# TV Cast: Nero Streaming Player — Chromecast & Screen Share App

> Stream media from mobile, PC, or NAS to TV and speakers. (iPhone/iPad app by Nero AG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-cast-nero-streaming-player/id1020666442 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nero AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/598875299)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 181 App Store ratings · 169 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese and 5 more
- Released: 2015-09-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-cast-nero-streaming-player/id1020666442/reviews.md

## What is TV Cast?

• Music streaming: play your favorite songs or playlists on your TV or connected speakers via WiFi.
• Photo casting: display your photos on the big TV screen – single or slideshow – with 4K support.
• Video casting: enjoy videos in Full HD & 4K quality on Smart TVs, Chromecast, Roku, Fire TV, and more.
• Stream from PC & NAS: access and play photos, HD movies, and TV shows stored on your computer or NAS – no phone storage used.
• Stream from SMB share: cast network-stored photos, movies, and music from SMB drives – easy setup.


The easiest casting app for your media – music, photos, videos, and more!
• New! SMB Sharing lets you stream files from network folders directly to your Smart TV.
• Supports Chromecast, Chromecast Audio, Sonos, and many more devices.
• Stream by category: select all files from a location or multiple albums at once.
• Cast iCloud media directly to your TV.
• Launch other Nero mobile apps from Nero Streaming Player.
• Send feedback easily for improvements and issues.
• Use your iPhone/iPad as a remote control: play, pause, stop, skip, and adjust volume.
• Zoom & rotate photos with intuitive two-finger gestures while casting.
• Sort your music by artists, songs, albums, or genres and stream to Sonos or supported devices.


Supported devices:
• Smart TVs from Samsung, Sony, LG, TCL, Panasonic, Sharp, and more
• AV devices from Yamaha, Onkyo, Sonos, Bose, Pioneer, and others
• Chromecast and other compatible streaming devices
• Media servers from Plex, Serviio, Subsonic, Twonky, Windows Media Player, and more
• NAS from Western Digital, Netgear, Synology, QNAP, Seagate, and more


How it works:
Install Nero Streaming Player to cast photos, videos & music from your iPhone/iPad to your Smart TV. No HDMI cable, cast hardware, or additional apps required. Connect your iPhone, PC/NAS, and Smart TV to the same WiFi network. Open the app, select media, tap the TV icon, and choose a target device to enjoy content on the big screen or audio system.


PC & NAS streaming:
Launch your media server on PC/NAS. Nero Streaming Player displays all available servers. Select one and stream all your media to your TV.


No media server yet?
Download and install Nero MediaHome (2016 or later) on PC. With one touch in Nero Streaming Player, access the timeline of your photos & videos. Enhanced features include:
• Face recognition for viewing family & friends
• Explore places you’ve visited
• Browse your personal movie & TV show collection with poster thumbnails
• Listen to favorite songs & playlists


Note: Your mobile device, PC/NAS, and Smart TV must be on the same WiFi network. Use only in private, secure networks.

## Key features

- Music streaming to TV/speakers
- Photo casting with slideshows (4K)
- Video casting (Full HD & 4K)
- Stream from PC & NAS
- Stream from SMB share
- Remote control functionality
- Zoom & rotate photos

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP promotion subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Streaming Bundle | $69.99 | per year |
| VIP Festival subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| VIP yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| VIP weekly subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| VIP monthly special offer | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Permanent License | $49.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of TV Cast?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎬 Works well for streaming photos and videos to smart TVs
- 💰 Free app with no ads or in-app purchases
- ⚡ Fast setup and quick connection to devices
- 🎨 Clean, polished, and professional design
- 📱 Compatible with various smart TV brands (Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense)
- 🔊 Good quality streaming options available
- 🎵 Supports music, photos, and video playback

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ❌ Doesn't work with YouTube streaming
- ⏱️ Slow video conversion process
- 🔌 Inconsistent device connectivity and detection
- 📺 Limited compatibility with certain TV models
- 🎥 Video playback often fails or doesn't work
- 🔍 Confusing app description and misleading marketing
- 📂 Poor navigation through large media libraries
- 🚫 Doesn't support iTunes purchased music
- ⚠️ Deceptive 'free' label with hidden subscription requirements

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Device detection fails despite being on same network
- Video conversion hangs or never completes
- Screen mirroring doesn't work
- Network connectivity switches between different networks unexpectedly
- Blank or empty screens when opening app
- Incompatibility with iOS 11 for certain file types
- Connection drops after brief periods
- Album art fails to display properly
- Roku media player connection not supported

**Most requested features**

- Playlist support for music playback
- Ability to replay videos without reconverting
- Better video conversion speed and quality
- In-app tutorial or onboarding guide
- Support for streaming web links
- Improved album navigation for large collections
- Better handling of large media files
- Clearer app description to avoid confusion about client vs server functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 169)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-cast-nero-streaming-player/id1020666442/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Scam arnaque

*2026-05-18*

Une application qui fonctionne avec des abonnements, je déteste et je n’encouragerai jamais

### 1/5 — Deceptive. Says FREE.  It ain’t.

*2025-08-02, version 1.11.6*

Can’t even get past the subscription page.   Made me mad that I wasted my time.

