BetterTV Mobile App
Our BetterTV includes a mobile application that ensures you never miss a thing, you can watch stream and cast your favourite shows from your fingertips.
Casting on BetterTV
Casting on BetterTV
What is Casting?
Casting lets you send shows or live channels from your mobile device to your TV!
Simply tap the cast icon 
(top-right corner of your app), it’ll turn white when enabled. Then pick your show or channel, hit play, and enjoy it on the big screen.
Note: To watch Freeview live channels, you’ll need an aerial.
Enable casting on the BetterTV mobile app
Enable casting on the BetterTV mobile app
Download the Better TV app and pair it with your TV box. Here’s how to pair your app.
(Image showing mobile app that is not connected to a BetterTV device)
Tap the cast option to choose your set-top box from the list.
(Image showing mobile app that is connected to a BetterTV device and casting connected)
Once paired, just navigate to the show or app you want to cast and tap play.
Using your BetterTV mobile app remote control
Using your BetterTV mobile app remote control
The BetterTV mobile app includes a built-in remote control that works just like your regular remote.
Find the mobile remote
Open the BetterTV mobile app on your phone and look for the Cast icon in the top-right corner.
Select your device from the list of available BetterTV devices in your home.
Choose Remote Control from the options that appear. You'll now see a virtual remote on your phone screen.
Using the mobile remote. The mobile remote includes all the same buttons as your physical remote, so you can change channels, adjust volume, and navigate menus just like normal.
Which BetterTV Apps Can I Cast from?
Which BetterTV Apps Can I Cast from?
You can cast from:
Amazon
Rakuten
YouTube
Wedotv
Acorn TV
Britbox
🚫 BBC iPlayer content can’t be played directly from the app, but you can cast it to your TV. If you try to watch in-app, you’ll see an error message.
Can I Cast IP Channels?
Can I Cast IP Channels?
Yes! IP channels (830–999) are internet-based and can be cast directly from the BetterTV mobile app. You can even cast them to TVs with built-in Chromecast.
📌 Casting on TVs with built-in Chromecast works only for IP channels – not Freeview channels or other apps.
Can I Cast Freeview Channels?
Can I Cast Freeview Channels?
Yes, you can cast Freeview channels from your BetterTV app. However, you can't watch Freeview channels directly on the app - you can view the Freeview electronic programme guide or TV guide on the mobile app to decide what channels you want to cast.