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Chromecast Apps Discussion - READ FIRST POST!!!

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  • #102
    irishpancake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,481 ✭✭✭irishpancake


    _Whimsical_ wrote: »
    Answering my own Q just in case this happens to anyone else.

    I read that pulling the usb cable out for a few mins and then putting it back in can fix this problem and so far it seems to have worked for me, mine is again connecting to wifi and my phone can find it and cast to it.

    Good to hear the old solutions still work!!!

    When I worked for eircom, the first solution we tried was always jiojii.....[jack it out jack it in]

    fixed a lotta stuff, and meant you could have an early lunch, maybe even a pint......:p

    back in the day, its amazing just how many liquid lunches were consumed :o


  • #103
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,629 ✭✭✭corkie


    Found out about this method on another forum

    If you have windows PC, enable home sharing in network settings and windows media player


    By doing the above you can then use apps (avia, allcast or localhost) to cast to your PC.


    Regards
    John


  • #104
    irishpancake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,481 ✭✭✭irishpancake


    corkie wrote: »
    Found out about this method on another forum


    By doing the above you can then use apps (avia, allcast or localhost) to cast to your PC.


    Regards
    John

    corkiejp?? John Paul.....?? 1979??

    I mentioned SMB and Networking from NAS/PC here, using Localcast....

    http://www.touch.boards.ie/thread/2057267396/7/#post92004413
    I would recommend Local Cast for local media now, no need for Plex for most stuff.

    For CC supported fiile formats, or use handbrake s/w to convert.

    EDIT: for clarity.....shares from Laptop/PC/NAS via smb [Windows sharing settings] or dlna [local media server needed].

    https://play.google.co...tefanpledl.localcast

    So, you can cast to a PC/Laptop without Allcast receiver by utilising SMB??


  • #105
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,629 ✭✭✭corkie


    irishpancake wrote: »
    corkiejp?? John Paul.....?? 1979??

    I mentioned SMB and Networking from NAS/PC here, using Localcast....

    http://www.touch.boards.ie/thread/2057267396/7/#post92004413


    Sorry, I never consider using local media casting from windows to other devices before.

    Your link above is broken, but from your quoted text, it would not reveal to people that you could cast to windows media player.


    I did more searches to find what else I could do with the WMP and DLNA and found this link.


    Which led to me to getting the app BubbleUpnP (has chromecast support) and the corresponding BubbleUPnP Server for windows.


    I paid €3.49 for the BubbleUPnP license which gives me transcoding of videos while casting.

    My windows media player is busy scanning my 1TB external hard drive to include my videos and music in the libraries, so I can access/cast them from my android devices.


    The above is much easier than trying to setup a plex server which for some reason would not work for me when I tried.


  • #106
    irishpancake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,481 ✭✭✭irishpancake


    corkie wrote: »
    Sorry, I never consider using local media casting from windows to other devices before.

    Your link above is broken, but from your quoted text, it would not reveal to people that you could cast to windows media player.


    I did more searches to find what else I could do with the WMP and DLNA and found this link.


    Which led to me to getting the app BubbleUpnP (has chromecast support) and the corresponding BubbleUPnP Server for windows.


    I paid €3.49 for the BubbleUPnP license which gives me transcoding of videos while casting.

    My windows media player is busy scanning my 1TB external hard drive to include my videos and music in the libraries, so I can access/cast them from my android devices.


    The above is much easier than trying to setup a plex server which for some reason would not work for me when I tried.

    Thanks corkie, that works perfectly on my laptop, via WMP, casting with Localcast, Allcast and Bubble. I haven't tried the Bubble server, as vids play OK.

    It is a good alternative to watch certain stuff from an unmentionable source on a PC/Laptop!!!


  • #107
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,629 ✭✭✭corkie


    irishpancake wrote: »
    Thanks corkie, that works perfectly on my laptop, via WMP, casting with Localcast, Allcast and Bubble. I haven't tried the Bubble server, as vids play OK.

    It is a good alternative to watch certain stuff from an unmentionable source on a PC/Laptop!!!


    Your welcome!

    Just to clarify you only need the server and license to transcode videos on the fly.

    It's the first app that I have found that can transcode .ts videos successfully. (From my saorview box.)

    The BubbleUPnP app has use's beyond just chrome casting. For example it allows me to browse/play content on my Nexus 7(2012) from my media stored on my PC.


