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Share some good video apps

I thought would start this post since I didn't see one where people could some of there favorite video apps that don't come stock on the N7. Her is my list:
1. Netflix - pretty good app and greatest availability of streaming movies you will find from a monthly service.
2. Xfinity Player: Nice updates to the UI for 7 inch tablets and really good for catching up on old episodes of Spartacus.
3. Crunchyroll: The premiere app for watching animes that are subbed and best of all they have a free option that works over Wi-Fi. Doesn't work over Bluetooth tethering, but ICS built in Wi-Fi tethering is just fine if you don't mind the ads.
4. HomeDia: A nice free app that allows you to stream videos on your home network. I paired mine up with plex media server since you have to pay for tversity and it has worked well. If it doesn't play a video just use a third video player app like rockplayer.
5. Dailymotion: To be honest the only reason I use this app is to catch up with subbed anime episodes of OnePiece, outside of that nothing really else for me.
The good thing about these apps are they are free to download and numbers 1, 2, and 5 have apps for the Xbox 360. Well those are mine, so what are yours?
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All I ever use is netflix for streaming and mx or dice player for playing movies via stickmount.
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Crackle has some good free movies and tv shows. I also like to browse vimeo using the app, there are lots of cool videos on there.

If you like to watch current TV DROID TV Primetime actually works very well on the N7. There are quite a few free shows but for @$9 for three months you can get shows like Game of Thrones, Mad Men, Greys Anatomy, and dozens of others. I have used it for over a year on my DROID X and it sizes up really well to the 7inch for factor.
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Check out veetle for movies
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Anthrsckmnd said:
Crackle has some good free movies and tv shows. I also like to browse vimeo using the app, there are lots of cool videos on there.
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Are you doing this on a N7?
I had problems with it on my N7 in that I couldn't get it to lower/hide the info when the video was playing. Unless I am missing something .... On my phone it worked just fine.
UPDATE
Now if this isn't stupid on my part..... if you touch the video when it is playing, a icon shows on the bottom left to make it Full Screen... thought I had tried everything...

Anthrsckmnd said:
Crackle has some good free movies and tv shows. I also like to browse vimeo using the app, there are lots of cool videos on there.
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Thanks I didnt know that Crackle would work with the N7 unless I installed flash. So far it looks pretty good, I just dont like how the UI doesn't work that well in portrait mode. Hey that's what updates are for.
jnehama said:
If you like to watch current TV DROID TV Primetime actually works very well on the N7. There are quite a few free shows but for @$9 for three months you can get shows like Game of Thrones, Mad Men, Greys Anatomy, and dozens of others. I have used it for over a year on my DROID X and it sizes up really well to the 7inch for factor.
Yeah I will defiantly try this out since I will have a little of the google play credit left.
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Check out veetle for movies
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When I checked out veetle in the play store for some reason it said it was not compatible with the N7. Still looks pretty good though.
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plex server on my PC
BubbleUPNP and BSPlayer on my nexus 7

Xbmc!! I'm really happy with it and watching all my movies on my tablet
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Local Media Chrome issues...

So when i hit ctl+o and pick a movie it will start to download the file instead of play.
Any idea why it wont play in browser? Ive tried multiple different videos but i cant get chrome to play in browser..

Have to make sure u have the divix web player installed and make sure the plugin is on
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vwgti18 said:
Have to make sure u have the divix web player installed and make sure the plugin is on
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Thanks
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vwgti18 said:
Have to make sure u have the divix web player installed and make sure the plugin is on
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I am dumb. Where is the plugin menu in Chrome? Looked in preferences, and could only find extensions menu.
Thanks!

golden_35 said:
I am dumb. Where is the plugin menu in Chrome? Looked in preferences, and could only find extensions menu.
Thanks!
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chrome://plugins in the address bar!
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vwgti18 said:
chrome://plugins in the address bar!
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Strange, I checked the box for always allowed (see picture), but it still downloads the video.

golden_35 said:
Strange, I checked the box for always allowed (see picture), but it still downloads the video.
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I haven't had a chance to try the DIVX plugin but from what your saying it still doesnt work. I hope someone can help us out, please any other ideas why this isnt working?

What file type is it if its .mov that wont play with divix and u need quick time plugin but wont get sound with that.
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Tikal769 said:
I haven't had a chance to try the DIVX plugin but from what your saying it still doesnt work. I hope someone can help us out, please any other ideas why this isnt working?
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Gotcha. It was an .avi file (probably mpeg-2). So, I guess 400 hours of transcoding, here we go?

golden_35 said:
Gotcha. It was an .avi file (probably mpeg-2). So, I guess 400 hours of transcoding, here we go?
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Ouch haha thats the worst. All I have tried was .mp4(works perfect) .mov and .mkv(no sound) haven't tried .avi yet
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---------- Post added at 10:48 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:30 AM ----------
Check out this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2384740
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ok im having some bad luck.
I have 2 computers but only one will play the .mp4
Ive gone through each one and matched installed extensions and yet one computer will only show a black screen with play/pause but will not play the video.
Both are windows 7 computers, chromcast ext, vlc, divx, wma ext. All match up as much as i can find but still one computer wont play. any ideas?

