How to Chromecast Discovery Plus Using Android, iPhone & PC

Discovery Plus (also written as Discovery+) is a streaming application from Discovery Network. It offers all the Discovery content on-demand for users with subscriptions. Discovery+ has over 55,000+ episodes of various shows from Discovery Channel, TLC, Food Network, HGTV, and Animal Planet. This platform is available on Android, iOS, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung, and Xbox devices. It also has Chromecast and Airplay support, which means you can Chromecast Discovery Plus from your smartphone or PC to the TV.

Here are the two plans available in Discovery Plus

• Discovery+ (with ads) – $4.99 per month
• Discovery+ (without ads) – $6.99 per month

If you’re a first-time user, you can avail free trial for 7 days prior to your subscription.

Prerequisite:

Before casting Discovery Plus to your Chromecast-connected device, ensure the following.

• Connect your Chromecast device to the HDMI port of the TV and turn it on.
• Ensure the casting device and Chromecast are connected to the same WiFi network.

How to Cast Discovery Plus to TV from Android Smartphone

[1] From Play Store, download and install Discovery Plus.

[2] Sign in with Discovery Plus credentials.

[3] Click on the Cast icon at the top right corner.

[4] Select your Chromecast from the list of available devices.

[5] Once the cast icon turns blue, you are ready to cast.

[6] Now play any video and watch it on your Chromecast-connected TV.

Cast Discovery Plus from iPhone

[1] Search and install the Discovery Plus app from the App Store.

[2] Login with the credentials of Discovery+.

[3] Click on the Cast icon from the top right corner.

[4] Select your Chromecast from the list of available devices.

[5] Once the cast icon turns white, you can easily stream the media content.

Cast Discovery+ from Windows and Mac

[1] Visit discoveryplus.com from your web browser.

[2] Click on the Sign-in option and log in with the Discovery Plus subscribed account.

[3] Next to the search bar, click on the Chrome menu (three-dot icon).

[4] Choose the Cast… option from the menu.

[5] Select your Chromecast device from the cast tab.

[6] Play a video and watch it on your Chromecast-connected device.

What should I do If Discovery Plus on Google Chromecast is Not Working

Follow these simple solutions when you can’t cast the Discovery+ app to your Chromecast

• Close and reopen the Discovery+ app.
• Clear Discovery+ app cache on your smartphone.
• Check whether the smartphone/PC and the Chromecast device are connected to the same WiFi network or not.
• Ensure the internet connection is working properly and stable.
• Reboot or restart your Chromecast device and then connect the devices.
• If the above-mentioned step has failed to clear the issue, then reset your Chromecast device to factory default.

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