Netflix (installed from Google Play) works great. But the cast icon doesn't appear in the app, even though it does appear in the YouTube app, for example.
Is there any way to fix this?
Thank you.
martinml said:
Netflix (installed from Google Play) works great. But the cast icon doesn't appear in the app, even though it does appear in the YouTube app, for example.
Is there any way to fix this?
Thank you.
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it's working for me
I had this problem too. All other casting apps like bubbleupnp and showbox and youtube worked but not netflix. Tried everything to fix it but nothing would work. Now I'm on cm12.1 it works again! So
if you're running stock maybe try cm12.1?
Use the Chromecast app
I have the same issue. I have installed the Chromecast app to solve the problem. I just fire up Chromecast app and then connect to my Chromecast. Now I am connected to the Chromecast through the app and my TV is mirroring my tablet. Then I just fire up Netflix and I'm watching a movie..
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I just fire up Chromecast app and then connect to my Chromecast. Now I am connected to the Chromecast through the app and my TV is mirroring my tablet
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That's... a solution, for sure. Not ideal, but it'll have to do. At least until I try CM (will do that soon). It has to be something on the Amazon ROM that tells the Netflix app that it's not Chromecast compatible.
If you've got root through installing a custom ROM, this should work, it worked for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64298631
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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
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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?
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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.
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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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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.
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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?
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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
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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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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:
Has anyone been able to Cast the amazon instant prime videos to chromecast?
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Has anyone been able to Cast the amazon instant prime videos to chromecast?
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Yes. Works for me as long as you are in Chrome.
Works fine on Win 8 running in chrome.
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Has anyone been able to Cast the amazon instant prime videos to chromecast?
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hope u have already solved ur problem. if u still can't it's because of MS silverlight. disable it in chrome, and let amazon prime play the movie within flash player.
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Has anyone been able to Cast the amazon instant prime videos to chromecast?
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I have been able to do it if I disable silverlight in chrome (from https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2445334?hl=en)
1.Type chromelugins in the address bar.
2.Find Silverlight:
◦Click Disable to stop the plug-in from running.
◦Click Enable to re-enable the plug-in.
I found that I had to reenable silverlight to get Netflix to work.
I installed the latest play services update so I could get Allcast working on chromecast. After installing it I got double cast icons when trying to use google music as shown in the attached pictures and they dont work reliably anymore. Anybody else experiencing the same issues and have a fix? I also installed a roku recently and not sure if that may also have something to do with the chromecast not behaving properly.
smachine said:
I installed the latest play services update so I could get Allcast working on chromecast. After installing it I got double cast icons when trying to use google music as shown in the attached pictures and they dont work reliably anymore. Anybody else experiencing the same issues and have a fix? I also installed a roku recently and not sure if that may also have something to do with the chromecast not behaving properly.
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I assume you've rebooted since installing the Play Services update?
Roku shouldn't affect Chromecast.
Try rebooting your router in case it's some UPnP caching thing.
Odd since my device has the opposite affect....
I only have one CCast listing for each (I have two in use), But I have two entries for each XBMC on my Network.
I just figured it may be due to DLNA and UPnP both being supported by XBMC ad Allcast seeing each as a different target.
bhiga said:
I assume you've rebooted since installing the Play Services update?
Roku shouldn't affect Chromecast.
Try rebooting your router in case it's some UPnP caching thing.
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Thanks for the tips. Rebooted my router and it didnt change. I tried to cast using my windows laptop and each chromecast was only displayed 1 time and worked just fine so my issue is android specific. I am using a stock nexus 5. I also tried clearing cache and data on the chromecast android app and that did not work.
smachine said:
Thanks for the tips. Rebooted my router and it didnt change. I tried to cast using my windows laptop and each chromecast was only displayed 1 time and worked just fine so my issue is android specific. I am using a stock nexus 5. I also tried clearing cache and data on the chromecast android app and that did not work.
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I saw that an AllCast update went out today so maybe it was a known bug that got fixed in the update...
