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Netflix on phone to chromecast?

I have Netflix installed on my phone but it doesn't show a chromecast button. Can it be done from within the app or just from Netflix on a comp?
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Both. Do you have the chromecast app installed?
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I believe you need the Chromecast app installed on your phone to get the Cast icons to show up in Netflix and other supported apps.

You do NOT need the chromecast app, but your chromecast does have to be setup and powered up. Should say ready to cast on the TV if you switch to that input.

works peachy for me right out of the box. The chromecast app does nothing but allow you to set it the device, find WiFi etc...

Tower1972 said:
works peachy for me right out of the box. The chromecast app does nothing but allow you to set it the device, find WiFi etc...
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I have the chromecast app installed on my phone. Youtube works just fine and netflix works fine from the desktop. I just dont see the icon in netflix from my phone. Unless the chromecast needs to be turned on first?

as soon as I open Netflix from my phone, the little icon to send it to my chromecast appears right away, but mine is turned on all the time .... Have you checked for updates? Otherwise I really dont have an answer aside from try turning it on first then launching Netflix

booked said:
I have the chromecast app installed on my phone. Youtube works just fine and netflix works fine from the desktop. I just dont see the icon in netflix from my phone. Unless the chromecast needs to be turned on first?
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I could be wrong but how is it supposed to detect the chromecast if it's turned off? I would definitely assume it needs to be on.

Yep that was it. Had to have the input set to the chromecast for the button to show. Didn't know that.
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booked said:
Yep that was it. Had to have the input set to the chromecast for the button to show. Didn't know that.
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the input shouldnt matter as long as the chromecast is turned on.

PhantomGamers said:
the input shouldnt matter as long as the chromecast is turned on.
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It had power but the input wasn't selected and the button wasn't showing. Selected the proper input and the button showed.
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booked said:
It had power but the input wasn't selected and the button wasn't showing. Selected the proper input and the button showed.
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that's strange, it should still show and automatically change the input when selected.
does it show in youtube when the input isn't selected?

No Chromecast Button On Netflix
I have the most recent version of Netflix installed on my LG Optimus L9 (P769) running JB 4.1.2. I don't have the Chromecast button, but I do have one for YouTube. My older Optimus V is running the same version of Netflix on either GB or ICS and it displays the Chromecast button. The Netflix layout is different between the 2 phones as well.

KeithE said:
I have the most recent version of Netflix installed on my LG Optimus L9 (P769) running JB 4.1.2. I don't have the Chromecast button, but I do have one for Netflix. My older Optimus V is running the same version of Netflix on either GB or ICS and it displays the Chromecast button. The Netflix layout is different between the 2 phones as well.
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Are both devices connected to the same wifi network?

PhantomGamers said:
Are both devices connected to the same wifi network?
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there is a similar issue being found with the newer motorola devices like the droid 4 and according to another used one or more of the razr line but its across all the apps not just the netflix

PhantomGamers said:
Are both devices connected to the same wifi network?
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Both devices are on the same network. Both have the Chromecast app installed and can see the Chromecast device. The newer phone can cast to YouTube and Google Play (not Netflix) and the older device can cast to both YouTube and Netflix.

