prestigio mirrorcast dongle - Google Chromecast

I have 1 chromecast and I use localcast app on a note1 to do as much as it lets with all the extra taps needed.I just happend to be in aUK maplins store and saw something called a prestigio pmd 1 dongle mirroring dongle. My plan is to put a chromecast on every tv but it wont mirror yet. Iam not technically gifted to tell you what the pmd 1 one exactly is but for £29. It plugged in to hdmi micro usb'd to a note 1 plug for power (usb tv port on another tv.) I pressed sreen mirroring on my tab 3.8 and it quick connected the whole of my phone , camera an all.Anything on your pgone is mirrored to the tv, operating system, apps, showbox and all. Im hoping google I/o gives us mirror today but if it doesnt I dont care now id just buy another of these. I dont think thease have any operating system in them (pmd 1) just bit of ram and memory to cast but it works.:victory:

samsungwarrior said:
I have 1 chromecast and I use localcast app on a note1 to do as much as it lets with all the extra taps needed.I just happend to be in aUK maplins store and saw something called a prestigio pmd 1 dongle mirroring dongle. My plan is to put a chromecast on every tv but it wont mirror yet. Iam not technically gifted to tell you what the pmd 1 one exactly is but for £29. It plugged in to hdmi micro usb'd to a note 1 plug for power (usb tv port on another tv.) I pressed sreen mirroring on my tab 3.8 and it quick connected the whole of my phone , camera an all.Anything on your pgone is mirrored to the tv, operating system, apps, showbox and all. Im hoping google I/o gives us mirror today but if it doesnt I dont care now id just buy another of these. I dont think thease have any operating system in them (pmd 1) just bit of ram and memory to cast but it works.:victory:
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Google announced Mirroring for CCast today....
And since we know it works if you can get by the Whitelisting I'm betting it won't be long before they whitelist it for everyone.

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so... whats the point of chromecast vs HDMI out?

