[Q] Nexus 6 Miracast? - Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is the Nexus 6 going to get Miracast? If so any ETA?

It has cast built in but I'm not sure you'll see it get miracast.
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So mirscast is not currently supported? Our only option is Chromecast?

Smallsmx3 said:
So mirscast is not currently supported? Our only option is Chromecast?
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Yeah, I'm pretty upset about this. Every miracast page I visit says ALL android devices with 4.2 and above are supported. So why not android 5.0 on Nexus 6? Is Google really forcing Nexus 6 owners to use chromecast only?!? What if we don't have, or want to use, wifi? I just want to mirror my brand new Nexus 6 to my TV, not stream content. The google support page lists the Nexus 6 & 9 as supported chromecast devices, but not for miracast.
Any possibility of a someone enabling this option? Please help!?! I think the proper hardware is there.

I find it very hard to believe that the Nexus 6 doesn't support Wifi Direct or Miracast at the hardware level. It's probably just disabled in the factory images.
A custom rom should be able to use it. If not, there's something profoundly wrong with the phone.
Then again, there's still suspiciously no Wi-Fi Alliance certification for the Nexus 6.

try build.prop hack to enabling Miracast, AT YOUR OWN RISK!
https://github.com/kensuke/How-to-Miracast-on-AOSP/wiki/config_enableWifiDisplay#buildprop
I don't have N6.
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LLStarks said:
I find it very hard to believe that the Nexus 6 doesn't support Wifi Direct or Miracast at the hardware level. It's probably just disabled in the factory images.
A custom rom should be able to use it. If not, there's something profoundly wrong with the phone.
Then again, there's still suspiciously no Wi-Fi Alliance certification for the Nexus 6.
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The Nexus 6 does have WiFi Direct, but not miracast. Are these the same? Should I be able to use a miracast device with my Nexus 6 without WiFi?
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s107ken said:
try build.prop hack to enabling Miracast, AT YOUR OWN RISK!
I don't have N6.
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Please explain further. What do I need to do to enable Miracast? I'm a bit of a noob. Do I modify build.prop? I am unlocked and rooted.
Thanks

Problem solved traded in my Nexus 6 for a Note 4. This feature was important to me. Hopefully Lollipop will be available soon and Miracast will still work.

ryan4a said:
The Nexus 6 does have WiFi Direct, but not miracast. Are these the same? Should I be able to use a miracast device with my Nexus 6 without WiFi?
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Please explain further. What do I need to do to enable Miracast? I'm a bit of a noob. Do I modify build.prop? I am unlocked and rooted.
Thanks
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Miracast uses WiFi Direct

Code:
// connected device to PC via adb (usb)
$ adb root
$ adb remount
$ adb pull /system/build.prop
(add persist.debug.wfd.enable=1 to build.prop using text editor)
(Build Prop Editor app)
$ adb push build.prop /system/
$ adb shell chmod 644 /system/build.prop
$ adb reboot

Edited. Initially this didn't look like it worked however that's not entirely true. I am now able to connect to my push2tv adapter however I'm have stability issues. In did notice there was a WiFi network going in and out which has caused me problems in the past (this setup is in my car). I'll try again out in the open and report back.

This is a real pain in the ass, so if I want to mirror my screen at my gfs house, what are my options?
Connect the chromecast to her wifi? There's no other direct connection way?

After modifying the build.prop I was able to get miracast working without WiFi on my Nexus 6 (thanks s107ken)! It mirrors my screen perfectly and plays web videos and youtube. However, it will NOT play Netflix or Hulu videos. The sound works and the controls show up, but no video. Just a black screen. I thought this may be because of a HDCP or DRM issue.
Any thoughts or workarounds? Maybe the EZCast app? Please help!
Thanks

ryan4a said:
After modifying the build.prop I was able to get miracast working without WiFi on my Nexus 6 (thanks s107ken)! It mirrors my screen perfectly and plays web videos and youtube. However, it will NOT play Netflix or Hulu videos. The sound works and the controls show up, but no video. Just a black screen. I thought this may be because of a HDCP or DRM issue.
Any thoughts or workarounds? Maybe the EZCast app? Please help!
Thanks
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What's your receiver?