Netflix Troubleshooting Transcript
Sorry if it's a bit long. Scroll down to the bolded text.
Keith
Thank you for contacting Netflix customer support.
Here is the transcript from your recent chat with customer support:
Netflix Joe
Awesome. Nice to meet you, Keith. How can I help?
You
I cannot get my Android phone to display the Chromecast button
Netflix Joe
Oh no, that definitely doesn't sound liek a fun thing to be dealing with. What kind of phone is it?
You
It is a LG Optimus L9 (P769) running Android Jelly Bean v4.1.2
You
I have the newest Netflix application installed
Netflix Joe
Awesome. Thanks for that info.
Netflix Joe
Just one sec while I dig up some info for us.
Netflix Joe
So Keith, is that chromecast and your phone on the same Network? We've got a troubleshooting article here Click Here for the article but it says the chromecast and the phone have to be on the same wifi network in order to communicate.
You
I also wanted to let you know that I have an older LG phone running an earlier version of Android and it works perfect with Chromecast and Netflix
You
I've read that article already as well
Netflix Joe
OK, cool. Glad to know your older phone is working.
You
The Netflix layout on the two phones is entirely different even though they are both on the same version of the Netflix app.
Netflix Joe
Yeah, the app varies from device to device based on the system specs of the device. It sort of optimizes itself.
Netflix Joe
So the phone and the chromecast are hooked up to the same wifi network?
You
they are on the same network. The phone that doesn't have the Chromecast button for Netflix does have the Chromecast button for both YouTube and Google Play Music
Netflix Joe
Good to know. Just a sec while I reach out to our research team about this.
I got them on the line now.
Netflix Joe
OK, they're asking to uninstall and reinstall the netflix app on the phone that isn't working.
You
about to do that now
Netflix Joe
Great, thanks.
Netflix Joe
Also are you able to download the chromecast app on that phone?
You
app is uninstalled, data and cache is cleared..about to reinstall...chromecast app is installed and operational on the phone
Netflix Joe
Awesome
You
app is reinstalled
Netflix Joe
Sweet, go ahead and try it again.
You
no chromecast button
Netflix Joe
OK, go ahead and go in the netflix app and scroll down to the bottom and get the version please.
You
chromecast app sees the chromecast device
You
2.4.0-216~40 [US/en-US]
Netflix Joe
OK, thanks.
Netflix Joe
And just to make sure, you are checking both the upper and lower right side of the screen for the cast button right? Kind of a silly question I know but just want to cover bases.
You
Yes, I have checked all corners
Netflix Joe
Cool, so they told me that they've seen this issue with a few LG phones and it's something with the phone not being read right by our system so they're looking into it right now to get it fixed and it should be working with your phone in the near future, they just added it to our tracker but the good news is one of your phone still works with the Chromecast right now and soon both will.
You
ok, thanks for letting me know that
Netflix Joe
Sure, no problem. Thanks for reporting the issue with us. Anytime there's a new device like this that comes out it takes a bit to work out the kinks and people like you really help speed that process along.
You
I understand. The device was only made available for sale on Wednesday, and I'm sure that you haven't been able to test every model of phone combined with every version of the OS
Netflix Joe
Yeah, for sure. Well can I help with anything else today Keith? It'd be a pleasure!

booked said:
I have Netflix installed on my phone but it doesn't show a chromecast button. Can it be done from within the app or just from Netflix on a comp?
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KeithE said:
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Netflix Joe
Cool, so they told me that they've seen this issue with a few LG phones and it's something with the phone not being read right by our system so they're looking into it right now to get it fixed and it should be working with your phone in the near future, they just added it to our tracker but the good news is one of your phone still works with the Chromecast right now and soon both will.
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Hi you guys..I was having the same problem with a Droid Bionic, and I just wanted to let you guys know, I have a workaround/fix so you can get Chromecast working with the Netflix app working NOW instead of waiting for Netlifx to deal with it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2383310
Let me know if it works out! Cheers.

Hey guys, sorry if this is in the wrong section. I purchased a couple of Chromecast devices but live in a country where Netflix isn't currently available. I have the 3 months free Netflix codes if anyone wants them?

Free Netflix Code
ritzxda said:
Hey guys, sorry if this is in the wrong section. I purchased a couple of Chromecast devices but live in a country where Netflix isn't currently available. I have the 3 months free Netflix codes if anyone wants them?
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I would love the netflix codes if still avalible. [email protected]. Thanks!!! :good::laugh:

(Q) Screen Mirroring

Hello,
I hab get my chromecast. But i cannot mirror my screen.
I have a LG G2 and a Note 10.1 2014.
Miracast (LG) cannot find the chromecast.
Screen mirroring (Samsung) cannot find the chromecast.
On YouTube i Haß no problem. Everthing okay.
But screen mirroring doesnot work.
Can anyone help me?

Chromecast does not support miracast.
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Nor AllShare Cast.
Answered your first post.

brunok21 said:
Hello,
I hab get my chromecast. But i cannot mirror my screen.
I have a LG G2 and a Note 10.1 2014.
Miracast (LG) cannot find the chromecast.
Screen mirroring (Samsung) cannot find the chromecast.
On YouTube i Haß no problem. Everthing okay.
But screen mirroring doesnot work.
Can anyone help me?
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CCast is capable of mirroring but it does not use Miracast to do so and currently Google has not supported the feature yet.
We KNOW it is capable of doing it as it does it on the PC side in the Googlecast Ext for chrome.
I do expect they will support it in the future and if not them then some 3rd Party Dev will make it and Google will hopefully white list it.
Mirroring has some concerns over Privacy and I'm sure Google doesn't want to allow an unsecure implementation that could get the bad rep of being a privacy problem and send the concept into the scrap heap.

