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No audio when mirroring Chrome

I'm trying to mirror a Hulu video from one of my Chrome tabs on my desktop. The page and video mirror fine but there's no sound from my TV. Anyone know what the problem could be?

Do you have it in fullscreen?

IamPro said:
Do you have it in fullscreen?
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Tried both full screen and regular.

If I click the little Chromecast icon on the bottom right corner of a Youtube video, the sound works fine. But if I try to cast it via the Chrome extension, I don't get any sound.

I just tested hulu.com and its working for me, audio and video and full screen.
Make sure you are casting just the tab and not your "entire screen". The "entire screen" function will not send audio.

hawkns said:
I just tested hulu.com and its working for me, audio and video and full screen.
Make sure you are casting just the tab and not your "entire screen". The "entire screen" function will not send audio.
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Yea, I've got "Cast Current Tab" checked. Not sure what the problem is.

Better Way To Stream Local Video?

Does anyone know if there is a better way to play local video through Chromecast? I know we can play certain video types through the Chrome browser but it seems to create noticeable frame dropping.

czonin said:
Does anyone know if there is a better way to play local video through Chromecast? I know we can play certain video types through the Chrome browser but it seems to create noticeable frame dropping.
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In the chrome extension for casting the tab, there is a drop down next to where it says BETA. In the drop down you can change setting between tab and the whole screen.

indiajones2012 said:
In the chrome extension for casting the tab, there is a drop down next to where it says BETA. In the drop down you can change setting between tab and the whole screen.
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Tried this as well, still a good amount of frames dropped.

Plex support coming soon
https://plus.google.com/117336216609274144137/posts/5StfogFS5Au
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david279 said:
Plex support coming soon
https://plus.google.com/117336216609274144137/posts/5StfogFS5Au
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Playing the video in the browser with Plex and then casting that works great.

Yea but native plex will be better. In my case my pc is not near my bedroom TV with the Chromecast so I would have to get up walk all the way to the pc bla bla to get it done like that.
I'm not putting casting down because it's been quite smooth for me put I can't wait for native plex.
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i'd like a casting button to be built into mx player. that way, i can can browse samba shares from my server/nas from es file explorer and play the video with mx player, then cast to the screen. is that possible?

foghelmut said:
Playing the video in the browser with Plex and then casting that works great.
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I had some strange aspect ratio problems when I tried this. Admittedly I only played around with it for 10 minutes.
heiNey said:
i'd like a casting button to be built into mx player. that way, i can can browse samba shares from my server/nas from es file explorer and play the video with mx player, then cast to the screen. is that possible?
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Not as of today. If the devs add it in (and Google approves the app) it is possible.

tnt118 said:
I had some strange aspect ratio problems when I tried this. Admittedly I only played around with it for 10 minutes.
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Yeah, the web player seems to convert 2.35:1 to 16:9.

heiNey said:
i'd like a casting button to be built into mx player. that way, i can can browse samba shares from my server/nas from es file explorer and play the video with mx player, then cast to the screen. is that possible?
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I do something similar with the BubbleUPnP app. My Dish Hopper and Asus Cube are DLNA capable so I choose one of those as my rendering device. Then I pick my shared videos as the source. The built-in media players of the Hopper and Cube then play the files over my local network that I select on my tablet. This also works for files on my tablet if I choose that as a source. I don't think this will work with Chromecast, though, as it is not DLNA capable nor does it support many codecs out of the gate.
When the Chromecast service gets pushed to the Google TV devices this fall, they will fill most everyone's needs. It will give the DLNA support for local files and the internet streaming capabilities of Chromecast with device control. If they also make a mobile PrimeTime app, then you will no longer need to use D-pad navigation for large libraries or channel guides.

