Watch on your TV

How to watch on your TV via Chromecast and Airplay.

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Written by Sejal Hingrajia
Updated over a week ago

To see if your device and TV are compatible with casting, please visit this link: https://kinema.com/compatibility.

AirPlay

You can use AirPlay to stream Kinema from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to your AirPlay 2-compatible device.

  1. Connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your AirPlay 2-compatible device.

  2. Make sure AirPlay is enabled on your AirPlay 2-compatible device.

  3. Open Kinema on Safari on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad and start watching

  4. Select the AirPlay icon in the Player.

  5. Choose the device that you want to AirPlay to.

Need help? Go to Apple's AirPlay isn't working article.

Chromecast

You can use Chromecast to cast Kinema from your phone, tablet, or computer to your TV.

  1. Make sure your computer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast.

  2. Open Kinema on Chrome browser and start watching

  3. Click the Google Cast button rectangle with Wi-Fi symbol
    Cast button missing? Go to Google's Missing the Cast button article.

  4. Choose the device that you want to cast to.

Need help? Go to Google's Cast from Chrome to your TV article.

HDMI cable

What you need

  1. An HDMI 2.0+ cable and possibly an adapter

  2. A TV that supports HDCP 2.1+

To watch on your TV

  1. Connect an HDMI cable to your phone, tablet, or computer (an adapter may be needed for your phone or tablet).

  2. Connect the other end of your HDMI cable to your TV.

  3. Open Kinema on your computer with Chrome or Safari and start watching.

Troubleshooting

I’m only seeing a black screen with or without sound:

This may be related to Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions. DRM is a technology used by content providers to protect copyrighted material from unauthorized distribution or copying. It imposes certain limitations on how content can be played or displayed. Possible solutions:

  • Ensure you do not have any screen recording or sharing applications open.

  • Disable any ad-blocking software.

  • Disable browser plug-ins.

  • Clear your browser cache.

  • Do not watch Incognito.


Thank you! If you have other questions, email films@kinema.com.

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