TV Cast for LG webOS

TV Cast for LG webOS

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TV Cast for LG webOS: Stream Any Web Video to Your Big Screen

The easiest way to cast online movies, live sports, and personal videos from your iPhone to your LG Smart TV. Say goodbye to clunky TV browsers and enjoy a seamless, ad-free viewing experience.

Publisher

Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting

Category

Photo & Video

Downloads

6M+

User Rating

3.8/5

Total Ratings

29K+

Locales

1

Your Content, Elevated

Discover the interface used by 6M+ users.

TV Cast for LG TV app interface on iPhone featuring web browser and personal media casting options

TV Cast for LG TV app interface on iPhone featuring web browser and personal media casting options

An iPhone screen casting a vacation video of a woman to a large LG Smart TV.

An iPhone screen casting a vacation video of a woman to a large LG Smart TV.

iPhone casting a photo to an LG Smart TV screen

iPhone casting a photo to an LG Smart TV screen

Unlock the Full Potential of Your LG Smart TV

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 6M+ users.

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Stream Any Web Video

Cast niche sports, international news, or web-only movies that don't have a dedicated TV app. If it's on the web, it's on your TV.

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Ad-Free Entertainment

Eliminate intrusive pop-ups and distracting video ads. Enjoy a cleaner, faster browsing experience designed for the ultimate movie night.

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Cast Your Camera Roll

Skip the cloud uploads. Instantly share your high-quality 4K personal videos and family memories directly from your iPhone to the living room.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 6M+ people who love this app.

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"This is the perfect tool for cord-cutters. I use it to stream niche sports and live events that don't have a dedicated app on my LG TV. It is so much faster than trying to type URLs with a remote, and the ad-blocker makes the whole experience much cleaner."

Mark Stevens
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"Finally found a simple way to get my iPhone videos onto the big screen without buying more hardware. The setup was quick, and now I can show family vacation videos to everyone in the living room with just one tap. Highly recommended for LG owners!"

Sarah Jenkins

Review Analysis

Insights from user reviews.

Sentiment Score

12%
Negative

Summary

User reviews for this mobile app are overwhelmingly negative, citing widespread functionality issues such as videos not loading, connection failures, and the app simply not working for its intended casting purpose. Many users express feeling scammed due to excessive advertisements that impede usage and paywalls for basic features, often after purchasing the app. While a small minority appreciated its ease of use and immediate functionality, these positive experiences are overshadowed by widespread frustration. Furthermore, recent updates are criticized for introducing new pop-up warnings and causing video loading problems.

Common Themes

Functionality Issues(25)
Cost & Paywall(15)
Excessive Advertising(10)
Casting Reliability(8)
Ease of Use(3)
Version-Specific Bugs(2)

About the app

Everything you need to know about TV Cast for LG webOS.

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.

Latest Version

3.7

Size

33.0 MB

First Released

Jun 2, 2016

Ready for the Big Screen Experience?

Join over 6 million users and transform how you watch content. Cast any web video, livestream, or local memory from your iPhone to your LG Smart TV with a single tap.

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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.