Streaming Flash Player and HTML5

I recently got the chromecast and rooted it and then quickly tried to tab cast some streaming games. While the quality is very good I noticed quite a bit of lagging. So I went out to see if there was any way around this and couldn't really find anything. Also when playing flash videos the sound still comes out of the computer and not the tv. I was thinking we may be able to send these videos directly to the chromecast as they are nothing really but a combination of player + url. I found this but don't really know much about devving so thought maybe I could peak someones interest? Or at least throwing an idea out there.
https://github.com/colinmutter/chromecast-sandbox

aamir123 said:
I recently got the chromecast and rooted it and then quickly tried to tab cast some streaming games. While the quality is very good I noticed quite a bit of lagging. So I went out to see if there was any way around this and couldn't really find anything. Also when playing flash videos the sound still comes out of the computer and not the tv.
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There will always be lag. A faster computer will reduce the lag, but there will always be some lag as it's a decode-reencode.
Not sure about the Flash sound. I casted this insect sound page from Chrome and the sound switched from PC to Chromecast and back when I stopped casting.
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I was thinking we may be able to send these videos directly to the chromecast as they are nothing really but a combination of player + url.
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Sometimes the player does special things, but if it's simply an embedded player grabbing a YouTube link, perhaps an "enhanced Cast" extension for Chrome could sniff for the direct YouTube link and cast that to the YouTube app directly... Or even more elaborate, something like a media downloader, but instead of downloading, you can choose and queue to Chromecast. That could be useful.

bhiga said:
There will always be lag. A faster computer will reduce the lag, but there will always be some lag as it's a decode-reencode.
Not sure about the Flash sound. I casted this insect sound page from Chrome and the sound switched from PC to Chromecast and back when I stopped casting.
Sometimes the player does special things, but if it's simply an embedded player grabbing a YouTube link, perhaps an "enhanced Cast" extension for Chrome could sniff for the direct YouTube link and cast that to the YouTube app directly... Or even more elaborate, something like a media downloader, but instead of downloading, you can choose and queue to Chromecast. That could be useful.
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I tried using first row and the like and have been unable to get sound to come thru tv, matter of fact I've been unable to play full screen, also I was thinking maybe there would be a way to somehow install a custom video player like the many available in the play store directly onto chromecast which would enable direct url and other unsupported content to be played directly by chromecast. This would in turn make streaming as efficient (almost) as the way youtube is handled currently.

aamir123 said:
I tried using first row and the like and have been unable to get sound to come thru tv, matter of fact I've been unable to play full screen, also I was thinking maybe there would be a way to somehow install a custom video player like the many available in the play store directly onto chromecast which would enable direct url and other unsupported content to be played directly by chromecast. This would in turn make streaming as efficient (almost) as the way youtube is handled currently.
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Did you try the insect sound page I tried?
Also, do you get sound on the TV for native apps like casting YouTube?

bhiga said:
Did you try the insect sound page I tried?
Also, do you get sound on the TV for native apps like casting YouTube?
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nope sound doesnt work with the insect sounds, but does with youtube whether I'm casting the youtube tab or sending directly. Also when I go to hulu and play a video or go to your sound page I get a black box in hulu (no video) or just a blank space for the insect sounds. When I play video on first row I get video but sound from computer. Just for completeness I just got upgraded via an ota from pwncast

aamir123 said:
nope sound doesnt work with the insect sounds, but does with youtube whether I'm casting the youtube tab or sending directly. Also when I go to hulu and play a video or go to your sound page I get a black box in hulu (no video) or just a blank space for the insect sounds. When I play video on first row I get video but sound from computer. Just for completeness I just got upgraded via an ota from pwncast
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Sounds like your Flash is being rendered in some odd manner that the Cast extension cannot pick up.
What version of Chrome and Cast extension are you using?
Also, what graphics card and driver do you have?