    Edit: Additional benefit by running BubbleUPnP on two android devices. You can play content from the other device.

    For example Nexus 7(2012) with limited storage can play content from the sdcard in my xperia z1.


  • #108
    irishpancake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,481 ✭✭✭irishpancake


    corkie wrote: »
    Your welcome!

    Just to clarify you only need the server and license to transcode videos on the fly.

    It's the first app that I have found that can transcode .ts videos successfully. (From my saorview box.)

    The BubbleUPnP app has use's beyond just chrome casting. For example it allows me to browse/play content on my Nexus 7(2012) from my media stored on my PC.

    yeah, bubble is great....another use I found:

    http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.bubblesoft.android.bubbleupnp

    Audio cast...it's an Xposed Module....and it is so simple.

    Simply install and activate the module on your rooted Android device.

    Then it integrates with Bubble, as an Audio Cast button for any renderer in your Nework which is DNLA enabled, like a Smart TV, ChromeCast TV, or an Internet Radio (I got this one recently....fantastic.

    So, on your Android, Start Spotify, or Pandora (yeah, in Ireland!!!), on Bubble select the renderer you want to cast to, TV or Radio, and it sends your Playlist to that device...

    like so:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL_6v52QSP4


    So, you need the paid version to get more than 20 minutes play.

    It just works....brilliantly.


  • #109
    MBSnr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,191 ✭✭✭MBSnr


    Question about Localcast for those who use it.

    From my phone works fine - keeps the screen on and even if I lock my phone it still continues play back via the chromecast.
    Using the exact same app from my tablet and it doesn't keep the screen from locking - but as soon as the screen locks the playback pauses. Meaning I have to use the phone....

    Any ideas on why the tablet is doing this and not the phone?


  • #110
    Doom
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,381 ✭✭✭Doom


    MBSnr wrote: »
    Question about Localcast for those who use it.

    From my phone works fine - keeps the screen on and even if I lock my phone it still continues play back via the chromecast.
    Using the exact same app from my tablet and it doesn't keep the screen from locking - but as soon as the screen locks the playback pauses. Meaning I have to use the phone....

    Any ideas on why the tablet is doing this and not the phone?

    Some tablets are probably supported well enough..some not.
    Send some feedback to app developer, what tablet/ what os etc


  • #111
    irishpancake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,481 ✭✭✭irishpancake


    Probably nothing to do with the OP, but the dev of Localcast has had his access to Google Drive suspended....

    this is where he stores the API for his two Apps, including Local Cast :(

    See G+ announcement and info here:

    https://plus.google.com/109720416927515295704/posts
    radApps - Stefan Pledl
    Shared publicly - 18 Sep 2014

    LocalCast, Beat:

    my Google account (not this one), which I use for development got suspended due to suspicious activity.

    That's what I get when I want to log in:

    "We've detected unusual activity. For your protection, we've disabled your account."

    What does this mean to you:

    The only thing that seems to be affected is Google Drive right now. The Google Drive access for all my apps seems to be blocked.

    The receiver app for LocalCast still seem to work, but it is stored on Google Cloud Storage and could be affected too in the future. If you get an error message like "receiver app timed out" then it is down.

    I'd change the location of the receiver app to something else, but guess what I need to log into the Chromecast Developer Console... So I can't change that.
    radApps - Stefan Pledl
    General Discussion - 19 Sep 2014

    I have two apps which access Google Drive:

    - Beat (a music player which streams from drive)

    - LocalCast (can cast movies from drive to the Chromecast).

    Yesterday both api projects got removed from the api console. I can see that they weren't deleted, because I can access the LocalCast project from the billings tab (billing was enabled for the cloud storage, the receiver app is hosted there).

    I have no idea why this was done. I got no email.

    Is the only way to contact Google about this, paying the 150$ per month for the silver support here https://cloud.google.com/support/ ?


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  • #112
    dunnetd
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭dunnetd


    Hi,

    Just looking whether to buy chromecast and wanted some advice, I have a Moto G 4G & a LG G PAD so will the phone not work with it due to not yet supported? I presume the LG PAD will work if someone can advise. Presumably if you play media on VLC you can mirror it to your TV?

