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Vget, Streaming Video, and Amazon Prime Video

Well, will this work? I can get prime videos to play through mobile firefox, but that is as far as I've gotten. I've tried but I don't know that I am using it right. Is there some way, with the new apps, to get Amazon Prime video streaming from my phone/tablet to my chromecast?

primetime34 said:
Well, will this work? I can get prime videos to play through mobile firefox, but that is as far as I've gotten. I've tried but I don't know that I am using it right. Is there some way, with the new apps, to get Amazon Prime video streaming from my phone/tablet to my chromecast?
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I'm betting for now that the answer is NO...But there may be ways with a Hacked Rooted CCast.
I would be guessing but I expect there to be DRM in those that requires a player that can decode the DRM stream.
Netflix has one for the CCast and until Amazon supports CCast natively I wouldn't expect it to work without direct streaming whatever is on the Tablet screen directly to the CCast via Allcast or some other app that requires a Rooted CCast..

You can use vget with the full version of Avia
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drivenby said:
You can use vget with the full version of Avia
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I have the full version of Avia. How can I use it with Amazon prime videos?
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primetime34 said:
I have the full version of Avia. How can I use it with Amazon prime videos?
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You probably can't, I'm guessing it has some kind of drm.
I meant using vget for sites like putlocker or other storage sites.
What I do is use vget as a dlna server and read it through avia.
Works as a charm MOST times.
For some reason some files won't play through dlna or streaming, and I have to download them with vget
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As far as I know...Anything that can only be played through a proprietary portal and their proprietary software (This includes NetFlix, GPlay, and Amazon) are most likely protected with DRM so that they can only be played on their proprietary player.
Which means it is pretty much up to them to incorporate Casting to CCast before you can cast those content items.
No way around it that I can think of.
Netflix activates an app on the CCast that knows how to decode their DRM encryption to play.it's streams.
It's a safe bet GPlay does this too and Amazon will need to create the same system they use.
While we all want Screen Mirroring and Local casting...The truth is the DIAL technology was always meant to be used in the way NetFlix uses it.
Thankfully it is flexible enough that we can get those other things as well.

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As far as I know...Anything that can only be played through a proprietary portal and their proprietary software (This includes NetFlix, GPlay, and Amazon) are most likely protected with DRM so that they can only be played on their proprietary player.
Which means it is pretty much up to them to incorporate Casting to CCast before you can cast those content items.
No way around it that I can think of.
Netflix activates an app on the CCast that knows how to decode their DRM encryption to play.it's streams.
It's a safe bet GPlay does this too and Amazon will need to create the same system they use.
While we all want Screen Mirroring and Local casting...The truth is the DIAL technology was always meant to be used in the way NetFlix uses it.
Thankfully it is flexible enough that we can get those other things as well.
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That makes sense. I just hope that sooner, rather than later, Amazon decides to open up their videos to all the android users...I mean for crying out loud, there is an app for the Wii and nothing for Android yet. Ridiculous.

primetime34 said:
That makes sense. I just hope that sooner, rather than later, Amazon decides to open up their videos to all the android users...I mean for crying out loud, there is an app for the Wii and nothing for Android yet. Ridiculous.
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Yeah, I'm waiting for Amazon too... can already do it on my TV, but my TV's interface is klunky.

I think they will get there but it's a huge company whose software divisions are pretty much focused on their Kindle and Internal stuff.
Unfortunately I don't see them listed under the Dial Registry Database at all right now...
http://www.dial-multiscreen.org/dial-registry/namespace-database
Now that posting could be out of date and it may not mean they aren't working on it just that they haven't registered their Name yet.
They may be waiting for the public release of the SDK. Not sure how close they are with Google as far as development goes to be right on top of it.
I tend to avoid buying any music or content with DRM. I would rather buy the disc and rip it into a DRM free format so I can keep it on the Media Server or NAS.

