# iPlayTo - Media Cast — Cast photo, video, music to TV

> Stream media from mobile devices to DLNA-compatible TVs and other devices. (iPhone/iPad app by 俊红 柴.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iplayto-media-cast/id623735302 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [俊红 柴](https://appshunter.io/developer/547237469)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 664 App Store ratings · 637 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 3 more
- Released: 2013-04-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iplayto-media-cast/id623735302/reviews.md

## What is iPlayTo?

Play photos, videos, and music from your iPhone/iPad to DLNA-compatible devices such as smart TVs, AV systems, speakers, PCs, and other mobile devices.

Easy to use - Just pick your media and tap to play, only one single step to play it on your TV!

Anytime, anywhere, across devices - Enjoy sharing photos, videos, and music with friends and family. Stream content to a nearby TV or other devices for everyone to view or listen together.

iPlayTo also lets you browse media on other DLNA devices and play them directly on your iPhone/iPad or another compatible device.

Getting photos, videos and music from friends is easy - Use iPlayTo as a media receiver (renderer) to accept media streamed from other DLNA devices (e.g., another iPhone/iPad running iPlayTo).

Key Features:
- Display photos on other devices in multiple sizes for the best viewing experience;
- Play videos on other devices in all supported qualities;
- Play music on other devices with metadata;
- Detect and play media content from web pages;
- Access and play media files stored on other DLNA devices;
- Upload files to your iPhone/iPad and play them;
- Draw on your TV screen interactively;
- Record videos or audio and stream them directly to TV;
- Work as a renderer: Receive media from other DLNA devices; 
- Work as a server: Share your device's media with other DLNA devices.

Supported Devices:
- TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Sharp, Philips, Thomson and many others; 
- AV systems from DENON, Onkyo, Marantz, Bose, Pioneer and many others; 
- Game consoles such as Xbox 360, PlayStation 3;
- Media Players: Apple TV, Sony Blu-ray players, TV boxes and others;
- PCs/Mac: Twonky, Windows Media Player, Plex, and others;
- All DLNA/UPnP-certified devices.

Important Notes:
- iPlayTo relies on DLNA technology and requires a WiFi connection;
- Ensure your TV/device is DLNA-compatible and connected to the same local network;
- Some iPhone/iPad media formats may not be supported by your TV/device;
- iPlayTo cannot access media from other iOS apps (e.g., the native Videos app). Upload files to iPlayTo for playback.

## Key features

- Cast photos, videos, and music
- Stream to DLNA devices
- Browse and play media from other DLNA devices
- Receive media as a renderer
- Share media as a server
- Draw on TV screen interactively
- Record and stream video/audio

## What do users think of iPlayTo?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful for viewing photos on big screen
- 🚀 Convenient for streaming
- 👍 Works well with various devices

**Cons**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable video playback
- 🐛 Unsupported file formats

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Freezes and crashes on launch
- Fails to connect to some smart TVs
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Issues with volume control and playback

**Most requested features**

- Add support for Arabic language
- Improve video playback and codec support
- Add option to loop videos
- Implement background playback for music

## Recent user reviews (10 of 637)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iplayto-media-cast/id623735302/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Le meilleur app

*2026-08-10*

C’est le meilleur complet facile à utiliser

### 2/5 — Problem !!

*2026-05-04, version 8.2*

Problem with streaming video files in the latest iOS 26. Files in the original size take a long time to load, after setting a lower resolution, e.g. 720p, the application stops working

### 5/5 — Avicii.VM

*2026-03-29, version 8.2*

Hay

### 3/5 — Buena

*2026-01-18, version 8.2*

En la última actualización hay un problema YouTube En la página no puedo reproducir en el televisor

### 5/5 — Хорошее приложение

*2026-01-09*

Одно из немногих, которое заработало с моим старым LG 32L604V. Крутит видео, слайдшоу с фото

### 5/5 — Buena

*2025-10-11, version 8.1*

La recomiendo para el día a día

### 2/5 — The application is beautiful But it does not prevent annoying ads and the browser

*2025-09-16, version 8.1*

The application is Includes ads in the browser as a paid application!

### 1/5 — Ужас

*2025-08-03*

Потеря денего

### 1/5 — очень плохо

*2025-08-03*

уже оплатил 249 рублей, считай выкинул деньги:(

### 5/5 — Cast to TV

*2025-07-20, version 8.1*

Brilliant app makes viewing photos on big screen easy

## Frequently asked questions about iPlayTo

### What does iPlayTo do?

iPlayTo allows you to cast photos, videos, and music from your iPhone or iPad to DLNA-compatible devices like smart TVs, AV systems, and PCs. It also enables you to play media from other DLNA devices and receive streams from them.

### What are the key features of iPlayTo?

Key features include casting photos, videos, and music with metadata, playing media from web pages, accessing files on other DLNA devices, uploading files to your device, interactive drawing on the TV screen, and recording/streaming video or audio directly to your TV.

### Is iPlayTo free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

### What devices are compatible with iPlayTo?

The app supports a wide range of DLNA/UPnP-certified devices, including TVs from major brands like Samsung, LG, and Sony, AV systems from DENON and Bose, game consoles like Xbox 360, media players, and PCs/Macs.

### How does iPlayTo work?

iPlayTo utilizes DLNA technology and requires a WiFi connection. Both your mobile device and the target TV/device must be DLNA-compatible and connected to the same local network for streaming to function.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.2 — 2025-11-12

- iOS 26 adaptation.

### 8.1 — 2025-03-04

- Adapt to the latest iOS;
- Some bug fixes and improvements.

### 8.0 — 2022-12-05

- Redesigned "Files" module;
- Redesigned "Media Browser" module;
- More configurations in Settings;
- New iOS features adaptations;
- Many bug fixes and improvements.

### 7.6.0 — 2022-10-18

- iOS 16 adaptation;
- Update "Files" module;
- Bug fixes.

### 7.4.0 — 2021-12-30

- Minor bug fixes;
- iOS 15 adaptation.

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