Happened to me once. A reboot of my laptop fixed it!
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samizad said:
Happened to me once. A reboot of my laptop fixed it!
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Thanks i tried that but still nothing. I tried a fresh install of chrome but still no luck.
Is everyone just using VLC and divx to get their movies to play?

Tikal769 said:
Thanks i tried that but still nothing. I tried a fresh install of chrome but still no luck.
Is everyone just using VLC and divx to get their movies to play?
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I've read on some other threads that you may have to set the resolution of your PC to get it to work. Try different display resolution settings. Also, try playing with the Chromecast settings within Chrome browser. There is a guide on this forum about how to access the settings.

I'd recommend using plex media server. It works will all formats that I have thrown at it.

biggggant said:
I'd recommend using plex media server. It works will all formats that I have thrown at it.
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Does the Plex Media Server work well? I am willing to try anything and everything until I'm satisfied with the results I see displayed on my TV..lol Does it stream in great quality that isn't choppy and laggy? That's really all I'm concerned about, is the choppiness and lagginess. I want a buttery smooth video on my TV. I'm assuming I'm getting the right thing... is this "Plex Media Server" a free app? I found this Windows version here... (www) dot plexapp dot (com) slash getplex slash is that the right page to get it from?

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Does the Plex Media Server work well? I am willing to try anything and everything until I'm satisfied with the results I see displayed on my TV..lol Does it stream in great quality that isn't choppy and laggy? That's really all I'm concerned about, is the choppiness and lagginess. I want a buttery smooth video on my TV. I'm assuming I'm getting the right thing... is this "Plex Media Server" a free app? I found this Windows version here... (www) dot plexapp dot (com) slash getplex slash is that the right page to get it from?
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it works good for me. I saw some stutters if I tried to cast from the machine I have setup as the server but it was smooth from my MacBook pro. the quality was almost as good as I saw on the screen. you'll want to get the plex media server and yes its free. so just set it up with a couple movies to see how it works. Once you have it setup just visit the plex server URL from the computer you want to cast from and play the movie and cast. URL should be localserverip:32400/web.
UPDATE:
I tested this with an 8 yr old dell laptop and a an acer netbook and they couldn't handle play back so i know they wouldn't cast. I then tried my work laptop. It about 2yrs old so its more recent. On my 2.4ghz ssid (same one the CC is on) it was slightly choppy when I switched to my 5ghz ssid it was smooth. I'll play around some more and report anything else I find. I really encourage you just to try it. It only takes a few minutes to set up for you to see for yourself.

Just wanted to share this article from google about tab casting..If I saw this I wouldn't have set up all my old machines lol
https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/3209990

XBMC chromecast

Curious if anyone has any solutions yet for XBMC streaming on Chomecast?
Read about Koush aircast but dont think will support XBMC. BUBBLEUP was trying to develop app
Any ideas?
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In theory, if you have a universal playing app like VLC remote or Yatse for Chromecast, it might work...
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Even I'm interested to see if anyone had luck play xmbc through chromecast..:banghead:
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whishey said:
Curious if anyone has any solutions yet for XBMC streaming on Chomecast?
Read about Koush aircast but dont think will support XBMC. BUBBLEUP was trying to develop app
Any ideas?
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Been hoping for the same thing! Waiting for Chromecast to cast any video stream to my TV. Including my 1Channel app on xbmc

If you want to stream videos to XBMC using Chromecast technology then XBMC will need to embed Chromecast display/render functionality which may be difficult to impossible to include DRM which might make it useless. The other way around does not make any sense for XBMC as it does not transcode and act as a library, it's a self contained library and renderer. I've messed around with XBMC, My Movies, Plex and all have their advantages. I'm really hoping for Plex support so I can browse my movie library on my phone and cast it to the Chromecast just like youtube, google movies, etc.

rkirmeier said:
If you want to stream videos to XBMC using Chromecast technology then XBMC will need to embed Chromecast display/render functionality which may be difficult to impossible to include DRM which might make it useless. The other way around does not make any sense for XBMC as it does not transcode and act as a library, it's a self contained library and renderer. I've messed around with XBMC, My Movies, Plex and all have their advantages. I'm really hoping for Plex support so I can browse my movie library on my phone and cast it to the Chromecast just like youtube, google movies, etc.
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Yea would be great but had same pessimist view this would be a huge to get xbmc to stream maybe I should just get a boxee box or raz pi
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whishey said:
Yea would be great but had same pessimist view this would be a huge to get xbmc to stream maybe I should just get a boxee box or raz pi
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XBMC does not transcode and by design is a renderer so unless XBMC completely changes their goals and design it just won't happen. Look at Plex it's designed this way, to have a back end media server transcoding to stream to basically any device. All they really need to do is define a transcode type for Chromecast then implement the front end controls into the Android app.

