PigeonCast for Android TV | FAQ

PigeonCast for Android TV supports Android 6 and above.

PigeonCast for Android TV supports AirPlay, Google Cast, DLNA, and PigeonCast (coming soon).

Yes! PigeonCast for Android supports 4K at 60fps over AirPlay. However, actual performance may vary depending on the capabilities of your devices—most phones, for example, are limited to 2K resolution.

• Screen mirroring from iPhone/iPad/Mac
• Screen mirroring from most Android smartphones
• Chrome/Edge browser mirroring/casting
• Video apps/sites like YouTube, Vimeo, etc.

• Smart TVs supporting AirPlay/Google Cast/DLNA.
• PCs/TVs with PigeonCast installed.

• Ensure sender and receiver are on the same Wi-Fi and system times are synced.
• Restart the app and try again.
• Disconnect and reconnect the network after a minute.

• Check network permissions and restart the app.
• Reinstall the app or restart the receiver.

Enable "PIN verification" on the receiver; users must enter a code to connect

• Wait a few seconds — initial blur or black screen may occur due to the media player or network conditions
• Lower the resolution or frame rate in the settings to match the receiver's capabilities
• Try switching the rendering method to better suit the receiver's decoder
• Use our proprietary PigeonCast protocol for clearer visuals and more stable performance
• Check for hardware limitations on the receiving device

Yes! You can turn off the sound, no matter which screen mirroring protocol is enabled.

• Turn on sound on sender and enable audio casting
• Some Macs may not support sound mirroring

Disconnect and restart the video app, then try casting again

• Currently free with all features for regular use.
• Subscription-based premium service will launch later.
• Transparent billing: paid features clearly marked for optional use.

Yes. Security is core to our design: no viruses, no malicious ads, no data theft risks.