Why a web page works on almost any TV
Encoreverse is a website, not an app you install. The "stage" screen is just a page in a web browser, so anything that can show a browser on your TV can host karaoke: a smart TV, a streaming stick, a laptop, a tablet or a phone. Guests then scan the QR code on the TV with their own phones to search and queue songs. Nobody needs to download anything or make an account.
That also means you get to choose how the picture reaches the TV. Some routes are simpler, some are more reliable. Here are the main ones, roughly from easiest to most dependable.
Option 1: Your smart TV's web browser
- Open the web browser app on the TV (for example the built-in Internet or Web Browser app on many Samsung and LG sets).
- Go to karaoke.encoreverse.com and select Create party room.
- Select Tap to start the stage 🔊. Browsers only allow sound after a tap or click, so don't skip this.
- A big QR code and a short room code appear. Guests scan it and start adding songs.
This is the simplest setup because there is nothing to connect. The catch: TV browsers vary a lot. Some are slow, and some don't play YouTube embeds well. If videos stutter or won't start, switch to one of the options below.
Tip: already made a room on another device? On the TV, type the room code on the home page and choose Open TV to show the same stage there.
Option 2: Chromecast or Google TV (cast a tab)
- On a laptop, open Google Chrome and go to karaoke.encoreverse.com, then select Create party room.
- Open the Chrome menu (⋮) and choose Cast….
- Pick your Chromecast or Google TV device, and under Sources choose Cast tab (or Cast screen).
- Click Tap to start the stage 🔊 on the laptop. The stage, music and lyrics now show on the TV.
Casting a tab sends both picture and sound. Keep the laptop plugged in, close to the Wi-Fi router if you can, and leave the stage tab in front: hiding it can pause playback or let the laptop sleep. Expect a little delay compared with HDMI, which matters less for watching lyrics than for anything you hear twice.
Option 3: AirPlay to an Apple TV or AirPlay TV
- On a Mac, iPad or iPhone, open karaoke.encoreverse.com in Safari and create the room.
- Open Control Centre and choose Screen Mirroring, then select your Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible TV.
- Tap Tap to start the stage 🔊 on the device you're mirroring from.
With mirroring, the TV shows whatever the source device shows, so turn on Do Not Disturb to keep notifications off the big screen, and plug the device in. On a Mac you can also go full screen with Ctrl + Cmd + F.
Option 4: A laptop and an HDMI cable (most reliable)
- Plug the laptop into the TV with an HDMI cable. Newer laptops may need a USB-C to HDMI adapter.
- Switch the TV to that HDMI input.
- Open karaoke.encoreverse.com, create the room and click Tap to start the stage 🔊. It also asks for full screen on bigger screens; otherwise press F11 (Windows) or Ctrl + Cmd + F (Mac).
A cable avoids Wi-Fi lag, and sound usually travels down the same cable. If the sound still comes from the laptop, pick the TV as the output in the laptop's sound settings. For a long night, set the laptop to never sleep while plugged in.
Option 5: Amazon Fire TV with the Silk browser
Fire TV devices have Amazon's Silk browser, available from the Fire TV app store. Open Silk, go to karaoke.encoreverse.com and create a room, then use the remote to select Tap to start the stage 🔊. Like other TV browsers, performance depends on the device, so if playback struggles, casting or HDMI from a laptop is the dependable fallback.
Windows laptops can also mirror to Miracast-capable TVs with Win + K.
Getting the sound right
- Turn up the TV, not the laptop. With HDMI or casting, the TV speakers or soundbar do the work.
- Mirroring with no sound? Make sure you're casting the tab or screen with audio, then reload the stage and tap start again.
- Mics: the website never sends your voice to the TV speakers. For a louder voice, plug karaoke mics into a speaker, mixer or karaoke machine. Bluetooth adds delay (often 100–300 ms), so pairing a Bluetooth mic to the TV can feel out of sync. The mics section of the party guide has the details.
- Keep it awake: the stage asks the browser to keep the screen on where supported, but turn off TV power-saving and screensaver modes too.
Which option should you pick?
If you just want to try it, start with the TV's own browser. If you already have a Chromecast, Google TV or Apple TV, casting or mirroring is quick. If you want the night to run without hiccups, use a laptop on HDMI. Whichever you choose, guests join the same way: scan the QR code, enter a nickname and start queuing songs. Want more ideas for the night? See karaoke party ideas & games or the best karaoke songs for parties.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install an app on my TV?
No. Encoreverse is a web page. Open karaoke.encoreverse.com in the TV's browser, or show a laptop, tablet or phone on the TV by casting, AirPlay or HDMI.
Can I use Chromecast or Google TV for karaoke?
Yes. Open the site in Chrome on a laptop, choose Cast from the Chrome menu, pick your Chromecast or Google TV device and cast the tab. Picture and sound go to the TV.
How do I get karaoke on my TV with AirPlay?
Open the site in Safari on a Mac, iPad or iPhone, create a room, then use Control Centre and Screen Mirroring to send it to an Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible TV.
Why won't a video play on my smart TV browser?
Some TV browsers are slow or don't play YouTube embeds well, and some YouTube videos don't allow playing on other sites, so the stage skips them. Try another version of the song, or cast or plug in a laptop instead.
What is the most reliable way to do karaoke on a TV?
A laptop connected with an HDMI cable. There's no Wi-Fi lag and sound usually goes down the same cable to the TV.
Ready to sing?
Create a free room on your TV. Guests scan the QR code and queue songs from their phones. No app, no sign-up.