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We have three chromecasts in our house. Two originals and one of the updated version. They've always worked perfectly for us and they're all on WiFi. The screen mirroring of course has some latency to it but when playing a video it's fine. Also screen mirroring is really the worst way to play stuff anyway. If you wanna play local content, I really suggest Localcast.
LocalCast or Solid Explorer's built in casting option. I quite sure there are dozens of other apps that can also do this.
They actually have an app on android that does this, the audio sync might be a little off but you can fine tune it. Also it let's you stream any video that you'd be able to stream in the chrome app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
Yes you need an internet connection. The easiest way is to have a tablet, turn on your hotspot so the chromecast and tablet are connected to the hotspot and stream locally from the tablet using local cast or something.
I say use a tablet because I had issues originally just streaming the files from my phone to the chromecast while it hosted the hot spot but you can try that too.
Connect the chromecast to the hotspot. Use the cast app on her phone to see if it can see the chromecast. If it can then local files being streamed dont affect mobile data.
The downside is you may want to keep the phone plugged in because its definitely a battery drain.
This is the app I use.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
that might be it, but definitely try VLC. router interfacing is bad, but if u get it right even the shittiest routers can carry 100Mb/s over the air.
the worst performance is usually around 2.4Mb/s, and considering the audio is 128kb/s or so it's definitely just a buffering issue. I know the chromecast has a buffer of at least 256MB (512MB RAM is what I see so there you go) so it has to do with how the sender is configured to transmit, or there's a partially catastrophic failure with the hardware, or you need to update your chromecast or something.
My bet is the first. VLC is very optimized for a lot of things and has been used for casting streams for a very long time, so honestly download and try it, you should be golden.
> I'm mainly asking if there's an easy native app like the soundcloud 'casting app' that hosts it independently on the Chromecast, only using the computer as a remote
u mean, an MP3 player?
on a side note, lots of TVs have SD card or USB stick slots.
Chromecast has like 2GB of flash apparently so
oh also https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast&hl=en
If it's just for TV shows and movies I have a better solution for you.
Get an app called "Showbox" and an app called "LocalCast"
Showbox will be used to find the content and just set LocalCast as the video player, select your Chromecast and you're set!
It's so simple and most movies and TV shows are available in 720p streams without the need to search through links.
Localcast seems to work with apple tv too and need to be installed on both your android phone and apple tv to cast. Give it a try. https://www.reddit.com/r/appletv/comments/3rb66i/localcast_is_live_on_appletv/
Don't play it inside bluestack. Click on the link then choose 'copy stream link'. Open the copied link with the video player you usually use on your pc.
If you have an android phone/tablet and want to watch on your tv, install TTV and a 3rd party casting app like Localcast or web video cast on your android device. Cilck on a link in TTV, choose 'play with', then open the casting app. It will detect your smart tv, then cast the link. It will play on your tv.
With the LocalCast app you can cast Kodi to a Chromecast. I do this with my 2nd gen Moto E. Netflix has Chromecast support.
You might compare this solution to an Android TV box (Mi Box or Nvidia Shield) which also has Chromecast support builtin among being able to install SPMC (Kodi for Android) or Kodi from the Google Play Store. See /r/AndroidTV.
Try LocalCast. It should solve the problem you are having with multi-part videos.
BTW, if you use GrowiestBox instead of GrowBox you don't have to delete MX Player.
You can "Route your audio to phone" using the LocalCast app and hear the audio through your phone itself while the video will be casted to the chromecast. LocalCast (Google Play): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast&hl=en
Think of Chromecast as essentially a full screen web browser. It's easier to stream videos off the internet, because Chromecast connects directly to the server (e.g. YouTube) and displays the video, bypassing your device. However, if you're streaming from your Android device, the device has to first become a server (which is what apps like LocalCast and AllCast does). This adds much more complexity to your regular video player such as MX Player.
You could upload these files to google drive (or if you're up to it, create a NAS) and use Localcast to stream from your drive or NAS to chromecast. Good luck!
yes, you can absolute pain to do it though.
1st step look at google playstore on your phone and find an app that lets you cast links to your chromecast, roku device or any other device.
i used to use this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
Try to connect your chromecast, roku device or any other device to your phone so that you can successfully cast via the 3rd party app. Test this by casting a picture using the 3rd party app.
Then open fireanime go to the settings and select "Set Video Player" and pick "external player" and then press confirm player.
