4 Ways for Dailymotion Chromecast & Fix Casting Issues

Dailymotion is an online video sharing platform where users can upload, share, and watch videos, notable for its HD support. Although French-based, the platform's multilingual features have made it popular with users worldwide.

Dailymotion offers a wide range of content including news, sports, music, entertainment, and professionally produced videos. This may be the reason why people want to cast Dailymotion to TV. According to the official information, you can make use of the Chromecast or AirPlay2 to enjoy content in a larger display.

Wondering how? Get the guide here. And solutions to fix common casting issues are included.

Understand Chromecast and When You Need it

Chromecast is designed to stream content to TVs. It's either a built-in smart TV feature or a standalone dongle that plugs into a TV to add casting capability. With Chromecast support, you can easily cast content from a mobile device (Android & iOS) or computer (Windows, macOS &ChromeOS) to a TV.

When is Chromecast needed? This refers to the physical Chromecast device.

1. TV lacks built-in smart features or has limited app support. Chromecast provides access to a wide range of streaming services and casting capabilities.

2. Casting content from mobile devices or computers.

3. Using your phone as a remote control.

How to check if your TV has integrated Chromecast?

If your TV has built-in Chromecast feature, you don’t need to buy and set up the physical one. Normally, if you enable casting, the TV should automatically appear in the connectable list. Casting Dailymotion via Chromecast is easy if your TV has the native feature.

Method 1: On your TV, go to Settings/Menu > Network/Device Preferences/Apps > Look for “Chromecast built-in”, “Google Cast”,  or “Casting” options.

Method 2: On your phone, install Google Home app > Tap “+” > Set up device > New device. If your TV shows up automatically, it likely supports Chromecast.

Practice time. It is worth noting that a direct cast button is available on both the Dailymotion web and mobile apps. That is to say, as long as your TV supports chromecast, you can enjoy seamless casting experience.

Solution 1: How to Cast Dailymotion to TV from Mobile Phone? (Android & iPhone)

Step 1. Open the Dailymotion app on your Android phone or iPhone.

Step 2. Start playing a video.

Step 3. You should see the cast button in the top right-hand corner. Tap it.

Step 4. In the pop-up window “Connect to Device”, select your TV name.

Step 5. Once the connection done, you can see the Dailymotion video on your TV.

Requirements Check:

● Same WiFi on mobile phone and smart TV
● Android OS running 5.0 or later; iPhone running iOS 15 or later

Note:

● The cast button appears only when you find videos through the search bar or a direct URL.
● The button will not show if you browse videos via feeds.
● You can't use the Dailymotion app on Android tablets or iPads. To learn how to cast from tablets, see this section.
● Casting to TV is also possible by using Android Chrome to access dailymotion.com.

Solution 2: How to Chromecast Dailymotion to TV from PC? (Any OS)

As Dailymotion doesn't offer a desktop application, you need a browser to cast from a PC. According to the official document, Chrome browser is the only choice.

Step 1. Open www.dailymotion.com on Chrome browser.

Step 2. Play a video.

Step 3. Click the cast button showing in the bottom right-hand corner (next to the volume button).

Step 4. When a pop-up appear, click the TV name.

Requirements Check:

All devices should be connected to the same Wi-Fi network, whether the sender and receiver.

Learn more:How to Cast Dailymotion to TV with a Physical Chromecast Device?

After you buy a Chromecast device, you can:

1) Plug Chromecast to the TV.

2) Use the given remote control to start setting up on your TV.

3) The instructions on the TV will require you to download Google Home on the phone.

4) Ensure that your TV and phone are using the same network.

5) On the Google Home app, add the TV as a new device.

In this way, you can directly use the casting function on the device.

To Chromecast Dailymotion, you can do in this way:

• For Android phone: go to Settings > Connected Devices > Connected Preferences > Cast > select your TV > open Dailymotion and play videos.
• For Chrome browser: open the website > click the three-dot icon > Cast, save, and share > Cast > select the TV name.

Solution 3: How to Chromecast Dailymotion to TV from Tablets?

As mentioned earlier, the Dailymotion app cannot be used on tablets and iPads. But you can cast the web version to your TV.

Two tools you can use:

1. Google Home App

• Open Google Home > tap + > Set up device > New device
• Chromecast-supported TV will show up automatically in the device list > select the TV name
• Casting begins instantly > visit the Dailymotion website on your tablet.

2. Third-Party Screen Mirroring Apps

• Install the screen mirror app on your tablet and TV (one for sender and another for receiver).
• On the tablet, use the app to scan the QR code displayed on the TV’s screen mirror app.
• Grant permissions for both sides.
• Open the Dailymotion website on your tablet and start mirroring.

Solution 4: How to Cast Dailymotion from Phone to PC?

Feed on Dailymotion is not available to Chromecast. But, if you still wish to watch it in a bigger screen, here is a solution.

You can use a screen mirroring app like Kingshiper to cast from mobiles to PCs.

Step 1. Install Kingshiper on your Android phone while iPhone users do’t need the installation.

Step 2. Install the desktop version of Kingshiper on your PC.

Step 3. Use the same WiFi on your phone and PC.

Step 4. Select the computer name to start screen mirroring:

For Android, open the Kingshiper app > tap the device name.

For iPhone, open Control Center > tap screen mirroring > select the device.

Step 5. Open Dailymotion on your phone and go to the Feed menu.

Common Casting Issues and Fixes

1. No cast button when playing Dailymotion video.

Typically, this is because both devices aren't on the same Wi-Fi network, preventing detection and the cast button from appearing.

Another reason is due to the version, including the browser app, the Dailymotion app, and the TV device. Even with the latest update, the incompatibility between your old TV and the new software might prevent the cast button from appearing.

How to Fix:

Check the network. If you do not plan to change a smart TV, try using the previous software version.

2. Dailymotion Chromecast not working.

For example, no device appear in the connection list. This could be due to the Chormecast device being out of power or outdated.

How to Fix:

Just charge or buy a new one.

3. Casting freezes or fails to start.

Weak network will be the main reason.

How to Fix:

Unplug your router/modem, Chromecast, and casting device (phone, tablet, or computer).

Check your router’s settings and connect Chromecast to the 2.4 GHz network if possible.

Keep your Chromecast firmware and casting apps (Google Home, etc.) updated to the latest versions to avoid compatibility issues.