Overview & Technical Summary
View content on a smart TV
SmartTV Software Studio’s
CastPlay
is a free
tool
for
casting photos, music, and videos
from your mobile device to your smart TV. Though it’s
easy to set up
, both devices must be on the
same
WiFi
network
. Disabling your router’s privacy separator is advisable, too.
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Screen casting and screen mirroring options
CastPlay includes one button for screen mirroring and
three buttons
for casting audio, images, and videos. Tapping the latter will prompt you to press the screencast button, bringing up a
list of smart TVs
you can cast to. Pressing the screen mirroring button, though, will only show a device list.
Unlike its
screen mirroring
feature—which enables you to share a
“reflection”
of your phone’s screen on your TV—
screen casting
will not create a “reflection,” so any projected content will
only be shown on TV
instead of on both devices. Unfortunately, the app can
crash
or
stop working
at any time.
Technical issues can ruin the experience
Overall, CastPlay is easy to use, requiring no additional setup on the user’s end. However, do ensure that your phone and TV are connected to the same WiFi before screen mirroring or screen casting. There’s also the possibility of the app crashing or malfunctioning, which is unfortunate.