You’ve signed up for our Beachbody on Demand digital workout platform and are now ready to transfer your workouts to your TV. Chromecast is one of the possible options to do this in a very simple and effective way: it’s what I use myself at home. In this article, we explain to you, step by step, how to get started with Chromecast. If you are not sure whether you should use Chromecast or another option, we invite you to first read our article which explains all the possibilities by clicking here: BEACHBODY ON DEMAND ON TV .
Purchasing Chromecast
You can get Chromecast at a big box store, such as Best Buy or Walmart, for around $45.
Configure Chromecast
This step is to be done only the first time, when you have just obtained your Chromecast key. Indeed, it must be configured in order to connect it to your wireless internet network in your home. This procedure differs slightly from device to device (Apple or Android device).
Step 1 : Connect the chromecast to an HDMI input on your TV. Plug the other wire into an electrical outlet or a USB input on your television.
Step 2 : Open the TV and choose the source the Chromecast is plugged into.
Step 3 : Find the Google Home app on your mobile device (cellphone or tablet). This is what the logo looks like:
Step 4 : Follow the instructions on the box of your Chromecast purchase or on the Chromecast website, which clearly explains, step by step, how to configure everything. Click here to go to the website: CONFIGURE CHROMECAST .
- Under the “Choose your Chromecast” section, click “Chromcast and Chromecast Ultra”.
- Then choose your device: Android phone or tablet or ios phone or tablet (Iphone or Ipad).
- Follow the steps.
Step 5 : Now that Chromecast is set up, you can use it with all compatible apps. As soon as you see this Chromecast symbol below, you can “cast” the video to your TV.
Use Chromecast with Beachbody on Demand
The way to cast (“cast”) your Beachbody on Demand (BOD) sessions to your TV is different depending on the device you are using. We therefore explain how to do it according to your device.
With an iPhone or an iPad
The Beachbody on Demand app is Chromecast compatible, which makes casting a session to your TV super quick and easy.
Step 1 : Download the free Beachbody on Demand app from the Apple Store.
This step only needs to be done once. Once you have your application in your device, you go directly to step 2.
Note: First make sure you are signed up for Beachbody on Demand on our supercardio.ca site here: Beachbody on Demand . Indeed, if you register directly on the application, the cost will be higher.
Step 2 : Open the TV and choose the source the chromecast stick is plugged into.
Step 3 : Open the Beachbody on Demand app on your cell phone or tablet and click “Connect”. Enter your email and password that you used to register for Beachbody on Demand. This step is to be done only the first time. Next time just open the app and you will already be logged in.
Step 4 : Choose your training session from the different training programs. Click on the Play symbol (white triangle in a blue circle).
Step 5 : The Chromecast symbol will appear at the bottom right of the screen (see symbol below). Click on the symbol and the session will be transferred to television. You can press pause or end your session directly on your device (cellphone or tablet).
Note: if the symbol does not appear, here are the possible reasons:
- TV is not open
- The chromecast was not configured correctly initially
- Your cell phone or tablet is not connected to the same wifi network as the Chromecast
Step 6 : Click the Chromecast symbol when done to stop casting to TV.
With an Android device
Soon the Beachbody on Demand app will be available on an Android device. For now, here’s one way to transfer your Beachbody on Demand session from the website, using the Google Home app. (another possible option mentioned below).
Step 1 : Open the TV and choose the source the chromecast stick is plugged into.
Step 2 : Open the “Google Home” app you downloaded while setting up Chromecast.
Step 3 : On the top left corner of the home screen, tap Menu (all 3 lines) > Cast Screen or Audio. Choose your Chromecast. At this time your television is a mirror image of your mobile device. Place your device horizontally.
Step 4 : Go to the Beachbody on Demand website: club.teambeachbody.com
Step 5 : Click “sign in.” Enter your email and password that you used to sign up for Beachbody on Demand.
Note: First make sure you are signed up for Beachbody on Demand on our supercardio.ca site here: Beachbody on Demand . Indeed, if you register directly on the website, you will be assigned to an American coach and you will not have our support in French.
Step 6 : Choose your training session from the different training programs. Click on the Play symbol.
Step 7 : At the bottom right of the screen, tap on the “Full screen” symbol.
Step 8 : Once done, to stop the transfer to TV, open the Google Home app. Tap Cast screen or audio > Disconnect.
Another possible option for an Android:
It is also possible to go for the Web application Video Cast – Browser to Tv (see the logo of the app below. App available on android only). This app allows you to fetch the Beachbody on Demand site directly from the app and then “cast” your workout to TV from the app. (Paid version not mandatory).
With a computer
It is possible to “cast” all web content to your television with the Chrome browser.
Step 1 : If you don’t have Chrome browser on your computer, download it here: Chrome . This step is to be done only once. If you already have Chrome, skip to step 2.
Step 2 : Open the TV and choose the source the chromecast stick is plugged into.
Step 3 : Go to the Beachbody on Demand website from the Chrome browser club.teambeachbody.com
Step 4 : Click “sign in.” Enter your email and password that you used to sign up for Beachbody on Demand.
Note: First make sure you are signed up for Beachbody on Demand on our supercardio.ca site here: Beachbody on Demand . Indeed, if you register directly on the website, you will be assigned to an American coach and you will not have our support in French.
Step 5 : Choose your training session from the different training programs. Click on the Play symbol.
Step 6 : The Chromecast symbol will appear at the bottom right of the screen (see image below). Click on the symbol.
Step 7: A message will appear “Cast on” (see below). Choose your Chromecast. (I named it the training room). The session will be transferred to your television.
Step 7 : Click the Chromecast symbol when done to stop casting to TV