So, I finally bought a chromecast and after 30 minutes was left wondering "why did I buy this instead of just getting a 15' HDMI cable to dual monitor my laptop on my TV.
It seems like casting from a tab uses more resources, uses double the bandwidth, and has limited features compared to just dual-monitoring.
In order to continue using a VPN and chromecast I have to mod the firmware on the router. chromecast uses a fair amount of resources when casting video. And as far as I can tell there's no benefit (besides it being wireless) compared to HDMI out dual monitoring... am I missing something or is it really just nothing that special?
codecobalt said:
So, I finally bought a chromecast and after 30 minutes was left wondering "why did I buy this instead of just getting a 15' HDMI cable to dual monitor my laptop on my TV.
It seems like casting from a tab uses more resources, uses double the bandwidth, and has limited features compared to just dual-monitoring.
In order to continue using a VPN and chromecast I have to mod the firmware on the router. chromecast uses a fair amount of resources when casting video. And as far as I can tell there's no benefit (besides it being wireless) compared to HDMI out dual monitoring... am I missing something or is it really just nothing that special?
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Hi Codecobalt,
The main benefit is convenience. There's something just very natural about selecting content from your phone and then having it play on the TV - with how the chromecast connects it's actually the device that creates the connection to the provider and as such there shouldn't be any increased bandwidth usage (only control information is sent via your phone in most cases - excepting applications that pass your data via external services).
If you wish to use a VPN you may have to mod your router however you can normally just add a route or some mechanism to stop it's connection to google DNS servers which will force the device to fall back to locally defined DNS servers if that helps. If you require assistance with the whole router thing let me know (as I've done many of them in many different ways).
Again as I said, the main reason for the device is convienience - I personally although being a tech head don't like the idea of having to launch movies with a mouse and keyboard off a laptop and all the rigmarole that comes with it (since purchasing chromecasts I haven't used my local movie stash in around 3 months).
Well that's my speel about it, if you have any specific requests please do not hesitate to ask and I hope you grow to love the device as much as I do.
I have no real gripes about it, I just don't see the real benefit to me, but I'm a laptop user who always has my laptop in front of me. I can understand though how you like the ability to use your android phone to launch videos wirelessly. I love to use my phone to launch youtube videos on my PS3.
It just seems like so long as you already have an HDMI out connection (and a laptop infront of you at all times) it's more universal to just dual monitor. for instance while casting "Watch ESPN" on my PC to TV, I can't fullscreen the video in the tab so that the video on my TV is fullscreen and still use the PC.. which kind of defeats the purpose. but with dual monitor I can have the video fullscreened on my TV while still using my laptop screen for everything else.
If it were a wireless option to dual monitor I would LOVE IT! but that's not what it was intended to be. I like it being wireless, but since I already have a 15' ethernet cable (just prefer it to wifi when available), usb to mini usb cable to charge my ps3 controller, and a wired headset for my ps3, one extra cable (the hdmi) running across the floor doesn't really bother me too much.
It's cool tech and very affordable for what it is, but it just left me wanting much more... thought I had to be missing the point.
For people without a ps3 or xbox or multiple TV's/chromecasts I can see the advantage.. just not for me I suppose.
I mostly wanted it so that I could watch my comcast xfinity online account (watch espn/2/u, FX, FXX, etc to stream live TV as an alternative to my netflix while I'm away from home and have a real screen. the ps3 doesn't have an xfinity app and I liked the idea of being able to stream only 1 specific tab. but then I have to use the zoom function on the tv to make it fullscreen and still use the laptop.
codecobalt said:
So, I finally bought a chromecast and after 30 minutes was left wondering "why did I buy this instead of just getting a 15' HDMI cable to dual monitor my laptop on my TV.
It seems like casting from a tab uses more resources, uses double the bandwidth, and has limited features compared to just dual-monitoring.
In order to continue using a VPN and chromecast I have to mod the firmware on the router. chromecast uses a fair amount of resources when casting video. And as far as I can tell there's no benefit (besides it being wireless) compared to HDMI out dual monitoring... am I missing something or is it really just nothing that special?
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Casting from a tab (or the entire desktop) is not Chromecast's core use case. If that's all you're doing, then you are better off using HDMI or WiDi.
Chromecast's advantage, in addition to the sheer browsing/usage/convenience factor that @Kyonz mentioned, is "offloading" the playback duties. Chromecast's power usage is far less than your laptop, and you're free to take your laptop/phone/tablet and run if you need to while Chromecast continues to play. Someone else in the household can easily take over control of Chromecast from another device as well (there's some annoyance/bad to this too, but it's good as long as everyone plays nicely).
Likewise, I can move where media is being played back in most apps by pausing the playback, and resuming it on another Chromecast. Sadly, it won't turn off the TV though.
The previous paragraph deals solely with Chromecast-native applications, ie, not tab-casting or desktop-casting with the Cast extension from Chrome. Like I said in the beginning, if you're mainly trying to cast your computer's tab or screen, Chromecast is not the ideal solution.
I find the chromecast handy in my TV room... No hdmi cables everywhere. Just pull out my phone or tablet and pull up whatever I want to watch then send it to the chromecast and put the phone down.
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I find the chromecast handy in my TV room... No hdmi cables everywhere. Just pull out my phone or tablet and pull up whatever I want to watch then send it to the chromecast and put the phone down.
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+1
also a nice way to upgrade an older non-smart TV to semi smart......
I never got it to work with my jellybean android phone. installed the app but never saw a chromecast feature in anything... chrome browser, watch espn, gallery nothing... but again didn't really try too hard.. hdmi for me.
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I never got it to work with my jellybean android phone. installed the app but never saw a chromecast feature in anything... chrome browser, watch espn, gallery nothing... but again didn't really try too hard.. hdmi for me.
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Not all apps have the casting feature. Avia does YouTube does. ESPN and gallery do not
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One of the Advantages is to be able to stream content to TVs in other rooms for Family and Friends without having to tie up your Laptop.
Truth is a Laptop has the fewest options available for using the CCast. None of the CCast compatible Apps will run on a Laptop and the only real benefit is you can launch a Netflix, Hulu and YouTube movie to the CCast from their Webpages.
So you can watch a movie on your TV while you do other things with the Laptop.
In the OP's case a secondary out from the computer doesn't "tie it up" much except for CPU and network usage. Well, launching a full screen game or something would likely jam things up.
Sent from a device with no keyboard. Please forgive typos, they may not be my own.
When using the hdmi out wont the graphics card be stressed also? Using the chromecast eliminates that altogether i thought...i use plex mostly for my entertainment system and debated getting a dedicated graphics card...in the end i chose casting between my devices because i have the bandwidth to support it and no desire to push my graphics card too hard if i chose to watch a 1080 trilogy....hows my logic?
That's reasonable logic too. Chromecast had hardware processing for the (limited) formats it supports, so it uses far less power than a laptop, perhaps even less power than a tablet because it's not also powering a screen. Personally I like the "start it up and let it go" aspect - no worries about what I do on my phone/tablet/computer once it's playing.