### 1/5 — Not working with YouTube

*2025-07-22*

Cheating, this app does not support YouTube.

### 2/5 — Fotos durcheinander

*2025-04-26*

Leider sind alle Fotos komplett durcheinander gemischt. Keine Ahnung warum. Macht so kein Spaß

### 1/5 — Pas de possibilité de streamer une video dans le dossier "Telechargements"

*2024-09-17*

Merci de permettre le stream de contenu local via les boutons "Diffuser", "Ouvrir avec", "Partager" de l'application "Fichiers" sur iOS

### 3/5 — Urgent refund request

*2024-05-08*

It's been automatically paid. I'd like a refund

### 1/5 — VIP funktioniert nicht

*2024-04-29*

Habe lifetime VIP für 39,90 bezahlt. Trotzdem muss ich nach jedem Programmstart runter scrollen und den Kauf „wieder herstellen“ und vorher 2 Werbung weg klicken. Die ursprüngliche Funktion dann funktioniert einwandfrei und ist schlicht und einfach und schnell auf dem UPnP Player am laufen. Ticket ist erstellt seit 4 Tagen keine Rückmeldung. Werde wohl stornieren. 
Wenn ich kaufe, will ich nicht ständig weg klicken müssen. 🤢🤮

**Developer response:** Sorry for the inconvenience. Our TS tried to contact you via email many times but failed. Maybe there is some typo in your email address? Anyway, the next version update will include the fix for your issue. Please update the version in time.

### 3/5 — Won’t serve to a Roku

*2023-12-28*

I was under the understanding that this was a dlna server, but if it is, it isn’t working for connecting the Roku media player as the client.  I also tried the screen mirroring option on the Roku client which also didn’t work.

UPDATE: The developer quickly clarified that this is only a client, not a server (thank you). Please also make this clear on the app description page since a search in the app store for “DLNA server” shows it as the second result, which lead to my spending time installing it and a lot of time trying to make it work.  I have no interest in a DLNA client on the cell phone (and currently still don’t have a server) so I’m not sure how to re-rate this based on that, but for now will increase from 1 star to 3.

**Developer response:** Hello. Sorry for the confusion. This is client, player, not a server.

### 1/5 — Won’t serve to a Roku

*2023-12-26*

I was under the understanding that this was a dlna server, but if it is, it isn’t working for connecting the Roku media player as the client.  I also tried the screen mirroring option on the Roku client which also didn’t work.

**Developer response:** Hello. Sorry for the confusion. This is client, player, not a server.

### 1/5 — 👎

*2023-08-15*

Je viens de l’installer et impossible de l’ouvrir (IPhone 13 Pro) 
15 Août 2023

## Frequently asked questions about TV Cast

### What does TV Cast: Nero Streaming Player do?

This app allows you to stream your music, photos, and videos from your mobile device, PC, or NAS directly to your Smart TV or connected speakers. It supports various resolutions, including Full HD and 4K, and works with a wide range of devices.

### What are the key features of this streaming app?

Key features include music streaming, photo casting with slideshow options, video casting up to 4K, the ability to stream directly from your PC or NAS, and SMB share support. You can also use your phone as a remote control and zoom or rotate photos while casting.

### How much does TV Cast: Nero Streaming Player cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means certain features or advanced functionalities might require a purchase to unlock.

### What devices are compatible with this app?

The app supports a broad range of devices, including Smart TVs from brands like Samsung, LG, and Sony, AV devices from Yamaha and Sonos, Chromecast, and various media servers and NAS devices. Your mobile device, PC/NAS, and Smart TV must be connected to the same WiFi network.

### What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include displaying vacation photos on the big screen, watching downloaded movies or TV shows from your PC on your TV, or playing music playlists through your home audio system. It's ideal for sharing media content with family and friends without needing cables.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.12.0 — 2026-03-11

A fresh new video player for smoother, easier playback:
- 10-second skip forward/back with a single tap
- Playback speed control for videos on your device or from your media server
- Simplified playback settings — adjust options without leaving your video
- Picture in Picture (PiP) keeps your video playing while you use other apps
New: AirPlay support for streaming video to your TV

### 1.11.8 — 2025-11-07

Includes fixes for some issues

### 1.11.7 — 2025-09-19

Includes fixes for some issues

### 1.11.6 — 2025-03-08

Includes fixes for some issues

### 1.11.5 — 2024-11-13

Includes fixes for some issues

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