Asphyx said:
CCast is capable of mirroring but it does not use Miracast to do so and currently Google has not supported the feature yet.
We KNOW it is capable of doing it as it does it on the PC side in the Googlecast Ext for chrome.
I do expect they will support it in the future and if not them then some 3rd Party Dev will make it and Google will hopefully white list it.
Mirroring has some concerns over Privacy and I'm sure Google doesn't want to allow an unsecure implementation that could get the bad rep of being a privacy problem and send the concept into the scrap heap.
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If anybody would use this thing called google search you would see that Google is working on enabling it for android
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cannondaleV2000 said:
If anybody would use this thing called google search you would see that Google is working on enabling it for android
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LOL it's hard enough to get people to read and search for previous posts that have solved their problem here... you expect them to start using Google too?
Just FYI to everyone....we KNOW the CCast can do Mirroring as the GoogleCast Ext for chrome does this already on the PC. Unfortunately the holdup on seeing this on the Android side is not the Chromecast but Chrome itself!
The Mobile versions of Chrome do not at this point support Chrome Extensions which means you can't run the Googlecast extension at this time.
If you have a PC click on the Googlecast icon, Look in the upper right hand corner of the menu it presents click on the little down arrow, and see that you can Cast an Entire Screen (noted as Experimental).
So the CCast has this capability!
Just a matter of creating an App for Android and iOS that does this, Making it secure for Privacy concerns, and Whitelisting it.
The fact they are experimenting with it on a PC tells you everything you need to know about Google's Intentions regarding Mirroring.
It's coming the only thing we don't know is when!

Asphyx said:
LOL it's hard enough to get people to read and search for previous posts that have solved their problem here... you expect them to start using Google too?
Just FYI to everyone....we KNOW the CCast can do Mirroring as the GoogleCast Ext for chrome does this already on the PC. Unfortunately the holdup on seeing this on the Android side is not the Chromecast but Chrome itself!
The Mobile versions of Chrome do not at this point support Chrome Extensions which means you can't run the Googlecast extension at this time.
If you have a PC click on the Googlecast icon, Look in the upper right hand corner of the menu it presents click on the little down arrow, and see that you can Cast an Entire Screen (noted as Experimental).
So the CCast has this capability!
Just a matter of creating an App for Android and iOS that does this, Making it secure for Privacy concerns, and Whitelisting it.
The fact they are experimenting with it on a PC tells you everything you need to know about Google's Intentions regarding Mirroring.
It's coming the only thing we don't know is when!
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Google is working on enabling android screen mirroring like the Apple TV and an ipad can do butu know for androidones
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phone to pc then pc to tv mirror threesome
sooo. while we (im)patiently wait for googhell to implement mirroring for android, i just mirror to pc and then mirror pc to chromecast.. but its laggy because of the 3 device wifi bridge.. hope this helps

[App] YouMap Chromecast Receiver for Android

This app turns android device to a Chromecast receiver. As far as I know, this is the only Android Chromecast receiver besides Google's own implementations.
It supports YouTube, Chrome browser tab mirroring, Google Play Music, Google Play Movies, and screen mirroring. Most 3rd party apps using Google Cast SDK should also work. Yes, it works on Amazon FireTV boxes and sticks, and other major brands of Android TV boxes.
This is the trial apk, which has full features, except this current apk will expire on Feb 29, 2016, so hurry up !
http://www.youmap.com/YouMapCastReceiver.apk [apk updated on Feb-02-2015, version 1.4.0]

Hello huisinro,
App installs OK and looks very pretty.
When I try to cast to it from an Android Phone on the same wifi network it doesn't show up at all, also tried using the Chromecast Setup App from other android phoes too.
EDIT : Tried it on a LG G3 (d855)
Thanks Rob.

Did you try the screen mirroring from the Google chromecast app? It will search for the receivers.
You may need to reboot the router.

Any news on a Amazon App store release? Would love to buy your app but need to buy through Amazon so I can use on my Fire TV and other android devices through their app store.

Still working on a version for Amazon store release, look like it will be next month.

Great, thanks.

Would love support for amlogic devices. If you need a guinea pig im happy to help. Have also bought the paid version hoping support will come one day and help development

I have a Minix X8 and X8H, which are amlogic running Android 4.4, they are working fine. What is your AMLogic device model?

Its a vigica c70t running 4.2.2.

Ok, AMLogic before android 4.4 is notorious in not supporting low level Media Codec API, which is why not working .
I will see if I can use a software decoder.
Can you check if Google chrome browser works on your box?

huisinro said:
Ok, AMLogic before android 4.4 is notorious in not supporting low level Media Codec API, which is why not working .
I will see if I can use a software decoder.
Can you check if Google chrome browser works on your box?
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That'll be what my MX Box needs too, if you recall. Really looking forward to the possibility.
YouTube app works on mine, not sure about in the browser. I'll edit this in a bit after I've checked.
Edit: Tried with https://youtu.be/azV0Y7v6wsg - definitely works in both the YouTube app and in Chrome, but not when attempting to cast it from another device. @huisinro

Apk updated , fixed iOS YouTube crashing issues

Thanks for the update. Did you install the chrome browser from google play?

huisinro said:
Thanks for the update. Did you install the chrome browser from google play?
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Yes. Just the latest Chrome.

