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TV Cast for LG webOS

Unlock your LG Smart TV's true potential: This app turns your small screen into the ultimate remote for web-video domination.

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Key Figures

Downloads

5M+

User Rating

3.7/5

Total Ratings

28.6K

Publisher

Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting

An analysis of key features for seamless iOS to LG Smart TV streaming.

Software Evaluation: TV Cast for LG webOS

Direct Web Video Casting

The app provides direct casting of web videos, online movies, and livestreams from an iOS device to an LG Smart TV, eliminating the need for complex media servers or additional hardware.

Simplified One-Tap Casting

It allows users to initiate streaming to their LG Smart TV with a single tap after the app automatically detects the video link, ensuring a straightforward and efficient user experience.

Extensive Video Format Compatibility

This tool features broad compatibility with various web video formats, including MP4, M3U8, HLS livestreams, and video-over-HTTPS, supporting a wide array of online content.

In-App Web Browser

The app includes an integrated web browser, enabling users to easily navigate websites and discover online video content directly within the application before casting.

Unrestricted Streaming Duration

It provides the capability for uninterrupted video playback, allowing users to stream content of any length—from short clips to full-length movies—without time limits.

Personal Media Casting

This tool features the ability to cast personal videos (MP4, M4V, MOV) directly from the iOS device's camera roll to the LG Smart TV, facilitating viewing of private media on a larger screen.

Advanced Playback Controls

It offers an advanced remote playbar, providing comprehensive video control directly from the iOS device, including scrubbing, fast-forward, rewind, play, pause, and stop functions.

Integrated Ad-Blocking

The app provides an optional ad-blocker feature that suppresses advertisements and pop-ups on most websites, leading to a more seamless and less interrupted viewing experience.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about TV Cast for LG webOS

What is TV Cast for LG webOS?

TV Cast for LG webOS is an app that allows users to browse the web and stream web videos, online movies, livestreams, and live TV shows to their LG Smart TV (webOS and NetCast).

Does TV Cast for LG webOS support DRM-protected content like Netflix?

No, TV Cast for LG webOS does not support DRM-protected videos such as Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, DirecTV, Xfinity, and HBO now. It also does not support iTunes movies or Flash video.

How do I control video playback on my LG TV with TV Cast for LG webOS?

You control the TV app and video playback using the hardware remote of your LG TV. An in-app purchase for a Remote Playbar offers advanced controls like scrubbing, forward, rewind, play, pause, and stop.

Is a subscription required for TV Cast for LG webOS?

No, TV Cast for LG webOS does not require subscriptions. It offers in-app purchases for premium features like an Ad-Blocker, Remote Playbar, and Local Videos.

Can I cast local videos from my iPhone to my LG TV using TV Cast for LG webOS?

Yes, the "Local Videos" upgrade feature allows casting camera roll videos (mp4, m4v, mov) from your iPhone or iPad to your LG Smart TV.

What types of video formats does TV Cast for LG webOS support?

TV Cast for LG webOS supports Mp4, m3u8, hls livestreams, and video-over-https for web videos. For local videos, it supports mp4, m4v, and mov formats.

Does TV Cast for LG webOS mirror my iPhone or iPad screen?

No, TV Cast for LG webOS does not mirror your entire iPhone or iPad screen. It only streams the video part of a website to your LG Smart TV, not the whole website content.

How do I install the companion app for TV Cast for LG webOS on my TV?

To enable video casting, open the LG App Store (LG Smart World / LG Content Store) on your TV, search for 'TV Cast', and then install the companion app.

Does TV Cast for LG webOS have an ad-blocker?

Yes, an "Ad-Blocker" is available as an in-app purchase. It blocks ads and popups on most websites and removes sponsoring ads from the app.

Can I cast photos and music with TV Cast for LG webOS?

Yes, TV Cast for LG webOS can cast photos, files, and music in addition to videos. The app interface includes a 'Personal Media' option for casting media files.

What is the "Premium Edition" upgrade in TV Cast for LG webOS?

The Premium Edition is an in-app purchase that unlocks all listed upgrade features. It also includes future features without additional cost upon release in updated app versions.

Is there a time limit for videos streamed with TV Cast for LG webOS?

No, there is no time limit for videos streamed with TV Cast for LG webOS. Users can watch videos of any duration, whether two minutes or several hours.

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Description

Watch any web-video, online movie, livestream or live tv show on your LG Smart TV with webOS and NetCast. Enjoy the show on your big screen with the no#1 web video streamer. With Video & TV Cast for LG Smart TV you can browse the web and stream any web video, online movie, livestream or live tv show you want on your LG Smart TV. Mp4, m3u8, hls livestreams and also video-over-https are supported. There is no time limit at all! You can watch videos of 2 minutes or 2 hours or even more. Just open Video & TV Cast, navigate to a website, wait for link detection and send the video with a single tap to your LG Smart TV. The discovered link will be shown below the browser. A tap on the link will start the show. You don't need to install a big media server like Plex or any other third party software. >>> Important Notes * To enable video casting please open the LG App Store (LG Smart World / LG Content Store) on your TV, search for 'TV Cast' and install the companion app. * Please enter the ip-address of your iPhone/iPad by using the number pad and up/down/left/right keys on your TV Remote or scroll wheel on your Magic Remote. Just enter the numbers, no need to press the enter key. * iTunes movies, Flash video and DRM protected videos like Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, DirecTV, Xfinity, HBO now are not supported! * Please test your favorite videos with the free edition before upgrading! * Please use the hardware remote of your LG for controlling the TV app and video playback. * The app streams only the video part of a website and not the whole website content (No screen or tab mirroring!). * Sometimes it is necessary to play the video on your iPad or iPhone first before it gets discovered by the app for streaming. It may also be neccessary to start casting multiple times until it works with specific videos. * If a specific video is not working, please check the FAQ on the app startpage. If that does not help you, please drop us an email before leaving a negative comment on the App Store. We will try to add support for that website as soon as possible. >>> UPGRADE FEATURES (available as in-app purchases) * Premium Edition: Unlocks all of the features listed here. Also future features are included, so you do not have to pay for them when they are released in an updated app version. * Remote Playbar: Use the Playbar for advanced video control while browsing, including video scrubbing, forward, rewind, play, pause, stop. The playbar works on all LG Smart TVs. * Local Videos: Cast your camera roll videos from an iPhone or iPad. Supports mp4, m4v and mov videos that were saved to the camera roll via Apples SD-Card/USB Adapter, iTunes Desktop Software or third party apps. * Ad-Blocker: Blocks ads & popups on most websites and removes the sponsoring ads from the app. You can update and enable/disable ad-blocking at any time in the settings. * Bookmarks: Save unlimited website bookmarks. Synchronize and transfer them between different TV Cast apps and iOS devices by using backup and restore via iCloud. * Desktop Mode: Change the browser user-agent and cloak your iPhone/iPad as a desktop PC to load the desktop website instead of a mobile website. Please note that this will NOT enable video casting on websites that serve Flash videos in desktop mode. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with LG Electronics or any other trademark mentioned here.