# TV Assist — Cast photo, video, music to TV

> Stream and share media to DLNA devices, and act as a media receiver or server. (iPhone/iPad app by 俊红 柴.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-assist/id760661078 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [俊红 柴](https://appshunter.io/developer/547237469)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 10,099 App Store ratings · 745 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: Russian, Turkish, German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, French (France), Polish, Thai, Chinese (Simplified, China), American English and 3 more
- Released: 2014-03-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-assist/id760661078/reviews.md

## What is TV Assist?

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.

TV Assist 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 TV Assist as a media receiver (renderer) to accept media streamed from other DLNA devices (e.g., another iPhone/iPad running TV Assist).

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:
- TV Assist 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;
- TV Assist cannot access media from other iOS apps (e.g., the native Videos app). Upload files to TV Assist for playback.

## Key features

- Cast photos, videos, and music to DLNA devices
- Browse and play media from other DLNA devices
- Receive media streams from other DLNA devices
- Interactive drawing on TV screen
- Record and stream video/audio directly to TV
- Upload files to device for playback

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Photos | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Videos | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Music | $0.99 | one-time |
| Online Media Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Features | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Features | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of TV Assist?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well
- 💡 Useful for sharing photos/videos on TV
- 🔒 Reliable connection
- 👍 Great app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔒 Unreliable connection

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Fails to detect TV
- Incorrect video orientation
- Freezes during use
- Loses connection randomly
- Incompatible with latest iOS version

**Most requested features**

- Support for more file formats
- Ability to cast browser content
- Improved video playback controls
- Slideshow functionality
- Compatibility with more devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 745)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-assist/id760661078/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Не получается подключиться к тв

*2026-07-17*

Не получается подключиться к тв

### 5/5 — Bobi

*2026-07-14, version 8.2*

👍

### 1/5 — Spyware

*2026-06-11, version 8.2*

Beware

### 4/5 — Tv assist

*2026-05-17, version 8.2*

Works great less the adds so buy the full version

### 1/5 — Ужас

*2026-05-07*

Нельзя так навязывать покупку, это бесчеловечно и раздражает, и точно не располагает продолжать пользоваться этим приложением! Я найду другое, более дружелюбное!

### 1/5 — Сплошной минус

*2026-04-09*

Вообще не понятно как пользоваться! Никакой подсказки!

### 1/5 — Не пойдет

*2025-11-21*

После обновления на 8.2.  Вообще не запускается.

### 1/5 — Poor costumer service and app

*2025-11-18, version 8.2*

Did not work as expected than charged $29.99/yr.  I used for 5 minutes and canceled.

### 1/5 — Не подключить

*2025-10-25*

Не выводит из браузера видео ток из галереи

### 5/5 — GGD xhvc

*2025-10-23, version 8.1*

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## Frequently asked questions about TV Assist

### What does TV Assist do?

TV Assist allows you to stream 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 browse and play media from other DLNA devices and act as a receiver for media streamed from other devices.

### What are the key features of TV Assist?

Key features include casting media in various qualities, browsing and playing content from other DLNA devices, acting as a media renderer or server, interactive drawing on the TV screen, and recording/streaming video or audio directly to your TV.

### Is TV Assist free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases and contains advertisements. These purchases may unlock additional features or remove ads.

### What devices are compatible with TV Assist?

TV Assist is compatible with a wide range of DLNA/UPnP-certified devices, including smart TVs from brands like Samsung and LG, AV systems from DENON and Bose, game consoles like Xbox 360, media players, and PCs/Macs running compatible software.

### How do I use TV Assist to stream media?

To stream media, ensure your TV/device is DLNA-compatible and connected to the same WiFi network as your iPhone/iPad. Open TV Assist, select your media, and tap to play it on your chosen TV or device. You can also upload files to the app for playback.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.2 — 2025-11-12

- iOS 26 adaptation.

### 8.1 — 2025-03-05

- 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 — 2022-01-07

- Minor bug fixes;
- iOS 15 adaptation.

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