You play Jackbox on a smart TV by running the game on some device, putting that device’s screen on the TV, and then having everyone join on their phones at jackbox.tv.
Easiest options on a smart TV
- If your TV has a Jackbox app (some 2025+ smart TVs do):
- Open your TV’s app store and search for “Jackbox” or “Jackbox Party Pack.”
- Install and launch the game. The lobby with a room code will appear on the TV.
- Each player goes to jackbox.tv in a phone browser and enters the room code plus a nickname to join.
- If you have a console or streaming stick (PS/Xbox/Switch, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, etc.):
- On that device, open its store and buy/download the Jackbox Party Pack you want.
2. Make sure the device is plugged into the TV (HDMI) and on the correct input.
3. Launch Jackbox; the room code will show on the TV.
4. Everyone joins via **jackbox.tv** on their phones with the code.
Using a phone, tablet, or PC with your TV
- HDMI cable from laptop/PC:
- Install Jackbox on your computer (Steam, Epic, or Jackbox website).
2. Connect the computer to the TV with HDMI and set the TV to that HDMI input.
3. Start the game; the TV now shows the lobby and room code.
4. Players join on phones at **jackbox.tv** with the code.
- Screen mirroring / casting (Chromecast, AirPlay, Miracast, etc.):
- Install Jackbox on your phone/tablet/PC.
2. Use your TV or streaming device’s cast/mirror option (Cast icon, AirPlay, or “Screen mirroring”) so your device’s screen appears on the TV.
3. Launch Jackbox; the room code shows on the TV.
4. Everyone joins at **jackbox.tv** on their phones with that code.
Basic play flow (once it’s on the TV)
- One person is the “host” who controls starting games and choosing episodes on the device connected to the TV.
- All players use phones as controllers: they answer prompts, vote, or draw directly on their phone screens after joining with the room code.
If you tell what device or TV brand you have (e.g., Samsung, LG, Roku TV), a more precise step‑by‑step can be given for your setup.