italia0101 said:
What's your receiver?
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For miracasting, I'm using the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter. My TV is a Samsung (non-smart TV).

ryan4a said:
For miracasting, I'm using the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter. My TV is a Samsung (non-smart TV).
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Thanks, it does sound like a DRM issue on Netflix and Hulu.
Is the video decent quality? Smooth playback?
I'm planning to use it for plex if so

italia0101 said:
Thanks, it does sound like a DRM issue on Netflix and Hulu.
Is the video decent quality? Smooth playback?
I'm planning to use it for plex if so
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Yes, it is smooth on what I'm able to play. I just desperately want to be able to mirror Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc. Any suggestions for a fix? Please help!

Interesting. I'll update my ptv3000 firmware and if that doesn't work I'll try the ms version.

ryan4a said:
Yes, it is smooth on what I'm able to play. I just desperately want to be able to mirror Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc. Any suggestions for a fix? Please help!
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Do you have any other sources you could try? Like media from the phone or plex... Just trying to see if it's a DRM thing or something else.

buffalowolff said:
Interesting. I'll update my ptv3000 firmware and if that doesn't work I'll try the ms version.
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Have you tried the build.prop fix?

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Wireless Mirroring

Hello y'all,
I'm a school teacher and the school just bought me a Nexus7 and I LOVE IT! I'm here because I use Power Point everyday and I was wondering if there is an accessory or a way to connect my Tablet to my HDMI projector wirelessly, so I can slid through my solids on my tablet. Any help would be great.
Thanks Guys!
Mirroring just isn't possible on the N7 currently :crying:
can you use the bluetooth to do a remote desktop with a laptop that is hooked up to the projector?
just a suggestion
I know this isn't exactly what you are looking for but if you can get a computer connected to the projector and the n7 on the same network there are several good PC remote apps. I used andremote for a long time and was happy with it.
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You can use Splashtop Remote Desktop from the Play store
Look at mirrorop in market.
U can mirror nexus on a PC, or on another tablet/one.
I mirrored my Xoom to nexus7 and had xoom connected to TV so I had the Xoom screen on my TV and my nexus 7 and full control of xoom from my 7.
Check it out
http://db.tt/4o3GOC6n
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Miracast
if you have a pc connected to the display http://pptremotecontrol.com/ is great for Power Point presentations on the android device you can see the slide and notes, control the presentation and a virtual pointer on the screen.
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Miracast
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Just a protocol, you need software and hardware that uses it.
Lot of good suggestions so far but they all require another expensive computer or tablet. The easy solution that being a simple hardware device that listens on WiFi and connects to an HDMI video device without another computer that the Nexus 7 can talk to.
For a teacher, business, home user, you plug this device into any HDMI video device and play, images, video, whatever you have on the screen.
It's coming, but not here yet.
Sent from my Nexus 7
You might want to consider a device like this the infinitec pocket tv http://shop.infinitec.com/ is is not a method to let you use your nexus but it is a android device with a hdmi output and a remote control. easy to carry and a lot less expensive than a pc.
krelvinaz said:
Just a protocol, you need software and hardware that uses it.
Lot of good suggestions so far but they all require another expensive computer or tablet. The easy solution that being a simple hardware device that listens on WiFi and connects to an HDMI video device without another computer that the Nexus 7 can talk to.
For a teacher, business, home user, you plug this device into any HDMI video device and play, images, video, whatever you have on the screen.
It's coming, but not here yet.
Sent from my Nexus 7
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Miracast will be your best option when available
NotablyNice said:
Miracast will be your best option when available
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Miracast is JUST a protocol. It is not an app, or a program. It is a standard that a number of hardware vendors are collaborating on. You need software and hardware that supports the protocol to use it.
Decent article on it:
http://arstechnica.com/information-...-promises-video-streaming-without-the-router/
krelvinaz said:
Miracast is JUST a protocol. It is not an app, or a program. It is a standard that a number of hardware vendors are collaborating on. You need software and hardware that supports the protocol to use it.
Decent article on it:
http://arstechnica.com/information-...-promises-video-streaming-without-the-router/
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.... I give up hope for humanity's stupidity
Tegra 3 already supports miracast, just needs to be enabled in the FIRMWARE. Most tvs in 2013 will support it without hardware dongle but a dongle will be a available for your HDMI slot. No different than using mhl cable with HDMI cable except, oh wait, this solution is wireless...
runandhide05 said:
Look at mirrorop in market.
U can mirror nexus on a PC, or on another tablet/one.
I mirrored my Xoom to nexus7 and had xoom connected to TV so I had the Xoom screen on my TV and my nexus 7 and full control of xoom from my 7.
Check it out
http://db.tt/4o3GOC6n
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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Wow, works pretty cool, streaming video kind of stunk lol very laggy, but power point worked quite well actually.
Im going to keep trying out all your ideas guys, thanks for all the suggestions, you all have been a huge huge help!
socjdqcer said:
Wow, works pretty cool, streaming video kind of stunk lol very laggy, but power point worked quite well actually.
Im going to keep trying out all your ideas guys, thanks for all the suggestions, you all have been a huge huge help!
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Don't use my example which was very ****ty streaming video that was soly to do with the fact that I'm repo syncing on tow boxes..lol
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eodelf said:
You can use Splashtop Remote Desktop from the Play store
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+1
Splashtop is so responsive I use it to game on.
hottbill said:
+1
Splashtop is so responsive I use it to game on.
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Have fun paying a subscription to use it..
serchend said:
You might want to consider a device like this the infinitec pocket tv http://shop.infinitec.com/ is is not a method to let you use your nexus but it is a android device with a hdmi output and a remote control. easy to carry and a lot less expensive than a pc.
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Im looking into this as we speak.
Thanks
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Have fun paying a subscription to use it..
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where r u getting your info... splash top is a pay once for the app and that's it.
desktop utilities (streaming server and remote access) are free.
now splashtop2 costs a subscription
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runandhide05 said:
where r u getting your info... splash top is a pay once for the app and that's it.
desktop utilities (streaming server and remote access) are free.
now splashtop2 costs a subscription
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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You're likely not to receive future updates. They are pushing users to the "free" Splashtop 2 app. Ipad users get lifetime anywhere pack. Android users don't. Splashtop has lost credibility and wouldn't touch their crap even with your devices.

