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Direct streaming from vimeo to chromecast

Direct streaming to Chromecast without using the tab mirror option
1) First find you favorite vimeo URL
for example: I choose this http://vimeo.com/69627704
2) Go to http://keepvid.com/ (This service and other like it can resolve URL from other video site too, not just vimeo)
3) paste in the vimeo address and hit download. You will be presented with 2 links obviously choose the 720p one if possible. Right click on it and copy url it should be something really long like this http://pdl.vimeocdn.com/18706/952/1...n=1375283992_18627ba2bd4d1204fdaacfc695607cc9
4) go to http://googlecast.github.io/cast-chrome/ (I take no credit for this site whomever did it was great)
5) Drop down activity type to HTML5 video play back and paste in the really long URL
6) Hit play (the video should play now, but ignore it and scroll down fast)
7) YOU have to scroll down fast to the bottom on the page and hit the name of your chromecast fast (then your TV will go black screen for a bit seems like a long time 5 secs, then it should play on your TV).
I believe this method work with other video service too as long as you can get their true URL, basically you just need an mp4 file or something URL

Vimeo is already working on an app. It appears that once the SDK goes out of preview there will be a whole glut of casting apps.

Just found the method to work with putlocker as well. When playing putlocker video, to the bottom right it allow you to "download" the video, I just right click and copy the link and past it directly to step 4 above. And it works

I combined http://googlecast.github.io/cast-chrome/ with an apache instance on my macbook air to natively stream an .mp4 to the chromecast, no transcoding or webrtc.

Can the video be paused / resumed?
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even 720 tab casting is good with my setup but for some reason i couldn't get OP solution to work smooth enough. it pauses rather than stutters.

cmstlist said:
Can the video be paused / resumed?
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Yep there is a set of control at the bottom when you click on the chromecast to activate it. You can pause stop volume... I been having good luck with multiple video providers... Best of luck to all until we can get official support. The trick is all about the true url of the streaming video and the github website still wondering who made that site. I am trying to study the code, but I am not white listed so it is limited
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sort of off topic question:
does it cast the highest resolution available when used natively? for example youtube, does it send 1080 when the video is available in 720 and 1080? i hope they would offer more bitrate/resolution settings in the future.
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mannequin said:
sort of off topic question:
does it cast the highest resolution available when used natively? for example youtube, does it send 1080 when the video is available in 720 and 1080? i hope they would offer more bitrate/resolution settings in the future.
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From what I see, as long as your source from Internet has 1080p then yeah. This is direct streaming, so it work like those YouTube 1080p video directly to Chromecast. However I think you would need pretty good Internet for that. I always have trouble with smooth 1080p streaming even on computer.
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python2121 said:
I combined http://googlecast.github.io/cast-chrome/ with an apache instance on my macbook air to natively stream an .mp4 to the chromecast, no transcoding or webrtc.
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Sounds very cool, care to share how you did it?

pmgreen said:
Sounds very cool, care to share how you did it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2388915

I know this is a really old post but does this still work or is there an alternative?
Nothing appears under "Select a device to launch this activity"

Flatuglance said:
I know this is a really old post but does this still work or is there an alternative?
Nothing appears under "Select a device to launch this activity"
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No, it doesn't work any more. Google disabled all of these unofficial casting apps by introducing a "whitelist" of allowed apps in their August firmware update. That's one of the reasons why we've dubbed it the Google CrippledCast in our house.

