Yesterday Plex released an update to their app and it still sas that chromecast is only for plexpass members however I am not a plexpass member and now i can cast right to my chromecast from my phone or tablet. the only thing i had to do was uninstall plex and install it fresh on my device. for some reason if you just update the app the chromecast it will not work. let me know how it works for you guys!
What are you casting though. Stuff from your PC or local content from your phone?
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Can anybody else confirm this?
No luck for me
I have casted video files I have on my home server as well as videos from a shared library. My friend jas it working as well. I have it working on my galaxy s4 as well as my asus tf300t tablet. The app version is 3.2.4.87. Make sure you uninstall your current version before you install this version.
Yeah
Noticed that. I already have Plex Pass, but it is a bit useless to me until the channels are fixed for streams, as all of the halfway useful ones are not playing. :crying:
herculese1 said:
I have casted video files I have on my home server as well as videos from a shared library. My friend jas it working as well. I have it working on my galaxy s4 as well as my asus tf300t tablet. The app version is 3.2.4.87. Make sure you uninstall your current version before you install this version.
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I have that version but see no cast icon....
Edit :does this only work with the paid plex app?
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herculese1 said:
Yesterday Plex released an update to their app and it still sas that chromecast is only for plexpass members however I am not a plexpass member and now i can cast right to my chromecast from my phone or tablet. the only thing i had to do was uninstall plex and install it fresh on my device. for some reason if you just update the app the chromecast it will not work. let me know how it works for you guys!
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Yes works for me!
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Paid app?
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Uninstalled, re-installed the paid app, and this is a no-go for me. On a related note, the other day I was able to use plex.tv and cast to my caster, however now, it no longer works and gives the, "This feature requires a Plex Pass subscription." popup, so maybe they were messing with some things, and the OP got lucky, either that, or the OP bought a plex pass and forgot about it.
mdamaged said:
Uninstalled, re-installed the paid app, and this is a no-go for me. On a related note, the other day I was able to use plex.tv and cast to my caster, however now, it no longer works and gives the, "This feature requires a Plex Pass subscription." popup, so maybe they were messing with some things, and the OP got lucky, either that, or the OP bought a plex pass and forgot about it.
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I do not have a plex pass membership. Ive tried it many times now and it still works. A friend of mine, who also doesnt pay for a plex pass membership also has it working. A few posts ago someone said they got it working as well.
third son said:
I have that version but see no cast icon....
Edit :does this only work with the paid plex app?
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The plex app from the google play store does have a 1 time fee yes.
herculese1 said:
I do not have a plex pass membership. Ive tried it many times now and it still works. A friend of mine, who also doesnt pay for a plex pass membership also has it working. A few posts ago someone said they got it working as well.
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Well, it's not working for me.
mdamaged said:
Well, it's not working for me.
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Maybe you need to update your media server version? I know there have been a few updates recently. Maybe you are on an older version?
herculese1 said:
Maybe you need to update your media server version? I know there have been a few updates recently. Maybe you are on an older version?
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Ah ha!...downloading the update now, will let you know.
EDIT: Nope, still does not work, updated, then uninstalled plex for android and reinstalled and still tells me no.
Thanks for trying anyway. I guess I'm just not lucky.
mdamaged said:
Ah ha!...downloading the update now, will let you know.
EDIT: Nope, still does not work, updated, then uninstalled plex for android and reinstalled and still tells me no.
Thanks for trying anyway. I guess I'm just not lucky.
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herculese1 said:
1 last thing you could try... if you go to aptoide.com on your mobile device and install the aptoide app. I backed up my version of Plex to my aptoide store. here is the link....http://pcast.store.aptoide.com/app/market/com.plexapp.android/3042/4670684/Plex
Go to thiat link on your mobile device and hit install. That will download and install the exact apk that im using. i see no reason it wouldnt work for you at that point.
Remember to uninstall plex before you do this.
good luck.
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Thanks, but I'm just going to wait till they open it up, I can still use my Roku in the meantime.
I tried the exact steps that you suggested... no way. It seems to me that nobody is able to reproduce the feature, so this must be something
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herculese1 said:
1 last thing you could try... if you go to aptoide.com on your mobile device and install the aptoide app. I backed up my version of Plex to my aptoide store. here is the link....http://pcast.store.aptoide.com/app/market/com.plexapp.android/3042/4670684/Plex
Go to thiat link on your mobile device and hit install. That will download and install the exact apk that im using. i see no reason it wouldnt work for you at that point.
