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How to Watch Discovery Plus With Chromecast and AirPlay – Cast & Play Documentaries on Your Large-Screen TV!

Last updated July 7, 2021
Written by:
Novak Bozovic
Novak Bozovic
Tech & VPN Content Specialist

Discovery Plus supports both Google's Chromecast and Apple's AirPlay - and you already know what that means. By employing those technologies, you can cast this app's content on your large-screen TV from various devices.

So, if you've been looking to learn how to watch Discovery Plus with Chromecast and AirPlay, you've come to the right place. Here's everything you need to know.

Here Are the 5 Steps to Watch Discovery Plus With Chromecast and AirPlay

As you can already guess, you'll need an iPhone or Android smartphone for this procedure to work. Don't worry, as we'll walk you through from the beginning, so let's jump right in.

Discovery Plus Official Website Homepage
Discovery Plus iOS App Interface
Discovery Plus Interface on iPad

If you own a media streaming device, you can use Discovery+ natively (without screencasting). To learn more, here's how to watch Discovery+ on a Fire TV Stick and Apple TV - both of which have access to native Discovery+ apps.

FAQ

Does Discovery Plus Work With Chromecast?

Yes, Discovery Plus is fully compatible with Chromecast across various devices, including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and plenty more. That means you can use the Discovery+ app to cast media content between two devices, such as your phone and your TV.

Does Discovery Plus Work With AirPlay?

Yes, Discovery Plus works with Apple's AirPlay. Therefore, you can use the Discovery+ app to cast media between your iPhone or iPad and your Apple TV or a smart TV that comes with AirPlay supported.

Discovery+ Not Showing the Cast Button/Icon?

If you can't see the 'Cast' button/icon, we recommend restarting all your devices, as well as restarting your Wi-Fi network. Also, ensure that Discovery Plus is allowed to access devices on your Wi-Fi network, which can be checked via the 'Privacy' group of settings on your phone (typically found in the Settings app).

Discovery+ Won't Play Chromecast Audio?

First, make sure that audio isn't muted on your smartphone or tablet. Use your device's volume buttons to check if this resolves your problem. If not, we recommend restarting all your devices, which also includes restarting your Wi-Fi router.

That would be all on how to watch Discovery Plus with Chromecast and AirPlay. Feel free to post a comment below if you have any questions for us. And also, thanks for reading!



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