Asphyx said:
I tend to avoid buying any music or content with DRM. I would rather buy the disc and rip it into a DRM free format so I can keep it on the Media Server or NAS.
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Totally my attitude as well though recent life changes have pushed me to more of a "wherever, however" methodology, heh. Still won't pay for DRMed stuff as I've been burned too many times in the past, but I'll rent/subscribe for streaming now. Scary. I finally subscribed to Netflix... but mainly because I had the code from Chromecast. Nice bonus, the $8.99 1-month DVD+streaming gift card I bought years ago redeemed for two months of streaming service ($15.98 value). :victory:

bhiga said:
Totally my attitude as well though recent life changes have pushed me to more of a "wherever, however" methodology, heh. Still won't pay for DRMed stuff as I've been burned too many times in the past, but I'll rent/subscribe for streaming now. Scary. I finally subscribed to Netflix... but mainly because I had the code from Chromecast. Nice bonus, the $8.99 1-month DVD+streaming gift card I bought years ago redeemed for two months of streaming service ($15.98 value). :victory:
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Netflix is a pretty good value when you get right down to it. I just signed up for the first time last month as well. Not sure I'll keep it but at the time Plex didn't support CCast! LOL
Truth is I got it as much for my Mother to use the account as for me! I may only keep as long as the MidSeason Break is on because there is nothing but crap on until January! LOL

Netflix is worth every penny imho.
Well, American Netflix. The other ones ain't so hot but if you have an open mind, there's plenty to watch.
If you are more of a 'up to date' guy, then Hulu might be the better alternative.
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New to Chromecast

So I recently bought a chromecast and now I am looking for apps to use with it. Avia caught my eye so I will try to buy it however are there any free or useful apps to use with Chromecast. My chromecast isnt rootable so I guess I will use officially supported apps only. My main purpose for chromecast was to stream locally stored mp3s on my phone to my TV and home theather so are there any other apps that will do the job. Also do suggest any free alternatives or ways to get Avia support for free since google wallet isnt supported in my country even though paying 3 dollars for an app isnt much trouble.

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So I recently bought a chromecast and now I am looking for apps to use with it. Avia caught my eye so I will try to buy it however are there any free or useful apps to use with Chromecast. My chromecast isnt rootable so I guess I will use officially supported apps only. My main purpose for chromecast was to stream locally stored mp3s on my phone to my TV and home theather so are there any other apps that will do the job. Also do suggest any free alternatives or ways to get Avia support for free since google wallet isnt supported in my country even though paying 3 dollars for an app isnt much trouble.
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I'm not aware of any free apps, maybe Google play music ? I don't know.
Avia does support streaming mp3s and stuff , I've used it myself from my dlna server.
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Well yeah I am aware of Avias capabilities and have also used Google Music but Google Music manager isnt supported for my country yet again so I cant use that. Avia seems like the best option for me but because it requires me to use a google wallet account it may be impossible to buy it in my country.
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I'm not aware of any free apps, maybe Google play music ? I don't know.
Avia does support streaming mp3s and stuff , I've used it myself from my dlna server.
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You could subscribe to plex pass through their website , which doesn't use Google play and the app is free to download, but you need a plex pass account.
4usd a month or 75usd lifetime.
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drivenby said:
You could subscribe to plex pass through their website , which doesn't use Google play and the app is free to download, but you need a plex pass account.
4usd a month or 75usd lifetime.
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FWIW, Plexing to Chromecast will be available to non-pass members once it is out of early access stage.

mdamaged said:
FWIW, Plexing to Chromecast will be available to non-pass members once it is out of early access stage.
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He can't use the play store
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drivenby said:
He can't use the play store
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Oh, only saw him state that he can't use Google wallet, they accept credit cards too, or do they region lock those too? Maybe contact Plex and see what they can do, they are usually pretty accommodating.

I'm currently using Plex Media Server on my desktop to host my music (app is free for the PC) and then use Avia on my phone or tablet to access the Plex Media Server and stream to my chromecast on my home theater. Its a good work around until chromcast features are free on Plex.
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If he can't use wallet he may issues with aVia too...Doesn't it require an In App purchase to get the Chromecast support?
I'm betting that purchase goes through Google...

