Problem try to Cast to LG OLED C7 TV

[Maindee]

I have been trying to cast from a Microsoft Surface laptop to an LG OLED C7 Smart TV without success. After many attempts I am beginning to think that its is not possible for whatever reason. My guess is that the problem lies with the TV (its probably 4-5 years old) but can somebody please advise me whether this is possible or not but if so how?

Thank you.

[MrQuade]

I have been trying to cast from a Microsoft Surface laptop to an LG OLED C7 Smart TV without success. After many attempts I am beginning to think that its is not possible for whatever reason.

What have you tried, and perhaps more importantly, what are you trying to cast?
There are quite a few types of content that try to protect themselves against being screen-mirrored to a larger display.

[Maindee]

Thanks for responding MrQuade.

My reason for trying to Cast (Mirror) from my PC to the TV is that my son has provided me with access to his Foxtel account essentially for the sport. I am also trying to connect up to 7Plus.

I have tried mirroring both from my laptop and the TVs own web browser (there is now a 7Plus icon in the rolling menu at the bottom of the screen) but while I can access the these sites as soon as I try to get past their opening screen nothing happens. There is clearly a blockage somewhere, but where?

I have even considered trying to hard wire the laptop to the TV but found that my laptop doesn't have an HDMI port (I think I knew that when I bought it several year ago).

So where do I go from here?

[Maindee]

Perhaps a few more details would help

On the Computer went to: Settings/Bluetooth and Other Devices/LGTV (not connected)

On the TV went to: Device Connector/PC/Screen Share/MiraCast/Start/you can now view your devices screen on your LGTV

Cheers

[MrQuade]

My reason for trying to Cast (Mirror) from my PC to the TV is that my son has provided me with access to his Foxtel account essentially for the sport. I am also trying to connect up to 7Plus.

Both Foxtel Now and Seven+ have native apps on the LG TV's app store.
(It says the Foxtel app is compatible with the 2017 series TVs, though I know that Foxtel's app ecosystem is a bit of a mess with so many different offerings).

Have you explored using those apps instead?

Another option would be to buy a Google Chromecast TV. You are pretty much guaranteed that all casting options are covered, and they will have native apps for just about everything.

[Maindee]

Thanks MrQuade for your help here.

I have download your suggested apps to my TV. The Foxtel app works well but not the 7Plus app even though I have tried all three browsers available. The site I am trying to get to is https://7plus.com.au/connect but no joy. It doesn't work on my computer either. It tells me (on the computer) to enter the code seen on my TV but there is no code. I feel that I am going around in circles. Do you have any suggestions?

[MrQuade]

I have download your suggested apps to my TV. The Foxtel app works well but not the 7Plus app even though I have tried all three browsers available. The site I am trying to get to is https://7plus.com.au/connect but no joy. It doesn't work on my computer either. It tells me (on the computer) to enter the code seen on my TV but there is no code. I feel that I am going around in circles. Do you have any suggestions?

What do you mean by "it doesn't work on my computer"?
If you have gotten as far as the "enter the code seen on your TV" message, then the website appears to be working.

When you open the 7 app on the TV, your need to select the option to login, and it should show you the code.

I tried this on my C7 tv today, and it appeared to work for me.

[Maindee]

Mr McQuade,

Sorry to have taken so long too get back to you. When trying to set up 7Plus I didn't get as far as having to enter a password. But, after some perseverence I did solve the connection issue. I deleted everything to do with 7Plus from my computer and tv and started again. Lo and behold it all worked so I have been enjoying watching the Olympics during these days of lockdown here in Brisbane.

Thanks for your interest.

Cheers