Then pick an anime, select an episode pick a link and select the cast app in this scenario "local cast" and the anime should play on your chrome cast.
This works on Roku and other devices even firesticks.
PS - Only some fireanime sources will work using this method gogoanime and a few others.
Not a problem with your phone.
But the methods your using to do the process.
To Mirror your screen and not actually cast the media, take processing power.
Bluetooth and Wifi may also interfere with each other.
Try the localcast app and I believe that can split the audio to come from your phone/BT. It is awhile since I used that app.
You could use the built-in browser in Localcast, which allows you to stream any video on a page to your casting device. I don't think it'll grab the embedded subtitles, though you can easily grab subs from opensubtitles.org right in Localcast.
You can get it here: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/localcast-for-chromecast/id969804264?mt=8
You can use LocalCast as the default video player for PT. Works like a charm with Chromecast. Steps to follow: 1. Download LocalCast from the PlayStore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast 2. Open Popcorn time for Android and go to preferences 3. Set LocalCast as the default video player 4. Just play the movie you want. LocalCast will start automatically and ask you to select the device to cast to
Upload the video to Google Drive (or Dropbox) and then stream it to the CC using LocalCast (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast)
I use it all the time & it works great.
I think there is an app for that....last I tried, it was a bit buggy.
Yeah, app is called LocalCast. Based on reviews it seems to have improved. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast&hl=en
This App has this feature but it's still in beta, not sure about the app store.
>// Wireless headphones (beta)
Touch "Route audio to phone" on the "Now playing" screen, to stream the sound to your phone. It's impossible to sync this automatically and network delays make it hard. This feature is in beta: it might work most of the time.
I probably haven't explored 99% of the app, but I use and like LocalCast a lot for casting local or network/NAS-based files to my TV.
Maybe Localcast? You can add URLs to the current playlist and then save it as a list to play whenever you want. It's not fancy, but it just works.
If you load your audiobook app and start playing something, is there a chromecast icon?
Worst case, just use localcast and stream the audio files from your phone's storage: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast&hl=en
Oh I see. I only have experience with this localcast (Play store link). I didn't realize they had an app for the ATV4 out.
From how I understand it, apps for the new Apple TV can either be written as a native app, similar to an iPhone app, or they can be written in a form of xml, similar to how the default apps for the older Apple TV worked.
According to the blog post Plex opted for the xml format.
The Apple TV has hardware support for h.264 video only, which is what the Plex app uses for video playback on the device, and why it's limited to h.264.
If the LocalCast app was written to as a native app then it can probably leverage the CPU to playback other video codecs, similar to how the VLC app works on iOS.
I'm going to agree with you that Plex made some descisions to save time on app development, so the app relies on the server to just transcode non-h.264 video.
If you're not interested in buying the full version to remove the 5 minute video limit, you can also check out LocalCast.
localcast has an option to act as a receiver, never tried it myself though. if you have localcast installed on multiple devices you should be able to cast screens to another device with the receiver setting turned on.
this is what the wd my cloud app looks like on my buddies phone i assume playing it on yer phone and then casting the screen will make it look like crap thats a lot of bandwidth just for one video.
http://i.imgur.com/Kpxf8Xz.jpg
Alternatively Localcast should also be able to access nas and cast from it you can try that.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast&hl=en
Localcast has an option to cast to AppleTV. I don't own an AppleTV so I can't comment on how or how well it works. I think it interacts with the AppleTV through WIFI (as it does with Chromecast), rather than IR.
For your tablet I'd recommend LocalCast
When it comes to casting from a PC, I know little about this. Unfortunately I wouldn't really be able to help you there.
So far I've only found one app that can cast subtitles to a Chromecast on Android. It's called Localcast.
It's a little temperamental about which video files it will play but it's subtitles support is excellent. That said I've always exported subtitles into separate .srt files. I think I remember it not being so good at detecting and reading subtitles embedded inside the video files, but luckily exporting subtitles is pretty easy.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
would Localcast + Localcast Cloud Plugin work?
yeah if you are going to cast anyway then why use tablet when a phone does the same job? I think If the resolution of TV matches with Phones resolution you can use phone.
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Also If you have a latency issues where audio and video don't sync there are 3rd party apps like Local cast can effectively do the same. But casting will always be less efficient than a wired one, You can see delay in media playing on phone and wireless casting on tv,
as idefault no se puede.
