Your HDTV can not only play traditional programme any more. With the help of streaming media player, you are able to enjoy online media content on the big-screen HDTV, while curling up on your living room couch. There are lots of streaming players in the market, such as Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Nexus Player, Fire TV… Here we are talking about the widely spread Chromecast, and guide you to stream media content especially iTunes movies/TV shows to HDTV via Chromecast. This tiny, affordable HDMI stick and its casting method of streaming your favorite content on the big screen has changed the way we think of media devices.
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Do my downloaded iTunes movies can be streamed to HDTV through Chromecast?
Chromecast currently works with a number of popular apps including Netflix, HBO GO, YouTube, WatchESPN and Pandora, with the list continually growing. At the same time, you can use Chromecast to stream almost any kind of media content from the Chrome browser on a computer. How about iTunes movies and TV shows that saved on computer? Could they be casted to watch on HDTV via Chromecast? According to the supported media type for Google Cast, it only supports MP4 and WebM media formats. The iTunes videos are in M4V format and protected by Apple’s Fairplay DRM protection. That means, your purchased or rental iTunes videos can’t be streamed to play on TV via Chromecast except for removing the DRM and converting to MP4 format. (Wanna enjoy Apple Music and make your home’s music via Chromecast Audio? Check how to stream Apple Music to Chromecast in 4 steps.)
When it comes to removing DRM from iTunes media and preserving high definition quality result MP4 video file, iTunes DRM media converter is what you need. It does simple things, but accomplishes them well. The DRM media converter could simply strip off the DRM protection from any movie purchased or rented in iTunes store and make them as DRM-free MP4 videos in fast speed. More importantly, it produces the resulting MP4 video files without any loss in quality. Your 1080p videos will look just as good as the original iTunes versions. It even keeps subtitles and AC3 5.1 audio if they are present in the original iTunes file.
How to Remove DRM and Convert iTunes M4V Movies or TV Shows to MP4 for Casting to TV via Chromecast
1.Launch DRM media converter
The application can be used on either Mac or Windows platform. Before using, make sure that iTunes is well installed.
2.Import the well downloaded iTunes video
Drag the iTunes movie from iTunes to the program directly or simply click “Add Movies” icon on the top left, there will pop up a window which enables you to choose any iTunes movie or TV Show you’d like to watch on TV via Chromecast. Click “OK” button, then you can see the iTunes videos you have chosen shown on the main interface.
3.Start converting iTunes M4V videos to MP4 format
To Cast iTunes movies/TV Shows to Chromecast, you can simply click the format bar and choose “Same as source for MP4” from the profile list. The quality of the output video will be lossless. And all audio tracks including the original 5.1 audio and subtitles will be preserved!
Click the “Convert” button in the lower right corner to start conversion. Click the “History” button in the upper right corner to find well converted iTunes videos.
Note: This iTunes movie converter could also convert iTunes rental movies. For Mac, it supports Mac OS X 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12. For Windows, it is compatible with Windows XP, 7, vista, 8, 10.
Tutorial: Cast the Converted iTunes Videos to TV via Chromecast
Before starting, you need to make sure that you have the following:
a Chromecast stick an HDTV with a spare HDMI port a stable Wi-Fi connection a computer with either Google’s Chrome browser or the Chromecast app installed
1.Simply plug the device in to your TV’s HDMI port, visit the Chromecast setup page to download the necessary app, and the Chromecast will walk you through the rest.
2.Download the Google Cast extension for your Google Chrome Browser via the Chrome Web Store. It lets you send content to your Chromecast from your browser.
3.With a Chrome browser open, hit CTRL+O for PC or Command+O for Mac and locate the converted iTunes video you wish to play. You can also copy & paste the path of the video file in the Chrome Browser Address bar. Right click on the video file > Click on Properties > Click on Security Tab > Copy Full video path > Paste in the Chrome browser.
4. Click on the Cast this tab button in the Chromecast streaming menu located on the right side of your address bar. The page you are viewing will appear on your television.
By following the steps above, you can watch all your iTunes movies on Big TV screen via Chromecast. Just enjoy it!
Tips: Wanna listen to your favorite Apple Music songs via iPod Nano or Shuffle, Android phones or MP3 player? We reviewed these Apple Music to MP3 Converters that really work to help you make it.
Video tutorial: How to watch iTunes movie on TV via Chromecast?