Nexus 4 Miracast is working with NetGear PTV3000

When I opened Nexus 4 and NetGear PTV3000 and they could not make connection because PTV3000 is still not Miracast certificated device.
I download one beta firmware 2.2.2 and upgrade the PTV3000. When it reboot and show its new ID on TV, Nexus 4 can locate and connect it.
I test some game and movie and TV can mirror the display of Nexus 4 perfectly. I think NetGear will get this device to get certification i early 2013 and release official firmware to assure 100% perfect stream between PTV3000 and Nexus 4.
How to locate PTV3000 ? Follow this steps: Setting -> Display -> Wireless Display.
taitony said:
When I opened Nexus 4 and NetGear PTV3000 and they could not make connection because PTV3000 is still not Miracast certificated device.
I download one beta firmware 2.2.2 and upgrade the PTV3000. When it reboot and show its new ID on TV, Nexus 4 can locate and connect it.
I test some game and movie and TV can mirror the display of Nexus 4 perfectly. I think NetGear will get this device to get certification i early 2013 and release official firmware to assure 100% perfect stream between PTV3000 and Nexus 4.
How to locate PTV3000 ? Follow this steps: Setting -> Display -> Wireless Display.
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Download link for updates please?
Subhanzg said:
Download link for updates please?
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My download link: http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=181354&uk=3574387825&third=0
taitony said:
My download link:
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Thanks! but I'm confused. It updated fine. and now it responses to be device as well. my TV says "Connecting to wireless display" while showing green wifi bars and my device says its connected.. but nothing after that..
Although it made a random group named DIRECT-zj .. also while waiting for it to connect, I noticed there's a wireless network available with same name as the that group (DIRECT-zj). It says WPS available but WPS receiver didn't work. its WPA2 encrypted and I cant think of any password. I think i need to connect to that group to proceed??
Subhanzg said:
Thanks! but I'm confused. It updated fine. and now it responses to be device as well. my TV says "Connecting to wireless display" while showing green wifi bars and my device says its connected.. but nothing after that..
Although it made a random group named DIRECT-zj .. also while waiting for it to connect, I noticed there's a wireless network available with same name as the that group (DIRECT-zj). It says WPS available but WPS receiver didn't work. its WPA2 encrypted and I cant think of any password. I think i need to connect to that group to proceed??
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PTV3000 to N4 just like WiFi direct. Nexus 4 connect to home network and watch movie.
從我使用 Tapatalk 2 的 Nexus 7 發送
I can confirm that with the 2.2.2 firmware for the ptv3000 I have my Verizon GS3 working. I am running bone stock 4.1.1
The only thing is that my phone says there is an update to AllShare Cast but it then says my device isn't supported so I guess I am running an old bersion of AllShare Cast.
Anyway, this is definitely a step forward
BTW, can Nexus 7 works with it?
hkultraman said:
BTW, can Nexus 7 works with it?
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Sorry, Nexus 7/10 can not support Miracast.
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Yes! It works finally. It takes several tries to connect and gets choppy at times, but works nonetheless.
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Do you guys think the NetGear PTV would be a good replacement for a 1st generation roku? I have one and I'm debating whether to buy one and replace my roku or not
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Scoutamis said:
Do you guys think the NetGear PTV would be a good replacement for a 1st generation roku? I have one and I'm debating whether to buy one and replace my roku or not
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I have a Roku. Depends on what type of content you plan on viewing. If you're an Amazon Prime member then stick with Roku because there's no good, clean, pretty way to watch Amazon Instant Video on Jellybean devices anymore.
If you watch Netflix, Hulu, HBO Go our any other programming that has a dedicated Android app to play content then mirroring should be fine.
Personally I'll be keeping my Roku 2 XS and getting a Miracast-compliant adapter soon to have the best of all works.
The only thing that's keeping me from buying right now is lag in sound/video...
Is the lag noticeable when playing movies via PTV3000?
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There is no lag when viewing videos on monitor. There is a fraction of a second lag from phone to monitor. But you'll be watching the monitor so you'll be ok.
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Certainly not as good as wired HDMI, but I have no complaints with the quality. I watched some youtube videos, played slingbox and played angry birds with < 1 - 1 second lag and little to no artifacting streaming from my N4. I would say it preformed much better than what I was expecting.