    Thanks


  • #113
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,629 ✭✭✭corkie


    dunnetd wrote: »
    Hi,

    Just looking whether to buy chromecast and wanted some advice, I have a Moto G 4G & a LG G PAD so will the phone not work with it due to not yet supported? I presume the LG PAD will work if someone can advise. Presumably if you play media on VLC you can mirror it to your TV?

    Thanks


    Both your device's should be able to use the chromecast, using apps to do so. (Re-read thread for suggested apps, when you get it.)

    Screen Mirroring may not work on your devices but can be enable on some rooted KitKat devices (see link in my posts).

    Even if you get screen mirroring working, it probably won't be a reliable way to cast media (performance wise). You better off using dedicated apps for casting video/media files.

    My favorite app so far has to be BubbleUPnP.


  • #114
    jozi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,391 ✭✭✭jozi


    I can confirm that screen mirroring won't work on the g pad, not mine anyway.

    Must read the last few pages of the thread myself, looks to be a fair bit of info


  • #115
    neacy69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭neacy69


    Quick question: If i am casting via AllCast from an internet streaming app does my phone battery get run down more than it would for Netflix or another app that has chromecast functionality?


  • #116
    dahat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,826 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    neacy69 wrote: »
    Quick question: If i am casting via AllCast from an internet streaming app does my phone battery get run down more than it would for Netflix or another app that has chromecast functionality?

    Not that I have noticed.


  • #117
    dunnetd
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭dunnetd


    Hi, where do you recommend the best place to buy the chromecast?


  • #118
    dahat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,826 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    dunnetd wrote: »
    Hi, where do you recommend the best place to buy the chromecast?

    Got mine in Tesco,39.99.


  • #119
    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,958 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    https://cast.google.com/chromecast/redeem/

    Free three month trial of NowTV for chromecast users in the UK. Maybe we can get it to with some messing around? My internet is acting the maggot so I can't check myself tonight.


  • #120
    Delboy5
    Registered Users Posts: 886 ✭✭✭Delboy5


    If i want to cast a website thats streams a video whats the best app for this?

    I tried just casting the tab from chrome and its a little "laggy".......any way around this?


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  • #121
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,629 ✭✭✭corkie


    Delboy5 wrote: »
    If i want to cast a website thats streams a video whats the best app for this?

    I tried just casting the tab from chrome and its a little "laggy".......any way around this?


    You could use vidcast for html5/mp4 videos. If the videos are flash based then your stuck with Tab Casting.


  • #122
    Delboy5
    Registered Users Posts: 886 ✭✭✭Delboy5


    corkie wrote: »
    You could use vidcast for html5/mp4 videos. If the videos are flash based then your stuck with Tab Casting.

    Thanks ill try that....


  • #123
    BionicRasher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,819 ✭✭✭BionicRasher


    _Whimsical_ wrote: »
    https://cast.google.com/chromecast/redeem/

    Free three month trial of NowTV for chromecast users in the UK. Maybe we can get it to with some messing around? My internet is acting the maggot so I can't check myself tonight.

    Sorted - I now have the entertainment pack until mid January 2015 (already had a freebie till mid October and got this set up so it added an extra 3 months to my account)
    Thanks


  • #124
    Inquitus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,762 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    BionicRasher wrote: »
    Sorted - I now have the entertainment pack until mid January 2015 (already had a freebie till mid October and got this set up so it added an extra 3 months to my account)
    Thanks

    Only bugger is the Now TV App for android doesn't seem to be available here?


  • #125
    BionicRasher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,819 ✭✭✭BionicRasher


    Inquitus wrote: »
    Only bugger is the Now TV App for android doesn't seem to be available here?

    Ways and means......
    Pretty easy to get the app if needed but I have 2 nowtv boxes so that 3 months free was a great deal for me


  • #126
    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,958 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    BionicRasher wrote: »
    Sorted - I now have the entertainment pack until mid January 2015 (already had a freebie till mid October and got this set up so it added an extra 3 months to my account)
    Thanks

    Did you need to give an address in the UK or use a UK based account?
    I was resisting signing up because I wanted the service over xmas, but if you have it til mid jan I'll go ahead. I just don't want to screw it up by using my Irish google account.


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  • #127
    irishpancake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,481 ✭✭✭irishpancake


    Delboy5 wrote: »
    If i want to cast a website thats streams a video whats the best app for this?

    I tried just casting the tab from chrome and its a little "laggy".......any way around this?

