PigeonCast for Android TV | FAQ

PigeonCast for Android supports Android 6 and above.

PigeonCast for Android supports AirPlay, Google Cast, DLNA, and PigeonCast (upcoming).

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.

• Screen mirroring from any Android/iOS/PC device with our PigeonCast software installed.

• Chrome/Edge browser mirroring or casting.

• Casting videos from apps or websites such as YouTube, Vimeo, etc.

• Smart TVs supporting AirPlay/Google Cast/DLNA

• PCs/TVs with PigeonCast installed

• Android TV: Search for "PigeonCast" in Google Play to download, or install the APK via a USB drive (enable the "Install unknown apps" permission).

• Apple TV: Search for "PigeonCast Receiver" in the App Store.

• Fire TV: Search for "PigeonCast" in the Amazon Appstore and install it.

• PigeonCast is a screen casting protocol we specifically designed for users. Both the sender and receiver are self-developed to ensure seamless compatibility. Compared with traditional protocols, it provides a more stable connection, faster response, smoother experience, and higher-quality visuals, helping you easily enjoy HD casting.

• PigeonCast optimizes the data transmission path, delivering faster connection and response speeds, making it ideal for real-time casting scenarios such as gaming or video conferencing.

• With intelligent frame rate adjustment and buffering mechanisms, it avoids stuttering or delays, ensuring silky-smooth mirroring or video casting-even with highly dynamic content.

• Our proprietary algorithms support higher bitrates and resolutions (such as 4K), preserving more details, reducing compression artifacts, and providing sharp, clear visuals-making it more suitable than traditional protocols for sharing HD content.

• It emphasizes privacy and security (end-to-end encryption), low power consumption (extending device battery life), and cross-device compatibility (seamlessly connecting phones and computers to TVs). As an everyday user, you can enjoy professional-grade casting without any complicated setup.

• Download our App on both the sending and receiving devices. Ensure the sender and receiver are on the same network, then search to connect or scan the QR code to pair. You can then begin your high-definition casting journey. Free trial available-welcome to experience it!

• Ensure the sender and receiver are on the same Wi-Fi and time synced.

• Restart the app and try again.

• Disconnect the sender's network, wait a minute, and reconnect.

• Check network permissions and restart the app.

• Reinstall the app or restart the receiving device.

• Turn on the hotspot on the phone, and connect the PC/TV to it

• Launch the PigeonCast for Android app and search for devices

• Ensure a strong hotspot signal (avoid long distances)

• Reduce the number of connected devices

• Wait a few seconds - some initial blurriness can be caused by the media player or network conditions.

• Lower the resolution or frame rate in the settings to better match the receiver's capabilities.

• Check if the receiver device has performance limitations.

• For the best quality and stability, use our proprietary PigeonCast protocol.

Yes! Whether casting over AirPlay, Google Cast, DLNA, or the PigeonCast protocol, you can enable 'mute mode' on the sender device.

• Turn on audio on the sender device and enable audio casting

• Some Macs may not support sound mirroring

• Currently free with all features for regular use.

• Subscription-based premium service will launch later.

• Transparent billing: paid features clearly marked for optional use.

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