FAQ of Local File Streaming Apps

General FAQs for All Local File Streaming Apps

* Why didn't the app find my device that I want to cast to?

* Can I find and add devices to the app manually?

* Can I directly stream movies and TV shows purchased from iTunes to my TV?

* I have multiple subnets in my home network. Would streaming/mirroring work for me?

* Why the media streaming doesn't work for me? Which settings should I have on my router?

* I have a firewall on my Mac, should I have some specific settings for it?

* How to check Wi-Fi connection quality?

* My network condition is not well, and it buffers a lot when streaming/mirroring. How do I make it better?

* My Mac went to sleeping while streaming, and the video / audio playback stopped. How do I fix that?

* My question is not listed here. How can I report it?

* I have a feature request / product idea. Is there a way to send it to you?

FAQs for the PRO Features

* The audio of my Mac isn't sent to the TV?

* I lost the audio on my Mac after I used the app. How do I fix that?

* How do I uninstall the "AudioCast" audio driver?

* I got an error message from Netflix when I'm mirroring my Mac to the TV, saying "Please ensure your monitor is HDCP compliant and is not mirrored using Airplay"?

* Why the screen mirroring wouldn't work when I play DVDs on my Mac?

* Why does the app ask for access to the Microphone?

FAQs for Stream to Samsung TV

* Which models of Samsung Smart TVs are supported?

* Why is my Samsung Smart TV not discovered?

* The first time I stream/mirror to my Samsung TV, I clicked "Deny" on the TV by mistake? Is there a way to remedy this?

* Should I allow incoming connection on my Samsung TV when I stream/mirror to it for the first time?

* When I start the app, I get an error message saying "Port In Use". What's wrong?

FAQs for Stream to Roku

* Which models of Roku Media Players and Roku TVs are supported?

* Why is my Roku Media Player / Roku TV not discovered?

* When I start the app, I get an error message saying "Port In Use". What's wrong?

FAQs for Stream to Chromecast

* Why is my Chromecast / Chromecast Audio / Android TV / Google Cast-enabled device not discovered?

* When I stream HD videos (mostly 1080p & above) to my Chromecast 1st & 2nd gen, the playback sometimes freezes. How can I fix that?

FAQs for Stream to Fire TV

* Why is my Amazon Fire TV / Fire TV Stick / Fire TV Edition not discovered?

* The app discovered my Fire TV, but it can't connect to the device. How do I fix that?

FAQs for Stream for LG TV

* Why is my LG Smart TV not discovered?