Took me about 5 minutes to update and 10 minutes later it was up and running without a problem.
Which one should I buy: Netgear PTV3000 or the Actiontec?
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Connected but won't play google play videos
I am connected on 2.2.2 but it will not play google play videos. Anyone else having a problem playing google play videos? I hit play and it just sits with the circle spinning. If I disconnect the video starts to play fine. If I try to play a pinned video it ask me to unpin first. I can play other videos fine just not from google play.
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I am connected on 2.2.2 but it will not play google play videos. Anyone else having a problem playing google play videos? I hit play and it just sits with the circle spinning. If I disconnect the video starts to play fine. If I try to play a pinned video it ask me to unpin first. I can play other videos fine just not from google play.
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I watched transformer 3 and planet earth with no issues.
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Hi guys,
Adding in a few thoughts and a couple pictures next to a HTC Media Link HD for comparison.
+++ Pluses +++
= Much, much, smoother display than HTC's trinket (Media Link lags on basic things like a Live Wallpaper. The PTV3000 doesnt)
= No lag or stuttering to report whatsoever.
= Uniform performance all around the OS.
= It's a wireless display! You can actually USE THE PHONE NORMALLY and move around; you're not hooked to a wire. Want to share something? Tap ON. Done with it? Tap OFF.
= Also works with most recent Intel-based laptops as well.
= Miracast licence is free! Expect MANY wi-fi enabled devices to go for that free and usefull feature!
--- Minuses ---
= Half a second delay (not lag - delay.. Yes, there is a difference.) Playing fast-paced games is nearly impossible. You can wirelessly display your prowesses, tough.
= No split screen function like on HTC's One line; mirroring only.
= Can't start a video and turn off the phone's screen; it'll turn off as well. You've gotta let it on. Battery drains accordingly.
= You gotta use a beta firmware for now (Tough it is beta only because they says so; havent seen a single real bug yet.
= Some stupid ass at Netgear thought it would be better to use a MINI-USB plug (Instead of the MICRO-USB most things like android phones have). Havent seen one of those for a while! - Means you won't be swapping cables.
If you have questions, let me know!
hangs at connecting?
hrm just got my PUSH2TV device today and updated the firmware. The nexus 4 detects the device but just hangs at connecting. Sometimes the search for devices comes back at no devices found.
Anyone seen this?
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hrm just got my PUSH2TV device today and updated the firmware. The nexus 4 detects the device but just hangs at connecting. Sometimes the search for devices comes back at no devices found.
Anyone seen this?
EDIT: FIXED by re-instaling the latest firmware.
Miracast issue with Nexus 4 running Stock 4.2.2 & Netgear PTV3000 firmware 2.2.9
heyoh said:
hrm just got my PUSH2TV device today and updated the firmware. The nexus 4 detects the device but just hangs at connecting. Sometimes the search for devices comes back at no devices found.
Anyone seen this?
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hrm just got my PUSH2TV device today and updated the firmware. The nexus 4 detects the device but just hangs at connecting. Sometimes the search for devices comes back at no devices found.
Anyone seen this?
EDIT: FIXED by re-instaling the latest firmware.
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Miracast issue with Nexus 4 running Stock 4.2.2 & Netgear PTV3000 firmware 2.2.9
I'm having the same issue.
I just bought the PTV3000 to hook up to my SONY Bravia for my Nexus 4 since I seen its compatibly to both devices and I get it home make sure both devices are up to date and they don't connect it acts the same as what you mention. It sees the device it attempt to connect to it but never connects to it at all.
Google: LG Nexus 4 is running "Android 4.2.2 factory ROM" straight from Google have not messed with the device in any way.
I used the stock firmware on the PTV3000 not sure what it was but did not work. I then updated the firmware to v2.2.9 which is the latest firmware as of (today: 02/25/2013 10:10pm CST) which was downloaded directly from here: support [Dot] netgear [Dot] com [Backslash] product [Backslash] PTV3000
If I don't see a fix in the next few days I will be returning the device to Best Buy where I bought it. Hope there's a fix in the works.
I also posted on the Official Netgear forum's found here: forum1 [Dot] netgear [Dot] com [Backslash] showthread [Dot] php?t=83795
I'm having the same issue. I wonder if its the 4.2.2 that's causing the issue
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CheapCast in Google Play Store

