If you own an iPhone (steps for pairing an Android can be found below), use AirPlay to stream your Openfit Live workout from you phone directly onto your Apple TV.
AirPlay video from your iPhone:
Step One: Swipe up to view the control panel on your iPhone:
Step Two: Select Screen Mirroring
Step Three: Select the Apple TV that you wish to project your phone screen onto. If you don’t see your Apple TV, make sure that your iOS device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV
Step Four: Your phone screen show now be displayed on your TV! Go ahead and open the Openfit app and join your workout.
Tip: For camera on classes set up your phone up in such a way that it is on the ground to your right or left and angled up so that your trainer can see you from head to toes to provide the best feedback throughout the workout as you follow along with the routine on the big screen!
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If you own an Android device, you can use a Google Chromecast to display Openfit onto your TV.
Mirror the Openfit app from your Android to your TV:
Step One: Get Started
- Casting your Android screen is available on devices running Android 4.4.2 or higher.
- Casting your Android screen via Chromecast is not supported on iOS or Windows devices.
- Turn off "Power Saving Mode" on your Android device. Power Saving Mode can limit the processing power of your device which might affect the performance of the Cast Screen feature.
- Important: The "Microphone" permission in the Google Play Services app needs to be turned on to successfully use the 'Cast Screen/Audio' feature with Chromecast. If you don't have this permission turned on, the Cast Screen session will immediately disconnect after trying to connect.
- To turn on microphone permissions:
- On your Android device, tap Settings
.
- Scroll down and tap Apps
Google Play Services
- Look for "Microphone" and slide the slider On
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- On your Android device, tap Settings
- To turn on microphone permissions:
Step Two: Ensure your chromecast connected and powered on
Step Three: Swipe down on the home screen of your mobile android device to get to the control center.
Step Four: Search and select the “Cast” or “Smart View” functionality icon.
Step Five: If you chromecast is powered on it should appear on the list of available devices.
Step Six: Select your chromecast and your phone screen should then mirror onto the TV.
Step Seven: Open the Openfit app and enjoy your workout on the big screen!