#Casting to a Smart TV

You don't need the LumiFrame app on your TV to display a slideshow. LumiFrame can cast directly to Chromecast, Apple TV, AirPlay-compatible smart TVs, and DLNA/UPnP devices on your local network.

#Supported casting protocols

LumiFrame automatically detects which protocols are available and picks the best one:

Google Cast / Chromecast — Works with Chromecast dongles, Chromecast-enabled smart TVs (most modern Android TVs, Google TVs, and many Samsung/LG/Vizio models).
AirPlay — Works with Apple TV, AirPlay 2-compatible smart TVs, and HomePod-connected displays. Available on iOS and macOS.
DLNA / UPnP — Works with most Samsung, LG, Sony, and other smart TVs that support media rendering over the local network.

Premium feature: Casting to smart TVs requires a Premium or Elite plan. Free-tier users can still display slideshows directly on devices running the LumiFrame app.

#Starting a cast session

Go to Frames and tap the Cast icon at the top of the screen.
LumiFrame will scan your local network for available devices. This usually takes a few seconds.
Select the TV or device you want to cast to.
Choose an album.
Tap Start — your slideshow begins on the TV.

Tip: Make sure your phone and the TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

#Controlling a cast session

Once casting is active, a mini-player appears at the bottom of the app:

Pause / Resume — Tap the play/pause button.
Skip — Jump to the next or previous photo/video.
Slide interval — Adjust how long each photo stays on screen from the settings icon.
Stop — End the cast session. The TV returns to its home screen.

You can continue using your phone while casting — the slideshow runs independently.

#Cast quality and performance

LumiFrame automatically adjusts media quality based on your TV's resolution and your network speed. For the best experience:

Use a 5 GHz Wi-Fi network — it handles video streaming more smoothly than 2.4 GHz.
Keep your phone reasonably close to your Wi-Fi router during casting.
Large video files stream progressively, so there may be a brief buffer when a new video starts.

#Troubleshooting

#TV not showing up in the device list

Confirm both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.
Restart the TV and try scanning again.
Some older TVs require you to enable "Screen Mirroring" or "Media Renderer" in their settings menu.
If you're using a firewall or VPN on your phone, try disabling it temporarily.

#Cast disconnects during playback

Check your Wi-Fi signal strength — casting is sensitive to network interruptions.
Move your phone closer to the router if the disconnection persists.
Some TVs go to sleep after a period of inactivity. Check your TV's power or sleep settings.

#Audio doesn't play on the TV

Make sure the video isn't muted in LumiFrame — check the volume control in the cast mini-player.
Check the TV's own volume and audio output settings.
Some DLNA devices don't support audio streaming — in that case, audio will play from your phone instead.