Once your device detects Chromecast, the cast icon will be displayed within the app.Ensure you have the latest version of the BBC iPlayer app installed on your device. Your device needs to be connected to the same WiFi network as the Chromecast dongle. If you try to cast a downloaded programme, BBC iPlayer will instead stream the programme from the internet. If you're using the app, you will need to select the cast icon from within the app to either resume control or disconnectĪs Chromecast streams programmes directly from BBC iPlayer, downloads are not supported.If you're using the Chrome browser, don't close the tab.You will not be streaming the programme through your mobile, tablet or computer, so once you've cast your programme you can continue to use your device for other uses. When you cast from BBC iPlayer, what you're doing is sending an instruction from BBC iPlayer over your WiFi network to the Chromecast dongle connected to your TV to fetch a particular programme directly from BBC iPlayer. Google are working towards supporting Amazon Fire devices. Chrome browser on a laptop or desktop with the Chromecast extension enabled.BBC iPlayer app on Android or iOS devices.If you have Chromecast installed, you can cast programmes to your Chromecast device by using the following:
