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title: "Clearplay on Your TV"
slug: "clearplay-on-your-tv"
description: "Connect your laptop to your TV with HDMI for filtered movies and shows. Learn why we recommend HDMI over casting, mirroring, or AirPlay for reliable timing."
updated: 2026-10-25T23:28:06Z
published: 2026-10-25T23:28:06Z
canonical: "help.clearplay.com/clearplay-on-your-tv"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.clearplay.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Clearplay on Your TV

Here are some recommended ways to connect to a TV for a large-screen viewing experience.

[Embedded content](https://www.youtube.com/embed/rHXNmBuEqJY)

(Clearplay works as software on a laptop. This keeps our service legal and avoids infringing on [copyright law](https://help.clearplay.com/docs/how-do-i-get-the-clearplay-app).)

**HDMI Cable (Recommended)**

Connecting your laptop to your television with an HDMI cable provides the highest-quality connection. It is usually the simplest method of mirroring your laptop screen on your living room TV.

Many customers purchase [a basic laptop](/v1/docs/recommended-hardware) and have it always connected to their TV. With Clearplay on this laptop, it becomes a family entertainment solution readily available when you want to watch the latest movies and shows with filtering.

**Is There a Clearplay App for My TV and Mobile Devices?**

We’re not making an app. Read why, here: [Why doesn't Clearplay have apps?](https://help.clearplay.com/docs/how-to-use-clearplay-on-your-tv-or-devices)

**Casting, Mirroring, and AirPlay Options (Not Recommended)**

Connecting your computer via casting, mirroring, or AirPlay is not recommended. Using these types of connections can cause filter timings to be delayed. Instead, we highly recommend connecting with an [HDMI cable](/v1/docs/clearplay-on-your-tv#hdmi-cable-recommended). If you do want to try casting, mirroring, or AirPlay, here are some links to their various support sites:

- **Apple** AirPlay (for computers and Apple TV): [link](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/stream-content-to-apple-tv-mh40624/mac)
- **Amazon** Fire TV Stick: [link](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=ToUjwyfVuffzVfbR6b)
- **Google** Chromecast Screen Mirroring: [link](https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/3228332#:~:text=Cast%20your%20computer,your%20screen%20on.) (**Please note:** Filters can’t work unless you cast your **entire computer screen**.)
- **ROKU** Screen Mirroring: [link](https://community.roku.com/t5/forums/searchpage/tab/message?advanced=false&allow_punctuation=false&q=mirroring)
- **Miracast** support suggestions: [link](https://help.clearplay.com/v1/docs/en/9d5d21a9-2cfd-42d0-bd79-753e1560ba5e?isPreview=true&versionNumber=1)

*Note: Wireless mirroring or casting may cause poor playback and will break Clearplay filtering. For the best experience, use an HDMI cable to connect your computer to your TV.*

**Additional Support for Mirroring Your Computer**

If you encounter any problems while casting, mirroring, or using AirPlay for playback, such as a black screen, audio issues, or video synchronization issues, please reach out directly to the respective companies for your mirroring/casting device:

- **Apple** customer support: [link](https://support.apple.com/contact)
- **Amazon** Fire Stick and Fire TV customer support: [link](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html%3FnodeId%3DGHH5TUHA7677G4HJ) and [link](https://www.techrbun.com/contact-amazon-firestick-customer-service/)
- **Google** Chromecast customer support: [link](https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/10109908?hl=en) and [link](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/how-to-contact-google-support)
- **ROKU** customer support: [link](https://www.roku.com/about/contact)

Here is a handy guide for getting phone support for these companies: [link](https://gethuman.com/)

**Clearplay Support:**

We can help troubleshoot problems with Clearplay filters not working on your computer while it is *not* connected to a TV.

We recommend getting support directly from your mirroring/casting device manufacturer for:

- Playback issues when connecting your computer to a TV.
- Audio or video problems (unrelated to filtering) during movie playback.
- Any issues with casting, mirroring, or AirPlay, as these methods do not support Clearplay filtering.

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