# BigScrn: full dossier

> BigScrn is the fast launcher and setup guide for watching streaming sites full screen in your Tesla browser. Open Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Max and more on your car display, parked and charging.

Site: https://bigscrn.com
Tagline: Your car is a big screen. Use it.

## What it is
BigScrn is a free, independent launcher and setup guide for streaming video full
screen in an in-car web browser. Modern EVs ship a full Chromium browser on the center
display; every major streaming service runs as a website, so no app is needed. BigScrn
gives each service a large, car-sized button and documents the quirks of the few that have
them. It does not host video, resell subscriptions, or affiliate with Tesla or the services.

## The one rule
Streaming works only while the car is in Park. The browser is disabled in motion by design.
BigScrn is for passengers and parked or charging cars. Never watch video while driving.

## How to use it (about two minutes, once per car)
1. Park the car and keep it awake; a charging stop is ideal.
2. Open the in-car web browser from the app launcher.
3. Go to bigscrn.com and bookmark it.
4. Tap "Go full screen". BigScrn bounces the browser through youtube.com/redirect; YouTube is
   the one site Tesla opens full screen. Tap "Go to site" and you return to BigScrn full
   screen, and the browser stays full screen for everything launched afterward.
5. Tap Launch on a service and sign in with your own account; the browser remembers it.
6. Start a title. It fills the display and audio plays through the car speakers.

## Full-screen mechanism
Tesla's browser is windowed (about two thirds of the screen) but opens YouTube full screen.
BigScrn uses youtube.com/redirect with itself as the destination to inherit that full-screen
state, then keeps same-window navigation so it persists. This depends on Tesla software
behavior and has changed across updates; if it breaks, services still play windowed.

## Compatible cars
Supported today: Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X, and Cybertruck (browser + Tesla
Theater). Coming as they add in-car browsers: other EVs including Rivian, Polestar, Lucid.
Any car with a browser that plays video in Park can use the launcher.

## Supported services by category
### Video
- Netflix (https://www.netflix.com)
  Netflix runs in the Tesla browser when the car is in Park. Sign in once and the player fills the center display. Newer Teslas also include Netflix in Tesla Theater, the browser route covers profiles and cars Theater leaves out.
  Also available as a built-in Tesla Theater app.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/netflix/
- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com)
  YouTube is the most reliable big-screen pick: no DRM, instant playback, and a true full-screen button built into the player. Tap the launcher, hit the full-screen control, and the car becomes a screen.
  Also available as a built-in Tesla Theater app.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/youtube/
- Disney+ (https://www.disneyplus.com)
  Disney+ plays in the Tesla browser after sign-in and is also a Tesla Theater app on supported cars. Good for keeping kids settled at a Supercharger.
  Also available as a built-in Tesla Theater app.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/disney-plus/
- Max (https://www.max.com)
  Max (formerly HBO Max) streams through the browser and Tesla Theater. Premium accounts unlock 4K on devices, the in-car player tops out at the display resolution either way.
  Also available as a built-in Tesla Theater app.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/max/
- Prime Video (https://www.primevideo.com)
  Amazon Prime Video works in the Tesla browser and is a Theater app on most cars. Your Prime subscription and any channel add-ons carry over.
  Also available as a built-in Tesla Theater app.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/prime-video/
- Hulu (https://www.hulu.com)
  Hulu streams in the browser and Tesla Theater. Live TV add-ons play too, so you can catch a game or the news while parked.
  Also available as a built-in Tesla Theater app.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/hulu/
- Apple TV+ (https://tv.apple.com)
  Apple TV+ has no Tesla Theater app, so the browser is the way in. Sign in with your Apple Account and the web player runs full screen.
  Note: Browser only. Sign in at tv.apple.com; there is no built-in Tesla app.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/apple-tv/
- Peacock (https://www.peacocktv.com)
  Peacock runs in the Tesla browser. The free tier still needs an account, premium unlocks the full catalogue and live channels.
  Note: Browser only. Requires a Peacock account, free or paid.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/peacock/
- Paramount+ (https://www.paramountplus.com)
  Paramount+ streams in the browser, including its live sport and news channels on the right plan.
  Note: Browser only. Sign in required.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/paramount-plus/
- Tubi (https://tubitv.com)
  Tubi is free and needs no subscription, which makes it the easiest first launch to confirm streaming works in your car. Also a Tesla Theater app on many models.
  Also available as a built-in Tesla Theater app.
  Note: Free with ads. No paid account needed.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/tubi/
- Plex (https://app.plex.tv)
  Plex serves your personal media library plus its free ad-supported channels through the browser. Handy for road-trip downloads you already own.
  Note: Browser only. A Plex server or the free channels is required.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/plex/
- Xumo Play (https://play.xumo.com/)
  Xumo Play offers free, ad-supported movies, shows, and live channels in the Tesla browser, with no sign-in required.
  Note: Free with ads. No account needed.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/xumo-play/
- The Roku Channel (https://therokuchannel.roku.com/)
  The Roku Channel streams free, ad-supported movies and TV in the browser, no Roku device required. A free Roku account saves your spot.
  Note: Free with ads. A Roku account is optional.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/roku-channel/
- Crackle (https://www.crackle.com/)
  Crackle is a free, ad-supported library of movies and shows that plays in the Tesla browser without a subscription.
  Note: Free with ads. No subscription required.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/crackle/
- Discovery+ (https://www.discoveryplus.com/)
  Discovery+ carries the Discovery, HGTV, Food Network, and TLC catalogue. It plays in the Tesla browser with a subscription.
  Note: Browser only. Requires a discovery+ subscription.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/discovery-plus/

