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How do I watch content on a Samsung or LG TV?

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Watching from a Share Link

To watch MediaZilla content on a Samsung or LG TV that was shared with you via a share link, you must cast to the TV from a mobile device (Apple or Android), or a Mac computer.

Cast from a Web Browser on a Mac to Samsung or LG TVs

To cast from a Mac computer to a Samsung or LG TV, please follow these instructions:

  1. Make sure your Mac and Apple TV are on the same network.

  2. Click Control Center in the menu bar, click the Screen Mirroring icon, then choose your Samsung or LG TV.

  3. If asked, enter a four-digit code on your Mac.

  4. To set whether your desktop mirrors or extends your Mac screen, click the Screen Mirroring icon, then choose Mirror Built-in Display or Use As Separate Display.

Cast from a Web Browser on an Apple iPhone/iPad

Apple mobile browsers cast to Samsung and LG TV's using the Apple AirPlay technology.

  1. Connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your Samsung or LG TV.

  2. Open Control Center:

    1. On iPhone X or later, or iPad with iPadOS 13 or later: swipe down from the top right-hand corner of the screen.

    2. On iPhone 8 or earlier, or iOS 11 or earlier: swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.

  3. Tap the Screen Mirroring button

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    The Screen Mirroring button appears highlighted among the Control Centre modules
  4. Select your TV from the list

    Available devices appear for selection under Screen Mirroring
  5. If an AirPlay passcode appears on your TV screen or Mac, enter the passcode on your iPhone or iPad.

Cast from a Web Browser on an Android Phone/Tablet

Android mobile devices can cast to Samsung and LG TV's using Smart View screen mirroring (built into Android OS).

Cast via Smart View

  1. Open the quick settings panel on your Android mobile device by swiping down from the top of the screen using two fingers. Then, swipe to and tap the Smart View icon.

  2. Select your TV from the list that appears (must be on the same wifi network).

  3. It can take a few seconds for the devices to sync. Your entire screen will be cast to the TV as you navigate to and play videos from your Android mobile device.


Watching from Your Library (email delivery)

If you received an invitation to add the video to your own MediaZilla library, we highly recommend using the MediaZilla app for the best viewing experience.

The MediaZilla app can be installed from the Google Play Store, Amazon appstore, and Apple App Store.

Cast from iPhone or iPad Using AirPlay

The MediaZilla app allows you to cast from an iPhone or iPad to a Samsung or LG TV. If you are casting from an Android mobile device, you will need to cast using the Screen View method.

  1. Download the MediaZilla app and sign in. Learn more here.

  2. While playing a video (either a standalone video or a video within a presentation), click the AirPlay icon that appears in the lower-right of the video.

  3. Select your AirPlay compatible TV device from the list that appears (must be on the same network).

  4. It can take a few seconds for the devices to sync. The video will begin playing on the TV. Presentation menus can only be viewed on the mobile device, and cannot be cast to the TV.

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