How to Watch Your Folksee Reel Together on a TV

Folksee how-to: a Folksee reel playing on a TV, with Screen Mirroring and HDMI cable options

To watch a Folksee reel on a TV, open the reel on your phone or computer, then show your screen on the TV with your device’s built-in screen mirroring, or plug a laptop into the TV with an HDMI cable. There’s no app to install, and the sound plays through the TV.

Tip: tap Watch on a big screen first. The reel plays full screen, one question at a time, with each person’s name and the question beside their video.

How do I put a Folksee reel on my TV?

iPhone or iPad

Open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring, and pick your TV. It works with Apple TV and most newer Samsung, LG and Vizio TVs.

Mac

Open Control Center, click Screen Mirroring, and pick your TV. Or connect an HDMI cable.

Windows PC

Connect an HDMI cable, or press Windows + K and pick your TV.

Android

Swipe down, tap Cast (or Smart View on Samsung), and pick your TV.

Chrome on any computer

Open Chrome’s ⋮ menu, choose Cast…, and pick your Chromecast or Google TV.

Most reliable of all: plug a laptop into the TV with an HDMI cable. No TV handy? Just gather round a laptop.

Tips for a great watch party

  • Test it before guests arrive. Mirroring needs your phone and TV on the same Wi-Fi.
  • Turn the sound up on the TV, not just your phone.
  • Plug in your phone or laptop so it doesn’t sleep halfway through.
  • Turn on Do Not Disturb so texts don’t pop up on the big screen.
  • Keep tissues nearby. Really.

Quick answers

Do I need a smart TV?

No. Any TV with an HDMI port works with a laptop and a cable.

Does the person it’s for need to be there?

Not at all, but it’s wonderful when they are. Afterward, they can open their gift link to save the reel and record a thank-you for everyone.

Can I pause?

Yes. Pause and play from your phone or computer as usual.

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