My new app PlexiCast lets you cast movies/videos from your plex library to your chromecast.
I know plex now has chromecast support built in. But I started this back last fall when the chromecast beta sdk first came out. I figure there are still some folks not wanting to pay for a plexpass subscription, so now they have another option until chromecast support is added to the regular features of the plex app.
My app has a free 7 day trial. Then a one time in app upgrade to the full version to get unlimited casting.
**** Now open to everybody -> Google Play Link
This app will not transcode your videos like the plex app will. So it will only play video formats supported by the chromecast.
Transcoding is now an experimental feature. You can enable in in the settings.
TRANSCODE WARNING
● No guarantees.
● Transcoding may not give good results.
● This app calls your Plex Media Server's transcoding engine.
● A number of factors like Wi-Fi network throughput, Plex server specs and server load play a part in successful transcoding.
● If you experience problems with transcoding, there are a number of suggestions in the plex forum to improve transcoding results.
● Please do not leave negative ratings/comments if transcoding does not work for you. The results you receive are beyond this app's control.
It also only works for movie/home movie categories. So no tv show, music or photo support currently.
To beta test:
1) join the communit - https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/112798222770978290122
2) opt-in for beta testing - https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.fivehellions.android.plexicast
3) download app (will only be visible once you've done steps 1&2) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fivehellions.android.plexicast
Installed it.
What's the server address?
The S3 Kid said:
Installed it.
What's the server address?
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You have to have a Plex Media Server running on your local network. Get it here - https://plex.tv/downloads
Get that running and create at least one library that holds video files. Take note of the computer name or local ip address of the computer you installed it on. Then type that in the server name box.
I'll run it through some paces once I get home.
Went through first two steps and play store says item not found??? Did I miss the boat??? Wait..don't answer that...
Edit: works now
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What is the difference between your product and just paying for the Plex membership?
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Or you could set Plex app to use external player and use Allcast or local cast? This just seems a bit clunky IMHO
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What is the difference between your product and just paying for the Plex membership?
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With my app you don't have to pay an ongoing subscription or wait for the chromecast feature to be available in the normal paid app.
I will admit the official plex app has advantages. It will transcode the files so it can play files not supported by the chromecast. It includes photo, tv and music support. It shows movie detail on your tv while your browsing titles. And it looks nicer. So if any of these things are important to you I'd recommend paying for the plex pass or waiting for the feature to be available to everybody.
I started this before plex even said that they would support the chromecast. Then google made regular devs wait 6 months before releasing the final SDK. If you look at the comments on the plex app you will see alot of people refuse to pay a subscription. I figured I'd go ahead and release it for those that don't want to wait and would rather pay a one time fee vs a subscription.
Is Plex OK with this?
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Could you also add the app as attachment to 1st post of beta thread?
IMO it will increase apps popularity and amount of feedback.
I do understand. But you might want to clear it with Elan or Tobias.
Just looking out for you, "cease and desist" orders aren't fun.
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Is Plex OK with this?
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Not sure.
I had an icon designed that incorporated the cast icon and the plex > sign. But then I decided I probably wasn't allowed to use that symbol so I redesigned my icon (even though there are multiple apps in the play store that use it in their icon that are not made by plex)
I could see them having a problem with my app name. If they do I will gladly change it.
Other than that I access data in the official way that they make it available in their web api. So I don't think they can tell me that I'm not allowed to do this.
Cool. Next question.
Do you have play controls like play, pause, stop, etc..?
If so, how did you do it? I'm programming a remote control and have been trying to figure out how to access these controls.
The common and documented HTTP API did not work.
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@jeepguy04
Could you also add the app as attachment to 1st post of beta thread?
IMO it will increase apps popularity and amount of feedback.
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I was trying to do the beta the official way in the play store. They require you to be part of a google plus community or a google group. It is alot easier to deliver new app versions to the testers since they get an app update notification from the play store like regular apps.
But I don't plan on the beta being long. If everything keeps doing well and no major bugs are found I will release it to everybody on monday.
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Cool. Next question.
Do you have play controls like play, pause, stop, etc..?
If so, how did you do it? I'm programming a remote control and have been trying to figure out how to access these controls.
The common and documented HTTP API did not work.
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I do have play controls but they are handled by the chromecast sdk through the media router. They don't control plex.
Can this be handled with broadcasting intents?
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Can this be handled with broadcasting intents?
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Are you trying to control the chromecast or regular plex clients?
Just the ChromeCast
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Just the ChromeCast
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I would start by digging around the cast sdk http://developer.android.com/reference/com/google/android/gms/cast/package-summary.html
The way the sample shows, when you connect to a chromecast it changes the app on the chromecast to your app. So I couldn't control google play music playing on the chromecast with my app. But I bet there is a way to connect to the current session without changing the app. I know there was an app in the play store that does that. (RemoteCast - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.benlc.camcast&hl=en)
Specifically I would look at the CastMediaControlIntent and MediaRouteSelector.
