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How to Use Hoopla

Get the basics and how to read Hoopla eBooks, audiobooks, comics and stream music and video online and on your device.

Cast Movies & TV to Your Big Screen

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Cast from iOS

iOS users can cast Hoopla videos to their Apple TV via AirPlay. Here's how:

  1. Log your Apple TV and iOS devices onto the same Wi-Fi network.
  2. Access the video you'd like to cast in the latest Hoopla app. 
  3. On your iOS device, swipe up from the bottom of your screen to open Control Center.
  4. In Control Center, tap the AirPlay icon and then select your Apple TV from the list. If an AirPlay passcode appears on your TV screen, enter the passcode on your iOS device.

More on AirPlay.

Cast from Android

Android users can cast Hoopla videos to their Chromecast*. Here's how:

  1. Log your Chromecast* and Android devices onto the same Wi-Fi network.
  2. On your Android device, access the video you'd like to cast in the latest Hoopla app. 
  3. The app will display  a little icon in the upper right, click on that to start the cast then click play on the video.

* Gen 1 and Gen 2 only. Chromecast Ultra support coming soon. Currently, Chromecasting audio is not an option. More on chromecast.