Remember to uninstall plex before you do this.
good luck.
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Thanks
Uninstalled Plex from my phone. Followed your link and installed Plex, created an account and signed in, I now can access my plex server content from my SGS4 and cast to the Chromecast.
I cannot sync to my device as this is a premium feature and I don't have PlexPass
EDIT: I can also use cheapcast on my phone and cast from my galaxy tab using plex. Although I can't cast from phone to tab!
MadBob said:
Thanks
Uninstalled Plex from my phone. Followed your link and installed Plex, created an account and signed in, I now can access my plex server content from my SGS4 and cast to the Chromecast.
I cannot sync to my device as this is a premium feature and I don't have PlexPass
EDIT: I can also use cheapcast on my phone and cast from my galaxy tab using plex. Although I can't cast from phone to tab!
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Great! Glad you got it to work. This enables chromecast support not all of the plexpass features.
Related
Im going crazy!
I am a big fan of US tv series and would love the Dexter app that Showtime give out for free. The problem is its region restricted and I cannot download the apk.
Same is true of the AMC and HBO general show apps!
So damn annoying! These are free apps but you have to be in the us to download them.
Would any kind American out there be able to host these files so I can download them?
I will be extremely grateful
Someone here could probably put them on multiupload.com......
If you could make a list of the apps you would like, I could try to get them for you
Fantastic
The free apps I would love are:-
http://www.appbrain.com/app/dexter/com.showtime.dexter
http://www.appbrain.com/app/hbo/com.hbo.android.activity
http://www.appbrain.com/app/amc-mobile/com.amctv.mobile
They are all region controlled so only available to the US for download.
So annoying!
If someone could put this on host with multiupload or whatever that would be perfect and really appreciated
tsddave said:
Fantastic
The free apps I would love are:-
http://www.appbrain.com/app/dexter/com.showtime.dexter
http://www.appbrain.com/app/hbo/com.hbo.android.activity
http://www.appbrain.com/app/amc-mobile/com.amctv.mobile
They are all region controlled so only available to the US for download.
So annoying!
If someone could put this on host with multiupload or whatever that would be perfect and really appreciated
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Here you go buddy, hope they work:
Download
They probably would try to check for location even on starting.
A workaround is to use fake location apps. from the Market. Once you set the fake US location you can download and stream from any country.
Sorry to hijack but is there a way to watch shows like True Blood and Dexter without having a subscription to HBO or Showtime?
The best and legal way to do it is to stream it. There is an android app called amo Navi-x that will do that for you. On your computer you can use XBMC or Boxee with the respective Navi-x app.
Jgaf!
A million thanks to you sir!
Strangely the HBO app wont work on my Nook but it works on my phone. Apart from that all great.
Really appreciate your help there )
As for seeing the shows, personally I download them ^
They do show on Norwegian tv but always much later than in the US and I prefer watching them at a time that suits me also.
I have a media box that plays every media format and watch them in HD from that on my big screen.
therkr said:
They probably would try to check for location even on starting.
A workaround is to use fake location apps. from the Market. Once you set the fake US location you can download and stream from any country.
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most of the apps check for the ip not the gps location....
ya I tried market enabler and set it to a US location but that didnt work.
carlosraf20 said:
most of the apps check for the ip not the gps location....
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dang! I forgot about that.
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mgs526 said:
The best and legal way to do it is to stream it. There is an android app called amo Navi-x that will do that for you. On your computer you can use XBMC or Boxee with the respective Navi-x app.
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I just looked at the Navi-X app and it's a little unclear. Does this allow you to download shows to the Nook or is it for streaming only?
I just looked at the Navi-X app and it's a little unclear. Does this allow you to download shows to the Nook or is it for streaming only?
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It does both
mgs526 said:
It does both
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I got the app and downloaded an episode of True Blood but it doesn't play well with Mobo. The audio isn't sync'd with the video and it only plays for about a minute and then cuts off. Bummer.
I use my Nook as a player for videos and have no issues with mp4 720p videos.
mgs526 said:
The best and legal way to do it is to stream it. There is an android app called amo Navi-x that will do that for you. On your computer you can use XBMC or Boxee with the respective Navi-x app.
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Uh that way is far from legal
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psychoace said:
Uh that way is far from legal
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It gets illegal whe you share the file, meaning when you uploaded it or are sharing (i.e. torrents). Watching a streaming video is legal, the only one breaking the law is the person who uploaded and maybe the server owner where it is.