Un minuto de buscar en google me dice que podrias probar con LocalCast, es una app que va al telefono y te deja sacar video al chromecast pero audio al telefono. Se utiliza para cuando queres usar auriculares (con cable o bluetooth) asi que deberia funcionar para lo que queres hacer.
I have the same need to cast the video to tv via Chromecast but keep the audio on my phone connected via Bluetooth to my earbuds (and I don't want to purchase an Bluetooth adapter for the tv...).
I found this app today that is supposed to do just that: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
But I'm having issues with it still, i sent the issues and hope to sort it soon.
Maybe you want to try it see if it works for you.
pero como no hace transcode, tu video tiene que ser compatible con los formatos que soporta el chromecast
https://developers.google.com/cast/docs/media
que hagan transcode tenes plex o emby
I'd suggest you to using LocalCast app for streaming purposes. You can add subtitles to the streaming video easily and it also can stream any video converting it on your device.
I've heard the LocalCast app can do that but I've not tried it myself.
>Touch "Route audio to phone" on the "Now playing" screen, to listen to what you are watching on your phone.
So maybe you can do that and then bluetooth the audio from your phone to the speaker?
Sounds like that should work but I'd also recommend the chromecast like some others posted here and an app called localcast to stream your files from your phone to the tv screen https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
Private Listening (Android only)
If you’ve ever been watching TV or internet videos on your television late at night, and had to keep the volume down to not disturb others you live with, this feature will be a godsend. The app Localcast lets you listen to videos you’re casting to your TV through headphones connected to your smartphone, tablet, or whatever device you may be casting from (provided its an Android device). To do this, just install and open the Localcast app, plug in a pair of headphones, and tap the “Route audio to phone” option on the Now Playing screen. Voila — private listening setup achieved. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast&hl=en
Set up an Icecast server (http://icecast.org/) on whatever machine is close to your turntable. Plug the turntable into your audio in jack and then use any app that can stream and cast like localcast (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast)
Not at the moment, as i do not own a chrome cast therefore i cant test it.
But Fire Anime does allow chromecast support through a 3rd party app called Local cast for chrome-cast on the Google play store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast&hl=en
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Steps to get Fire Anime to work with chrome cast.
Step 1: Download Fire Anime on your Phone
Step 2: Download Local cast for chromecast on your phone.
Step 3: Select the anime and episode from Fire anime and click [Play with External Player or Play with ...]
Step 4: It will show you a list of players you can choose from, click Local Cast for chrome-cast
Step 5: It'll now open up Local cast and you'll have to select your chrome cast device
Step 5: it will now play it on your chrome cast
LocalCast on Android. Despite the name, it plays just about everything to everything. It not only supports Chromecast, but virtually any other device, too (e.g. Roku, Amazon Fire, AppleTV, DLNA, etc.)
It also has a unique feature where it'll cast the video, but also play the audio on the local device (perhaps where it gets its name). It's a bit fussy to get the audio to sync up, but it's great for watching TV alongside a sleeping partner: mute the TV & connect headphones to your phone, adjust the timing so the audio is in sync, & enjoy.
I think the app has to include support for each type of casting protocol. I'd bet TeaTV only supports Google's Chromecast, not your TV's inbuilt DLNA. Best thing to do is probably to tell it to play through an external player program and direct it to use another app to cast like LocalCast. The steam will now go through your device and then to your TV, which will cause additional local network bandwidth consumption - but hey: at least it will work (although I have to turn my device's screen on every 10-15 minutes before it cuts power to the WiFi because it thinks it's not being used).
Just use the app LocalCast. When you start playing a video you have the possibility to select "Shuffle" (I think either your queue or the files located in the same folder will be shuffled)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
It is possible, but you need to first download the movie or TV show. Then you can download and use a app like LocalCast so you can cast it to roku (LocalCast can cast to Roku).
That's only for android, I don't have a idea if you are using iOS
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
> LocalCast for Silent Streams If you want to watch something on your TV but don't want the sound to disturb others in the room, download LocalCast for Android. It lets you cast video to your television while keeping audio on your device. Tap "Route audio to phone" on the "Now playing" screen, and plug in some headphones. Note: the app has been in beta for quite some time and warns that "it might work most of the time."
I haven't tried this, but saw it in an article recently. You should try it out.
Article: https://www.pcmag.com/feature/326584/25-things-you-didn-t-know-your-chromecast-could-do/13
EDIT: This only seems to work for casting a file that is saved on your phone, not for apps like youtube, plex, netflix, etc.
