Check before you buy
Compatible devices: what works, and what to do if yours does not
If a device can run a modern player app, it can run our service. That covers most TVs and phones sold in recent years, and a small streaming stick covers most of the rest.
At a glance
Device by device
| Device | Works? | Where to get the app | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung and LG Smart TV | Usually yes | The TV’s own app store | App choice depends on the TV’s age. Send us the model |
| Android TV and Google TV | Yes | Google Play on the TV | Many Indian TV brands use this system |
| Android phone or tablet | Yes | Google Play | Handy for testing your connection |
| Fire TV Stick | Yes | Amazon Appstore | Good choice for older TVs with HDMI |
| Apple TV | Yes | App Store on the Apple TV | Some player apps charge a one-time fee |
| iPhone and iPad | Yes | App Store | AirPlay to a compatible TV works too |
| Windows or Mac computer | Yes | A desktop player app | Useful in a PG room or a hostel |
| Old TV with HDMI, not smart | With a stick | Through the stick | Far cheaper than replacing the TV |
| Very old TV without HDMI | Not recommended | Not applicable | Adapters exist, but the picture is poor. Please talk to us first |
How to find your TV’s model
If you do not know what you have, look for a label on the back of the TV. It usually shows the model number and the year of manufacture. Take a clear photo of it and send it to us. Your settings menu may also show it, usually under “About” or “Support”.
Send us a photo of the labelA stick or a new TV?
If your picture quality is still good and your TV has an HDMI port, a streaming stick is almost always the sensible choice. You keep the TV, you get an up-to-date menu and you can take the stick with you when you move.
We do not sell devices. Buy from any shop you trust, in India or abroad.