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can someone please re post the dexter hbo and amc apps as the link provided earlier is dead thanks
Dexter app
Can someone reupp the apk's please???
I can get the tab to show on the TV but the video content doesn't cast.
Echodawg said:
I can get the tab to show on the TV but the video content doesn't cast.
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I got it to work from my laptop with the stand alone sling app. I used the cast whole screen option.
Hope the android app builds in native support!
Stand alone sling app? You mean something other than through the website streaming?
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Yeah, there's a standalone Windows desktop app. Last I checked it was still available on their website, although I don't think it's supported anymore.
Awesome I'll look into it when I get home thanks.
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No go for sling box 500. If so I have to be in the same network and to do that I would have to go from Vegas to San Diego. Hopefully they get android support soon or at least CC supports whatever the online streaming users Microsoft silver light or something like that. Thanks for the info though.
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Facebook has a Sling webapp that works on Linux through Flash, should work... keyword should, but you never know
The stand alone sling app is hard to find. Here is a link to the one I use.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20708654/SlingPlayer-2.0.3508-Setup-US.exe
I prefer it over the web apps. You can force it to stream HD and that is nice.
BTW, don't take any upgrade that the app offers or it won't work any more.
Confirmed the FB app for slingplayer worked for me.
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Thanks everyone!
Works like a charm!
Still not working
Hi,
I was reading through the feeds from this thread and followed to download the stand alone app for slingplayer.
Got the stand alone slingplayer to install and actually can see my slingboxes.
Now - I've looked everywhere on the slingplayer to be able to "cast" it using chromecast but sorry, I can't find any option to do that.
The slingplayer version I got is 2.0.3.508
Any help please to further explain to a rookie?
Thanks in advance.
1435254 said:
Hi,
I was reading through the feeds from this thread and followed to download the stand alone app for slingplayer.
Got the stand alone slingplayer to install and actually can see my slingboxes.
Now - I've looked everywhere on the slingplayer to be able to "cast" it using chromecast but sorry, I can't find any option to do that.
The slingplayer version I got is 2.0.3.508
Any help please to further explain to a rookie?
Thanks in advance.
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Make sure you have the Chromecast extension installed in Chrome Browser.
Click the cast button in the browser and you will see a little gray drop-down arrow.
In there click Cast Entire Screen.
Echodawg said:
Make sure you have the Chromecast extension installed in Chrome Browser.
Click the cast button in the browser and you will see a little gray drop-down arrow.
In there click Cast Entire Screen.
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Thanks.
I do have the Chromecast extension installed to my Chrome browser and still not too succesful.
So I started the standalone Slingplayer, got the video I needed showing already on my laptop, went back to my Chrome browser, then onto Chromecast icon just next to the url field. No gray drop down arrow to indicate option for clicking Cast Entire Screen.
1435254 said:
Thanks.
I do have the Chromecast extension installed to my Chrome browser and still not too succesful.
So I started the standalone Slingplayer, got the video I needed showing already on my laptop, went back to my Chrome browser, then onto Chromecast icon just next to the url field. No gray drop down arrow to indicate option for clicking Cast Entire Screen.
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Not sure what to tell you.
Good luck.
Slingbox Embedded Player
1435254 said:
Hi,
I was reading through the feeds from this thread and followed to download the stand alone app for slingplayer.
Got the stand alone slingplayer to install and actually can see my slingboxes.
Now - I've looked everywhere on the slingplayer to be able to "cast" it using chromecast but sorry, I can't find any option to do that.
The slingplayer version I got is 2.0.3.508
Any help please to further explain to a rookie?
Thanks in advance.
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I don't have a chromecast yet but I am 99% sure that the facebook slingplayer uses slingplayer.slingbox.com/embedded/slingplayer.php try that :fingers-crossed: stormglove said that the facebook slingplayer worked:
stormglove said:
Confirmed the FB app for slingplayer worked for me.
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(Yes, I STILL haven't posted 10 times so i cant do a direct link )
mechinn said:
I don't have a chromecast yet but I am 99% sure that the facebook slingplayer uses slingplayer.slingbox.com/embedded/slingplayer.php try that :fingers-crossed: stormglove said that the facebook slingplayer worked:
(Yes, I STILL haven't posted 10 times so i cant do a direct link )
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For some reason, I cannot stream using the embedded player. It connects and shows my slingbox 350 (with an amber/yellow light), but when I try to access it, it says "Unable to connect, please make sure your slingbox is on and connected..."