When my app connects it calls:
mMediaRouter = MediaRouter.getInstance(context);
mMediaRouteSelector = new MediaRouteSelector.Builder().addControlCategory(
CastMediaControlIntent.categoryForCast(mApplicationId)).build();
mMediaRouterCallback = new CastMediaRouterCallback(this, context);
mMediaRouter.addCallback(mMediaRouteSelector, mMediaRouterCallback,
MediaRouter.CALLBACK_FLAG_PERFORM_ACTIVE_SCAN);
But I'm wondering if you called it without adding a control category if that would work.
Or passed in categoryForRemotePlayback() instead of categoryForCast(mApplicationId) which would at least let you control apps that used the default Media Receiver.
I may look into it next week if I have time. Having an app that could control whatever is playing on the chromecast but also have hooks where app like tasker could interface with it would be pretty neat.
Related
I just set this up last night and have to say I was really impressed! I now have a complete media control device. If you have XBMC setup on your HTPC or Xbox, you just enable UPnP in XBMC settings, side load Eyecon on the Gtab (if you can't find it in Market), register or login as Guest and fire it up. It will automatically detect your media devices as long as they are able to share media. No need to enter IP addresses and ports, etc. Setup was easy.
The interface is great as it shows you 4 different panes for Search, Results, Play, and Plug (playlists). No need to use the XBMC remote to fight through menus to find your content. Don't get me wrong, I still like the official XBMC remote and will continue to use it for fine tuning, but Eyecon makes playing media easier and more high tech. Check it out.
Youtube Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ue5OE5bRD8
Website:
http://www.eyecontec.com/
Wow I never have to leave my couch ever again.
Is this usable with a PS3? It looks pretty slick! Good find!
Is this thread dead already?
help. it do not show in my market
You have to side load it.
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I haven't tried it on Ps3 yet
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I haven't tried it on Ps3 yet
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Understood. If you get around to trying it, let us know your thoughts.
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I couldn't get it to work on PS3. Issues getting UPnP to come up as enabled on the PS3. Anyone else try it?
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.
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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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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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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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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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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...
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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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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
Ive noticed that in chrome I can open MP4 videos and play them. Then cast that tab and it works fairly well. But I cant get it to work with any other extensions. WMVs will play but when I cast it doesnt show up on my tv.
Are there any web based media players that we can just cast the tab?
Im a little disappointed with this device it could been so much more
*edit* Apparently you can cast the plex web app.
Yeah if you were looking to stream local content you purchased the wrong device.
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Yeah if you were looking to stream local content you purchased the wrong device.
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Im hoping.. my popcorn hour died..
i jut use handbrake and make a mp4 version of all my files
It really is worth the time to set up Plex and use it to cast from your Chrome browser tab. I set it up 2 weeks ago and my wife and kids love it. It breathes new life into your TV and movie collection. I use a wifi mouse on my phone to control it.
Also with Plex I can watch ALL of my movies at work, streaming them from my house to my phone and tablet. It really is handy, and makes the wait on chromecast bearable.
Edit: it has played every video format so far...
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pdaddy said:
It really is worth the time to set up Plex and use it to cast from your Chrome browser tab. I set it up 2 weeks ago and my wife and kids love it. It breathes new life into your TV and movie collection. I use a wifi mouse on my phone to control it.
Also with Plex I can watch ALL of my movies at work, streaming them from my house to my phone and tablet. It really is handy, and makes the wait on chromecast bearable.
Edit: it has played every video format so far...
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Yeah but it only does 720p.
pdaddy said:
It really is worth the time to set up Plex and use it to cast from your Chrome browser tab. I set it up 2 weeks ago and my wife and kids love it. It breathes new life into your TV and movie collection. I use a wifi mouse on my phone to control it.
Also with Plex I can watch ALL of my movies at work, streaming them from my house to my phone and tablet. It really is handy, and makes the wait on chromecast bearable.
Edit: it has played every video format so far...
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@pdaddy Can you tell me how you set up plex to cast to your chromecast?
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@pdaddy Can you tell me how you set up plex to cast to your chromecast?
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go to https://my.plexapp.com/
then click servers
then pick your server
then click on plex/web
on my pc it goes to http://10.0.0.103:32400/web/index.html#!/dashboard
wherre 10.0.0.103 is my pc ip address
and 32400 is the port plex is running on (you can see that in its settings)
OORRR
Just right click on the plex icon in you tray and click on media manager lol.
@pemell check your messages.
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@pemell check your messages.
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anyway u can pm me as well with instructions?
I guess I should also mention that Plex needs to be installed on a computer and the Chrome tab you are casting needs to be on that computer or another one you are signed into with your Plex info. It was a fairly painless setup.
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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!
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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
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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.
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?
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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.
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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.
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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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