Want to play your lessons and content directly on your smart TV? Below is how you can!
IN THIS ARTICLE
1. What is AirPlay / Google Cast and why is it useful?
This feature lets you send your course videos from your device to your Smart TV for a larger screen experience. Your clients can watch your lessons on TV, focusing better and engaging more.
AirPlay is for Apple devices to Apple TVs, while Google Cast works with any smartphone to any Google Smart TV with Chromecast Built-in.
Unlike Screen Mirroring, Screencasting only projects the video content to your Smart TV so you are free to use your device as the video is already playing on your Smart TV.
When the video is cast on the smart TV it won't be visible on your device.
2. What do I need to preview course videos on my Smart TV?
- Both the device you are casting from and your Smart TV must be connected to the same WiFi network.
- For Android Smart TVs only: make sure that the Chromecast Built-in app "Google Cast Receiver" is enabled on your Smart TV. You can visit this article to learn how to activate Chromecast built-in/Google Cast and other steps.
- A few Smart TVs do not come with a Chromecast built-in app or Google Cast Receiver i.e. Samsung and LG TVs. If you can't find a Chromecast built-in or Google Cast Receiver among your TV system apps, you will need to get a physical Chromecast Device and connect it to the HDMI port of your TV.
- The physical Chromecast HDMI device must be the standard Google/Android issue and not Miracast, make sure to read the product's details before purchase.
3. How do I use the Airplay or Google Cast feature?
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From Apple App to Apple TV ( AirPlay ) :
The below would also work for sharing videos from Macbooks to Apple TVs.
- Go to the course, lesson, or sequence video you would like to watch on your Apple TV.
- Tap on the Cast Icon 
in the bottom right corner of the video.
- Select the first option for 
Airplay.
- Select the Apple TV you would like to use.
- When you see the Cast Icon changes color, you are successfully connected.
- To stop casting, from the cast video, Tap on the Cast Icon then switch back to your iPhone.
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From Google App to Google/Android Smart TV:
- Go to the course, lesson, or sequence you would like to watch on your Smart TV.
- Tap on the Cast Icon in the bottom right corner of the video.
- Select the option for Google Cast.
- Select the Smart TV you would like to use.
- When you see the Cast Icon changes color, you are successfully connected.
- To stop casting, from the cast video, click on the Cast Icon then disconnect.
- From Web App to Google/Android Smart TV:
- Go to the course, lesson, or sequence you would like to watch on your Smart TV.
- Click on the Cast Icon in the bottom right corner of the video.
- Select the option for Google Cast.
- Select the Smart TV you would like to use.
- When you see the Cast Icon changes color, you are successfully connected.
- To stop casting, from the cast video, click on the Cast Icon then disconnect.
- From Web App to Apple TV ( AirPlay ):
- Go to the course, lesson, or sequence you would like to watch on your Smart TV.
- Click on the Cast Icon in the bottom right corner of the video.
- Select the Apple TV you would like to use.
- When you see the Cast Icon changes color, you are successfully connected.
- To stop casting, click on the Cast Icon from the cast video then unmark the Apple TV.
4. Is Screencast available for all types of videos on my app?
Screencast is available for all videos uploaded on your App Builder, it is not available for YouTube & Vimeo videos wherein you copy and paste a URL. AirPlay and Google Cast are only available for videos that are uploaded and hosted on our servers.
Screencast is also available for videos posted in the Community following the same steps relevant to your device, given that they are not YouTube or Vimeo links.
5. Troubleshooting Steps for Screencast
If you faced challenges with casting your videos to your TV please try the below:
- Make sure that both devices are connected to the same WiFi network and can establish a connection, try to open anything to confirm that it isn't a temporary internet issue.
- Disconnect and reconnect both devices from the WiFi network.
- Restart both devices.
- Restart your WiFi Router.
- Make sure both devices are running the latest operating system version.
- Try to screencast from a different app i.e. YouTube / Netflix to identify if the issue is with the device or from Passion.io App.
- For Android Smart TVs only: make sure that your device is compatible with Google Cast and that the Chromecast Built-in app "Google Cast Receiver" is enabled on your Smart TV.
- For Passion Web App only: please make sure that you are using the latest version of your browser.
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We are currently on version number 3.9.X, if the version you see from your Sales Channel Screen is lower than that please make sure to upgrade your app to enjoy the Screencast / AirPlay feature on your branded apps
- I can't find the Chromecast Built-in App on my Smart TV what should I do?
While most Android/Google Smart TVs have the app automatically, some Smart TVs like Samsung do not have this app. The alternative is to purchase a Chromecast device that physically connects to your Smart TV through the HDMI port.
- How do I know if my TV has Chromecast built-in?
- On the supplied remote control, press the HOME button.
- Select Settings.
- The next steps will depend on your TV menu options: Select Apps → See all apps → Show system apps → Google Chromecast built-in → Enable. If you can't find it check if it is in the "Disabled apps" section.
- To turn the app on, select Enable.
- To reboot your device, select Settings → System → Reboot.
- My Smart TV doesn't have Chromecast but it has Miracast, would it work?
We do not support Miracast, only Google-based casting apps.
- Is Screencast from Passion Web App available from all browsers?
Google Cast is available from Google Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. Please ensure you have the latest version of the browser installed on your computer/Macbook.
Safari would only support AirPlay.