The feature of Chromecast to VLC had finally added to the stable version 3.0 of VLC media player. Better still, VLC 3.0 not only supports casting video to Chromecast with VLC from Windows, but also from Mac and Android. So, you can directly stream your videos to TV from VLC via Chromecast, instead of cast the computer screen to TV.
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Note: The VLC Chromecast support is not quite perfect yet, although it has been tested a few times and launched in the stable version - 3.0. Some users reported problems like failing to find the 'render' option on Mac, having problems to cast some certain types of media files,etc.
Hulu subscribers are able to cast videos from their mobile devices onto their TV screens using screen-sharing options like Airplay, Chromecast,. The Chromecast, Google’s streaming HDMI dongle came out last summer. It is compatible with any Android device running 2.3 or later, iOS device with iOS 6 or 7, and any Mac or PC.
Even so, we still encourage your to try by yourself to see whether it is work well with you. Now follow the steps to see how to stream from VLC to Chromecast that connect to your TV.
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VLC Chromecast Mac - Stream Video to Chromecast on Mac
To cast, you need to get the version 3.0 or later of VLC. If you don't have it on your Mac, just download the latest version of VLC from its official website.
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Unlike other Chromecast supported apps, you can't see a 'cast' icon on the VLC media player on Mac. Instead of that, you have to find the 'option' from the settings. The steps is as below:
Open VLC > Menu Playback > Renderer
Note: Even though VLC claims that this feature is available on Mac, there might be no render option shown in the VLC Media Player on Mac.
On Reddit, some users discuss the problem they meet when cast local video to Chromecast via VLC. Maybe you can get more information from there. Or you can turn to other choices to help you cast video to smart TV.
As for me, I like Airflow, which is an app on Mac that can help you stream videos to Chromecast. This app is really easy to use. Just drag-and-drop or add your videos, choose the right Chromecast, and click play. But now it's not free, you need to pay $19 to get it.
Use VLC to Cast Video from Windows to Chromecast
After downloading VLC Media Player 3.0 on your computer, follow the steps below to cast videos from VLC to Chromecast on Windows.
Step 1. Connect the Chromecast device to your TV properly.
Step 2. Now in the VLC player, go to the top bar menu items and click on the 'Video>Renderer> Scan' option. It will start scanning the available devices.
Step 3. When you find the Chromecast option on the submenu items of the Render option, just click it. VLC will connect to your Chromecast.
Step 4. Now open the video you want to stream to Chromecast on VLC player. When you try to play the video, there will be an 'Insecure site' prompt. You need to select the 'Accept permanently' Option.
Step 5. The video file should play in your Chromecast connected TV. You can use the controls in the VLC window to control the playback.
Stream VLC to Chromecast on Android
Here, we are going tell you how to stream from VLC player to Chromecast on your Android phone. You can easily stream any video from VLC to Chromecast from Android device. Below is the complete procedure for doing this.
Step 1. Install the latest Chromecast app on your Android device.
Step 2. Now connect the Chromecast dongle to your TV and pair it with Chromecast app.
Step 3. Open VLC Player and start the file you want to cast.
Step 4. Open the Chromecast app you downloaded and tap on the menu button. From there just select the 'CAST SCREEN' option. Follow the on-screen instructions to cast your device's screen to your Chromecast.
Step 5. Go back to VLC Player and fullscreen the video that you are playing. You are done!
VLC Chromecast iOS Support is Available Now
The VLC player finally gives the iOS users the ability to stream content to their Chromecast. The VLC Chromecast Support for iOS was first added in the version 3.1.0. The Version 3.1.0 of VLC for iOS also came with a few of new features including the Chromecast support.
Moreover, the VLC not only can stream the formats that support by Chromecast, but also can play every single video and audio files that plays in VLC. Because VLC will convert the incompatible video to the format that Chromecast supports during the playing. That sounds great!
VLC adding support for Chromecast is a huge progress due to VLC is such a popular media player which can play almost all videos and even DVDs. Though the Chromecast support has been optimized in the latest version of VLC, users might still encounter some playback problems.
If you have some media files that can't be streamed to Chromecast with VLC, try to convert the format to Chromecast supported format. VideoSolo Video Converter Ultimate is a good choice.
It can provide you an all-around solution of converting any videos that are incompatible with VLC. The supported formats up to 300+ and with the powerful built-in editor, you can edit and enhance your video for better visual experience when casting the video to Chromecast. Take a try now!
The, Google’s streaming HDMI dongle came out last summer. It is compatible with any Android device running 2.3 or later, iOS device with iOS 6 or 7, and any Mac or PC. Initially, users were able to stream Netflix or Youtube from an iOS device and Android device, Google Play Movies and Music only on Android, or cast websites using the Chrome browser on a computer.