Local cast is great for casting media files to android TV
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
Edit: Just noticed you asked for non casting, using an ftp server is how I would usually do this, below is the one I use
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.medhaapps.wififtpserver
I thought I remember this being a thing too, built into the Chromecast app. Some searching revealed localcast, you can give that a try.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
On android i would use an app called localcast. It is an app designed to stream stuff to receivers like the chromecast and you can add a nas on it.
he would need an app on ios similar to that.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
It's a Chromecast app that you can use to start content playing, and in the remote on the phone there's an option to "route audio to this device" or something, it's 2am and I can't be arsed to look it up.
You can use apps like Local cast. It will work with Chromecast & you can also add .srt file for subtitles.
Before you buy Chromecast , install Local cast & try to connect it with your Samsung smart TV. I think you won't need Chromecast if it works for you.
This is not the way to go. Whenever you chromecast something, the CC connects to the internet and streams it from there. In this case your phone is the streaming server so it needs to be "on" all the time.
That said, I used LocalCast in the past.
If you want to go as cheap as you can go then you might consider a Chromecast and LocalCast for Android or a Roku Express or Stick with a Plex. I use LocalCast to cast Kodi playback from my smartphone.
The USA model Mi Box is a cheap Android TV device, but it has some quirks (Chromecasting specifically). But you could run Kodi/SPMC or the Plex client on it also. The USA model Mi Box and Nvidia Shield are the only two Android devices worth considering. See /r/AndroidTV.
I would purchase something locally so you can easily return it if you don't like it.
Showbox has been good to me. Download the apk and also install Local Cast. Make sure to select "other player" below the video or in settings of showbox.
ShowBox: http://rawapk.com/showbox-apk-download/ Local Cast: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast&hl=en
LocalCast supports rotating a locally cast video. It is the directional button next to the subtitles when you cast.
I can't think of anything that would allow you to change video orientation on all casts though.
> but you'd have to copy to play.
Inaccurate, LocalCast can do it if the codecs are supported.
> Mounting a share to your phone's file system isn't really an option.
Addtionally, you can mount the shares if you're using an android device that is rooted.
LocalCast works for some video. Note, however, that Chromecast cannot natively decode all video containers -- AVI and MKV are the ones that seems to cause most problems for me, at least on a first generation Chromecast.
~~I've never had any problems with LocalCast. Also, if you use Solid Explorer, you can SE Video Cast, and send it to your Chromecast. I've used that a few times and it seems pretty solid.~~
EDIT: I apparently can't read.
You can try this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast&hl=en according to their features you can route the audio to your phone and only cast or stream video. Havent tried it yet.
This would only be possible on the Youtube app with the Roku 3 and above with the remote. On chromecast you would have to download the video to your phone and use the LocalCast wireless headphone feature.
I use localcast and it works well. I've only tried it with mp4s myself and I've never used subtitles but there is an option for them.
I don't have an Xbox One, but I use Localcast to stream downloaded movies to the Chromecast. The description says it supports Xbox One.
LocalCast can cast to Windows Media Player. You just have to make sure you enable "Allow remote control of my Player" under Stream options in WMP. Make sure WMP is open and LocalCast will see your computer as a casting device.
EDIT: Also make sure to install the Combined Community Coded Pack on your PC to make sure WMP can render all formats you throw at it.
Hey there. There is an app called local sat found here. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast&hl=en I have not used is but I read that it will do what you want, but I do not know. I hope it helps :)
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Depends on your router, my linksys ea8500 has Twonky media server installed from the factory (which allows my router to be a DLNA server). Give it a try.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast&hl=en
The best solution currently for casting files on your phone (as well as from local network via smb or DLNA) is LocalCast, IMHO.
But it's true that the casting implementation on the Nexus Player (offically 'Google Cast') seems to differ from the Chromecast, and some services/apps work on a Chromecast but not on NP ... presumably these are bugs that Google is currently working on.
Tried localcast? I can que streaming videos with showbox and localcast will take maybe 2-3 seconds to start playing the next episode. It used to lag typical of the chromecast but for the last 4 months or so it's a rock solid connection, immediately responds to play/pause/FF/RW controls, etc... DLNA works great too as long as it's a compatible format.
Hey OP. I have a Pi2 that I just bought for this exact purpose. My setup is slightly different than yours but the concept is the same. I have a NAS which is basically a computer with a couple harddrives in them, and I have them on one big share. I then use the Pi and Kodi to pull them down off the share.
