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| From | "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | comp.mobile.android |
| Subject | Re: Playing with the Chromecast |
| Date | 2018-10-30 13:16 +0100 |
| Organization | Aioe.org NNTP Server |
| Message-ID | <7lulaf-cjp.ln1@Telcontar.valinor> (permalink) |
| References | <g3ppmuF2h83U1@mid.individual.net> <g3qf65F6jt4U1@mid.individual.net> <v2olaf-ghk.ln1@Telcontar.valinor> <g3qr5cF90umU1@mid.individual.net> |
On 30/10/2018 11.47, Andy Burns wrote:
>
> Carlos E.R. wrote:
>
>> Apparently the device supports few media types; if it is not
>> supported, the stream is converted on the phone and then sent
>> somehow.
>
> I thought when you played from VLC on a phone or tablet, a cut-down
> version of VLC app got pushed to the chromecast to do the playback? Try
> rebooting the phone once playback has started on the chromecast, that'll
> tell you one way or the other.
What I find on the web says that some play directly, some do not.
>> It is also possible to send the display from Chrome, I read. From
>> computer as well.
>
> Yes, have used it that way too.
Says "unable to cast file.mpeg". Doesn't like the video. In fact, it
doesn't list the files as videos unless I select "display all files".
+++-------------
<https://fossbytes.com/connect-vlc-chromecast-stream-from-pc/>
Google Chrome
Streaming local files to Chromcast using Google Chrome is a no-brainer.
Open the Cast option > click on Cast to > Cast file. Choose the desired
file. However, you may not be able to do much as the file support is
limited.
-------------++-
Then it says:
+++-------------
Videostream (Chrome, Android, iOS)
Videostream is a promising solution to consider when VLC’s Chromecast on
PC support sucks because it sucks. You can install the extension from
the Chrome Store and watch your movies, music, and images. It’s also
available as an app for Android and iOS.
-------------++-
It needs a chrome extension to be running (it insists on my login to
chrome, which I refuse, so I have to insist). I can send a video to the
device and it plays, some times. Not all of them: one in particular it
starts then stops. Some stutter. Needs opening ports tcp 5556 and 5558
on the computer. Works on Linux, too.
The Android app just controls the thing. That is, I start Chrome and the
extension on the computer that holds the files, then use the app on the
phone or tablet to choose a movie and "send" it.
I also tried the method here:
<https://www.androidauthority.com/how-to-stream-kodi-chromecast-881349/>
to use kodi ("The advanced, power-saving method" section). Well, kodi
crashes.
The method needs the "The LocalCast for Chromecast app", which can also
be used standalone to cast local (to the phone) videos. When I try these
mpeg files it refuses and a message pops up on the TV with several
options, that basically mean the stream is not supported by the
chromecast. I'm sitting on a different room, so I can't copy the message
verbatim just now.
There is another set of instructions on "How to stream Kodi to
Chromecast from PC"
+++-------------
Streaming content from Kodi to your PC is a breeze. Just open the Chrome
browser, click the menu icon in the top-right corner (three vertical
dots), and select the “Cast” option. The next step is to choose “Cast
to” followed by “Cast desktop.” Then just select the name of your
Chromecast device from the list and click the “Share” button, which will
mirror the PC’s screen to your TV. This means when you open Kodi, it
will show up on your big screen.
-------------++-
I do not like this method... For one, the control is on the computer, no
control on the TV room at all. And it will work with the computer
resolution.
It seems that it is also possible to run VLC on the computer and send to
chromecast.
<https://fossbytes.com/connect-vlc-chromecast-stream-from-pc/>
+++-------------
Follow the steps mentioned below:
Make sure you Chromecast is turned on and running fine.
Open VLC on your Windows machine. Make sure you’re running VLC 3.0
or above.
Click on Playback.
Hover the mouse pointer on Renderer; it’ll show the list of
Chromecast devices available.
Choose your preferred device.