DJames1 said:
No, it doesn't work any more. Google disabled all of these unofficial casting apps by introducing a "whitelist" of allowed apps in their August firmware update. That's one of the reasons why we've dubbed it the Google CrippledCast in our house.
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...and @Kyonz developed KyoCast to have a custom whitelist, and Team Eureka released Eureka-ROM which lets you use Google's whitelist, Team Eureka's whitelist (which allows things like AllCast, fling and a few other third-party apps), or a completely custom list of your own.
Of course all of that requires root, which isn't possible for newer Chromecasts...

you can use curl to play video directly on chromecast
If you have whitelisted device (via Kyocast/ EurekaROM) you can play supported video formats using curl directly to chromecast.
curl -H "Content-Type: application/json" http://<your_chromecast_ipaddress>:8008/apps/Fling -X POST -d "<your_video_link>"
where <your_video_link> is the video link from internet.
<your_chromecast_ipaddress> is the ip address of your chromecast

Still no direct Chromecast support in the Vimeo player, but if you have Plex, the Vimeo channel in Plex works with the Chromecast.

Chromecast - anyone working on a way to play local videos?

Hey guys, I wanted to see who all here has picked up a chrome cast and what your thoughts are on it so far?
I really dig it, quick connection and ability to play things with no noticeable degradation or lag. And with HBO Go and Hulu Plus both coming soon it is going to be really nice.
One issue though that I have found is that the previous version of Google Play Movies allowed you to play locally stored videos on your device through the app. With the update to work with Chromecast this option is removed even when trying to do it on your device only so you have to use an external app such as the gallery or MX player etc.
Any word or people working on creating a cracked version of google movies or a work around to allow other apps to chromecast?

indiscriminant said:
Hey guys, I wanted to see who all here has picked up a chrome cast and what your thoughts are on it so far?
I really dig it, quick connection and ability to play things with no noticeable degradation or lag. And with HBO Go and Hulu Plus both coming soon it is going to be really nice.
One issue though that I have found is that the previous version of Google Play Movies allowed you to play locally stored videos on your device through the app. With the update to work with Chromecast this option is removed even when trying to do it on your device only so you have to use an external app such as the gallery or MX player etc.
Any word or people working on creating a cracked version of google movies or a work around to allow other apps to chromecast?
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Koush has wrote a chromecast app just for that actually but due to he developer agreement with chromecast he cannot release the apk.
https://plus.google.com/110558071969009568835/posts/QuQdJQEd82e

turtleman2008 said:
Koush has wrote a chromecast app just for that actually but due to he developer agreement with chromecast he cannot release the apk.
https://plus.google.com/110558071969009568835/posts/QuQdJQEd82e
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That is pretty slick and works for home made videos (although obviously he isn't releasing it at the moment) but as is it also wouldn't solve the problem of being able to fling other movies you have to the TV.
IE I own a digital copy of Ironman and have it on my tablet, before the google movie app would play it internally. With the update to enable chromecast it no longer shows up to even be played on the phone through the app, let alone fling it to the TV.

[Q] Casting PowerPoint or PDF from Note 3

Just as the title says. I want to know if there is anyway to cast a PowerPoint or PDF directly from my Note 3. I know I can do it from my laptop via Google Drive but I want to be able to just need the Chromecast and my phone to run presentations for a classes.
I have looked around and have not seen and solution to do this from the phone.
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Notrega said:
Just as the title says. I want to know if there is anyway to cast a PowerPoint or PDF directly from my Note 3. I know I can do it from my laptop via Google Drive but I want to be able to just need the Chromecast and my phone to run presentations for a classes.
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Not at the moment as far as I know. Would be a piece of cake if we had Android screen mirroring, but we don't yet.
If you export the PPT or PDF as still images, you can cast those stills from Avia, though you should be mindful of scaling and aspect ratio.
Sounds like it'd be a good app idea though!

bhiga said:
Not at the moment as far as I know. Would be a piece of cake if we had Android screen mirroring, but we don't yet.
If you export the PPT or PDF as still images, you can cast those stills from Avia, though you should be mindful of scaling and aspect ratio.
Sounds like it'd be a good app idea though!
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Thanks I will try the Avia route, haven't played with that just yet...
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Avia is great and I can get that to do what I want I think...
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Couldn't you open the files through Google Drive and Chromecast the Chrome browser screen?
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Notrega said:
Just as the title says. I want to know if there is anyway to cast a PowerPoint or PDF directly from my Note 3. I know I can do it from my laptop via Google Drive but I want to be able to just need the Chromecast and my phone to run presentations for a classes.
I have looked around and have not seen and solution to do this from the phone.
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This app in develop: _https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.creatingrevolutions.vbukitchromecast&hl=en , see video. But it only for developer whitelist devices... If you have rooted CC then you can try manual edit whitelist located on CC.