Oh yea good point Asphyx!
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Asphyx said:
If he can't use wallet he may issues with aVia too...Doesn't it require an In App purchase to get the Chromecast support?
I'm betting that purchase goes through Google...
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Yes, it does. Mine got declined at first till I figured out it was using an credit card that was stolen and had been changed.

kaibaa said:
So I recently bought a chromecast and now I am looking for apps to use with it. Avia caught my eye so I will try to buy it however are there any free or useful apps to use with Chromecast. My chromecast isnt rootable so I guess I will use officially supported apps only. My main purpose for chromecast was to stream locally stored mp3s on my phone to my TV and home theather so are there any other apps that will do the job. Also do suggest any free alternatives or ways to get Avia support for free since google wallet isnt supported in my country even though paying 3 dollars for an app isnt much trouble.
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Hello there!
I hope this helps
https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/3006709?hl=en

kaibaa said:
Also do suggest any free alternatives or ways to get Avia support for free since google wallet isnt supported in my country even though paying 3 dollars for an app isnt much trouble.
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Avia is on Amazon App Store too, and that version should use Amazon's in-app purchase rather than Google Wallet.
Can you get Google Wallet to activate using a Google Play redemption code, rather than credit card, or is it completely unsupported for your country?
Seems the first purchase (even a $0.00 purchase) requires adding some funds either through credit card or Google Play redemption code.

I can use amazon but Avia requires an in app purchase which is only available through google wallet. And Plex is the same story since its only available on the app store and not on amazon. I hate that google restricts regions like this. This is exactly the same reason why I had to buy my Nexus 5 for about $500 rather than for $450 through the google store.
bhiga said:
Avia is on Amazon App Store too, and that version should use Amazon's in-app purchase rather than Google Wallet.
Can you get Google Wallet to activate using a Google Play redemption code, rather than credit card, or is it completely unsupported for your country?
Seems the first purchase (even a $0.00 purchase) requires adding some funds either through credit card or Google Play redemption code.
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kaibaa said:
I can use amazon but Avia requires an in app purchase which is only available through google wallet.
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Uninstall the Play Store version and install the Amazon version. The Amazon version uses Amazon's in-app purchase which does not require Google Wallet. It would be it required Google Wallet it would be fairly pointless to have it on Amazon.
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And Plex is the same story since its only available on the app store and not on amazon.
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I see "Plex for Android ($4.99)" on Amazon.

Yeah I guess when I searched the entire Amazon store I didnt find it, I looked harder and found it in the dedicated section for apps. Will give it a try though. However which one do you think would be better. I did manage to find a way to get Avia as well, through a friend's credit card living in the US.
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Uninstall the Play Store version and install the Amazon version. The Amazon version uses Amazon's in-app purchase which does not require Google Wallet. It would be it required Google Wallet it would be fairly pointless to have it on Amazon.
I see "Plex for Android ($4.99)" on Amazon.
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kaibaa said:
Yeah I guess when I searched the entire Amazon store I didnt find it, I looked harder and found it in the dedicated section for apps. Will give it a try though. However which one do you think would be better. I did manage to find a way to get Avia as well, through a friend's credit card living in the US.
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It really depends on what your media library looks like.
In actuality they aren't head-to-head competitors much at all.
Avia is better if...
All your media is in a Chromecast-compatible format, or you are willing to convert it to a Chromecast-compatible format
You have a lot of media on your phone/tablet that you want to play and is Chromecast-compatible
You have a DLNA server that is not a Plex server and you want to cast content from it
You don't want to have a media server running (you don't have a server, or a system you're willing to have running for media playback)
Plex is better if...
Your media is not in a Chromecast-compatible format or you have no idea what that means
You have no clue what transcoding means, or you know what transcoding means, but you are unwilling to transcode your media library to make it Chromecast-compatible
You are okay with running Plex Media Server on a system for media playback
You have multiple playback devices (Roku, etc) that you use
Note that Chromecast support for Plex is currently limited to PlexPass members, but is planned to be released to the general public later.
I could be mistaken, but I believe someone said they use Avia to cast from Plex Media Server?

