TestFlight beta in preparation · not yet on the App Store iPhone and iPad · iOS 18 or later
Actual CarScreen interface with licensed sample media.
Paste. Pick a screen. Play.
No account and no channel list to scroll through. You bring the media; you choose a compatible screen.
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Add what you want to watch
Paste a video link or an M3U playlist, choose videos and photos from your library, open files, or scan a QR code with the camera.
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Pick the screen
Tap the AirPlay button and choose your TV. With a USB‑C or Lightning AV adapter, the picture fills a hotel TV or a monitor. A compatible receiver may support AirPlay video while parked. Test picture and sound first; compatibility has not been verified for specific vehicles.
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Pick up where you left off
CarScreen keeps your history, favorites and resume points. The player queues the next video, and a sleep timer stops playback for you.
Where it earns its place
At the charger
Your car is parked for half an hour. Watch the video you started earlier on your iPhone. An external receiver needs to support AirPlay video; test your setup first.
In a hotel room
Plug an HDMI adapter into the TV. Photos and videos fill the screen; the iPhone stays a remote with play, pause and next.
At home
Send a video to an Apple TV or an AirPlay-compatible TV, then use your phone for something else.
With the family photos
Open an album and start a slideshow. With an external display managed by the app, the TV shows the photo alone; screen mirroring may also show your device interface.
Privacy
Your library stays on your device.
The library index is encrypted on the device. Imported files use iOS file protection. No CarScreen account, no ads, no analytics or tracking SDK. Media providers receive requests when you add, refresh or play remote media, including thumbnails.
AirPlay TVs, HDMI adapters and screen mirroring; car displays that accept AirPlay video, parked only. Native CarPlay video is not included in this version.
Media
MP4, MOV and M4V files; photos; HTTPS video links; M3U and HLS playlists; websites
Content
None included. CarScreen plays media you provide.
Price
Free to start, with optional CarScreen Pro. The paywall shows the local billed price and period before purchase. Weekly, annual (seven-day trial when eligible) and lifetime plans are planned; products are not yet live.
Availability
TestFlight beta in preparation; no public App Store release yet
Questions people ask
How do I watch videos on my car screen with CarScreen?
A compatible receiver may support AirPlay video while parked. Run the test clip first. Compatibility has not been verified for specific vehicles. Vehicle and display restrictions vary; use video only while parked. Native CarPlay is not included.
Can I cast videos from my iPhone to a TV without Chromecast?
Yes, if the TV accepts AirPlay: check the receiver manufacturer’s current compatibility documentation. Pick the TV with the AirPlay button. A compatible AV adapter and an HDMI input offer another option; test your setup first.
Does CarScreen include TV channels or films?
No. CarScreen is a player. It plays your own videos and photos, links and playlists you are entitled to use. It does not supply, find or unlock content.
Which playlist formats are supported?
M3U and M3U8 playlists and HLS streams over HTTPS, up to 20,000 entries. Duplicate or non-HTTPS entries are skipped and counted.
How do I show photos on a TV?
Open a photo in CarScreen, then connect an HDMI adapter or start Screen Mirroring from Control Center. On an external display managed by the app, only the photo is shown; the iPhone keeps the controls. Screen Mirroring may also show your device interface.
What does CarScreen Pro add?
Free use includes unlimited playback on the iPhone, one playlist and 15 minutes per day on big screens. Pro removes the daily big-screen limit and the playlist limit.
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