Some things I have learned. Wireless through the Pi's USB ports are SLOW. I experienced lots of buffering so now I just drag out my super long Ethernet cable when I have to play anything over 720.
How are you planning to wirelessly stream them? A share as well? I feel like a Chromecast would be a better option if he doesn’t want anything complex. Make sure you have a good wireless router (maybe at least 'n' or better, same goes for the laptop), and then get an Android app called LocalCast with that you can actually tell the Chromecast to play stuff off your share.
IMO his needs arent enough to justify all the work the Pi would require. For the $80 (after components) you should look at little set top boxes that can play media off of shares and then call it a day. Either that or build a cheap HTPC and put Windows on it and add his laptop share as a networtked drive.
Personally I regret going with the Pi as an HTPC. I love it as a development box, and a tiny server like a VPN. But I want to build my own windows box where ill have more power and it will be easier to setup and use for my guests/family, so if you want my Pi2 (I bought the CanaKit on Amazon) then ill strike you a deal.
Look into LocalCast if you go the Chromecast route. You can cast photos directly from an SMB/SAMBA share, and any NAS you get should have one built in.
Yes, but depends on what video/audio codec was used in your file. Here are the supported codecs. You usually find this info on the name or the source of the video file.
You can use the Chromecast extension on Chrome to stream video files from Google Chrome to Chromecast on your network (although I admit, it isn't perfect).
If you use Android, LocalCast plays MKVs quite good, although subtitles contained inside MKV's isn't supported yet. You'd have to provide your own SRT file.
Same issue with Localcast too I believe, and last time I tried it it was a bit iffy.
https://stream.cr is back, and better than ever. No ads, 720p or 1080p for basically everything and a pretty neat UI. Only downside is no Trakt or RD support since it's a website, not an app.
Edit: And also, closed captions included in almost all shows and movies.
Edit 2: If you want to cast something, install Localcast and use the built-in web browser, which allows you to cast any video on a page to your casting device. I don't think it'll grab the embedded subtitles, though you can easily get subs from opensubtitles.org right in Localcast.
You can get it here:
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/localcast-for-chromecast/id969804264?mt=8
LocalCast does that! "LocalCast for Chromecast/DLNA" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
LocalCast does this for Chromecast but I am not sure if it supports Kodi
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast&hl=en
RedboxTV supports casting apps like LocalCast and Web Video Cast.
You've to install 2 apps but streaming is quite smooth.
Do you have Plex server running? The client app is useless unless you have the media server application running on something.
If you just want to access an SMB from your mobile device, try an app like LocalCast, AllCast, BubbleUPnP, etc.
Localcast supports that. I haven't used it myself, but if you get the delay right you hear the sound on your phone.
There is an app, LocalCast that enables this, but only when you cast a file you downloaded on your device
Should work with LocalCast.
For casting from Android, this is the best I've found.
this has the option for local files. give it a test out.
I've used LocalCast with success on my Roku Stick.
Use LocalCast , that should work
Localcast is what you are looking for!
If you can get the file onto your phone, Localcast will do this.
There is an android app for it: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast&hl=en
Not sure about Laptops though.
LocalCast. The wireless heaphones feature is pretty cool.
Try LocalCast, that specific feature is in beta but it works when I have tried it.
Use LocalCast
Install Kodi on your Android phone. Install LocalCast on your phone. In Kodi install SportsDevil. On the phone download and install a modified PlayerCoreFactory file in the kodi directory.
Just that easy
Showbox works well together with Localcast for Chromecast.
I like "LocalCast" more than BubbleUPnP:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
It's one of the key feature of the app. Connect the phone and tv to same wifi network and put headphones to mobile
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
dude, these are all apps
localcast - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
web video cast - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.instantbits.cast.webvideo
vlc - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.vlc
> Web video is for web and not for video players right?
no don't let the name mislead you, you can use it for local videos too
> Vlc app only allows mirroring
you are simply using the wrong version or the fake version. I linked you to the correct one. how to chromecast with it should be self-evident once you go through the settings
so just to reiterate, this kind of casting is not mirroring, but still uses your phone resources. If you need to transcode, which VLC does, it's gonna use even more of your phone resources so don't be surprised if the cast stops. Most phones were not meant for transcoding.