The Chromecast works differently from Airplay in that you can multitask and do other tasks on the device or you can let it go to sleep while streaming.Very quickly after its release, Chromecast has received support for Hulu +, Pandora, and HBO GO. Last month a added ten new apps including Plex, Vevo, Songza, Red Bull TV, Post TV from the Washington Post, Viki, RealPlayer Cloud, Avia, Revision3 Internet Television and BeyondPod. The the Chromecast received allowed users to stream Google Play Movies and Music directly from the Chrome browser on a computer.In this How-to, we’ll discuss how to setup the Chromecast, use it with a Mac and iOS device and explore its gaming potential.Setup the ChromecastThe Chromecast does need an actual power source, so you can either plug it into a USB port on your television, or use the micro USB to USB power adapter that comes with it.
As I’ve never had a reason to use the USB port on my, and it is easy to locate right underneath the HDMI port, I used that to connect my Chromecast.To get the Chromecast to turn on, all you have to do is plug it into the HDMI port and the USB port on your TV. When it first boots up, you see the traditional Google Chrome logo followed by a slideshow of pretty scenery pictures while it waits for you to set it up. You can either set it up on an iOS device by downloading the, or on a PC or Mac by using Google Chrome as your web browser and visiting.If you choose to setup your Chromecast from your computer, Google’s setup page will direct you to download either a browser extension for Chrome or a standalone app. In this how-to, we’ll select the standalone app.When you start run it for the first time, the Chromecast app searches for a Chromecast on your local network. There will also be a prompt to download the extension we didn’t install earlier. If you plan on streaming from the Chrome browser to your TV, you’ll need to install this extension.If you miss this step, you can always download the Chromecast extension for the Google Chrome web browser.
Once installed, the Cast Extension is located in the upper right hand corner on the Chrome toolbar. The Cast icon is shaped like a square with the lower left hand corner being replaced by the ubiquitous “Wi-Fi bars” icon.To continue, click the blue “Set Up” button. Once all of that has been done, the Chromecast has been set up successfully and you are ready to start using it.The Chromecast does not come with a traditional remote control, so you do have to use your tablet, phone, or computer to control it.Using with a MacWhen using the Chromecast with the Mac, you have to use the Chrome browser.
Some websites are optimized and designed for casting. Those sites include,. Websites that are optimized for casting have the Cast icon built into the site itself as opposed to just on Chrome’s tool bar. For example, is optimized for casting. If you try to use the Cast icon in Chrome’s tool bar, it alerts you to use the Cast icon on the website instead.On the video controls the Cast icon appears with a prompt to Play on Your TV.When you click the Cast icon, you get to choose which device you want the video to play on: the computer or the Chromecast. If you have multiple Chromecasts in the house on the same Wi-Fi network, this is where you would choose which one you want to connect to.While the computer connects to the Chromecast, the TV shows what will be playing shortly.This image will appear on the computer once the video starts playing on the TV.
The Cast icon turns blue while connected to the Chromecast.While the video is playing, you can browse the web using Chrome (or whatever internet browser you prefer), read your email or put your computer to sleep.Casting support for sites that are not optimized for Casting is still in beta. Typically news sites will cast fine to the TV. Here is 9to5Mac on Chrome and on my TV. Pressing the Cast icon projects it onto the TV. Sites that contain videos might cause some issues when casting.
Video sites that have mobile apps that are supported by Chromecast, such as Hulu Plus, allow full screen casting to the TV. However, this could slow down your computer and network, so it is recommended to have the computer plugged in, close out any other programs, and have it close to the wireless router or connected via Ethernet.Video sites that do not have mobile apps supported by Chromecast tend to have issues while casting. For example, allows you to cast videos, but not in full screen mode. In this mode, the video’s audio track is also not sent to the Chromecast and will keep playing from your computer’s speakers. When going to full screen, the video completely stops on the TV, instead showing you the website with no video while the video plays in full screen on the computer.Since casting is in beta, the functionality of websites that contain video can change at any time.
Website developers do have the authority to improve functionality with the Chromecast, or completely block and turn off being usable with the Chromecast.Using with iOS DevicesWith iOS devices, you can cast purchased movies and TV shows from the. To do so, first select the video you want to watch, then tap the Cast icon in the upper right hand corner. Then just choose which device you want to view it on. When the device is connected to the Chromecast, the Cast icon turns blue.
The video playback can’t be controlled using normal methods such as Control Center or the lockscreen media controls. Instead, you have to go into the app in which you are casting the video to control it. Certain music apps will allow you to use Control Center to start and stop playback while others won’t.Once you know how to Cast from one app, it works very similarly in the other apps that are compatible with Chromecast. Find the Cast icon, which is typically either located in the upper or lower right hand corner, tap on it, select which Chromecast you want to cast it to, and then the content appears on your television.Using with GamingGaming is not officially supported with Chromecast, but there is huge potential in its gaming capabilities.
Tic Tac Toe is not the most exciting game in world, but the technology and power behind it shows off its multiplayer gaming potential.To start playing, you will need to download the Tic Tac Toe for Chromecast app. It is available for free in the and in the. This game requires two devices, and can work with both two iOS or Android devices, or a combination of both.Connect both devices and the Chromecast to the same Wi-Fi network and open up the app on the mobile devices.
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