Request: Screen Mirroring

Hi.
Look at me, some new jerk with his first post being a request for screen mirroring on the Pi. What a douche right?
I have been doing a lot of research into this and nothing really seems too promising. Who the hell needs screen mirroring right? Just "play to", share the network, use lodi with custom repos or buy a chromecast and gtfo!
Dont get me wrong, I love the Pi, great device. Main problem is it is slow. Now Kodi running on my tablet screen mirrored over to my TV sure sounds a lot better. Since my TV, Xbox, playstation etc all currently do not want to screen mirror with me just yet, I think the Pi might be a good way to mirror the tablet to the TV since the tablet has a bit more CPU and 4 times the ram. The goal is of course to spend $0.
Raspberry Pi (original) model B (overclocked to over the highest settings)
Xbox One
Nexus 7-2 Tablet (rooted)
A slew of wires, none that go from usb to hdmi. One that goes from usb to VGA and another that goes from AV to hdmi)
An OTG cable (male microusb to female reg usb)
I feel like with the above I should be able to control the world :cyclops:, but I just cant seem to get anything going? What are your thoughts, I need a second pair of eyes on this as I could totally be thinking about this all wrong.
Thanks
https://github.com/lanceseidman/PiCAST/tree/picast2?files=1
https://github.com/codemonkeyricky/piracast
I think this is what you are looking for..
Screen Monitoring D:
i am also facing this .. hope #2 help

