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Send a video from the PC to the TV

Smart TVs refuse many files from a USB stick (MKV with DTS, HEVC, unusual subtitles), and copying big films around is slow.

Updated 2026-11-11

Play it free with PlayAnyVideo

  1. 1

    In the free PlayAnyVideo Windows app open the video and choose Cast to TV — TVs on the same home network are listed.

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    If the TV cannot play the original, the app converts it for the TV while it plays.

  3. 3

    It works inside your home network only; nothing goes through the internet.

  4. 4

    Open the PlayAnyVideo player in your browser — nothing to install — and drop the file in. Files never leave your device.

FAQ

Is it really free?

Yes. PlayAnyVideo has no ads, no paid codecs and no locked features.

Is my Send a video from the PC to the TV file uploaded anywhere?

No. Playback happens on your own device; local files are never sent to a server.

Do I need a codec pack?

No. Codec packs can break other players and often bundle adware. PlayAnyVideo brings its own decoders.

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