:

  • Chromecast (using a Chromecast dongle or smart TVs with built-in Chromecast)
  • Airplay 2-enabled devices

Please be aware that at this time, we cannot AirPlay titles that contain advertisements. We can Chromecast ad-based content and will continue to improve our casting functionality for AirPlay.

Also, be aware that Fire TV, Roku, Google TV Chromecast / Android TV, and Apple TV all have their own VidAngel TV apps (no casting required!), but if casting is your preference, here's how to get that set up: 

 

1. Check for Updates

Before starting the casting process, make sure you have the most updated version of our mobile app. You can check for any app updates in your device's App Store.

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 NOTE: If you need help getting set up with the app, go here: Watch on a Phone or Tablet 

 

 

2. Check the Wi-Fi

Next, ensure your phone is on the same Wi-Fi network as the TV device you're casting to.

This step is important! The devices cannot "see" each other if they are not on the same Wi-Fi network. Keep in mind that Dual-Band routers offer a 2.4GHZ and a 5G network, so make sure both devices are on the same one. You may actually have a better experience if you choose the lowest one. 


3. Cast to your TV  

Now that your app is updated and on the correct Wi-Fi, you can cast to your TV! Here's how:

  1. Open the VidAngel app on your phone or tablet, find something you would like to watch, and set your filters.

  2. Tap on the "Watch with [Service]" button for a movie or you can click the episode image for a TV show. 
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  3. The movie/episode will then verify.

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  4. Once your title has been verified, click the "Send to TV" button or the TV icon in the corner of the episode.
    Or you can choose to select "Play" instead to watch directly on your mobile device.

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  5. Choose the casting method you will be using. 
    For example, in the image below, the casting method options are Chromecast and Samsung SmartView casting. 

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  6. You will see a list of available devices on your network through that method. Select the one to which you'd like to cast. 

    NOTE: If you get the error "We are unable to AirPlay content with ads.", please be aware that at this time we cannot AirPlay titles that contain advertisements. We can Chromecast ad-based content and will continue to improve our casting functionality for AirPlay.

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  7. You'll see "VidAngel Ready to cast" appear on your TV screen. Press the Play/Pause button in your phone app and it should start on TV!

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Watching on Your TV

After the show starts on your TV, you will be able to control it using your phone or you can use the TV's remote. You can even close the VidAngel app on your phone and it will continue to play on your TV!

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If you want to disconnect the show from the TV, you can easily do this by tapping on the arrow in the top left corner and then the "Disconnect" option. 

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Having Trouble?

If you're running into trouble when trying to cast, please remember that casting using AirPlay will not work with ad-based services, such as Prime with Ads, Paramount Essential, Peacock Premium, and Amazon Freevee. However, casting using Chromecast should work with ads. You can read more about that here: How do ads work with VidAngel?

If you're having other trouble with casting, you can find help here: Trouble Casting 

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