    Not sure about chromecast support yet, but it is coming...

    vGet....supports DLNA enabled renderers, TV's etc.

    two options from PC:

    vGet Cast (DLNA Controller) Chrome App

    https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/vget-cast-dlna-controller/ekdjofnchpbfmnfbedalmbdlhbabiapi?hl=en

    vGet Extension (Video Downloader, DLNA) Chrome extension

    https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/vget-extension-video-down/hniladkejehjfchadikcbjmgjaogciic?hl=en

    Also an Android App:

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mb.videoget&hl=en

    I think this works to Chromecast. You can download or stream, on device or to Smart TV or Chromecast (it does support it!!)....free for 2 weeks, but pay in-app €3.30 +VAT some limitations, check out the description and use free trial period first to see if it is for you.


  • #128
    DANNY2014
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,172 ✭✭✭DANNY2014


    BionicRasher wrote: »
    Sorted - I now have the entertainment pack until mid January 2015 (already had a freebie till mid October and got this set up so it added an extra 3 months to my account)
    Thanks

    Beauty just did it was gonna hold out till Xmas but 3 months now...


  • #129
    jeni
    Registered Users Posts: 394 ✭✭jeni


    I'm


  • #130
    jeni
    Registered Users Posts: 394 ✭✭jeni


    I'm


  • #131
    gerrybbadd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,301 ✭✭✭✭gerrybbadd


    jeni wrote: »
    I'm

    Are you?:P


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  • #132
    BionicRasher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,819 ✭✭✭BionicRasher


    _Whimsical_ wrote: »
    Did you need to give an address in the UK or use a UK based account?
    I was resisting signing up because I wanted the service over xmas, but if you have it til mid jan I'll go ahead. I just don't want to screw it up by using my Irish google account.

    I used a UK account that I had when I ordered a Nexus 4 a while back. Also used Hola chrome extension to ensure I was browsing from the UK
    DANNY2014 wrote: »
    Beauty just did it was gonna hold out till Xmas but 3 months now...

    I had a free month due to expire 9th Oct but now I have it till 9th Jan 2015 :cool:


  • #133
    Dave..M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 693 ✭✭✭Dave..M


    _Whimsical_ wrote: »
    https://cast.google.com/chromecast/redeem/

    Free three month trial of NowTV for chromecast users in the UK. Maybe we can get it to with some messing around? My internet is acting the maggot so I can't check myself tonight.

    Sorted through Jan, great find OP!


  • #134
    Carpenter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,683 ✭✭✭Carpenter


    http://www.androidheadlines.com/2014/10/current-owners-chromecast-can-also-grab-two-months-free-hulu-plus.html
    Does anyone know about this offer ??
    Is there anyway we can use it .


  • #135
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,629 ✭✭✭corkie


    Chromecast Update Finally Enables Custom Backdrop Support [APK Download]


    Tried it for a small while, not really impressed with it. Probably cool for people who want there own photos displayed.


  • #136
    tharmor
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭tharmor


    Dave..M wrote: »
    Sorted through Jan, great find OP!

    Did u enter payment details ?? How did you redeem it ??


  • #137
    tharmor
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭tharmor


    Delboy5 wrote: »
    If i want to cast a website thats streams a video whats the best app for this?

    I tried just casting the tab from chrome and its a little "laggy".......any way around this?

    Use chrome mobile app


  • #138
    tharmor
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭tharmor


    BionicRasher wrote: »
    Sorted - I now have the entertainment pack until mid January 2015 (already had a freebie till mid October and got this set up so it added an extra 3 months to my account)
    Thanks

    Do you have to enter payment details ?? Did u use Irish card ?? How did u register?


  • #139
    BionicRasher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,819 ✭✭✭BionicRasher


    tharmor wrote: »
    Do you have to enter payment details ?? Did u use Irish card ?? How did u register?

    I think that you have to enter payment details before it will allow you to view anything - free or not. I used an Irish card day one when I got the box and canceled as soon as I had the free trial.
    Can't really remember as I have the box over 6 months now


  • #140
    tharmor
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭tharmor


    BionicRasher wrote: »
    I think that you have to enter payment details before it will allow you to view anything - free or not. I used an Irish card day one when I got the box and canceled as soon as I had the free trial.
    Can't really remember as I have the box over 6 months now

    Ok i have the pass now for 3 months ! I created an account and went via chromecast...


