PigeonCast for Windows | FAQ

PigeonCast supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems. For older systems (such as Windows 7 or Windows 8.1), there may be compatibility issues, and we recommend upgrading to Windows 10 or higher for the best experience.

PigeonCast for Windows supports AirPlay, Google Cast, DLNA, and PigeonCast (coming soon), allowing you to wirelessly mirror your Android, iOS, or macOS device to Windows, and wirelessly mirror Windows to Android TV or Apple TV.

Yes! PigeonCast for Windows 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.

You can mirror a wide range of content to your Windows PC, including:

• The full screen from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
• Most Android smartphones.
• Browser tabs from Chrome or Edge.
• Videos from popular platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, and more.

You can mirror your Windows 10/11 to:

• Smart TVs supporting AirPlay, Google Cast, or DLNA.
• Other PCs or TVs with PigeonCast installed.

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

• Check network permissions and restart the app.
• Reinstall the app or restart the receiving device.

• Make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.
• Disable firewall or whitelist PigeonCast (Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall > Allow apps > check both "Private" and "Public").
• Temporarily turn off any antivirus software.
• Disconnect your phone from Wi-Fi, wait a minute, then reconnect.
• Restart or reinstall the PigeonCast for Windows app on your computer.

• The connected Wi-Fi name should be the same on both devices.
• On phone: go to WLAN settings to view IP (e.g., 192.168.2.137).
• On Windows: Press Win+R > enter cmd > run ping [phone IP] to test connectivity.

Enable "PIN verification" in receiver settings; a code must be entered to connect.

• 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 (coming soon).

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

• Make sure the sender device sound is on, and enable audio casting.
• Some Mac computers do not allow audio streaming.

Disconnect the cast, restart the video app, and try casting again.

• PigeonCast is currently free with all features for regular use.
• Premium subscription services will be launched later.
• Transparency guaranteed: paid features will be clearly labeled for optional use.

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