LG – using their Miracast, Device Connector or Sharing menu option will allow most Windows-based and Android devices to connect.
Refer to your TV owner’s manual for more information.ĪirPlay2 – available on very recent versions of LG, Samsung, Sony, and VIZIO TVs to primarily support Apple devices. Generally, it’s a feature that needs to be enabled on the TV first and then accessed by the viewing device. Many recent TV’s have their own Screen Sharing or Screen Casting app built within it, but they vary by manufacturer and are viewing device-specific. (Note – most Chrome/Android devices feature a Cast icon in the upper right of the window to enable or disable sharing) Roku TV Hardware (for most Android and Windows10 devices)ġ) On your TV connected Roku, go to Settings/System/Screen Mirroring menus and set it to allow sharing.Ģ) On your viewing device, go to the Settings menu, navigate to the Screen Sharing or Screen Casting menu (for Windows10, choose Connect from Launch Action Menu) and choose your Roku as the option to share to.ģ) On your viewing device, open an approved Browser and log onto the Looped Live Event Live Stream page (or use the LoopedLive app) and select the player Fullscreen icon. (Note – if your network already has Google Home installed, you can also Cast from most Windows10 devices that have Chrome installed by following steps 3 & 4) Google Chromecast Hardware (for most Android and iOS mobiles devices)ġ) To set-up, it requires recent versions of both the Google Chrome Browser and Google Home App installed on the viewing deviceĢ) In the Google Home App, set up Chromecast by adding your TV to the account.ģ) In a Chrome tab, log onto the LoopedLive Event Live Stream page 4) From the upper right More menu, select Cast and your connected TV, then select the player Fullscreen icon.
Wi-Fi Network (for ANY of the following options)īOTH your viewing device and your TV/Hardware must on the SAME Wi-Fi or Wired network in order to work together.Īpple TV Hardware (AirPlay for Mac computers, iPhones, iPads, iOS devices)ġ) Switch your TV input to your connected Apple TV hardware.Ģ) On your viewing device, open an approved Browser and go to the Looped Live Event Live Stream page (or use the LoopedLive app)ģ) On the Live Stream Player, go to the lower right corner to select the AirPlay icon.Ĥ) Select your AppleTV connected device from the list to Screen share via AirPlay, then select the player Fullscreen icon.Īmazon Fire Stick Hardware (for most Fire Tablets, Android and Windows10 devices) 1) On your TV connected Fire Stick, go to the Settings/Displays menu and Enable Screen Mirroring.Ģ) On your viewing device, go to the Settings menu, navigate to the Screen Sharing or Screen Casting menu (for Windows10 choose Connect from Launch Action Menu) and choose your activated Fire Stick as the option to share to.ģ) On your viewing device, open an approved Browser and go to the Looped Live Event Live Stream page (or use the LoopedLive app) and select the player Fullscreen icon (Note – Apple devices can connect by installing a paid AirPlay Mirror Receiver from the App store) Here are basic instructions for current popular options. In general, newer devices (smartphones, tablets) tend to allow these connections to work more often than older devices, as they are more likely to be Miracast or AirPlay-enabled.
Most of these solutions require TV-connected hardware and/or built-in software installed. There may be a few device settings to adjust, but generally, it is the simplest way to connect and share a viewing device source.
If your viewing device has an HDMI output connector (either directly or with an adapter), connect an HDMI cable between it and the HDMI input on your TV. Please reference the below ways you can access a Looped Livestream from your TV!