SHOWTIME is a reliable platform for people who want access to different types of content, ranging from TV series and movies to sports channels and documentaries. As far as streaming is concerned, many people use Chromecast for streaming but often complain about SHOWTIME app not casting. In case you are in the same boat and want to resume streaming, we are sharing two methods that you can try!
Fixing SHOWTIME App Not Casting
Method 1 – Using Smartphone To Cast SHOWTIME App
In case you are a smartphone and like to cast on the same device, you can follow the below-mentioned steps;
- First of all, you have to download SHOWTIME app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, depending on the smartphone you are using
- Once it’s downloaded and installed, connect the smartphone and Chromecast to a Wi-Fi connection
- Then, open SHOWTIME app on the smartphone, and from the top right corner of the screen, tap on the cast button
- When you press the cast button, it will turn blue and means that the connection has been established
- Then, just play a video from SHOWTIME app and it will appear on the TV screen
Method 2 – Using PC To Cast SHOWTIME App
If you are someone who prefers casting the app on a PC, we are sharing some steps that you’ve to follow;
- Open Google Chrome on your computer and open the SHOWTIME website
- Use your account credentials to sign in and play the video content
- As the video starts to play, right-click on the computer screen (yes, you can right-click anywhere) and press the cast option
- Now, choose the Chromecast device, and once the device is connected to the PPC, the video will start streaming
Additional Tips
We have mentioned two different methods to ensure proper casting because in most cases, people are unable to cast SHOWTIME app because they don’t follow the correct steps. However, if you still cannot cast, try the following steps;
- Check the HDMI cable and make sure it is connected to the respective port properly. Also, you’ve to ensure that the cable is plugged into the HDMI port
- You must use the same internet connection to connect your Chromecast and the other device that you have to use for streaming. This is because the same connection is essential to create a seamless connection
- Another step is to check the internet connection because it has to be strong to support the casting. That’s because casting can consume immense bandwidth, which is why you must use a high-speed internet connection. In addition, it’s best that you use a Wi-Fi connection because mobile data isn’t too efficient
- If these steps don’t work, you have to check for the SHOWTIME app updates and download the updated app if it’s available. For this purpose, you can check the app store
- Last but not least, you have to be careful about the Chromecast firmware as well because the outdated Chromecast often shows connectivity errors. So, if there is a firmware upgrade available, download and install it before trying to cast