Can't cast to Chromecast

I'm trying to cast my (Tab S2 9.7) screen to my Chromecast (v2). If I use the Google Cast app it sees my Chromecast, I choose the "cast screen/audio" option then get a warning that the device is not optimised, and when I continue nothing gets cast to the Chromecast - the tablet shows a "connecting to Chromecast" message which never goes away, and the TV/Chromecast screen remains blank.
If I use the Quick Connect option on the tablet it doesn't detect the Chromecast on the list of devices.
I'm running Android 6.0.1 (stock, unrooted).
Any ideas how I can cast to my Chromecast??
Google Cast works on my T810 using stock 6.0.1, so you must have a hardware problem. I'm assuming your connection to your router is OK from both your tablet and the Chromecast device because Google Cast sees the device. But to be sure, I'd re-install the Chromecast device on your network. If that fails, do you have another tablet you can use to test it? Or have you tried another HDMI port on the TV/Monitor? Or another TV? All I can say for sure is this isn't a general problem with MM on the T810 because I use it quite often.
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Google Cast works on my T810 using stock 6.0.1, so you must have a hardware problem. I'm assuming your connection to your router is OK from both your tablet and the Chromecast device because Google Cast sees the device. But to be sure, I'd re-install the Chromecast device on your network. If that fails, do you have another tablet you can use to test it? Or have you tried another HDMI port on the TV/Monitor? Or another TV? All I can say for sure is this isn't a general problem with MM on the T810 because I use it quite often.
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Mine's an SM-T815. Anyone manage to Chromecast from one of these?
The Chromecast/TV setup seems fine - can cast from my phone no problem. Are you casting using the Google Cast app or the "Quick Connect" Samsung utility?
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Mine's an SM-T815. Anyone manage to Chromecast from one of these?
The Chromecast/TV setup seems fine - can cast from my phone no problem. Are you casting using the Google Cast app or the "Quick Connect" Samsung utility?
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Samsung's Quick Connect connects via Bluetooth to transfer files. Google Cast connects via your wifi network and that's what I use. There is also a way to cast without a Chromecast device but I think that only works with Samsung Smart TVs.
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Samsung's Quick Connect connects via Bluetooth to transfer files. Google Cast connects via your wifi network and that's what I use. There is also a way to cast without a Chromecast device but I think that only works with Samsung Smart TVs.
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Eh? According to this, Quick Connect uses Bluetooth OR Wifi to connect to devices including Chromecasts:
http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/skp/faq/1108273
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Eh? According to this, Quick Connect uses Bluetooth OR Wifi to connect to devices including Chromecasts:
http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/skp/faq/1108273
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Maybe it's supposed to, but I just tried it and the only "nearby device" it found was "Samsung Cloud Print". Even with Bluetooth turned on. It doesn't even see my Desktop Computer, though it does show in my Bluetooth connections.
edit: I just had a chat with Samsung support and they are blaming Quick Connect not working on Google. Always the other guys fault.
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Maybe it's supposed to, but I just tried it and the only "nearby device" it found was "Samsung Cloud Print". Even with Bluetooth turned on. It doesn't even see my Desktop Computer, though it does show in my Bluetooth connections.
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Mine can see my Samsung Smart TV and Onkyo A/V receiver (both wifi-only devices), but not the Chromecast :0(
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Mine can see my Samsung Smart TV and Onkyo A/V receiver (both wifi-only devices), but not the Chromecast :0(
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The only thing I can think of is that maybe your Chromecast device is an older model?
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Maybe it's supposed to, but I just tried it and the only "nearby device" it found was "Samsung Cloud Print". Even with Bluetooth turned on. It doesn't even see my Desktop Computer, though it does show in my Bluetooth connections.
edit: I just had a chat with Samsung support and they are blaming Quick Connect not working on Google. Always the other guys fault.
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The only thing I can think of is that maybe your Chromecast device is an older model?
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Interesting....I tried casting to an old Chromecast v1 (in another room) and it worked fine. Then I tried casting to the Chromecast v2 again, and this time it worked. I hadn't tampered with the Chromecast v2 at all. So now it's working, but I have no idea why it wasn't working before....?????
Hi Guys, sorry to butt in here, but you may be able to help me with my new Tab S2 9.7 64G Lolipop 6.0 (I think its 6.0) that I got for my 70yo mum to play movies on her Sony 46" non smart tv with either the Google Chrome Cast or MiraCast. I purchased a few micro USB to HDMI MTH?2.0 adaptors, and non of them show an image on her screen. I don't want to go and buy the Samsung adaptor as its easier to change movies play and pause using VLC media player while sitting on the couch for her. Can any of you please tell me the easiest dongle I can buy to simply play movies wireless to the HDMI dongle in the back of the tv? Happy to go Google Chrome, but which model do I need? Thanks in advance guys!
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Hi Guys, sorry to butt in here, but you may be able to help me with my new Tab S2 9.7 64G Lolipop 6.0 (I think its 6.0) that I got for my 70yo mum to play movies on her Sony 46" non smart tv with either the Google Chrome Cast or MiraCast. I purchased a few micro USB to HDMI MTH?2.0 adaptors, and non of them show an image on her screen. I don't want to go and buy the Samsung adaptor as its easier to change movies play and pause using VLC media player while sitting on the couch for her. Can any of you please tell me the easiest dongle I can buy to simply play movies wireless to the HDMI dongle in the back of the tv? Happy to go Google Chrome, but which model do I need? Thanks in advance guys!
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The problem with HDMI/MHL dongles is that they are difficult to connect. Most of them will work if you have the patience to keep trying until the finally connect. But then, you are forced to leave your tablet within a few feet of the TV. I MUCH prefer a Chromecast dongle that plugs into the TV and uses your wifi to connect. Most TVs also have a USB port that you can use to power the dongle rather than having to plug a separate power adapter into a wall plug. Here is one on eBay that is only $17 whereas a "Google" branded one will cost about $40. You can even get cheaper ones if you are willing to ship from China.
The current software to mirror the tablet on the TV is "Google Home". But be warned, the picture is not "widescreen" or HD.
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I'm trying to cast my (Tab S2 9.7) screen to my Chromecast (v2). If I use the Google Cast app it sees my Chromecast, I choose the "cast screen/audio" option then get a warning that the device is not optimised, and when I continue nothing gets cast to the Chromecast - the tablet shows a "connecting to Chromecast" message which never goes away, and the TV/Chromecast screen remains blank.
If I use the Quick Connect option on the tablet it doesn't detect the Chromecast on the list of devices.
I'm running Android 6.0.1 (stock, unrooted).
Any ideas how I can cast to my Chromecast??
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Absolutely go for Chromecast, the easiest and most reliable way to cast from any Android device to the TV.
Do NOT buy a cheap chromecast copy from Ebay, they do not work properly.
Pretty much everywhere is selling CHROMECAST very cheap at the moment in Black Friday promo deals.
Get it now while you can as the price will go back to normal soon!
What is your location?
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Absolutely go for Chromecast, the easiest and most reliable way to cast from any Android device to the TV.
Do NOT buy a cheap chromecast copy from Ebay, they do not work properly.
Pretty much everywhere is selling CHROMECAST very cheap at the moment in Black Friday promo deals.
Get it now while you can as the price will go back to normal soon!
What is your location?
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Chromcast sounds like the go! Im in Perth - Western Australia.
If I update the VLC media player App will it work ok with Chromecast?