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Installed it on my NeoTV Prime and it works great with YouTube videos cast from my Samsung Galaxy S3.
EDIT: Well egg on my face. Seems it was not CheapCast that was sending YouTube to my NeoTV Prime. YouTube will cast to my NeoTV Prime without CheapCast even installed. If anyone has Netflix and NeoTV Prime could you confirm this as working for you?
EDIT. The new update to CheapCast will not run on NeoTV Prime. Causes Force Close.
Waiting on Chrome Tab support now.
EDIT. Chrome can see any device that I have CheapCast running on (Galaxy Tab 2.7 and MK802IIIs) and both respond to a Cast from Chrome but nothing plays and Chrome errors out shortly. Both the Tab and MK802IIIs are running the updated CheapCast.
EDIT. I can cast YouTube video from my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.7 to my MK802IIIs most of the time. Sometimes complains about taking too long to play but for the most part works OK>
What's this supposed to do?
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What's this supposed to do?
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Emulate a chromecast on other android devices.
Since it's beta I figure you want feedback. Here is my setup: Source: Galaxy Note 2. Server: Galaxy Tab 10.1
I started sending a YouTube video. It started but after 20 seconds I got a continual spinning circle on both the source and server.
So, I shut down the server app on the tablet by pressing the stop server button. However, even though it was shutdown on the tablet it would play that 20 seconds of YouTube over and over again. I couldn't figure out where it was playing. It didn't show up in the app, it didn't show up in the YouTube app, nowhere. I could just hear that video playing in the background. I finally reboot the tablet to stop it.
Don't mean to be an ass, but what's the point of this? Do we really need to use our phones as a "remote control" for our tablets?
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Think of those Android dongles that you already hook up to a tv. Yes they have native apps but being able to control them quickly is a plus.
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michaelg1030 said:
Don't mean to be an ass, but what's the point of this? Do we really need to use our phones as a "remote control" for our tablets?
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Think it through. Most of us have an extra, old Android phone laying around. Just buy a $5 MHL cable and connect to your TV. Now you have a Chromecast for $5. If nothing else, it will hold you over until Amazon gets them back in stock.
michaelg1030 said:
Don't mean to be an ass, but what's the point of this? Do we really need to use our phones as a "remote control" for our tablets?
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It depends on your usage scenario.
For instance, I have an old Android phone plugged into the aux input on a stereo, which I use to stream music. The phone is less-than-accessible, so it'd be great to be able to control it remotely from my phone.
In my living room, I have an old Google TV (The Revue), which Google isn't going to be adding support for casting to. Being able to queue up music and such from my phone would be nice, but what will be nicer is when apps that don't have Google TV versions add Chromecast support. HBO Go, for instance. I think that's the place this helps the most, allowing you to use phone/tablet media apps on older Google TV devices, and some backwards compatibility scenarios (Imagine HBO Go only supports Jellybean, and your tablet can only run Ice Cream Sandwich).
Imagine having this app on something like a Kindle Fire, where it might allow you to stream media from an application that's unavailable in your sandbox (which is really the same situation as Google TV and outdated versions of Android).
Also, considering Chromecast can be added to iOS, imagine there are apps available only for iOS that support Chromecast. You could use this to get whatever they provide onto an Android device. Essentially, it's useful in a number of various situations where (1) the target device doesn't support something your phone does (2) the target device is less accessible than your phone is (3) the target device is more visible than your phone is.
Heck, it's even somewhat useful to be able to send media to a tablet without having to pick the tablet up. I have a Nexus 7 sitting in a stand, plugged into the charging cable, paired with some Bluetooth headphones. The charging cable on the Nexus 7 is very, very short, so I have to unplug the device every time I pick it up. So, there's some small convenience to be had even in the phone-to-tablet scenario.
