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AirPlay using the mobile app

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You can AirPlay VidAngel from our Apple mobile app to AirPlay 2-enabled TVs. AirPlay is a different casting process than Chromecasting and only works with Apple devices. If you have an Android and/or if you're trying to Chromecast to your TV device, you can check out: Chromecast using the mobile app.

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

 

Before you start

Before starting the AirPlay process, you'll want to ensure your VidAngel account and devices are all ready to go.

  1. Ensure both devices are AirPlay 2-enabled. Click here to view Apple's AirPlay 2–Enabled TVs and Devices and AirPlay system requirements.
  2. Sign up for a VidAngel subscription at www.vidangel.com
  3. Download the VidAngel Apple mobile app. If needed, you can go here for additional instructions: Watch on a phone or tablet
  4. Link streaming services in your VidAngel Account Settings: Link streaming services on the mobile app
  5. If you already have VidAngel on your mobile, make sure you have the most updated version of our app on your iPad or iPhone: Update your VidAngel app
  6. Last, but certainly not least, ensure that your Apple mobile device is on the same WIFI as your AirPlay 2-enabled TV streaming device.
  7. Recommended: Check your devices for any software updates. 

You’re doing great! Now you're ready to AirPlay!

 

How to AirPlay to your TV

  1. Find something you would like to watch, set your filters, and then tap on the "Watch with [Service]" button.
  2. The movie/episode will then verify.

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  3. Once your title has been verified, select "Send to TV" or the TV cast icon in the corner of the episode.
  4. Select "AirPlay & Bluetooth Devices". This will bring up a list of available Airplay devices on your network.
  5. Select the TV device you would like to use.

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  6. If relevant, input the AirPlay Passcode that appears on your TV screen.
  7. After TV is selected (checkmark next to it) simply tap anywhere on the screen outside of that box to continue.
  8. Select the Play icon on the VidAngel mobile app and the show should start on your TV!

 

Watching through AirPlay

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

If you want to disconnect from the TV you can easily do this by tapping on "Disconnect" in the VidAngel mobile app.

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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 currently Chromecast ad-based content and will continue to improve our casting functionality for AirPlay.

 

Prefer to Not Cast?

If you'd rather use a VidAngel TV app, we got you covered! You can see our compatible TV devices here: How can I watch VidAngel on my TV?

 

Having Trouble?

If you're having trouble using Airplay with our app, please remember that at this time we cannot AirPlay titles that contain advertisements. We can currently Chromecast ad-based content and will continue to improve our casting functionality for AirPlay.

If you're having other trouble with AirPlay, you can go here for help: Troubleshoot Airplay 

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