That actually made things really easy, Avia is the choice for me since I mostly only play mp3s and have my library stored on my Nexus 7 or 5. I wanted to ask, if I use a friend's credit card from the US and buy the app on my account would I be able to use the app outside the US or would I be able to download it on my device while staying in my country which doesnt support google wallet services.
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It really depends on what your media library looks like.
In actuality they aren't head-to-head competitors much at all.
Avia is better if...
All your media is in a Chromecast-compatible format, or you are willing to convert it to a Chromecast-compatible format
You have a lot of media on your phone/tablet that you want to play and is Chromecast-compatible
You have a DLNA server that is not a Plex server and you want to cast content from it
You don't want to have a media server running (you don't have a server, or a system you're willing to have running for media playback)
Plex is better if...
Your media is not in a Chromecast-compatible format or you have no idea what that means
You have no clue what transcoding means, or you know what transcoding means, but you are unwilling to transcode your media library to make it Chromecast-compatible
You are okay with running Plex Media Server on a system for media playback
You have multiple playback devices (Roku, etc) that you use
Note that Chromecast support for Plex is currently limited to PlexPass members, but is planned to be released to the general public later.
I could be mistaken, but I believe someone said they use Avia to cast from Plex Media Server?
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kaibaa said:
That actually made things really easy, Avia is the choice for me since I mostly only play mp3s and have my library stored on my Nexus 7 or 5. I wanted to ask, if I use a friend's credit card from the US and buy the app on my account would I be able to use the app outside the US or would I be able to download it on my device while staying in my country which doesnt support google wallet services.
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Well if your only trying to stream content on the unit I do not see how location restrictions apply.
Apps aren't usually the reason for locations restrictions, The Content that the App makes available is usually why it's here but not there!
and it should be pointed out to everyone who complains about Google not making things available outside of US that is usually because of Import restrictions the EU has enacted not because Google doesn't want to make it available or can't!
So if you buy the App I see no reason why where you use it is going to be an issue especially since your intention is to stream your own content.

bhiga said:
I could be mistaken, but I believe someone said they use Avia to cast from Plex Media Server?
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Yes this is what I do currently until the Plex app's chromecast feature works for free.
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When the heck is plex opening up casting

That is for non plex pass members?
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why dont you email them and ask, then come and post it here so everyone knows.

I wouldn't expect them to make it public until they have all the bugs worked out.
Most notably the issues with the transcoder.
And even then they might wait until Music and Picture support is implemented.

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why dont you email them and ask, then come and post it here so everyone knows.
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Sometimes folks here have information others are not privvy to. But thanks for that helpful reply.
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The Plex employees in their forums won't speculate, but they definitely aren't implying that it's soon. The more experienced long-term Plex users seem to be suggesting to expect around 6 months based on past experience. But for all we know it could be tomorrow, and they're just doing a really good job of keeping it quiet.

DJames1 said:
The Plex employees in their forums won't speculate, but they definitely aren't implying that it's soon. The more experienced long-term Plex users seem to be suggesting to expect around 6 months based on past experience. But for all we know it could be tomorrow, and they're just doing a really good job of keeping it quiet.
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Thanks for the replies.... I haven't kept current with the forums and was a bit curious....
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You could always become a monthly member for 3.99 until it's opened to everyone.
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VanillaG0rilla said:
You could always become a monthly member for 3.99 until it's opened to everyone.
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Truth is the Plex Pass fee is really only required for the Plex Player apps...
The Server is free! And truth is the Server is the most important part of that system because it works with any DLNA/UPnP player.
Right now aVia is the only player other than Plex that can play to CCast.
But it won't be the only one for long....
So it makes a ton of sense to be running a Plex Server (or any transcoding DLNA server for that matter) despite the fact you won't get all the features of it until a better player app that supports DLNA and CCast fully (With transcoding) comes along.