Chrome works fine. So does netfix hulu youtube plex

What is the error when you cast YouTube to your box with YouMap? black screen?

I get unable to play video. Please choose anouther. But other apps that cast video i get a black screen with sound. But when i push the back button i get video for a second befor the app closes. Could it be an issue with stagefright on my device. Ive done a bit of research and most of what ive found points to that. I dont know much about it though
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Yes, it's to do with Stagefright low level decoding API， which AMLogic does not support.

When you use amlogic boxes, does YouTube casting work? What about chrome tab mirroring? What about android screen mirroring?

Thank you for the great app!
I have installed Youmap Chromecast receiver into my Android settop box. where the result is strange. When I enable the Youmap receiver, all of my phone can't find it. After rebooting the router, my Nexus 4 can find the receiver only when the Android settop box connected to router through LAN cable. If the Android settop box is connected to router wirelessly, none of my phone could search it.
In the above successful case, the Nexus 4 can find and cast the screen to the Android settop box (procedure: Setting > Display > Cast screen > Select YouMAP (XXXX)). Although Nexus 4 and my Android settop box support Miracast, I'm pretty sure Nexus 4 is connected to the settop box by chromecast as I didn't enable Wireless Display and the search result clearly stated YouMap. On the other hand, the cast button didn't appear in Youtube app. Moreover, I tried it on my Moto G 2014 and it didn't find the receiver (procedure: Setting > Display > Cast screen).
Device list:
My Android settop box is MiBox 1S with Amlogic 8726-MX running Android 4.4
Nexus 4 running stock Android 4.4
Moto G 2014 running stock Android 5.0
D-link DIR-655 Wireless N router

Cast screen in Moto G5S plus

How to enable cast screen option in Moto G5S plus

Only works in rooted devices.

Williknot said:
Only works in rooted devices.
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My device is rooted, and it still doesn't work. It worked with my Moto X Play. I have a 2015 Sony Bravia TV.
Can you describe what you did to get it working?

Prasad4331 said:
How to enable cast screen option in Moto G5S plus
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goto settings>display>cast (last option) , click the screen to cast , better to play from youtube app and then press the cast option from there it will only cast the youtube
Its working fine for me, everytime but only with the cast devices or TV , yes it don't have wireless cast ( not needed for hardware casting) so it work on any soft based cast systems , you can use third part apps to get cast/mirror on device

prince_158 said:
goto settings>display>cast (last option) , click the screen to cast , better to play from youtube app and then press the cast option from there it will only cast the youtube
Its working fine for me, everytime but only with the cast devices or TV , yes it don't have wireless cast ( not needed for hardware casting) so it work on any soft based cast systems , you can use third part apps to get cast/mirror on device
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Unfortunately the phone does not show any device to cast to.

gewe said:
Unfortunately the phone does not show any device to cast to.
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Remove # from this line on build.prop, save and reboot.

I'd rather not do that, as it breaks OTA updates.

gewe said:
I'd rather not do that, as it breaks OTA updates.
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Well, why not do it temporarily to see if it works. Can always change back.
Not as if OTA updates are happening every day.
Moto G5S Plus XT1806, BootleggersROM-Shishufied, microG (NoGapps), MultiROM, Tapatalk 4.9.5

gewe said:
Unfortunately the phone does not show any device to cast to.
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Well you can use another trick to cast your device without any issue it can be done with any old and new android .
goto http://www.youtube.com/leanback
settings>link tv and devices > link tv
(here you will get a code all numbers)
open your android youtube app
settings> watch on tv>link with tv enter the same code
Enjoy :angel:

prince_158 said:
Well you can use another trick to cast your device without any issue it can be done with any old and new android .
goto http://www.youtube.com/leanback
settings>link tv and devices > link tv
(here you will get a code all numbers)
open your android youtube app
settings> watch on tv>link with tv enter the same code
Enjoy :angel:
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Thankts, but I want to cast content from another source (on-demand app of my provider).

gewe said:
Thankts, but I want to cast content from another source (on-demand app of my provider).
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then my friend, either we can use chromecaste or simillar mirroring device or you can use cast via http there are few apps in playstore (allcast,screen cast etc) .
may this help you

Screen Cast not working

Even though I can use the cast option on YouTube the system does not detect any wireless display on the network so I can't mirror my phone's screen or cast downloaded videos. Is anyone else facing a similar issue?
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Actually it's miracast not Google cast which is good and if you want to Chromecast your screen you can use Google home app.

could you please check for me your realme x2 pro support turkish?

thextremebharat said:
Actually it's miracast not Google cast which is good and if you want to Chromecast your screen you can use Google home app.
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I thought they were the same thing :silly: Thanks for your help, now I use the Google Home app to cast and it works flawlessly :cyclops: