Chromecast Guide
- 1. Chromecast Formats
- 2. Set up Chromecast
- 3. Stream Video from Devices
- 4. Stream Local Files
- 5. Chromecast Apps
- 6. Streaming Media Players
- 7. Tips and Tricks
- 8. Troubleshooting
- Stream local video from PC/Mac
- Stream storage from Android/iPhone /iPad
- Solution 1: Cast Chrome browser to TV
- Solution 2: Cast with Wondershare Video Converter
- Solution 3: Cast with Plex for Chromecast
- Solution 4: Cast with Videostream for Google Chromecast
Solution 1: Cast Chrome browser to TV
Step 1. Install Chrome browser and Chromecast extension
Step 2: Connect Chromecast with TV
Step 3.Connect WiFi
If your Chromecast can't be connected to the Wi-Fi network, please check the Chromecast router compatibility here.
Step 4.Install Google cast extension
Step 5. Play local Video or music
Alt+Tab: It lets you do other things by switching to other opened programs/apps
Ctrl+Esc: You can start a new program by pressing the 2 buttons to pop up the Star menu.
Solution 2: Cast with Wondershare Video Converter
Step 1. Install Wondershare Video Converter
Step 2. Import any video to the software
Step 3. Start streaming
Solution 3: Cast with Plex for Chromecast
Solution 4: Cast with Videostream for Google Chromecast
- Using Kodi in the background on your android device (Recommend Method)
- Using Chromecast app on your android device
- Using Chromecast app on your PC or Mac device
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1. Using Kodi in the background on your Android Device (Recommend Method) :
- You’ll need ES File Explorer, Kodiand LocalCast Apps Installed on your android device.
- Open ES File Explorer
- Go to Settingmenu
- Select Display Setting
- Find and enable Show hidden files
- Go to Download Folder
- Copy this file PlayerFactoryCore.xml
- Follow this path Android >>>> Data >>>>> org.xbmc.kodi >>>> Files >>>> .Kodi >>>>> Userdata Folder
- Paste the copied file on Userdata Folder
- Open Kodi and Play any video. Now Kodi will automatically load Local cast which you have already installed. [Kodi will ask if you have more casting apps installed]
- Now choose your Chromecast device and select Play [Use add to queue if you want to add video on playlist]
- You can minimize the Localcast app and Lock the device for long battery life.
2. Cast Kodi on Chromecast using Chromecast App:
Require apps for this method :
- Open Google Cast app
- Find the main menu from top left side
- Select Cast Screen/Audio
- Ignore prompt and select Ok
- Now select your Chromecast device
- Open Kodi and enjoy the Video [Don’t take calls or lock screen during streaming]
3. Using Chromecast app on your PC or Mac device :
Require apps for this method :
- Open Chrome
- Click on Google Cast extension
- Click on Cast
- Click Cast this tab
- Find and Select Cast screen/window (experimental)
- Open Kodi and You’re done.
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