Check the play Store to see if there is an Update available.
smachine said:
I installed the latest play services update so I could get Allcast working on chromecast. After installing it I got double cast icons when trying to use google music as shown in the attached pictures and they dont work reliably anymore. Anybody else experiencing the same issues and have a fix? I also installed a roku recently and not sure if that may also have something to do with the chromecast not behaving properly.
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Force stop AllCast.
Flush apps Data and Cache.
Eventually if your phone is rooted, flush dalvik cache.
Reboot phone, it should work after reboot.
It's possible that you use illegitimate copy of a program, in such a case users with illegitimate copies usually uninstall and install app again.
mathorv said:
Force stop AllCast.
Flush apps Data and Cache.
Eventually if your phone is rooted, flush dalvik cache.
Reboot phone, it should work after reboot.
It's possible that you use illegitimate copy of a program, in such a case users with illegitimate copies usually uninstall and install app again.
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Deleted allcast and the roku symbol on google music is gone which is good because when i tried to click roku on the cast pulldown menu in the google music app it would not do anything. But after restarting the phone the double chromecast icons are still there. I cant revert to the old version of the google play services which I feel may be the culprit for google music to be acting strange.
Same here get the double cast icons and neither one works
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ROADKING17 said:
Same here get the double cast icons and neither one works
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Do you get double cast icons only for google music or are other apps also affected?
smachine said:
Do you get double cast icons only for google music or are other apps also affected?
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Only google music
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Anything changed(went back to normal) after update to version 1.0.5.1?
PS flush apps cache and data just in case
Please see this thread for reference: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/nexus-6-miracast-t2952461
Using build.prop, we can enable Miracast on Shamu. I am using Netgear P2TV 3000 with the most up to date firmware. Netflix seems to have an issue or some sort of DRM in the app to block the video stream on Miracast. The audio plays and you get a playback screen, but the video is just a black screen. Other apps work fine and the display/audio is pretty good.
Could someone please find a solution to this issue? Thanks!
the same happened to me but using chromecast ... audio and closed captions but no video image... still figuring out as it was netflix app specific, tried other online streaming directly from chrome and it worked..
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Please see this thread for reference: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/nexus-6-miracast-t2952461
Using build.prop, we can enable Miracast on Shamu. I am using Netgear P2TV 3000 with the most up to date firmware. Netflix seems to have an issue or some sort of DRM in the app to block the video stream on Miracast. The audio plays and you get a playback screen, but the video is just a black screen. Other apps work fine and the display/audio is pretty good.
Could someone please find a solution to this issue? Thanks!
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Maybe try Netflix for xbmc. If you are unaware of xbmc give it a google. I don't have Netflix so I can't say what does or doesn't work.
nicromant said:
the same happened to me but using chromecast ... audio and closed captions but no video image... still figuring out as it was netflix app specific, tried other online streaming directly from chrome and it worked..
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You trying something wacky, like "cast screen"? Because the netflix android application *contains* a netflix CHROMECAST application, and installs it as needed. It does not transfer video from the phone to the chromecast, the chromecast logs in and runs netflix directly.
nope, i think it is something related to DRM, i know netflix app do have en embedded chromecast beam however it does not work on my nexus 6, if i use the cast screen option to mirror i can see video with no issues from chrome or any other app, but not form netflix despise using cast from chromecast app or directly from the netflix app, it makes no difference
now working with 5.1
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now working with 5.1
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What ROM are you using?
stock rom , unfortunately i plan to sell my nexus i got bored about it
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What build? I am on 5.1 the Netflix app still displays no video when miracasting. Build lmy47e. Also you are using chromecast right, not miracasting to another comparable Miracast receiver?
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What build? I am on 5.1 the Netflix app still displays no video when miracasting. Build lmy47e. Also you are using chromecast right, not miracasting to another comparable Miracast receiver?
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sorry i do not have a nexus anymore
it was the latest build found in google factory images
both netflix and miracast worked ok!
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?
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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?
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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