VLC Chromecast Stream 1
Now, play your favorite media file to cast it on your TV screen. In
order for the casting to work, you need to allow VLC through the Windows
Firewall.
The playback experience is mixed. Some files work without any issue, but
conversion happens for the ones not compatible with Chromecast. Also,
users might get annoyed as subtitles don’t appear on the screen for some
reason.
-------------++-
But I do not have version 3 on computer.
--
Cheers, Carlos.
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Playing with the Chromecast "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2018-10-30 02:16 +0100
Re: Playing with the Chromecast Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2018-10-30 07:22 +0000
Re: Playing with the Chromecast "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2018-10-30 11:23 +0100
Re: Playing with the Chromecast Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2018-10-30 10:47 +0000
Re: Playing with the Chromecast "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2018-10-30 13:16 +0100
Re: Playing with the Chromecast "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2018-10-31 03:15 +0100
Re: Playing with the Chromecast "NY" <me@privacy.net> - 2018-10-31 11:00 +0000
Re: Playing with the Chromecast "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2018-10-31 12:37 +0100
Re: Playing with the Chromecast Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2018-10-31 18:03 +0000
Re: Playing with the Chromecast "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2018-10-31 20:06 +0100
Re: Playing with the Chromecast "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2018-11-01 02:54 +0100
Re: Playing with the Chromecast nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2018-10-31 09:09 -0400
Re: Playing with the Chromecast Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2018-10-31 18:13 +0000
Re: Playing with the Chromecast "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2018-10-31 19:56 +0100
Re: Playing with the Chromecast Calum <com.gmail@nospam.scottishwildcat> - 2018-11-01 14:04 +0000
Re: Playing with the Chromecast Joe Beanfish <joebeanfish@nospam.duh> - 2018-11-02 14:00 +0000
Re: Playing with the Chromecast "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2018-11-02 16:11 +0100
Re: Playing with the Chromecast Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2018-11-02 15:24 +0000
Re: Playing with the Chromecast Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2018-11-02 15:42 +0000
Re: Playing with the Chromecast "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2018-11-03 12:25 +0100
Re: Playing with the Chromecast Chris in Makati <mail@nospam.com> - 2018-11-03 21:19 +0800
Re: Playing with the Chromecast "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2018-11-03 15:08 +0100
Re: Playing with the Chromecast Chris in Makati <mail@nospam.com> - 2018-11-03 22:49 +0800
Re: Playing with the Chromecast "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2018-11-03 20:21 +0100
Re: Playing with the Chromecast nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2018-11-03 11:56 -0400
Re: Playing with the Chromecast "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2018-11-03 20:24 +0100
Re: Playing with the Chromecast nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2018-11-03 18:00 -0400
Re: Playing with the Chromecast "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2018-11-04 04:43 +0100
Re: Playing with the Chromecast nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2018-11-04 00:12 -0400
Re: Playing with the Chromecast Piet <www.godfatherof.nl/@opt-in.invalid> - 2018-11-04 11:19 +0100
Re: Playing with the Chromecast Kees Nuyt <k.nuyt@nospam.demon.nl> - 2018-11-04 16:22 +0100
Re: Playing with the Chromecast nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2018-11-04 10:44 -0400
Re: Playing with the Chromecast "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2018-11-05 11:11 +0100
Re: Playing with the Chromecast Piet <www.godfatherof.nl/@opt-in.invalid> - 2018-11-05 11:41 +0100
Re: Playing with the Chromecast "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2018-11-05 15:33 +0100
Re: Playing with the Chromecast nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2018-11-05 09:43 -0400
Re: Playing with the Chromecast "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2018-11-05 20:22 +0100
Re: Playing with the Chromecast nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2018-11-05 09:43 -0400
Re: Playing with the Chromecast "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2018-11-05 20:23 +0100
Re: Playing with the Chromecast nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2018-11-05 14:55 -0400
Re: Playing with the Chromecast "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2018-11-05 21:56 +0100
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