I can connect and stream using the normal watch.slingbox.com site, but as soon as I use the embedded, it doesn't work. I should also mention it works fine on my Nexus 4 and 7.
Any thoughts?
Resurrect this thread - Sling say they will be supporting Chromecast soon.
nigelhealy said:
Resurrect this thread - Sling say they will be supporting Chromecast soon.
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Hooray I might have a reason to reconnect my Slingbox!
Actually, this would work around a distribution problem I have too...
Well this is pretty cool!
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The announcement was today, finally, but guess what? No Solo or HD support. My Solo works perfectly - hate to buy another box. I wonder what the chances are of getting this app to work with legacy products... They claim on their website that the reason they couldn't add support was because the older boxes weren't capable. If they can stream to a Roku, they're definitely capable. I believe that about as much as I believe the original iPhone was not "capable" of sending MMS. I get that they're a business, but I hate when trying to force current customers to upgrade is so blatant.
shelby04861 said:
Well this is pretty cool!
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Adamallica said:
The announcement was today, finally, but guess what? No Solo or HD support. My Solo works perfectly - hate to buy another box. I wonder what the chances are of getting this app to work with legacy products... They claim on their website that the reason they couldn't add support was because the older boxes weren't capable. If they can stream to a Roku, they're definitely capable. I believe that about as much as I believe the original iPhone was not "capable" of sending MMS. I get that they're a business, but I hate when trying to force current customers to upgrade is so blatant.
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Yep, Sling is lying.
I replaced my Slingbox in UK a year ago. They only sold the Solo and Pro HD then. Neither is supported now for Chromecast, despite these not yet being officially legacy
http://support.sling.com/KB/KB-1000278
Cynical manipulation to make us buy newer models.
i have many android devices but this chromecast is incompatible even with galaxy S2????
Why is it incompatible?
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that's what written in playstore for the chromecast app.
is it completable with all android devices ?
chenrp said:
that's what written in playstore for the chromecast app.
is it completable with all android devices ?
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you DO NOT need the app to use chromecast. The app is setup, not use. If netflix youtube play movies and play music work, you should be ok. I have seen and experienced problems with LG and Motorola devices though where those apps dont provide the required cast button.
NyPlaya513 said:
you DO NOT need the app to use chromecast. The app is setup, not use. If netflix youtube play movies and play music work, you should be ok. I have seen and experienced problems with LG and Motorola devices though where those apps dont provide the required cast button.
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so this chromecast will work on any android?
chenrp said:
so this chromecast will work on any android?
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as much as I would like to say yes, there has been reports of motorola and lg devices (newer ones from the past 1.5-2 years) which have not been displaying the cast button
thanks!
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?
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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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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.
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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
Current AllCast version is 1.0.7.6 and it's paid again
Author: Koushik Dutta
What it does:
AllCast lets you send photos, music, and videos on your Android to your TV!
AllCast supports:
* Roku
* Apple TV
* Xbox 360, Xbox One
* Samsung, Sony and Panasonic Smart TVs
* DLNA Renderers
* WDTV
* Chromecast (beta)
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AllCast 1.0.4.6+ paid app supports Chromecast again:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...day-after-the-release-of-the-google-cast-sdk/
Prerequirements:
1.) Chromecast with firmware 15250 or later (rooted or stock has to be 15250+)
2.) Android phone with Google Play Services 4.2.34 or newer, download links below
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...mes-adds-cast-api-signs-of-auth-enhancements/
Please do not confuse Google Play Services with Google Play Store - not the same thing.
AllCast Wiki:
https://github.com/koush/support-wiki/wiki/AllCast-Wiki
AllCast Demo
This is the free version of AllCast, which has a 1 minute viewing limit on pictures and videos. Upgrade to the premium version to remove the viewing limit.
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Demo app:
Mod Edit: Links removed
PS1: There is OLD AllCast 1.0.0.2 free for Chromecast only AFAIK it does not work with Chromecast 15250+
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47503538#post47503538
PS2: AllCast 1.0.5.4(for Chromecast 15250+)works without limitations for free KD: "Set app to free while bugs are fixed" (thank jimmiet for info)
Disable auto-update or this specific app auto-update in play store if you want it to stay free with premium features enabled.