I'm using the Plex for android and stream media to my CC without any problem for about a week or so. It worked after they made an update recently. you just need to buy the app which is about 5 bucks.

betizad said:
I'm using the Plex for android and stream media to my CC without any problem for about a week or so. It worked after they made an update recently. you just need to buy the app which is about 5 bucks.
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No just buying the app isn't enough...
CCast support requires PlexPass account. You can run the app and stream to your device but the CCast streaming shouldn't not work unless you have a PlexPass subscription.
I will note someone had a link to a developer version of the Plex App that bypassed this requirement but I wouldn't trust it...

I have had Plex for some time now and they are right, it is a anyone's guess when the support opens for casting. The developer version works just fine in my opinion as well. Avia does most of what I want anyway so if you want to put your money in the right place now, get the avia app honestly.

Isn't a month membership only like $3.99? I imagine that would be worth it for the time being. Just pay the few dollars dude. Not a big deal.
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Isn't a month membership only like $3.99? I imagine that would be worth it for the time being. Just pay the few dollars dude. Not a big deal.
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Exactly what I did. It's only 3.99 people !
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Exactly what I did. It's only 3.99 people !
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It's not the cost... I purchased the plex app. That is what is needed for my use. I have also purchased the a avia app as well. I don't want to pay four bucks a month for a service that I rarely use. Four kids in college and all that.
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third son said:
It's not the cost... I purchased the plex app. That is what is needed for my use. I have also purchased the a avia app as well. I don't want to pay four bucks a month for a service that I rarely use. Four kids in college and all that.
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Quite Understandable....I'm not even sure you can buy just one month as I thought the Sub Options were a Year and Lifetime.
I understand why CCast support is PlexPass only at this point. If you're a regular visitor to the Plex Forums you would see a myriad of issues being reported regarding the transcoding and specifically surround Audio. This is on top of the usual problems we talk about here such as loss of control, Network, Router and Connection issues.
Right now the PlexPass users are sort of acting as the Beta Testers for this since they are the most familiar with Plex and it's workings.
To open it up to the Public right now would probably overwhelm the support forum rehashing the Bugs they already know about and add the reports of things that are not broken just because the user didn't know there is a setting in Plex set wrong they didn't know exists.
I would guess that when the Transcoder is running perfectly you might see CCast support go Public.
But they may also wait until they finish their Music and Picture support which at this point does not exist at all.
aVia does work provided your library doesn't need transcoding but if you do then it might be worth paying for the PlexPass at least until they release it publicly.
Plex right now is the only system that works exactly as Google intended it to when they developed the CCast.
Mobile App tells the CCast to load a player app and play a stream direct from a server without needing the device that launched it once it starts.
Plex is the only system that transcodes local files for playback as RealPlayer requires you to upload to their cloud to get a transcoded stream back.
Perhaps the announcement about the 10 Apps with CCast support being added was a bit of stretching the truth for Christmas Shopping Marketing Purposes...
Cause lets be honest none of the options for Local Content are perfected or issue free. aVia has had at least 10 Updates since the announcement maybe even more....
Most of the work on the Plex side has been done to the server side because I haven't seen any updates to the Android apps itself, certainly not as many as the aVia Player has....
All the Local playback App options do the job better than CCast did before they were released...
But thats about all you can really say about them. They are all still learning how to crawl at this point and none are what I would call a perfected and Mature option that does everything we expect they should yet.
It's going to take time...What CCast does it much more complicated than what Miracast, Roku and Airplay do.

VLC with Chromecast

Hi there,
Now that the SDK has been released, does anyone know if VLC is going to support Chromecast? It'd be great to cast videos from my computer along with subtitles.
Thanks!