### Live TV
- Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv)
  Twitch plays live streams in the browser and Tesla Theater. No DRM, so playback is quick and reliable.
  Also available as a built-in Tesla Theater app.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/twitch/
- ESPN (https://www.espn.com/watch/)
  ESPN streams in the Tesla browser. Some shows and highlights are free; live games and the full slate need an ESPN+ membership or a TV-provider sign-in.
  Note: Browser only. Live games may require ESPN+ or a TV-provider login.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/espn/
- Fubo (https://www.fubo.tv/)
  Fubo is a live-TV service heavy on sports. It plays in the Tesla browser with a Fubo subscription, good for catching a game at a charger.
  Note: Browser only. Requires a Fubo subscription.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/fubo/
- Sling TV (https://watch.sling.com/)
  Sling TV streams live channels in the browser and is also a Tesla Theater app on supported cars. Pick the Orange or Blue lineup that fits.
  Also available as a built-in Tesla Theater app.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/sling-tv/
- YouTube TV (https://tv.youtube.com/)
  YouTube TV brings live network and cable channels plus cloud DVR to the Tesla browser. It is separate from regular YouTube and needs its own membership.
  Note: Browser only. Requires a YouTube TV membership, separate from YouTube.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/youtube-tv/
- Pluto TV (https://pluto.tv/)
  Pluto TV is free, ad-supported live channels plus on-demand. No subscription and no account, which makes it an easy first launch to confirm streaming works in your car.
  Note: Free with ads. No account needed.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/pluto-tv/
- Kick (https://kick.com/)
  Kick is a live-streaming platform with no DRM, so streams start quickly in the Tesla browser. Free to watch; an account lets you follow channels.
  Note: Free. No DRM, so playback is quick.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/kick/

### Anime
- Crunchyroll (https://www.crunchyroll.com)
  Crunchyroll streams anime in the Tesla browser. Free with ads or ad-free on a membership, both sign in the same way.
  Note: Browser only. Account recommended to skip ads and resume episodes.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/crunchyroll/

### Music
- Spotify (https://open.spotify.com)
  Spotify is built into most Teslas as a native audio app, which is the better route. The web player is here for browser playback, sign-in, and cars without the native app.
  Note: Audio only. The native Tesla Spotify app is usually the better choice.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/spotify/
- Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/)
  Apple Music plays in the browser as audio. Many Teslas now include a native Apple Music app, which is the smoother route when available.
  Note: Audio only. The native Tesla Apple Music app is usually better when available.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/apple-music/
- Pandora (https://www.pandora.com/)
  Pandora streams custom stations and playlists as audio in the Tesla browser. Free with ads, or ad-free on Plus and Premium.
  Note: Audio only. Free with ads or paid ad-free.
  Guide: https://bigscrn.com/apps/pandora/

## Common questions
- Is it free? Yes; you bring your own streaming accounts.
- Install anything? No; it is a web page in the car browser.
- Watch while driving? No; Park only.
- Where is the audio? Through the car speakers.
- Affiliated with Tesla or the services? No; BigScrn is independent.

## Contact
Email: hello@bigscrn.com · Contact form: https://bigscrn.com/contact/