bhiga said:
Sounds like your Flash is being rendered in some odd manner that the Cast extension cannot pick up.
What version of Chrome and Cast extension are you using?
Also, what graphics card and driver do you have?
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Chrome 31, extension 13.1
amd a4 3300m radeon 6480g
using chrome built in flash player

aamir123 said:
Chrome 31, extension 13.1
amd a4 3300m radeon 6480g
using chrome built in flash player
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Thanks, I'll check my configuration when I get home.

bhiga said:
Thanks, I'll check my configuration when I get home.
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any update?

aamir123 said:
any update?
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Just got home... Long day on the failboat.
Chome Version 31.0.1650.57 m
Google Cast 13.1008.0.4
AMD Radeon HD 7700 Series 13.152.0.0

bhiga said:
Just got home... Long day on the failboat.
Chome Version 31.0.1650.57 m
Google Cast 13.1008.0.4
AMD Radeon HD 7700 Series 13.152.0.0
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hmmm both have amd radeon, and same chrome and extension

[Q] How to cast video played from computer?

Sorry for the noob question, but what is an easy way to cast video playing on my PC to Chromecast? I commonly use Cyberlink PowerDVD12.
I should add that my Chromecasts are rooted.
Thnx!

grimloktt said:
Sorry for the noob question, but what is an easy way to cast video playing on my PC to Chromecast? I commonly use Cyberlink PowerDVD12.
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Currently the only PC screen to Chromecast mirroring is via the Chrome browser's beta Cast extension. You can cast entire desktop.
Note that...
Performance depends on both network throughput and available CPU power
Desktop cast is limited to 720p - any resolution higher than that will have to be downscaled, resulting in further reduced framerate and quality
There is perceivable delay
It may not work with all full-screen playback methods
Long story short, it's probably not going to work well for what you want to do. Sorry. I'd like to have the same (Chromecast DVD/Blu-ray playback) but so far, no dice.
I think DreamStream might play BD/DVDs, but it's a subscription and I'm generally averse to subscription software.

grimloktt said:
Sorry for the noob question, but what is an easy way to cast video playing on my PC to Chromecast? I commonly use Cyberlink PowerDVD12.
I should add that my Chromecasts are rooted.
Thnx!
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Current the best method i use is VideoStream Chrome app, though you do have to pay.(either monthly,yearly, or lifetime):cyclops:

@grimloktt : Cast video from PC to chromecast ? Easy with Android app as BubbleUPnP, or Plex, or AllCast... In fact, any Android app which support DLNA + chromecast. On your PC install Universal Media Server. Then, your PC + Android + Chromecast must be connected on same local network.

Not available yet but the devs for VLC have stated they intend to support CCast streaming in the future so keep an eye out for that...

With Chrome browser with Videostream extension you can play easily full hd 1080p better than bubble and others
(too more lag and freeze with 1080p) ! (Need to open ports on pc)
Edit: ports to open TCP 5556/5558, see Help in window of Videostream for more

hokuto34 said:
With Chrome browser with Videostream extension you can play easily full hd 1080p better than bubble and others
(too more lag and freeze with 1080p) ! (Need to open ports on pc)
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Which port do I need to open? I tried to play a video once from Videostream and it just kept thinking....

Any way possible to get digitally imported to stream on chromecast?

I am really on the fence about getting a CC but the only real uses I see are the occasional screen mirroring, netflix, and youtube. i would do a local media server from my home computer but i'd rather run smoothvideo project and get 60fps and just use my 15ft hdmi cable, but if I had the ability to just use my phone to tell my CC to start playing music while im winding down at night i'd but it in a heartbeat, would this be possible with any of the awesome things you guys have done with CC? for reference I am talking about http://www.di.fm which is an awesome free (I paid to remove ads + boost quality) stream for electronic music. Thanks guys.

