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How do I watch my show on TV?

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There are several ways you can use your mobile & desktop devices to cast your stream to your TV:

Casting from Chrome

  1. On your computer, open Chrome.
  2. At the top right, click More (vertical three dots) and then Cast.
  3. Choose the Chromecast device where you want to watch the content.
  4. If you're already using the Chromecast, your content will replace what's on your TV.
  5. When you're done, to the right of the address bar, click Cast and then Stop casting.

For more detailed instructions, click HERE.

 

AirPlay from Safari

  1. In the Safari app on your Mac, navigate to the tab with the video you want to play.
    • Compatible web videos have an AirPlay icon.
  2. On the show page, click the AirPlay icon (located on the bottom right of the video section), then choose your Apple TV.

For more detailed instructions, click HERE.

 

Casting from your Android Device

The best method for casting from an Android device is to download our Mandolin Live app from the Google Play store. You may also mirror your screen to your TV following the steps below:

  1. Make sure your mobile phone or tablet is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast device.
  2. Open the Google Home app.
  3. Tap the device you want to cast your screen to.
  4. Tap Cast my screen and then Cast screen.
  5. To stop casting, open the Google Home app, tap your device, and then tap stop mirroring.

For more detailed instructions, click HERE.

 

AirPlay from your IOS Device

  1. Connect your iOS device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.
  2. Find the video that you want to AirPlay.
  3. Tap the Airplay icon.
  4. Choose your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.
  5. To stop streaming, tap in the app that you're streaming from, then tap your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from the list.

For more detailed instructions, click HERE.

 

Streaming via Firestick

  1. Check if your Fire TV can screen mirror. To check, hold down the Home button on the Fire TV remote. If you see a Mirroring icon, your device is compatible.
  2. Connect your Android and Fire TV devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
  3. Move your Android and Fire TV devices within 30 ft (10 m) of each other.

For more detailed instructions, click HERE.

 

Streaming to Roku via Apple Product

  1. Switch to the Roku on your TV.
  2. On your Mac, go to the Mandolin site of the concert you wish to view.
  3. On the Mac, go to "System Preferences", then "Display."
  4. Click the popup "AirPlay Display" and choose your Roku.
  5. Click the play triangle on the Mac.
  6. On the Roku, go to “Settings”, then “Apple AirPlay”.  On the AirPlay Settings dialog, make sure that AirPlay is switched On.

 

Streaming to Roku via Android or Windows Device

Android v.4.2 or later

  1. Locate and enable the screen mirroring feature within the settings menu.
  2. Select your Roku player or Roku TV from the list of discovered devices to request a connection.

Windows 8.1

The following Microsoft article describes how to project to a wireless display (your Roku device).

Windows 10 or later

  1. Open the action center on your Windows device. Refer to this Microsoft article if you need help locating the action center.
  2. Select Connect. You may need to expand the action center to see the Connect option.
  3. After a moment, you will see a list of wireless display and audio devices.
  4. Select your Roku device and follow the on-screen instructions.

For more detailed instructions, click HERE.

 

At this time, we are not supported for streaming through next-gen gaming consoles.

If you find that you do not have the appropriate equipment to stream the show wirelessly, you may need to use an HDMI cable to connect your computer to your TV. If you require additional help, please reach out to help@mandolin.com.

 

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