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What apps would you like to see updated to support Chromecast? I thought we could use this thread to share any news about new apps being supported.
This is my short wish list:
- MX Player (the only big feature missing for me so far is the ability to stream movies that are saved on my SD card.
- Hulu Plus
- MLBtv
- RetroArch (or any other game emulator)

I second MX player

- Hangouts
- Gallery
- MX Player
- Vulkano
- Watch ESPN
- HBO Go
- Flixter
- BeyondPod
- Facebook

Dish Anywhere
Jango
MX Player
Gallery
Chrome on Android

mjs2011 said:
What apps would you like to see updated to support Chromecast? I thought we could use this thread to share any news about new apps being supported.
This is my short wish list:
- MX Player (the only big feature missing for me so far is the ability to stream movies that are saved on my SD card.
- Hulu Plus
- MLBtv
- RetroArch (or any other game emulator)
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actually you can stream your local files somewhat like a temporary MX player, there is a trick to it i saw it here http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/25/tip-you-can-play-local-video-files-through-chromecast/
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i wonder if the google music on chromecast allows a queue

Plex
XBMC

amadorl608 said:
actually you can stream your local files somewhat like a temporary MX player, there is a trick to it i saw it here http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/25/tip-you-can-play-local-video-files-through-chromecast/
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i wonder if the google music on chromecast allows a queue
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Actually that's just for desktop though right?
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Spotify
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Twitch.tv !

Plex
Serviio
NFL GamePass
MX player
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TWC TV but I won't get my hopes up since they disable HDMI on their Android app. Yet they also support Roku.

Google Drive or office pro. I am a teacher and would love to display a powerpoint from my tablet on a projector with chromecast.

Directv app
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An option to have a standalone app that mirrors the entire tablet.
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Crunchyroll
TuneIn Radio
Gallery
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An option to have a standalone app that mirrors the entire tablet.
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Agreed!

Dice player
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Slingbox
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I would love to stream my whole phone to the tv see what im doing on my phone on the big screen so I would have to say all apps lol
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XBMC
Plex
Amazon prime ( if they ever make an android app for that)
Crackles
Maxgo
HBOgo
Cnn

XBMC chromecast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Showbox

I don't know how many of you have used or own or owned jailbroken apple stuff but one of the best apps on apple was/is . Well they came up with an app finally on android and its awesome especially on the HTC one. Its like Netflix but a thousand times better and you don't need to sign up and pay monthly. enjoy all the latest movies and TV shows updated daily and on this beast phone. O and its an app just forgot to mention that!

Good find, thanks for sharing! There's lots of stuff on there been wanting to see.

Sweet! I was able to sideload onto my Sony Google Box and am streaming on my HDTV! Beats the hell out of Netflix!

Nice find.
Anyone know how to integrate this to use with my ChromeCast? I mean without downloading the video & using strictly the streaming feature.

Really cool man. Thanks

EL TEJANO said:
Nice find.
Anyone know how to integrate this to use with my ChromeCast? I mean without downloading the video & using strictl y the streaming feature.
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I know on some tvs if you go from your phone you can choose third party player and it will stream. Also if you have Google TV Gmail the app to yourself and you can install it on your Google TV and it works that's what I did also. Now apple fans have one less advantage over android haha and you don't have to root your phone unlike the iPhone! Haha when using the third party player choose chomecast if you have to use an app if not you can always try the app cheapcast but that usually goes to another device ie. Phone to tablet but I don't have a ChromeCast to test it on I may try to go to my friends house and test it for you

WOW showbox has this season of "SONs of anarchy" which I dont think netflix or hulu has and one reason why I couldn't ditch my outrageous cost of direct tv. If this showbox lasts, maybe I can finally CUT THE CORD!!!
And with my LG smart internet tv, I just "play to TV"

You know they're gonna pull the plug on us soon...this app is too good to be true! I would even pay for this one!!

This app has been on iPhone for a long time I doubt they will pull the plug.

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And with my LG smart internet tv, I just "play to TV"
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Which option do you use to get it on the TV? Do you download it first?

I went right to the site on my tv and downloaded right to the tv and installed it
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Which option do you use to get it on the TV? Do you download it first?
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I just downloaded a movie using apps download feature (use high quality setting) . Its in a folder on the SD (showbox folder) using usb I transferred the download to my computer then watched it on a computer hooked up to a 65inch flatscreen. You can also use HDMI from phone to tv.

This phone has an HDMI port? my phone has been in an otter box since day one, and there's no cut-out in the case for one...
Anyways... Anyone have a link for this app?
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NICE FIND!!
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This phone has an HDMI port? my phone has been in an otter box since day one, and there's no cut-out in the case for one...
Anyways... Anyone have a link for this app?
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Download link here: http://showsbox.ru/data/showbox.apk
@cruckus maybe you can add that^ direct link to the OP

I've added the apk

leon sprouse said:
I just downloaded a movie using apps download feature (use high quality setting) . Its in a folder on the SD (showbox folder) using usb I transferred the download to my computer then watched it on a computer hooked up to a 65inch flatscreen. You can also use HDMI from phone to tv.
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Yes, I have an MHL adapter. Haven't tried it yet with this, but I'm wondering if you can send it to the TV wirelessly from the phone without downloading the movie. I can do that in the Gallery by choosing the LG TV under Select Player.

You can try sending it over Dlna to the TV with the flipps app (formerly imedia share). I haven't had much luck with that in the past though. Miracast adapter should work wirelessly too though. There are a lot on the web, htc 's is the medialink
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CNexus said:
NICE FIND!!
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Download link here: http://showsbox.ru/data/showbox.apk
@cruckus maybe you can add that^ direct link to the OP
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You need to get an adaptor. Micro sd to hdmi

Hell yeah! I will def use the ish out of this. Thanks!

I take it there is no online site to watch?
Also, any way to get this to work with bluestacks? I tried last night but kept getting an error. (On my Macbook)

List of APPS we would like to see on Chromecast ?

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

BubbleuPNP
Everything else is just froth for me.

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

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

twitch
lovefilm
blinkbox

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

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

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

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

Amazon MP3 / Cloud Player
Poweramp

crunchyroll
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Dailymotion. ( o Y o )

Amazon prime , so i can stream movies.

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

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

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

Plexicast - new chromecast app to stream plex to chromecast

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?

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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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@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.

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.