michaelg1030 said:
Don't mean to be an ass, but what's the point of this? Do we really need to use our phones as a "remote control" for our tablets?
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Think of those Android dongles that you already hook up to a tv. Yes they have native apps but being able to control them quickly is a plus.
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EXACTLY! I only got one Chromecast before they were sold out. But I have an Android stick/dongle on the other TV. By turning that on, I can cast to it OR the Chromecast on the other TV. Can't wait to try it!
I am curious if this emulator is hindered by the same API restrictions as the actual Chrome Cast? If not, that would make this very interesting.
I am guessing it will probably be hindered instead by lack of proprietary binaries... Netflix and so on. It should be easy to support non-Google-approved features like what Koush has been working on, though.
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In my opinion the nice thing would be to have the ability to cast content instead of stream content.
What I mean is that aside from sending a movie from our phone/tablet/computer to the "cheapcasted device" (streaming), it would be nice to open a movie on netflix/youtube/vimeo/ on our phone/tablet/computer and tell the "cheapcasted device" tablet to download it directly from the servers of the video site (without needing to stream anything from one device to another)
Can anyone confirm whether Cheapcast used UDP multicast to identify it on a network? I have an Asus tf700 that doesn't show up on my main router(linksys e4200v2). Ifi connect to my secondary router I can see it if my phone is on the same 2nd router. Chromecast works fine on my primary router and is visible from both devices. It is only visible from devices on my secondary device if it is directly hooked up to the 2nd device.
Do note my primary router works as the dhcp server while the second one is a reapeter bridge.
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titooo7 said:
In my opinion the nice thing would be to have the ability to cast content instead of stream content.
What I mean is that aside from sending a movie from our phone/tablet/computer to the "cheapcasted device" (streaming), it would be nice to open a movie on netflix/youtube/vimeo/ on our phone/tablet/computer and tell the "cheapcasted device" tablet to download it directly from the servers of the video site (without needing to stream anything from one device to another)
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Unless I am totally confused my your post you have it backwards. When you cast something, for example you are in Youtube, select a video then cast it to Chromecast (or CheapCast) your phone is just telling the device to stream it from the Internet. You phone is basically done at that point. Once the SDK is offical there will be apps that allow you to cast a local video in which Chromecast (CheapCast) will stream it from your phone...
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Unless I am totally confused my your post you have it backwards. When you cast something, for example you are in Youtube, select a video then cast it to Chromecast (or CheapCast) your phone is just telling the device to stream it from the Internet. You phone is basically done at that point. Once the SDK is offical there will be apps that allow you to cast a local video in which Chromecast (CheapCast) will stream it from your phone...
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Yeah that's what I mean. Maybe I didn't explained it properly.
I'm more interested on casting a video from youtube, netflix and similar sites than streaming a local video to the cheapcasted device.
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Anyone who could be kind to post the latest chromecast app (1.1.2)
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Sld I sell my chromecast and install cheapcast on my android pc stick and use it as an alternative?
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Sld I sell my chromecast and install cheapcast on my android pc stick and use it as an alternative?
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Test first. I can't get Netflix or AMZ Prime to cast on Cheapcast, so far.
Anyone managed to Get Koush' Allcast to stream to Cheapcast?
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Buy Chromecast

