How to cast your quiz to your TV (Android, iPhone, tablet and laptop)
You can play your Quiz on a laptop or tablet, but it’s even more fun to show it on a big screen — especially with a larger group! Below, we explain step by step how to do this.
Casting your quiz to the TV at a glance:
- Make sure all devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Phone/tablet (Android/iOS): use Cast/Smart View (Android) or AirPlay (iPhone/iPad).
- Laptop/MacBook: choose AirPlay, Chromecast via Chrome, or use an HDMI cable.
- Don’t have a smart TV? Use a Chromecast, Apple TV or HDMI.
- Is wireless not working properly? HDMI is always the safest solution.
Cast from your laptop or MacBook
Casting from your MacBook (macOS)
With a MacBook, there are several ways to get your Quiz onto the TV: wirelessly via AirPlay or Chromecast, or simply with a cable.
- AirPlay: Click on the AirPlay icon in the menu bar or via Control Centre.
Select your TV or Apple TV → mirror or extend your screen. - Chromecast: Open Chrome → three dots → Cast, save and share → select cast and then your TV/Chromecast. You can share a tab or your entire screen.
- HDMI cable: Connect your Mac with an HDMI or USB-C to HDMI cable. In your display settings, choose to duplicate or extend.
Casting from your Windows laptop
You can also cast easily with a Windows laptop. You can choose Miracast (if your TV supports it), Chromecast via the browser, or an HDMI cable.
- Miracast (Windows 10/11): Press Windows + K → select your TV (only works if your TV supports Miracast).
- Chromecast via Chrome: Open Chrome → three dots → Cast, save and share → select cast and then your TV/Chromecast.
- HDMI cable: Connect your laptop directly with HDMI. Press Windows + P to choose between duplicate or extend.
Cast from your phone or tablet
Casting from an Android phone or tablet
Most Android devices have a built-in casting feature as standard. This makes it easy to cast your quiz onto your TV.
- Most Androids have a built-in option such as Cast, Smart View or Screen Mirroring.
- Open your Quiz in the browser (Chrome), tap the three dots → Cast, save and share → choose your TV or Chromecast.
- Make sure your TV and phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Casting from an iPhone or iPad
With an iPhone or iPad, you usually use AirPlay to share your screen. Don’t have an AirPlay TV? Then there are alternative options.
- Use AirPlay (works with Apple TV and most modern TVs such as Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips).
- Swipe down → open Control Centre → select Sync Screen → select your TV.
- Don’t have an AirPlay TV? Then you can cast via a Chromecast app (Google Home).
Comparison: what works best?
| Device | Wireless (AirPlay/Chromecast/Miracast) | Cable (HDMI) |
| Android phone | Cast / Screen Mirroring / Chromecast | Possible, but less common |
| iPhone/iPad | AirPlay | Lightning-to-HDMI adapter |
| MacBook | AirPlay or Chromecast | HDMI / USB-C adapter |
| Windows laptop | Miracast or Chromecast | HDMI |
Common problems (and solutions)
- I don’t see my TV in the cast list: Check that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- I have a picture, but no sound: With Chromecast, it is possible that only the tab is being shared. Select ‘Cast entire screen’ or use AirPlay.
- AirPlay icon missing on Mac: Go to System Preferences > > Displays and turn on AirPlay.
- Image does not fit properly on the TV: Adjust the resolution in your screen settings or turn off “overscan” on your TV.