k9cop said:
Couldn't you open the files through Google Drive and Chromecast the Chrome browser screen?
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OP said they know that but doesn't want to bring laptop, just phone.
Sent from a device with no keyboard. Please forgive typos, they may not be my own.

Reading is hard.

k9cop said:
Reading is hard.
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so is swiping for me a lot of the time.
Sent from a device with no keyboard. Please forgive typos, they may not be my own.

I'm glad you said swiping and not Wiping ! :laugh:
For some reason when you do a search for Chromecast in the Play Store it lists Quickoffice among the Apps.
I checked and can find no CCast support in it at all...
Just mentioning that for anyone who might try it thinking it does support CCast...it Doesn't!

Asphyx said:
I'm glad you said swiping and not Wiping ! :laugh:
For some reason when you do a search for Chromecast in the Play Store it lists Quickoffice among the Apps.
I checked and can find no CCast support in it at all...
Just mentioning that for anyone who might try it thinking it does support CCast...it Doesn't!
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LOL! Yeah, a number of false hits for Chromecast searches in Google Play right now... I'm hoping they enhance the on-device Chromecast category or apply some kind of filter qualification so it's easier to determine what third-party apps support Chromecast..

bhiga said:
LOL! Yeah, a number of false hits for Chromecast searches in Google Play right now... I'm hoping they enhance the on-device Chromecast category or apply some kind of filter qualification so it's easier to determine what third-party apps support Chromecast..
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They just need to make a Category for Chromecast compatible if you ask me! LOL
As of now this is the only full list that exists.
http://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/devices/chromecast/apps.html

Found this in the Chrome Store
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/fullscreen-slideshow/ckciegopcnnpagdmgjadmhjkocchicji
Won't work for Android devices though...

Vbukit Chromecast app is live in the Play Store now.

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Vbukit Chromecast app is live in the Play Store now.
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Yup, looks fairly nice, even though some of the links are broken.
I posted my experience on this thread.

Chrome app "Videostream for Google Chromecast™" (rebranded "Chromecast Video")

Chrome app "Videostream for Google Chromecast™" (rebranded "Chromecast Video")
Chromecast Video v1.0.1 is gone from the Chrome Web Store. It has been replaced by Videostream for Google Chromecast™ 1.0.4:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chromecast-video/cnciopoikihiagdjbjpnocolokfelagl
or
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/videostream-for-google-ch/ebfagpccbccalgocgjlfkahogjfhliab
I guess the only difference is apps name.
A Chrome App That Streams Local Video From Your Computer To Chromecast™
Temporary until Google gets everything back together.
Original link: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chromecast-video/cnciopoikihiagdjbjpnocolokfelagl
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1.0.4
After some Google drama, we're back up and running. Turns out they hated that our icon was so cleverly similar to their Chrome icon. We're back now, better than ever after being pulled for 3 days.
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Earlier Chromecast Video thread link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2654944
BTW: you can have both version installed.

Too bad, I though the old name was kind of catchy.
No other changes? I guess we can wait for the next update then.

DJames1 said:
Too bad, I though the old name was kind of catchy.
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The old name violated Google's Terms of Service I would imagine as well.

It very much violated many Google's branding guidelines haha.
Edit:
The latest update basically just updated the icons, etc... and added some share buttons.

Is there any way to control Videostream from a remote device? I've dabbled with RemoteCast but it didn't seem to pick up on the Videostream content.

Great app! Keep up the good work!