How do I get Netflix to Display over Miracast Connection?

Hey Guys,
I've been using a 256GB Exynos Note 8 as my first ever Samsung Smartphone for almost a year now, and I've been really loving the extremely versatile featureset it packs. It has hands down been the most useful Smartphone I've ever had after over half a decade of jailbroken iPhones and just switching to Android on a OnePlus One back in 2014. So much so, I've literally been using it as a Pocket PC for most of my computing needs, relying less and less on my Surface Pro 2.
However, there has been one pet peve that just keeps getting in the way of me enjoying my Note 8 to the fullest; whenever I try to miracast Netflix running on my Note 8 to my Microsoft Wireless Display Adaptor connected to a big screen (be it in my living room, bed room, or a hotel room), I only get audio and subtitles, no video Everything else -- including presentations, games and YouTube -- stream smoothly and very reliably from my Note 8 to whatever big screen I want, way better than even my Surface Pro 2 (1st party hardware). However, I just can't get Netflix to stream over miracast from my Note 8. Oddly enough, it works from my Surface Pro 2 with the latest Netflix app from the Microsoft Store.
Any genius out there have some suggestions on how to get Netflix working over miracast? I don't want them chromecast as they require their own internet connection instead of simply functioning via WiFi direct. Thanks in advance.
Try loading Netflix, then only starting the miracast?
Are you plugging this adapter into a TV at a hotel etc? Or is it your home TV?
The casting is something Samsung needs to fix its quite fiddly. If I'm casting to a TV I use Smart Things.
I think you should be running the app you're trying to cast from first. Then when you click the option it should recognise your MWDA.
I used to use my Surface Tablet to cast Netflix and it was a nuisance, so I gave up and plugged it directly into the TV and used a Bluetooth mouse.
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Try loading Netflix, then only starting the miracast?
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Sorry for the very late feedback, for some reason never saw a notification in the XDA Labs app despite responses to my thread.
I just attempted this but all it does is still show a black screen with audio over Miracast, while the video appears on my Note 8's screen.
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Are you plugging this adapter into a TV at a hotel etc? Or is it your home TV?
The casting is something Samsung needs to fix its quite fiddly.
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I tried it both at a camp/hotel and at home. Doesn't matter which TV I'm plugging it into, it's still the same end result; my Note 8 reliably connects over Miracast to it, but Netflix refuses to display.
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Hmm, isn't that using Chromecast though? My Wireless Display Adapter doesn't show up when I attempt to add a device in SmartThings.
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I attempted that, and as stated above, still the same end result.
Any other suggestions on getting Netflix to work over Miracast? Thanks in advance.
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The problem might be the MWDA. I never used one, I used a 3rd party display port to HDMI cable when connecting my Surface to a TV.
I cast apps from my Note 8 to my TV using Smartthings app. Or if you click the button which says 'button order' for your notification shade, there should be one that says 'smart view' I have successfully cast Netflix on my phone to my TV this way.
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The problem might be the MWDA. I never used one, I used a 3rd party display port to HDMI cable when connecting my Surface to a TV.
I cast apps from my Note 8 to my TV using Smartthings app.
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The MWDA works perfect and reliably for ANYTHING else, besides Netflix. SmartThings is casting via Chromecast in your Smart TV, that's why it works with Netflix.
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Or if you click the button which says 'button order' for your notification shade, there should be one that says 'smart view' I have successfully cast Netflix on my phone to my TV this way.
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That's exactly how I cast from my Note 8's screen to the MWDA, again, it works reliably with everything else but Netflix. The difference is it's using the Miracast protocol in the case of my MWDA, whereas the one to your Smart TV is using the Chromecast protocol (SmartView supports both).
Anyone else have any suggestions on getting Netflix to work over Miracast?
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New Chromecast with Google TV - Broken Netflix Casting?

