# Casting to Your TV (AirPlay & Google Cast) 📺

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Phyn is designed to bring a cinematic experience to every screen you own. Even if you are using Phyn on your mobile device or tablet, you can easily "throw" your media onto the big screen using our built-in support for **AirPlay** and **Google Cast**.

### How to Use AirPlay (Apple TV & Compatible TVs)

If you have an Apple TV or an AirPlay-enabled Smart TV, you can stream high-quality video and audio directly from Phyn on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

1. **Connect to Wi-Fi:** Ensure your device and your TV/Apple TV are on the same wireless network.
2. **Start Playback:** Open a movie, show, or song in Phyn.
3. **Tap the Cast Icon:** Look for the **AirPlay** icon (a rectangle with a triangle at the bottom) within the Phyn media player.
4. **Select Your Device:** Choose your Apple TV or compatible TV from the list.

Your media will begin playing on the TV, and you can continue to use Phyn as a remote to control playback, volume, and subtitles. ✨

### How to Use Google Cast (Chromecast & Android TV)

Phyn also supports Google Cast, allowing you to stream to Chromecasts, Android TV boxes, and built-in Google Cast televisions.

1. **Connect to Wi-Fi:** Make sure your mobile device and Chromecast/Android TV are on the same network.
2. **Locate the Cast Icon:** While playing media, tap the **Google Cast** icon (a rectangle with signal waves in the corner).
3. **Choose Your Screen:** Select your target device from the list.

Once connected, Phyn will "hand off" the stream to your TV for a smooth, lag-free viewing experience.

### Benefits of Casting with Phyn

* **Native Performance:** Phyn utilizes the highest quality streams available on your server to ensure your TV picture is crisp and vibrant.
* **Multitasking:** Once you start casting, you can often use other apps on your phone or even lock your screen without interrupting the movie.
* **Remote Control:** Use your device to skip intros, adjust volume, or change audio tracks effortlessly.

### Troubleshooting

#### "I don't see the Cast/AirPlay icon"

* **Network Check:** 90% of casting issues are solved by ensuring both devices are on the exact same Wi-Fi frequency (e.g., both on the 5GHz band).
* **Permission Check:** (iOS Users) Go to your device **Settings > Phyn** and ensure "Local Network" access is toggled **ON**.

#### "The video is lagging on the TV"

* **Server Transcoding:** If your server is struggling to transcode the file for the TV, try lowering the "Quality" setting in the Phyn player menu.
* **Direct Play:** Phyn aims to "Direct Play" whenever possible to avoid lag, but this depends on the formats your specific TV model supports.

**Need more help getting Phyn on the big screen?**

Reach out to us via the **Live Chat** bubble at the bottom of our website or email <support@phyn.app>.


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