    How to get the app working on adroid ? I am getting SIM not valid error. Can anyone help ?

    Thanks.


  • #141
    tharmor
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭tharmor


    BionicRasher wrote: »
    Ways and means......
    Pretty easy to get the app if needed but I have 2 nowtv boxes so that 3 months free was a great deal for me

    How did you get the app to work.....i got it installed but cant get it to work !


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  • #142
    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,958 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    Someone in another thread mentioned that the latest version of the app doesn't work in Ireland but that this version does work.
    I haven't tried it myself yet, if someone finds it successful please report back.


  • #143
    BionicRasher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,819 ✭✭✭BionicRasher


    tharmor wrote: »
    How did you get the app to work.....i got it installed but cant get it to work !

    Ya I have the app but it will not work


  • #144
    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,958 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    BionicRasher wrote: »
    Ya I have the app but it will not work

    Hmmm. Seems it won't work with rooted devices and it won't work with Irish sims. People are reporting it will work in sim free tablets or if you take the sim out of your phone.
    I'm sure there's a work around for rooted devices too. There has to be an app for that.

    You could always just pay for a NOW tv box, it's only 12ish euro and you get a three month free code with it too so in total you'd end up with a streaming box that can play vids from pc and phone via plex and other apps and 6 months free for the 12 quid.


  • #145
    BionicRasher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,819 ✭✭✭BionicRasher


    _Whimsical_ wrote: »
    Hmmm. Seems it won't work with rooted devices and it won't work with Irish sims. People are reporting it will work in sim free tablets or if you take the sim out of your phone.
    I'm sure there's a work around for rooted devices too. There has to be an app for that.

    You could always just pay for a NOW tv box, it's only 12ish euro and you get a three month free code with it too so in total you'd end up with a streaming box that can play vids from pc and phone via plex and other apps and 6 months free for the 12 quid.

    Must try it on my tablet when I get get home (its rooted however so it may not work)
    I already have 2 NowTV boxes so the Android app not working is no big deal


  • #146
    BionicRasher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,819 ✭✭✭BionicRasher


    On another note
    I got an email asking me to re-register the Chromecast - I wonder are they copping on we are in Ireland and trying to flush us out? I dont think I will re-register

    Email says

    On the 8th October, we're making some improvements to the way we deliver our great NOW TV entertainment on Chromecast.

    Without getting overly technical, the improvements mean you'll get a better overall experience when watching NOW TV on Chromecast.

    What do I need to do?

    To continue watching NOW TV on Chromecast we'll need you to re-register your Chromecast device with us.


  • #147
    Dave..M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 693 ✭✭✭Dave..M


    BionicRasher wrote: »
    On another note
    I got an email asking me to re-register the Chromecast - I wonder are they copping on we are in Ireland and trying to flush us out? I dont think I will re-register

    Email says

    On the 8th October, we're making some improvements to the way we deliver our great NOW TV entertainment on Chromecast.

    Without getting overly technical, the improvements mean you'll get a better overall experience when watching NOW TV on Chromecast.

    What do I need to do?

    To continue watching NOW TV on Chromecast we'll need you to re-register your Chromecast device with us.

    I reregistered on the 8th and it worked fine (I doubt it matters but my chromecast country is in as UK since registering as I got it pre Irish release)


  • #148
    tharmor
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭tharmor


    BionicRasher wrote: »
    Ya I have the app but it will not work

    Working fine on my rooted galaxy tab 3.....but video quality is poor for live channels and most of the videos :( !! Is nt it full hd ??


  • #149
    tharmor
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭tharmor


    ?Can i cancel the entertainment pass to avoid being billed when three months are over ? Or i will lose the 3 months ??


  • #150
    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,958 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    tharmor wrote: »
    Working fine on my rooted galaxy tab 3.....but video quality is poor for live channels and most of the videos :( !! Is nt it full hd ??

    That's our answer then, it should work if you take the sim out of a phone too in that case.


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  • #151
    droidman123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,538 ✭✭✭droidman123


    http://www.talkandroid.com/222751-four-additional-android-apps-make-their-way-over-to-the-chrome-web-store/?utm_source=feedburner-ta&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AndroidNewsGoogleAndroidForums+%28TalkAndroid+-+Android+News%2C+Rumours%2C+and+Updates%29


    4 more apps for Chromecast.


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