Windows 10: Unable to Cast to Device to my Smart TV

Hello all,

I went to File Explorer and right click on a movie and select Cast to Device. My TV is shown in the next pop up screen but then it says 'Unexpected Device error'?

I can play the same movie using native app in TV, but not from Win10 to TV?

WMP streaming is turned on.
I have run the troubleshooter for Devices and Hardware. It updated something but problem persists,

Can anybody assist with some troubleshooting please?

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What does "Cast to device" mean?

Hi,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

I am sorry to know that you are unable to connect PC and smart phone to a Smart TV.

• What is the make and model of the computer?
• What is the make and model of the Smart TV ?
• How are you trying to connect Smart TV to the PC?

Refer the manual which comes with Smart TV for more information about how to connect TV to a PC.

I suggest you to try the steps provided below and check if it helps.

Press the Connect button in the action center to find your device. Windows 10 usually finds devices automatically when you plug them in or turn them on. If it doesn't, follow these steps:

• 
  In the search box on the taskbar, type devices.
  
• 
  From the list of search results, select Devices.
  
• 
  Select Add a device.
  

Once you are able to find the device then use the Cast to device option to Stream the files.

For reference:

Fix connections to Bluetooth audio devices and wireless displays:-

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/...audio-devices-and-wireless-displays#v1h=tab02

Project to a wireless display with Miracast:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/project-wireless-screen-miracast

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

 

Cast to Samsung Smart TV

Hello,

Try following steps mentioned in this guide and see if you can cast wirelessly:

[How To] Connect Windows 10 To Samsung Smart TV Wirelessly

Hope this helps, Good luck

 

Wireless display without any device on smart tv

hi,

has anyone used windows 10, 64bit to cast on Roku or smart tv. I am getting cast to device option, but nothing is there beyond the menu.

TV is listed in devices and kept on receiving mode.

Please help if someone has experience on this.