PigeonCast for Mac | FAQ

PigeonCast for Mac supports macOS 12.0 or above.

PigeonCast for Mac supports screen mirroring or casting over AirPlay, Google Cast, DLNA, or PigeonCast (coming soon).

• Screen mirroring from iPhone, iPad, or another Mac.
• Casting from video apps and websites like YouTube or Vimeo.
• Screen mirroring from most Android smartphones.
• Tab casting from Chrome or Edge browsers.

• Smart TVs that support AirPlay, Google Cast, or DLNA.
• PCs or TVs with PigeonCast installed.

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

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

• Confirm both devices are on the same Wi-Fi.
• Disconnect and reconnect the sender's network.
• Reinstall the app or restart the receiving device.

• Wait a few seconds — some initial blurriness can be caused by the media player or network conditions.
• Check if the receiver device has performance limitations.
• For the best quality and stability, use our proprietary PigeonCast protocol (coming soon).

• Enable audio on the sender device and activate audio casting.
• Some Macs may restrict audio streaming.

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

• Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi router.
• Close other apps using a lot of bandwidth, or consider a network upgrade.

Disconnect the cast, restart the video app, and 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.

Your data is protected end-to-end. Only the sender and receiver can decrypt; no server storage is involved. See our Privacy Policy for details.