# TV Cast for Sony Smart TV

> For Hisense, VIDAA & VEWD TVs

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1198507569](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1198507569)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1198507569`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 3.40 / 5 (1,544 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.6
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-19
- **First published:** 2017-08-30
- **Size:** 34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tv-cast-for-sony-smart-tv/id1198507569)
- **Website:** [https://video-tv-cast.com/sony-smart-tv](https://video-tv-cast.com/sony-smart-tv)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://video-tv-cast.com/privacy](https://video-tv-cast.com/privacy)

## Description

TV Cast for Sony Smart TV lets you cast any web video, online movie, livestream, or live TV show to Sony Smart TVs and Hisense VIDAA/VEWD-powered sets. It supports MP4, M3U8, and HLS, including video-over-HTTPS, with no time limits. Browse within the app, detect video links, and cast with a single tap—no bulky media server required.

Important notes: Install the companion TV app on your device; if your TV uses Google Cast, use the dedicated Google Cast app. Enter your iPhone/iPad IP via the remote; some services (DRM-protected content) are not supported. In-app purchases unlock features like Remote Playbar, Local Videos, Ad-Blocker, Bookmarks, Desktop Mode, and more. If a video doesn’t cast, check the FAQ or contact support.

## Rankings

- #52,269 — Overall

## Review summary

Most reviews are negative: while the app offers casting to Sony TVs, it often fails to work reliably due to ad-heavy monetization, unclear compatibility, and poor guidance. Users report frequent connection errors, lag, and videos not playing, with many feeling misled by pricing and the need for multiple in-app purchases. A few users find it useful when it does function, but the recurring issues make it not worth the cost for most.

### Pros

- Core capability to cast/mirror content to Sony Smart TVs.
- Useful for viewing online content on a big screen when the app works as expected.
- Some users report the app can work and deliver the expected mirroring experience in the right setup.

### Cons

- Constant ads and a heavy reliance on in-app purchases that block or degrade basic mirroring functionality.
- Unreliable performance with frequent connection errors, lag, and videos not playing.
- Compatibility issues and vague advertising—it's not guaranteed to work on all Sony TVs or formats and is sometimes advertised for Sony but fails.
- Lack of clear onboarding or helpful directions; poor or no tutorials to guide setup.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1198507569)