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Projection screen

VerseCAST can connect to anything that can display a web page. This includes all Smart TV’s, Projectors, computers and tablets.

The simplest way to connect to a display is to use Google Cast which is build in to any Android TV or Google Chromecast dongle.

More on this topic can be found HERE

Phone or tablet

Your only need a phone or tablet to run VerseCAST. The app is available on iOS and Android and works even on older devices.

You will need the YouVersion Bible App to add Bible verses to the presentation.

WiFi and internet

Make sure that both the Display and the device running VerseCAST are connected to the same WiFi with a solid signal.

You must be able to access internet on the WiFi you connect to.

A large bandwidth is not necessary, but a bad connection might cause stuttering or slow response.

set it up

You can set up VerseCAST in these easy steps.

  • Make sure that both your Display and the device running VerseCAST connect to the same WiFi.

  • Install VerseCAST and follow on screen instructions carefully. Make sure that YouVersion Bible is installed or you won’t be able to add Bible verses. The link to YouVersion Bible app will pop up in VerseCAST app introduction.

  • Detailed instructions can be found HERE

VerseCAST for Chromecast Android Link
VerseCAST for Chromecast iOS Link

Bonus tips

Traveling pastor

Google Chromecast dongle can connect directly to your phone. Just enable the phone’s WiFi hotspot and connect Google Chromecast to that WiFi.

Make sure you won’t go too far away to keep a solid connection.

If you intend to travel with your setup, purchase a ‘Google Chromecast 4 Google TV with Remote’ as it will be easier to change WiFi when you get to the next location.

Cast receiver out on Android device

If you have a second Android device laying around - you can install an app called ‘CastReceiver’ and make that device a Google Cast capable display to connect to.

After you open the CastReceiver app. There will be a new display available to connect to from VerseCAST.

Full potential

Google Chromecast dongle turns your display into a fully-fledged Smart TV with Google Assistant.

You can use it to stream videos, music or even play games. It can connect to wide range of Bluetooth devices including speakers, keyboards and game controllers.

You can use Google Slides to open simple PowerPoint presentations and stream them via Chromecast.