Thanks will try plex do they actually have an app ?
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whishey said:
Thanks will try plex do they actually have an app ?
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Plex gets installed on your PC (media library and transcoder) then you can run any number of Plex renderers (on PC, Android, Roku, etc). It should be relatively easy for Plex to add Chromecast support as it's designed to work just like Chromecast works. However I would rather use a Chromecast then a Roku...

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Plex gets installed on your PC (media library and transcoder) then you can run any number of Plex renderers (on PC, Android, Roku, etc). It should be relatively easy for Plex to add Chromecast support as it's designed to work just like Chromecast works. However I would rather use a Chromecast then a Roku...
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Ok I will check out where do you get the renders I will download plex on pc thanks for advice
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Could swear I read somewhere that plex is going to add Chromecast support.
Edit: " The makers of the Plex media center are also hinting strongly at plans to support Chromecast, and code found by Chromecast hackers seems to stem from efforts to bring HBO Go to the platform"
http://gigaom.com/2013/07/29/chromecast-vimeo-redbox-instant-plex/
Not a guarantee, but cant see them passing it up.
Then again there is this: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...es-stream-any-local-or-cloud-file-to-your-tv/
Wouldnt be limited to plex or xbmc. Could use any dlna/upnp server.
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inthepit said:
Could swear I read somewhere that plex is going to add Chromecast support.
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There is a lot of talk about it and Plex offically says they are highly considering it or something like that but they have not officially committed to it. I really have no doubt that they will, it's a perfect fit!

rkirmeier said:
There is a lot of talk about it and Plex offically says they are highly considering it or something like that but they have not officially committed to it. I really have no doubt that they will, it's a perfect fit!
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Read my edit. Found the article. And another I read, that is relevant.
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whishey said:
Ok I will check out where do you get the renders I will download plex on pc thanks for advice
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On the Plex website there will be a Plex Media Center and Plex Media server. The Plex media center is the windows renderer otherwise for the platforms just search for Plex in the Play Store, App Store, etc...

inthepit said:
Could swear I read somewhere that plex is going to add Chromecast support.
Edit: " The makers of the Plex media center are also hinting strongly at plans to support Chromecast, and code found by Chromecast hackers seems to stem from efforts to bring HBO Go to the platform"
http://gigaom.com/2013/07/29/chromecast-vimeo-redbox-instant-plex/
Not a guarantee, but cant see them passing it up.
Then again there is this: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...es-stream-any-local-or-cloud-file-to-your-tv/
Wouldnt be limited to plex or xbmc. Could use any dlna/upnp server.
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The only reason I'm more in favor of Plex over Bubble is that Plex does transcoding while Bubble doesn't. So I can play MKV files with Plex while with Bubble I can't. I would like to be able to stream every format I have instead of just the select native formats that the Chromecast can serve. Plex has an awesome transcoder so I really hope they can release this.
(edit: NM I'm an idiot. Plex runs as a DLNA server so it will do the transcoding through Bubble. Either way it looks like Koush seems to be close to including this feature into Allcast).

Hi,
It's now possible to cast xmbc over chromecast through Avia Player ($2.99 charge for Addon). Video tutorials up on YouTube explains how.
Using Smartphone - XMBC can be watched over Chromecast through Avia Player which costs $2.99. YouTube Video shows how.
http://youtu.be/vS-7hwYe4nw
Using Computer - XMBC can be watched over Chromecast through Avia Player which costs $2.99. YouTube Video shows how.
http://youtu.be/NCgP0r5Dvp8
Good Luck

Cast Chrome Browser on Android??

So I got the Chromecast the other day and tried Youtube and Neflix but before the purchase I assumed I could cast Chrome browser on my Android through Chromecast, but it looks like Chrome browser works on a PC/Mac, not on Android or iPhones.
Is there anyway to do this?

cherishzm said:
So I got the Chromecast the other day and tried Youtube and Neflix but before the purchase I assumed I could cast Chrome browser on my Android through Chromecast, but it looks like Chrome browser works on a PC/Mac, not on Android or iPhones.
Is there anyway to do this?
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You shouldn't assume! It's always been very clear that Chrome Browser casting is only supported on PC (for now).

rkirmeier said:
You shouldn't assume! It's always been very clear that Chrome Browser casting is only supported on PC (for now).
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whilst your advice on assumption is right up there, I disagree that's it's been VERY clear as I too wondered the same, I'm hoping that the chromecast option will appear in chrome BETA each time it gets updated
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Anyone have luck getting audio to work when casting a local video from PC (chrome tab)?