Anyway to add time stamps along with forward/rewind 30 seconds etc
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Can't get it to work
I'm trying to launch the app from my chrome browser and it keeps giving me an error saying that we can't connect to your chromecast. I checked the list and I have Chrome browser installed on my laptop, google cast extension as well and both are using the same wifi. I just don't know why it is happening to me. I even disabled my kaspersky internet security, but no luck at all....Is anyone having the same issue with me ?

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I'm trying to launch the app from my chrome browser and it keeps giving me an error saying that we can't connect to your chromecast. I checked the list and I have Chrome browser installed on my laptop, google cast extension as well and both are using the same wifi. I just don't know why it is happening to me. I even disabled my kaspersky internet security, but no luck at all....Is anyone having the same issue with me ?
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I got the same error message. I do not have a antivirus.
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Another vote for adding times on the timeline.

App Needs Launch Button
Great aoo Works flawlessly but have to go to Web Store to launch. No launch button in chrome toolbar,

I really like the app Videostream for Chromecast. However, there is not a button on the toolbar that allows me to launch it from chrome directly. I have to go to the Play Store and launch from there. Anyone else have this problem? I have not been able to find any references about this problem on any forums.

It's an app not and extension. I find the open apps button on the bookmark bar, and it's there.
More info HERE or you can add a button HERE

I see we have an end time on the timeline now!

Oh-- it should be in your Start menu / Spotlight.

YouTube?

Got my new Gear Vr today from Best Buy (shipped in two days online) and it's been awesome. One thing I was wondering though, how do I access all those 360 videos on YouTube?

Use the Samsung Internet app.

Care to show how?
When I use the Samsung browser to see youtube 360 videos, all it shows is the flat video on the browser. How do we get the head tracking and inside the video effect?
Thanks!

Rican2008 said:
Care to show how?
When I use the Samsung browser to see youtube 360 videos, all it shows is the flat video on the browser. How do we get the head tracking and inside the video effect?
Thanks!
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As far as I know, there's no true solution for this. I too am looking for a real fix. Everything I've found so far involves downloading the videos to the phone locally. Not what I want...

In the SAMSUNG internet app, tap the full screen button in the bottom right corner then the integrated video player will give you the option to play the video as a side by side 3D or as a 360 video

dimaru said:
In the SAMSUNG internet app, tap the full screen button in the bottom right corner then the integrated video player will give you the option to play the video as a side by side 3D or as a 360 video
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For a better understanding you can following this video. This solution works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kxiB6ucj8Y

nofear365 said:
For a better understanding you can following this video. This solution works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kxiB6ucj8Y
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Thanks for sharing, been driving me nuts
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A better solution in my opinon
Hey if you want to watch you tube videos in the theater setting then go to sideloadvr.com and check out the youtube 360 cinema. Youll have to follow the guides on the site to 1. verify your phones signature, then sign your own apks to be validated with your device. Their is a automated process but didn't work for me I had to do it manually. Also the vrstream app is amazing, you can stream nvidia based computer games to your theater setting as well its quite breathtaking if you need any help hit me up.

Correct me if I'm wrong but this app load only flat youtube videos? I was not able to use 360 effect, just flat screen. I was hoping for some real 360 experience.

static Nachos said:
Hey if you want to watch you tube videos in the theater setting then go to sideloadvr.com and check out the youtube 360 cinema. Youll have to follow the guides on the site to 1. verify your phones signature, then sign your own apks to be validated with your device. Their is a automated process but didn't work for me I had to do it manually. Also the vrstream app is amazing, you can stream nvidia based computer games to your theater setting as well its quite breathtaking if you need any help hit me up.
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You need the newest Youtube app for you to see 360 video. The older ones will not work.
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KennyCheng0705 said:
Got my new Gear Vr today from Best Buy (shipped in two days online) and it's been awesome. One thing I was wondering though, how do I access all those 360 videos on YouTube?
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All you have to do is open the youtube app. You can use google cardboard icon on the bottom right. I have uploaded 3d 360 videos to youtube and it works seamlessly.