Xproplayer said:
I am really on the fence about getting a CC but the only real uses I see are the occasional screen mirroring, netflix, and youtube. i would do a local media server from my home computer but i'd rather run smoothvideo project and get 60fps and just use my 15ft hdmi cable, but if I had the ability to just use my phone to tell my CC to start playing music while im winding down at night i'd but it in a heartbeat, would this be possible with any of the awesome things you guys have done with CC? for reference I am talking about http://www.di.fm which is an awesome free (I paid to remove ads + boost quality) stream for electronic music. Thanks guys.
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spoticast with spotify can play music to your cc

Spoticast is sure useful for Spotify. He was however asking for Internet radio or specifically di.fm. Tunein has them but does not currently support chromecast. I have been tipped myself about Audials https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.audials which supports chromecast. Have never tested it myself and not sure if it has the same stations like tunein. I'm also not sure about how it works with subscribed stations.
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Xproplayer said:
I am really on the fence about getting a CC but the only real uses I see are the occasional screen mirroring, netflix, and youtube. i would do a local media server from my home computer but i'd rather run smoothvideo project and get 60fps and just use my 15ft hdmi cable, but if I had the ability to just use my phone to tell my CC to start playing music while im winding down at night i'd but it in a heartbeat, would this be possible with any of the awesome things you guys have done with CC? for reference I am talking about http://www.di.fm which is an awesome free (I paid to remove ads + boost quality) stream for electronic music. Thanks guys.
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Just use MirrorEnabler.apk to screencast the entire screen and any app.

Xenosis said:
Just use MirrorEnabler.apk to screencast the entire screen and any app.
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Will that work for background audio though?

Xproplayer said:
Will that work for background audio though?
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It should pass any audio that would be going out your phone over to the chromecast. Can't say I personally tested it when in the background however.

Xproplayer said:
I am really on the fence about getting a CC but the only real uses I see are the occasional screen mirroring, netflix, and youtube. i would do a local media server from my home computer but i'd rather run smoothvideo project and get 60fps and just use my 15ft hdmi cable, but if I had the ability to just use my phone to tell my CC to start playing music while im winding down at night i'd but it in a heartbeat, would this be possible with any of the awesome things you guys have done with CC? for reference I am talking about which is an awesome free (I paid to remove ads + boost quality) stream for electronic music. Thanks guys.
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(glad I googled the same thing because I have just now answered my own question) You can use BubbleUPnP (available in google Play store) to get DI to play on your Chromecast. In the settings for BubbleUPnP, it has a on/off switch for "audio cast." Start up DI, click the share button, select BubbleUpnP, make sure you have your Chromecast selected as the renderer, and that Audio Cast is on, and you are all set.

Sup...I listen to DIRadio a lot. When I do at home I just cast my screen to chromecast and it works as it should.
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aaron.thake said:
Sup...I listen to DIRadio a lot. When I do at home I just cast my screen to chromecast and it works as it should.
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I'll be gosh-darned. This wasn't an option when I first wished to Chromecast DI but it works quite well these days. Thanks!

Audials has the DI stations
Johan1976 had a perfectly useful answer already: Get Audials and you can cast the work to your chromecast and listen to it there. Audials appears to have every DI.fm station on it. I happen to love the Drum&Bass station. Anyway, this option is better than just casting your phone's screen to the TV because you can have your privacy and do other things on your phone or even turn your phone off while the music keeps playing on your TV. In addition, you might learn about many other stations that aren't in DI.fm, and it has a 'favorites' system which is very convenient.
PEACE

Today actually tunein also works great with chromecast.
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Xproplayer said:
for reference I am talking about http://www.di.fm
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You can pretty much play DI channel's through Chromecast, but just not through the app itself yet, unless you mirror your android.
All streams that connect with Chromecast use HTML5, and DI channels including (House, Progressive, Jazz house, etc) are broadcast throughout other radios too. The point is each channel has its own stream link, which is usually played in an HTML5 format when you use chrome.
Here's DI's House channel: http://pub8.di.fm/di_house
Try it, you can stream this through Chromecast, preferably through your android which is the easiest.
These links are obtainable through DI's page or through iTunes and come in either .m3u or .pls format.