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How Do I Cast Content to My TV?

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Updated over 3 months ago

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Share Link

Share links can be viewed in a web browser on a desktop or mobile device and cast to a TV.

Cast from a Desktop Web Browser

Desktop computers with the Chrome web browser can cast to TV's that support Google Cast. Nearly all brand TV's support Google Cast except LG and Samsung. If you are casting a share link to an LG or Samsung TV, you will need to use Apple AirPlay from a Mac computer, or use a mobile device instead. For all other brand TV's, please follow the instructions below for casting from a desktop (Mac or PC).

  1. Make sure you are using the Chrome browser.

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

  3. You will see a pop-up informing you: this is for Google Cast compatible devices only, for Samsung or LG TV's you must cast via a mobile device, and that only videos are cast, not menus. Click 'Ok' to continue. You can also opt to not show the message again in the future.


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

  5. 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 desktop computer, and cannot be cast to the TV.

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 TV's using the Apple AirPlay technology. Only specific brand TV's support AirPlay: LG, Samsung, Roku, Sony, and Vizio.

  1. Connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV, AirPlay-compatible smart TV or Mac.

  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 or Mac 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 TV's using either the Smart View screen mirroring (built into Android OS) or via Google Cast. We recommend using Google Cast if your TV supports it. For LG and Samsung TV's, you must use Smart View.

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 device 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.

Cast via Google Cast

  1. Make sure you are using the Chrome web browser.

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

  3. You will see a pop-up informing you: this is for Google Cast compatible devices only, for Samsung or LG TV's you must cast via Smart View, and that only videos are cast, not menus. Click 'Ok' to continue. You can also opt to not show the message again in the future.

  4. Select your Google Cast compatible TV device from the list that appears (must be on the same network).

  5. 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.


Email Invitation / Private 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 Phone or Tablet Using Google Cast

The MediaZilla app allows you to cast from an Apple iPhone/iPad or Android phone/tablet to a TV that supports Google Cast (most brands except LG and Samsung). If you have an LG or Samsung TV, you will need to use the AirPlay method (from iPhone/iPad) or Smart View screen mirroring (from Android).

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

  2. In the app, click the Google Cast icon in the upper-right.

  3. You will see a pop-up informing you: this is for Google Cast compatible devices only, for Samsung or LG TV's you must cast via Smart View (if Android phone) or AirPlay (if Apple phone), and that only videos are cast, not menus. Click 'Ok' to continue. You can also opt to not show the message again in the future.


  4. Select your Google Cast compatible TV device from the list that appears.

5. You are now connected; open any video or presentation and start watching. Only the video will be cast to the TV. The presentation menus and app interface can only be viewed on your mobile device.


Cast from iPhone or iPad Using AirPlay

The MediaZilla app allows you to cast from an iPhone or iPad to a TV that supports AirPlay (LG, Samsung, Roku, Sony, and Vizio). If you have a different brand TV, or if you are casting from an Android mobile device, you will need to use the Google Cast 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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