So, one of the universal appeals of the Chromecast (in my opinion) is the ability for anyone to cast content, rather than having to pass around a damn remote.
My girlfriend and I each have separate Netflix accounts, paid for by our families, and on top of all of this, I want if someone comes over, to be able to cast any app (including netflix) from their phone.
It seems to work this on every app (including YouTube, which also has an app) except Netflix.
I tried uninstalling the Netflix app & casting the oldschool way, but the Chromecast doesn't show up.
As much as I like this thing, it may be a dealbreaker.
Anyone have any workarounds, setting changes, or sideloading apps that could fix this? I don't know why Netflix has to be so ham-handed with their app, and why Google let them essentially break how the Chromecast works.
You're dealing with one of the weird conditions of Netflix on Android TV. For some ridiculous reason, casting Netflix to an Android TV device requires the app on the Android TV device and you to be signed into the Netflix app. They are the only one that does this. Hulu, Disney+, etc. all behave like normal casting apps. Since this "Chromecast with Google TV" is really an Android TV device with the Chromecast software stack and a pretty Google TV launcher, it behaves like other Android TV boxes and not a pure Chromecast.
Hi, perhaps dumb question but does the new version of the new Google Chromecast require external power source? From the images it looks like there is USB C port. I would like to have LAN connection and USB A ports for mouse or keyboard and would like to connect a hub to it. But question is if it will work or not. I'm in Sweden and the new version is not for sale yet.
Yes, usb hub with Ethernet works. I had a hub lying around, but I had to purchase a usb c splitter so I could connect hub and power simultaneously.
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Yes, usb hub with Ethernet works. I had a hub lying around, but I had to purchase a usb c splitter so I could connect hub and power simultaneously.
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which splitter did you get ??
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C5FWQND/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_btf_t1_dSHIFbPJHTQ12#
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which splitter did you get ??
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I'm using this one and even getting enough power from my LG OLED TV:
https://www.amazon.de/-/nl/gp/product/B084G23KL5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I'm using this one and even getting enough power from my LG OLED TV:
https://www.amazon.de/-/nl/gp/product/B084G23KL5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Thats the US site , they are charging allot to ship to the UK .... i cant that cable on the UK amazon ...
Averix said:
You're dealing with one of the weird conditions of Netflix on Android TV. For some ridiculous reason, casting Netflix to an Android TV device requires the app on the Android TV device and you to be signed into the Netflix app. They are the only one that does this. Hulu, Disney+, etc. all behave like normal casting apps. Since this "Chromecast with Google TV" is really an Android TV device with the Chromecast software stack and a pretty Google TV launcher, it behaves like other Android TV boxes and not a pure Chromecast.
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Netflix needs certification to work on Android TV boxes. Some Android TV boxes are not Netflix certified but are Google certified and have a Chromecast function. I think that if the cast works in this way with Netflix, it is precisely so that users of Netflix on Android TV boxes who are not Netflix certified (Mecool, etc.) cannot cast Netflix on these TV boxes. I think that must be the reason.
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Thats the US site , they are charging allot to ship to the UK .... i cant that cable on the UK amazon ...
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This one should also work:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07YZ4T...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
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Netflix needs certification to work on Android TV boxes. Some Android TV boxes are not Netflix certified but are Google certified and have a Chromecast function. I think that if the cast works in this way with Netflix, it is precisely so that users of Netflix on Android TV boxes who are not Netflix certified (Mecool, etc.) cannot cast Netflix on these TV boxes. I think that must be the reason.
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It's likely a political Netflix decision to control distribution. They're the only ones, as far as I know, that actually have a Netflix binary client in the non-AndroidTV Chromecast. Every other app obeys standard casting rules. Their dominance allows them to make special demands that other providers don't get.
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This one should also work:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07YZ4T...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
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I've been through two hubs like this both went back to amazon, none of them worked with the Chromecast tv dongle ... are you 100% sure this one works??
drchip42 said:
I've been through two hubs like this both went back to amazon, none of them worked with the Chromecast tv dongle ... are you 100% sure this one works??
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Well, at least this one works: https://www.amazon.de/-/nl/gp/product/B084G23KL5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Again: power from TV goes via short USB cable to the PD port (usb-c) of the hub; fixed cable of the hub with usb-c connector goes into the chromecast.

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