Working fine from me. Playing through plex web server though in chrome browser.
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Tab casting uses the device CPU to transcode on the fly. The demands on a mobile device processor would be significant, at least the way they have it set up right now.
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Working fine from me. Playing through plex web server though in chrome browser.
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Which router are you using?

I've netgear n150.
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ben_pyett said:
whilst your advice on assumption is right up there, I disagree that's it's been VERY clear as I too wondered the same, I'm hoping that the chromecast option will appear in chrome BETA each time it gets updated
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Well it's always bee very clear to me so maybe you just only read the info you wanted. There is nothing that has ever said it would work and all official info regarding Chrome browser tab casting always states (PC, Mac). Min requirements are right hear and clear as day. https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/3209990?hl=en&ref_topic=3210038
The problem is people make assumptions. Sure hope you guys don't jobs that rely on making educated and important decisions. Not bashing, just saying...
BTW: It's likely a hardware limitation at this point. Tablets just don't have the power for real-time encoding...

List of APPS we would like to see on Chromecast ?

I tried to find a "Most Wanted Apps" for Chromecast and couldn't find any, wouldn't be cool to add one ?
My MWA (Most Wanted Apps) are:
Tune In
Crackle
Thanks !

BubbleuPNP
Everything else is just froth for me.

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BubbleuPNP
Everything else is just froth for me.
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Here is a list of Apps that are already working on CCast support
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromecast
As for what I would like to see....
1 - I would like to see the XBMC remote programs allow you to cast to Chromecast as a Target. But I think they would have to add transcoding to XBMC to do it well....
2 - Would like to see a good SCREEN CAST app which I think may in the end not require an APP because it will be native to Android.
3 - The Ability to leverage HDMI-CEC capabilities of Chromecast in an App to enable CCast to act as a Remote Control via IP. (But better would be an IR blaster port in the next generation CCast so those without HDMI-CEC setups can use it as well)
4 - Screen Mirroring support for PC outside of Chrome (Not really an App as much as a program for PC)

Twitch, undoubtedly my app I'd use the most.
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Dropbox, gotta stream my downloaded porn somehow
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Mlb.TV
Amazon prime
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Dropbox, gotta stream my downloaded porn somehow
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aVia streams from Dropbox!
I doubt that Dropbox would add casting to it's own app.
Whats funny is I looked at the DIAL homesite and saw the Bittorrent and uTorrent name registered in their database...So soon your Bittorrent client like Azureus or uTorrent may get the capability to stream to CCast.
Check out who has registered names and prefixes for DIAL support.
http://www.dial-multiscreen.org/dial-registry/namespace-database

twitch
lovefilm
blinkbox

BBC iPlayer and LoveFilm.
Although I understand they're both UK and the ChromeCast isn't out in the UK yet...so probably not going to be soon.
I do wonder how many Chromecasts are "live" in the UK though!

generationgav said:
BBC iPlayer and LoveFilm.
Although I understand they're both UK and the ChromeCast isn't out in the UK yet...so probably not going to be soon.
I do wonder how many Chromecasts are "live" in the UK though!
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Good news for you...BBC has already registered the iPlayer with the DIAL Registry.
TBS has a bunch of names reserved as well one of which seems to be for NBA!

Would love to see VUDU, Amazon as well.
Lets hope google will read this forum.. /)

MX Player
Would love to see a support for MX Player.

Amazon MP3 / Cloud Player
Poweramp

crunchyroll
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Dailymotion. ( o Y o )

Amazon prime , so i can stream movies.

With Avia, every app that uses external player and supported file format automatically gets Chromecast support. Even BubbleUPNP can play through it. I am not even sure if I really need anything else.

CBS
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http://gigaom.com/2013/12/13/chrome...ternational-plans-and-maybe-even-new-devices/
Your wish is their command

abuttino said:
http://gigaom.com/2013/12/13/chrome...ternational-plans-and-maybe-even-new-devices/
Your wish is their command
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Great Article! As great as the Chromecast is....It is the DIAL protocol itself that is what makes the device exciting and the Potential to change the way we do TV in the future.
Just imagine TVs with Two Way DIAL support...Whats on the TV can be sent to a second screen...
Or content from any device that supports DIAL can be sent to any TV.
No worrying about the Manufacturer keeping their smart Apps up to date anymore.