How to stream videos from Facebook to iPhone with the Chromecast – Globo.com

Facebook has released a function that allows you to watch the videos in the feed directly on the TV. When playing back a content in the application of the social network for iPhone (iOS and iPad, the user has the option of passing it to a Chromecast next, leaving the app free to use as the video plays on the big screen. Prior to this, the feature was unique to the Facebook for desktop browser. In the below tutorial, learn how to use the feature in the Chromecast via iOS.

How to stream videos from Facebook on your TV via Chromecast

Step-1. Make sure that you are using the latest version of the app of Facebook on your iPhone or iPad. Then select any video in the feed and tap on the TV icon in the lower right corner of the playback window.

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Step 2. To open the menu for transmission, select one connection type available, which can be either a Chromecast or a Apple TV. Then, select the device for which you want to send the video.

Step 3. To start the broadcast, you have the option to stay on the same screen or close it to return to the feed without interrupting the viewing of the video on the TV. To return to the player at any time, tap on the floating icon of the video in playback.

The transmission of videos from Facebook, now works for iPhone and iPad running, at least, the iOS 9, compatible with the Chromecast and Apple TV. In brief, the social network plans to release the function also for mobile phones and tablets with the system Android.

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