How to watch on your favorite device.
Tips for Success
Here are some quick tips to make sure you have a great virtual gala!
1 Set up and test your technology ahead of time. We recommend testing everything at least 2 hours prior to the gala.
2 Make sure all devices are on the same wifi network. If you’re going to be streaming from a phone, tablet, or computer to your television, all of the devices will need to be on the same wifi network.
3 Have a “Plan B.” You know what they say about the best-laid plans of mice and men. Be ready with a backup plan in case a device runs out of battery or fails to work for some reason.
Computer, Phone or Tablet
The best way to experience the gala is by watching our live videos and auctions at:
www.senecafoa.org/gala-live
To enjoy bidding on our amazing auction items or to donate to Seneca’s incredible work with Orange County’s foster and adoptive kids, visit:
www.senecafoa.org/gala-giving Apple TV
If you have an Apple TV hooked up to your television, you have two ways to watch the gala!
1. Airplay
1 Use your internet browser on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to navigate to www.senecafoa.org/gala-live
2 Push the Airplay Icon or follow these instructions to cast your entire screen to the television.
NOTE: Your device and Chromecast need to be on the same wifi network.
Apple TV
If you have an Apple TV hooked up to your television, you have two ways to watch the gala!
Youtube App 1 Open up the YouTube app on your Apple TV. If you don’t have the app, open up the app store on your Apple TV, search for YouTube, and download the app. 2 Search for channel “Seneca Family of Agencies” or username “SenecaCenter.” Select the channel with Seneca’s name and logo.
3 Choose the gala video which will be streaming LIVE to that channel.
NOTE: If you watch on YouTube you’ll want a second device ready in order to donate or view and bid on our amazing auction items.
Chromecast
If you have a Chromecast hooked up to your television, you have two ways to watch the gala!
Chromecast
1 Use your internet browser (preferably Chrome) on your phone, tablet, or computer to navigate to www.senecafoa.org/gala-live
2 If you’re using Chrome, follow these instructions to cast to your TV. If you want to cast from an Android device, follow these instructions. Finally, if you want to cast from a Chromecast - enabled app on your device, follow these instructions.
NOTE: Your device and Chromecast need to be on the same wifi network. Chromecast
If you have a Chromecast hooked up to your television, you have two ways to watch the gala!
Youtube App 1 Open up the YouTube app on your Chromecast. If you don’t have the app, open up the app store on your Chromecast, search for YouTube, and download the app.
2 Search for channel “Seneca Family of Agencies” or username “SenecaCenter.” Select the channel with Seneca’s name and logo.
3 Choose the gala video which will be streaming LIVE to that channel.
NOTE: If you watch on YouTube you’ll want a second device ready in order to donate or view and bid on our amazing auction items. Roku
If you have Roku Smart TV or a Roku hooked up to your television, the easiest way to watch the gala is via the YouTube App.
YouTube App 1 Open up the YouTube channel on your Roku. If you don’t have the channel, open up the Roku Channel Store on your Roku, search for YouTube, and download the channel.
2 Search for channel “Seneca Family of Agencies” or username “SenecaCenter.” Select the channel with Seneca’s name and logo.
3 Choose the gala video which will be streaming LIVE to that channel.
NOTE: If you watch on YouTube you’ll want a second device ready in order to donate or view and bid on our amazing auction items. Roku
If you have Roku Smart TV or a Roku hooked up to your television, the easiest way to watch the gala is via the YouTube App.
Roku Mirroring
Mirroring is when your television mirrors what’s on the screen of your phone, tablet, or computer. Roku’s mirroring technology is variously supported by different devices. To learn how to mirror from your device to Roku, read these instructions.
If you’re able to mirror, then use your internet browser on your phone, tablet, or computer and navigate to www.senecafoa.org/gala-live
NOTE: Your device and Roku need to be on the same wifi network.
Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick
If you have an Amazon Firestick or Fire TV hooked up to your TV, here are two options we recommend.
Amazon Silk Browser
1 Follow these instructions to download the Amazon Silk web browser.
2 Open the Silk web browser and navigate to www.senecafoa.org/gala-live Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick
If you have an Amazon Firestick or Fire TV hooked up to your TV, here are two options we recommend.
Youtube App 1 Open up the YouTube app on your Fire device. If you don’t have the app, follow these instructions to download it.
2 Search for channel “Seneca Family of Agencies” or username “SenecaCenter.” Select the channel with Seneca’s name and logo.
3 Choose the gala video which will be streaming LIVE to that channel.
NOTE: If you watch on YouTube you’ll want a second device ready in order to donate or view and bid on our amazing auction items. Enjoy
On behalf of the gala planning committee and the entire team at the Seneca Family of Agencies, thank you for dedicating your time and treasure to Orange County’s foster and adoptive kids.
Supporters like you make our community a better place. We hope this gala will be a source of joy, encouragement, and inspiration.