Tips for Streaming from your Device to TV
On Sunday, October 4, we are hosting our first virtual concert and benefit, Songs of Hope. It will be streaming live on our event website. You can watch it on your phone, tablet, computer, or anywhere that you can access the internet.
For an improved viewing experience, we suggest you stream from your device to a TV or larger monitor. There are a number of ways to do this using different devices. Below are instructions for a few different ways to watch the event on your TV.
Using Apple TV
If you have an Apple TV, you can use its features to almost instantaneously connect your phone to your TV. You can use the options to stream music, presentations, share photos on your TV, see videos and more. Some of the latest TVs also have Airplay built in, meaning you can connect directly using the process below.
If your iOS device is compatible, just follow these instructions to connect your phone to your TV with your Apple TV.
How to connect your iPhone with Apple TV
Connect your iOS device and Apple TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
Depending on the version you have, swipe up or down to show and open the Control Center. For iPhones with iOS 12 or later, swipe down. For earlier versions, swipe up.
Tap Screen mirroring and select your Apple TV or Airplay-compatible TV from the list. If AirPlay is an option and appears on your TV screen, enter the name in your iOS device.
Choose the screen orientation — vertical or horizontal — that you want the TV to show by simply turning your phone – the TV display will adapt automatically.
Enjoy your favorite content on the big screen.
This option is also how you connect an iPad and iPod Touch to your Apple TV.
Using Chromecast
To show Chrome on your TV, you’ll need:
A Chromecast, Chromecast Ultra, or TV with Chromecast built-in.
A computer and Wi-Fi network with the minimum system requirements.
A recent version of Google Chrome (version 72 or higher).
To connect your computer and Chromecast device to the same Wi-Fi network. Learn how to check the Wi-Fi network of your Chromecast device.
Cast a tab from Chrome
On your computer, open Chrome.
At the top right, click More Cast.
Choose the Chromecast device where you want to watch the content.
If you're already using the Chromecast, your content will replace what's on your TV.
When you're done, to the right of the address bar, click Cast Stop casting.
What you'll see in Chrome
When your tab is being shown on a TV, you'll see Display .
To the right of the address bar, next to your extensions, you'll see Active Cast .
To use a shortcut in Chrome, add the Cast button.
Cast videos and media
On the video or media you're watching, click Cast .
You'll see the video or images on your computer and TV, but you’ll only hear sound on your TV. Sounds for other tabs and apps will still play on your computer.
Cast your computer screen
You can display your entire computer screen using Chrome on Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks.
Note: To hear audio on your TV, use a Windows computer.
On your computer, open Chrome.
At the top right, click More Cast.
At the top, next to "Cast to," click the Down arrow .
Click Cast desktop.
Choose the Chromecast device where you want to watch the content.
Cast music and videos from your computer
On your computer, open Chrome.
At the top right, click More Cast.
At the top, next to "Cast to," click the Down arrow .
Click Cast file.
Select a file.
Choose your Chromecast device where you want the file to play.
Using Amazon Firestick
You'll need to download a third-party app on your Amazon Fire TV Stick in order to mirror from your iPhone or iPad. While there are many apps available for this, AirScreen is a free Amazon app that works well with iOS devices.
AirScreen is a free app that can be downloaded from the Amazon store. I
1. Make sure your iOS device and your Fire Stick are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. You can check this by naviagting to your Fire Stick's settings page and clicking on "Network." On your iOS device, open your Settings app and then tap "Wi-Fi."
2. Once you've downloaded and set up a third-party app on your Fire Stick to mirror your device, bring the device that you'd like to mirror within range of your Fire Stick.
3. Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen on an iPhone X or later, or swipe up from the bottom of the screen on older iPhones, to open the Control Center and then tap "Screen mirroring" and select your Fire TV device. Depending on which operating system you have on your iPad, either swipe down from the top of your screen or from the top-right corner and follow the same steps.
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About Gabriel's Light
In 2019, Carol and Brendan Deely founded Gabriel’s Light in honor of their son who died by suicide at age 12. In honor of Gabe and all those lost to suicide, they share their journey with the hope that others may learn and grow from their tragedy. Focusing on three pillars of cyber safety, suicide prevention, and kindness campaigns, through outreach, programs, partnerships, and funding, they raise awareness and inspire youth, parents, and educators to take action and help forward their mission.
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Please share any feedback or topics that interest you by emailing us here.
About Gabriel's Light
In 2019, Carol and Brendan Deely founded Gabriel’s Light in honor of their son who died by suicide at age 12. In honor of Gabe and all those lost to suicide, they share their journey with the hope that others may learn and grow from their tragedy. Focusing on three pillars of cyber safety, suicide prevention, and kindness campaigns, through outreach, programs, partnerships, and funding, they raise awareness and inspire youth, parents, and educators to take action and help forward their mission.