Hello Guys.
I´m thinking to buy Chromecast, but i have some dough:good::
for example:
Can i mirrored all my application?
Does Spotify works with sound ?
Dolphin Browser is supported?
What is the major difference for the Samsung Dongle.
Best Regards People.
Thanks for the answer
tiagoggama said:
Hello Guys.
I´m thinking to buy Chromecast, but i have some dough:good::
for example:
Can i mirrored all my application?
Does Spotify works with sound ?
Dolphin Browser is supported?
What is the major difference for the Samsung Dongle.
Best Regards People.
Thanks for the answer
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Mirror all apps?
Generally, not. You can try mirror4cast but it doesn't work on all devices and from the video seems to lag heavily.
Google is working on Android device mirroring (the beta is available if you have a rooted Chromecast), but no guarantee it will be supported on a wide variety of devices - we'll have to wait and see.
Spotify, Dolphin Browser, Samsung Dongle
Only apps which specifically support Chromecast or can Share to a Chromecast-enabled app will work with Chromecast. Chromecast is not a replacement for a HDMI output.
Think of it more like a video output accessory that works for supported apps.
If you want to see everything from your device on your TV, one of the many wireless output dongles like Samsung AllCast Share, will work better for your purpose.
Chromecast is an autonomous device (so its output is not limited to the device's screen resolution, nor does it require another device to remain on, unless content is being sent from the other device).
See links in my signature for more info.
Hi
Aprecciate you super answer.
So for my proposes is better to give a few ££ more to have the Samsung dongle
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tiagoggama said:
Aprecciate you super answer.
So for my proposes is better to give a few ££ more to have the Samsung dongle
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You're welcome. Yes, sounds like it, especially if you have lots of media on your device or you want to play games on the big screen, etc.
Yeap
That's it
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Do you need an app to mirror any Android devices to Chromecast?