No one can say other than the developers of VLC.

jsgraphicart said:
No one can say other than the developers of VLC.
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We got two programs for Chromecast based on VLC:
Fling (vlcj library)
Mongoose
At VLC trac you may see one ticked:
https://trac.videolan.org/vlc/ticket/9338
On videolan forums there are no new posts on Chromecast so you should spread Chromecast SDK News there.
https://forum.videolan.org/index.php

JazzyCarr0t said:
Hi there,
Now that the SDK has been released, does anyone know if VLC is going to support Chromecast? It'd be great to cast videos from my computer along with subtitles.
Thanks!
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JUst install videostream chromecast extension from chrome store, it works.

I use VLC to transcode my cable TV to Plex. Then I can connect to Plex with my CC and cast live TV..
So, in a sense. It's already been done.
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bh805 said:
JUst install videostream chromecast extension from chrome store, it works.
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VLC can transcode videos and he is asking if they might add a function to directly send the transcoded video to VLC. Honestly? Will not happen soon.

catexecutive said:
VLC can transcode videos and he is asking if they might add a function to directly send the transcoded video to VLC. Honestly? Will not happen soon.
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Sreaming transcoded content from VLC to CC and will be huge but not extreme effort from VLC developers.
There already is a dirty workaround.:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655258

https://forums.plex.tv/index.php?/topic/96270-VLC-channel
VLC channel
Check this plugin out. It's in the development stages ATM
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JazzyCarr0t said:
Hi there,
Now that the SDK has been released, does anyone know if VLC is going to support Chromecast? It'd be great to cast videos from my computer along with subtitles.
Thanks!
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am use Plex.tv now for stream local media files frome computer to Chromecast.
But am agree should be nice me VLC included Chromecast so man dosent need to install plex Media center and need to use Android app.

My Chromecast finally has a use! Synolgy NAS FTW!

My chromecast has sat in my bottom drawer for at least the last 2 months. It wasn't overly useful to me, seeing as at home I have HTPC's everywhere, and I have a NAS that isn't powerful enough to host a Plex server and do OTF trans-coding for when I travel. I could use Plex server on the HTPC's, but they aren't exactly the most energy efficient when compared to my NAS. It also isn't worth the hassle of converting all of my vids to chromecast friendly format that my NAS could handle.
Synology just released the 5.0 software, with chromecast support for streaming videos. So now I have my entire movie/TV collection on my Synology NAS, which I can pull up on my Nexus 4 and stream the video's on my chromecast. It has OTF bandwidth/conversion, and so far has been running wonderfully!
Finally, my chromecast is useful. Big props to Synology for making this happen.
Sorry, this is mostly just me being a fanboy for Synology since they made such an obscure device a relatively high priority and have done so better than anything else out at the moment! (no, I do not work for them).

Nice. Good on Synology for supporting Chromecast! With millions of Chromecast shipped and now being shipped internationally I'm pretty sure it's no longer being considered obscure.

bhiga said:
Nice. Good on Synology for supporting Chromecast! With millions of Chromecast shipped and now being shipped internationally I'm pretty sure it's no longer being considered obscure.
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What is Synology?? Could you give a small brief description? Isit like a 24/7server. Or is it something else Does it cost

Krisshp said:
What is Synology?? Could you give a small brief description? Isit like a 24/7server. Or is it something else Does it cost
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It's an NAS Manufacturer with built in Media Server.
Not sure of it's ability to transcode but I do know there is a version of Plex made for some of their NAS units.

This is going to become a bigger use in the future. I used the readyNAS plex server package on my zyxcel nsa320. Works great!
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shelby04861 said:
This is going to become a bigger use in the future. I used the readyNAS plex server package on my zyxcel nsa320. Works great!
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Plex for NAS works well but it can get overcome if heavy transcode is needed.

Agreed. I just keep it all one format to minimize the need.
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shelby04861 said:
Agreed. I just keep it all one format to minimize the need.
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I highly recommend an NAS to anyone who wants to stream Media. If you find you need better Transcode later on you can always add a server and map the NAS to it.
I have a Beefy HTPC that I was already running XBMC on with a Seagate 16TB NAS with Raid mapped to it. Installed Plex to that machine and it has pretty much been smooth sailing ever since.