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How to Cast iTunes Movies to HDTV via Chromecast
Your HDTV can not only play traditional programme any more. With the help of streaming media player, you are able to enjoy online media content on the big-screen HDTV, while curling up on your living room couch. There are lots of streaming players in the market, such as Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Nexus Player, Fire TV… Here we are talking about the widely spread Chromecast, and guide you to stream media content especially iTunes movies/TV shows to HDTV via Chromecast. This tiny, affordable HDMI stick and its casting method of streaming your favorite content on the big screen has changed the way we think of media devices.
Table of Contents
Do my downloaded iTunes movies can be streamed to HDTV through Chromecast?
Chromecast currently works with a number of popular apps including Netflix, HBO GO, YouTube, WatchESPN and Pandora, with the list continually growing. At the same time, you can use Chromecast to stream almost any kind of media content from the Chrome browser on a computer. How about iTunes movies and TV shows that saved on computer? Could they be casted to watch on HDTV via Chromecast? According to the supported media type for Google Cast, it only supports MP4 and WebM media formats. The iTunes videos are in M4V format and protected by Apple’s Fairplay DRM protection. That means, your purchased or rental iTunes videos can’t be streamed to play on TV via Chromecast except for removing the DRM and converting to MP4 format. (Wanna enjoy Apple Music and make your home’s music via Chromecast Audio? Check how to stream Apple Music to Chromecast in 4 steps.)
When it comes to removing DRM from iTunes media and preserving high definition quality result MP4 video file, iTunes DRM media converter is what you need. It does simple things, but accomplishes them well. The DRM media converter could simply strip off the DRM protection from any movie purchased or rented in iTunes store and make them as DRM-free MP4 videos in fast speed. More importantly, it produces the resulting MP4 video files without any loss in quality. Your 1080p videos will look just as good as the original iTunes versions. It even keeps subtitles and AC3 5.1 audio if they are present in the original iTunes file.
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How to Remove DRM and Convert iTunes M4V Movies or TV Shows to MP4 for Casting to TV via Chromecast
1.Launch DRM media converter
The application can be used on either Mac or Windows platform. Before using, make sure that iTunes is well installed.
2.Import the well downloaded iTunes video
Drag the iTunes movie from iTunes to the program directly or simply click “Add Movies” icon on the top left, there will pop up a window which enables you to choose any iTunes movie or TV Show you’d like to watch on TV via Chromecast. Click “OK” button, then you can see the iTunes videos you have chosen shown on the main interface.
3.Start converting iTunes M4V videos to MP4 format
To Cast iTunes movies/TV Shows to Chromecast, you can simply click the format bar and choose “Same as source for MP4” from the profile list. The quality of the output video will be lossless. And all audio tracks including the original 5.1 audio and subtitles will be preserved!
Click the “Convert” button in the lower right corner to start conversion. Click the “History” button in the upper right corner to find well converted iTunes videos.
Note: This iTunes movie converter could also convert iTunes rental movies. For Mac, it supports Mac OS X 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12. For Windows, it is compatible with Windows XP, 7, vista, 8, 10.
$49.95 Buy Now (Mac) $49.95 Buy Now (Windows)
Tutorial: Cast the Converted iTunes Videos to TV via Chromecast
Before starting, you need to make sure that you have the following:
a Chromecast stick
an HDTV with a spare HDMI port
a stable Wi-Fi connection
a computer with either Google’s Chrome browser or the Chromecast app installed
1.Simply plug the device in to your TV’s HDMI port, visit the Chromecast setup page to download the necessary app, and the Chromecast will walk you through the rest.
2.Download the Google Cast extension for your Google Chrome Browser via the Chrome Web Store. It lets you send content to your Chromecast from your browser.
3.With a Chrome browser open, hit CTRL+O for PC or Command+O for Mac and locate the converted iTunes video you wish to play. You can also copy & paste the path of the video file in the Chrome Browser Address bar. Right click on the video file > Click on Properties > Click on Security Tab > Copy Full video path > Paste in the Chrome browser.
4. Click on the Cast this tab button in the Chromecast streaming menu located on the right side of your address bar. The page you are viewing will appear on your television.
By following the steps above, you can watch all your iTunes movies on Big TV screen via Chromecast. Just enjoy it!
$49.95 Buy Now (Mac) $49.95 Buy Now (Windows)
Tips: Wanna listen to your favorite Apple Music songs via iPod Nano or Shuffle, Android phones or MP3 player? We reviewed these Apple Music to MP3 Converters that really work to help you make it.
Video tutorial: How to watch iTunes movie on TV via Chromecast?
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