I am thinking of releasing an app that can mirror any android devices (starting from Android 2.3 up to android 5.1) to Chromecast receiver.
Since google's Chromecast app can support quite a lot devices, I am not sure if there are still enough interests to mirror android devices with old versions?or to mirror new android devices that Chromecast app do not support?
I did develop such an app, but never released it to public, it's working quite well actually.
Please let me know if you are interested in it, and I can post free versions here.
Please , go ahead. and Let us have a look at it .
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I am thinking of releasing an app that can mirror any android devices (starting from Android 2.3 up to android 5.1) to Chromecast receiver.
Since google's Chromecast app can support quite a lot devices, I am not sure if there are still enough interests to mirror android devices with old versions?or to mirror new android devices that Chromecast app do not support?
I did develop such an app, but never released it to public, it's working quite well actually.
Please let me know if you are interested in it, and I can post free versions here.
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Would definitely love to try it here also
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I'll be glad to test it out
I'd test it for you...
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Ok, will try to cleanup the current code, and post a version within next week.
Hey. Such an app would be great!!! Thanks
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Ok, will try to cleanup the current code, and post a version within next week.
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Any update on this?
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Hmm, is this being done somehow using the Miracast standard? Curious.
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Hmm, is this being done somehow using the Miracast standard? Curious.
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We will release a version that works on rooted devices first, just to check our native implementation for the chromecast mirroring protocol.
Yes, we also have a miracast receiver, more info will be revealed here.
Thanks for your patience on this app.
Is this still in the making? Really want to screen cast my mx3 android box to my Chromecast
@timdoggg, Yes, it's beging developed, and working very well, but right now, it requires rooting to get the audio. Can you tell me your Android version? why is google Chromecast app not working for your device?
I will try to post something in this thread late this month.
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@timdoggg, Yes, it's beging developed, and working very well, but right now, it requires rooting to get the audio. Can you tell me your Android version? why is google Chromecast app not working for your device?
I will try to post something in this thread late this month.
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i have a rooted mx3 android box running kitkat 4.4.2. when i use the chromecast app to castg or quick settings it says "casting ended".
ive gotten some luck using 'Screen Stream Mirroring Free' from the play store but its very slow and laggy
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i have a rooted mx3 android box running kitkat 4.4.2. when i use the chromecast app to castg or quick settings it says "casting ended".
I've gotten some luck using 'Screen Stream Mirroring Free' from the play store but its very slow and laggy
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Have a rooted Nook HD+( on CM12.1 - lollipop 5.1 ) and chromecast 2015(new version). Regular casting works fine, but there is something preventing mirroring . When hitting casting selection the screen abruptly disconnects. I've tried a program called Mirrorenabler and it also will not mirror. A report by someone using CM11 and some custom rom reported mirroring working fine on Nook HD+ so its not a hardware issue. Does anyone have any thoughts ??
Thanks,
Al
In order for Chromecast app mirror to work, google play services must be installed into system partition. Your android most likely does not have it.
Our Chromecast sender app does not use Google play services, so it should work, please visit this thread later for the apk.
Hey,
I can also confirm that unfortunately on Nook HD+ on CM12.1 mirrorenabler doesn't work, nevertheless on cm11 latest built mirror enabler works great. But still both CM11 and CM12.1 for me are unstable, actually cm12.1 is worst for me getting a lot of download and apps installation slow down, on cm11 I get a lot of keyboard droppings when typing in the browser but gennerally the experience is a lot better.
So would love to test on stock (4.0.4) your app apparently with root.
Thanks
pavlos46 said:
Hey,
I can also confirm that unfortunately on Nook HD+ on CM12.1 mirrorenabler doesn't work, nevertheless on cm11 latest built mirror enabler works great. But still both CM11 and CM12.1 for me are unstable, actually cm12.1 is worst for me getting a lot of download and apps installation slow down, on cm11 I get a lot of keyboard droppings when typing in the browser but gennerally the experience is a lot better.
So would love to test on stock (4.0.4) your app apparently with root.
Thanks
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My CM12.1 on Nook HD+ is not as good as 5.01 that I previously had. If you get Trickster Mod ( to increase responsivness ) and increase read ahead buffer 768 and get Glove Xperia ( to adjust screen sensitivity if needed ) you might like CM12.1 better
Al
Is this still being developed?

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