AllCast 1.0.5.4 MD5:4826EFD8BAA20FEDDF4B3CE88314845C
*AllCast 1.0.5.5 - 1.0.7.6 changelog
Fix up excessive refresh on Google+ and DLNA
Add casting videos and photos from Google+
Crash fixes in Audio tab/playback
DLNA Media Server support
Transcoding fixes for many devices (Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10)
Major transcoding performance improvements
New icon
Add setting to change streaming bitrate of local video files. Used properly, it fixes laggy playback.
New icon
UI fixes and tweaks
Major UI redesign
Muzei support
Chromecast fixes
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Perhaps I have not gotten the update yet but My All cast could not find my CCasts...
I am wondering if that has more to do with Whitelisting delay than my not getting the update yet (All cast did update last nite)
I'm just too damn lazy to get up from my desk to reboot the CCast and test! Maybe after I finish my coffee! LOL
I've been happy with Avia+Chromecast. What does AllCast offer that can't be accomplished with Avia? I tried the timebomb release of AllCast and liked it but can't think of anything it did that I can't do with Avia. Thanks for any info.
-J
Asphyx said:
Perhaps I have not gotten the update yet but My All cast could not find my CCasts...
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Are you running Google Play Services 4.2? It has just started rolling out and is required.
What's the difference between the paid and free versions?
The S3 Kid said:
What's the difference between the paid and free versions?
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From the demo page:
This is the free version of AllCast, which has a 1 minute viewing limit on pictures and videos. Upgrade to the premium version to remove the viewing limit.
The S3 Kid said:
What's the difference between the paid and free versions?
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Time limit on playing video IIRC.
EDIT: Ninja'd
I'm watching a local vid on the free version now and its been going for about 10 minutes.
Edit: The vid doesn't stop after a minute but it skips parts.
The S3 Kid said:
I'm watching a local vid on the free version now and its been going for about 10 minutes.
Edit: The vid doesn't stop after a minute but it skips parts.
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That sounds annoying.
bozzykid said:
Are you running Google Play Services 4.2? It has just started rolling out and is required.
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Yep that was part of it....Also selecting Video would have helped! LOL
Asphyx said:
Perhaps I have not gotten the update yet but My All cast could not find my CCasts...
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You have to manually update Google Play Services to 4.2.39 (not to be confused with Play Store app that's at v4.5.10). You can get it from Android Police.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/02/03/apk-teardown-download-google-play-services-4-2-refines-play-games-adds-cast-api-signs-of-auth-enhancements/
The S3 Kid said:
I'm watching a local vid on the free version now and its been going for about 10 minutes.
Edit: The vid doesn't stop after a minute but it skips parts.
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I applaud Koush on that. Cutting out the audio from time to time would also annoy me.
Does this play .avi files?
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YellaHayes said:
Does this play .avi files?
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I was gonna ask this to. I hope there is more then mp4 support for video files this could really nice if it can
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YellaHayes said:
Does this play .avi files?
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nikkifm said:
I was gonna ask this to. I hope there is more then mp4 support for video files this could really nice if it can
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Haven't had a chance to confirm, but assuming things haven't changed significantly from the beta, maybe if the data within the AVI is compatible with Chromecast, but that is unlikely in most cases (MPEG-4 is usually not wrapped in an AVI).
So in most cases, No.
AllCast does not transcode. Neither does Avia.
For that you need a Plex server or a DLNA server that does transcoding.
I seem to recall in the beginning, Koush's casting app was intended to support choosing content from a networked desktop using the mobile app and casting it to TV. I gather it doesn't support that yet / anymore?
cmstlist said:
I seem to recall in the beginning, Koush's casting app was intended to support choosing content from a networked desktop using the mobile app and casting it to TV. I gather it doesn't support that yet / anymore?
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In the beginning (it may have changed) AllCast was essentially an "extension" to whatever player/browser you are already using. You then "Share" the content to AllCast and AllCast does the data-forwarding to Chromecast.
Avia can do the same thing if you Share something to it, but Avia is also a player/browser in itself if you run it.
Demo version not working for me...-its stuck at searching devices...
maarawoe said:
Demo version not working for me...-its stuck at searching devices...
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Are you absolutely sure that you've met requirements mentioned in first post?
maarawoe said:
Demo version not working for me...-its stuck at searching devices...
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You have to update playstore services, go up a couple posts for the link
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