Localcast may work for you then.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
LocalCast can do this, but only for local files I think.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
I've had excellent luck with LocalCast. Works a charm streaming most media without touching your desktop.
LocalCast with the Cloud plugin will let you cast from your Google Drive.
Not sure if AllCast supports multipart videos. I'd try LocalCast.
You'll still need GrowBox though.
Set up the ReadyMedia (formerly MiniDLNA) server following the wiki instructions
Edit /etc/fstab on the Pi so USB devices are mounted at boot (all my devices run linux so I have used btrfs and ext4) and mount all the devices (probably with mount -a)
Chromecast only supports the formats mentioned here and I don't want my Pi to have to run any transcoding so I transcode the files on a better machine
Transcode or rip the dvd using another machine. I use HandBrakeCLI so it works over SSH and I can create a script (the below was for a bluray and the important bits in bold)
HandBrakeCLI -i /dev/sr0 -t 1 -m -f av_mkv -e x264 -q 15 -E av_aac,mp3 -o "Out.mkv"
Copy the converted file to a folder configured in step 1 using your favourite method (rsync with ssh for me) and restart DLNA server (optional)
On your android device install Localcast (works for me but YMMV)
In localcast select DLNA/uPNP from the menu on the left and navigate to the video you want to watch, cast to your chromecast and then press play.
Subtitles are not supported over DLNA with ReadyMedia but if you have them on your local device you can add them (or if you know how to get them please let me know!)
feel free to ask if there's anything you don't get
Thanks. I've been using LocalCast. It's very good too.
You can send stuff from SMB or DLNA using LocalCast.
Localcast (also allows you to sync manually) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
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LocalCast might be able to do this.
Another good app: LocalCast https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
I've always used LocalCast
You could try Local Cast.
Probá con localcast https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
Questa applicazione lo fa. Ma non ho mai provato.
LocalCast
It's playing from your hard drive in your computer. For gDrive files, try localcast.
LocalCast has a handy feature where you can listen to the audio on headphones connected to your phone while the video is casting to a big screen - pain in the ass to get the audio on sync at first, but it works.
All Screen is a good generic casting app.
VLC is a powerful open source media player that supports casting, but it seems only to Chromecast - doesn't offer my Fire Stick 4K as a destination.
I used to use this to cast Amazon Prime before Mama got us a Fire TV. LocalCast for Android
I suggest "LocalCast". Reliable and convenient: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast local cast does it but you won't be able to do it with Netflix
If you only want to play music,
If you are using new version of ES file explorer (free). Then don't use it. You can't trust that app. Use different file explorer. Try solid explorer or amaze file manager. Solid explorer can also cast local media If you install plug in for it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
This app. You can route audio while casting.
If you can use Localcast app then you can set up auto play. Not just for Chromecast.
Try using localcast https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
Localcast works for me
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
I cast to my smart TV using localcast.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
Did you mean something like this.? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
Psst: I use LocalCast for this.
The closest thing to what you want is Local Cast. It will only be able to do non drm music files tough.
LocalCast is what you're looking for.
Dacă aveți Chromecast puteți folosi Localcast pentru a vedea pe televizor.
Showbox, MovieHD and Terrerium TV are amazing for tv shows and movies. Use them in conjuction with Localcast or Allcast (my favourite). Allcast also has a handy extension that lets you stream to your pc or any device that has the receiver installed.If you want to watch animes, use Akhyou!. It is pretty good because it has multiple anime streaming websites as sources. You can use BubbleUPNP to stream videos as well but i find it to be best for streaming audio. It also has the side benefit of being able to be detected by DLNA devices like the PS4. You can connect to the BubbleUPNP server made by your phone to play music from your phone or from some music streaming service like Google Music.
Localcast should work.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast
I use LocalCast and its great. Play Store Link
Yep! Check out the app LocalCast
iOS: https://appsto.re/us/ONGZ5.i
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast&hl=en
I use this app. works a treat.
Have you heard of LocalCast or AllCast or BubbleUPnP?
I see a lot of people mention those apps when talking about their NAS or Samba shares.
3) Use localcast
you can queue and change the subtitle position with local cast from the play store.
This is the app to help with casting locally.
Edit: You don't need to put your phone into airplane mode, just turn on hotspot, then turn off data. (The thing is I wonder how would you setup your chromecast connection this way, might need another device to do the setup.) That way you create a local network, similar to having a router box setup without internet connection.
edit 3: removed edit 2, since it doesn't help with anything.