# A-Cast Player > Stream online videos from mobile web to Apple TV. (iPhone/iPad app by Ramesh Somasundaram.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-cast-player/id1044122808 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ramesh Somasundaram](https://appshunter.io/developer/963642792) - Category: Entertainment, Utilities - Price: Free - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 7 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2015-10-31 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-cast-player/id1044122808/reviews.md ## What is A? UPDATE 9/17/16: Now works with tvOS 10.0 update! Please update to the latest version: 1.0.4 of A-Cast Player. Cast online videos from any mobile device to the new 2015 Apple TV! Use your TV to watch videos that are embedded in webpages. Install this A-Cast Player app in your Apple TV and install A-Cast app in your mobile device. After you connect the devices to the same Wi-Fi network, launch both apps and add the TV to your mobile device. NOTE: Please keep this A-Cast Player open in Apple TV when using the A-Cast app. Browse the web for videos in the A-Cast app and cast them to the A-Cast Player in Apple TV. It's that easy! After casting the video to this TV app, it will play the video on the TV independent of the mobile app in the mobile device. This is not a screen-mirroring app so you don't need the phone or tablet after casting the video. The video is directly streamed to the TV from the website. If you see A-Cast Player load the video but not play, please try casting the video again. You will only be able to cast online videos from webpages and not the videos stored in your device. Quick Start: • Install this A-Cast Player in your Apple TV • Download A-Cast app in your mobile device from appestry.biz • Connect your mobile device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV • Open both apps and add the TV to your mobile device in A-Cast app • Browse the web for your favorite entertainment in A-Cast app • Play the videos to launch the cast menu • Keeping this player open, select the Apple TV to cast and voila! • Enjoy videos on the big screen!! In the A-Cast app upgrade to A-Cast All-Star Edition (in-app purchase) to watch videos longer than 10 minutes. The upgrade removes the ads at the bottom of the browser. It doesn't remove the ads hosted by the websites you visit. Please make sure the websites you frequent play in A-Cast Player before upgrading to the All-Star Edition. A-Cast Player only works with A-Cast app. Thank you all for your feedback! Please email us if you need help. Unfortunately, there is no way for us to respond to questions in reviews. If you have trouble adding your Apple TV or casting videos, please check the IP Address in network settings. Please keep this A-Cast Player open when using the A-Cast app at all times. ## Key features - Cast online videos from mobile - Stream directly to Apple TV - Independent playback after casting - Browse web for videos - Supports embedded webpage videos ## Recent user reviews (1 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-cast-player/id1044122808/reviews.md ### 1/5 — This Application does NOT work with Apple 4K TV. IP Address not able to save. *2019-02-11* This Application does NOT work with Apple 4K TV. IP Address not able to save. It states to use correct IP Address or name, then it won’t save. Crazy! ## Frequently asked questions about A ### How do I set up A-Cast Player? Install A-Cast Player on your Apple TV and the A-Cast app on your mobile device. Connect both to the same Wi-Fi network, launch both apps, and add your TV to the mobile app. Keep the A-Cast Player open on your Apple TV while using the mobile app. ### Can A-Cast Player cast videos stored on my device? No, A-Cast Player can only cast online videos found within webpages. It does not support casting videos that are stored locally on your mobile device. ### Does A-Cast Player support screen mirroring? No, this is not a screen-mirroring app. Once a video is cast, it plays directly from the website to the TV, independent of your mobile device. ### What devices does A-Cast Player work with? A-Cast Player is designed to work with Apple TV. The companion A-Cast app is available for mobile devices. ### How often is A-Cast Player updated? The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on September 20, 2016, with support for tvOS 10.0. Updates are provided by the developer, Ramesh Somasundaram. ### Is A-Cast Player free to use? Yes, A-Cast Player is available for free. There is an optional in-app purchase for the 'A-Cast All-Star Edition' which removes a 10-minute viewing limit and ads within the browser. ### Does A-Cast Player have ads? The free version of A-Cast Player does not display ads within its own interface. However, it does not remove advertisements hosted by the websites you visit. ### What is the age rating for A-Cast Player? A-Cast Player has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.0.4 — 2016-09-20 Now works with tvOS 10.0 update! Please update to the latest version: 1.0.4 of A-Cast Player. ### 1.0.3 — 2015-12-12 Cast web videos from any mobile device! ### 1.0.2 — 2015-10-30 No release notes. ## Apps similar to A | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [TreasureHunter3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treasurehunter3d/id846719060) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Entertainment | | [Urja Darpan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urja-darpan/id1501481160) | — | Free | Entertainment | | [Rickface](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rickface/id882560160) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Entertainment | | [艾码编程](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1499055820) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Entertainment | | [Music HouDai - stream player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-houdai-stream-player/id1498728560) | 4.7 (7) | Free | Entertainment | | [Frases de Amor Bonitas](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frases-de-amor-bonitas/id1503349600) | — | Free | Entertainment | ## More apps by Ramesh Somasundaram - [R-Cast](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-cast/id971318218) - [A-Cast](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-cast/id1044103253) All apps by Ramesh Somasundaram: https://appshunter.io/developer/963642792 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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