Stream Local Media from the Command Line to ChromeCast with Stream2chromecast

1. How do I cast local files from PC to chromecast?
2. How do I cast from Linux to chromecast?
3. How do I cast from Ubuntu to TV?
4. How do I cast from computer to TV?
5. How do I stream local files to chromecast?
6. How do I cast my Linux screen to my TV?
7. Can you use VLC with chromecast?
8. Does Google Chrome work with Linux?
9. How do I connect my laptop to my TV wirelessly Ubuntu?
10. Does Linux support Miracast?
11. How do I wirelessly connect my computer to my TV?
12. How do I stream from my PC to my Smart TV?
13. How do I cast my computer to my TV with HDMI?

How do I cast local files from PC to chromecast?

You could also play the video in another application on your desktop, such as VLC or another media player. Click the Google Cast icon in Chrome, click the down icon next to your Chromecast, and select “Cast Entire Desktop”. Make the video go full-screen and it'll stream to your Chromecast.

How do I cast from Linux to chromecast?

Chrome browser is another way that allows you to cast online videos to Chromecast.

1. Launch Google Chrome in Ubuntu and open any video.
2. Click on three vertical dots on the right corner of the chrome browser to open up the menu.
3. Click on Cast to start casting the video on the Chromecast device.

How do I cast from Ubuntu to TV?

Share your desktop

1. Open the Activities overview and start typing Settings.
2. Click on Settings.
3. Click on Sharing in the sidebar to open the panel.
4. If the Sharing switch at the top-right of the window is set to off, switch it to on. ...
5. Select Screen Sharing.
6. To let others view your desktop, switch the Screen Sharing switch to on.

How do I cast from computer to TV?

In theory, it's extremely simple: Just cast your screen from an Android or Windows device, and it shows up on your TV.
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Google Cast

1. Open the Google Home app. ...
2. Open the menu. ...
3. Select Cast Screen. ...
4. Watch the video as you normally would.

How do I stream local files to chromecast?

Stream Local Media from Your PC to Chromecast

Install the Google Cast extension in your Chrome browser. Then start playing the video or music file you want to stream in the browser. Yes! You can play media file types directly in Chrome.

How do I cast my Linux screen to my TV?

Chromecast using Google Chrome

1. Step 1: Open Google Chrome and click on the 3 dots in the top right corner.
2. Step 2: Select the “Cast…” option.
3. Step 3: From the “Cast…” tab, select which device to which you wish to cast your screen. ...
4. Step 1: Open the file in VLC media player that you wish to cast to your TV screen.

Can you use VLC with chromecast?

You can cast content from a VLC player to your Chromecast-connected TV from a Mac or PC. As long as your devices are on the same Wi-Fi network, casting from VLC to Chromecast is a seamless process. Once you're casting, you can use the VLC controls on your computer for the video's playback functions.

Does Google Chrome work with Linux?

There is no 32-bit Chrome for Linux

Google axed Chrome for 32 bit Ubuntu in 2016. This means you can not install Google Chrome on 32 bit Ubuntu systems as Google Chrome for Linux is only available for 64 bit systems. ... This is an open-source version of Chrome and is available from the Ubuntu Software (or equivalent) app.

How do I connect my laptop to my TV wirelessly Ubuntu?

The first step to discover available display is through the settings application.

1. Open settings application.
2. Navigate to the new WiFi Displays page which sits under the Brightness / Displays page.
3. Wait for your display device being discovered.
4. Once you have one you want to connect to press the connect button.

Does Linux support Miracast?

Linux distros have access to wireless display support through Intel's open-source Wireless Display Software for Linux OS. Android supported Miracast in Android 4.2 (KitKat) and Android 5 (Lollipop). However, Google dropped native Miracast support in Android 6 (Marshmallow) and later.

How do I wirelessly connect my computer to my TV?

First of all, make sure the TV has Wi-Fi network switched on and discoverable by all your nearby devices.

1. Now open you PC and press 'Win + I' keys to open Windows Settings app. ...
2. Navigate to the 'Devices > Bluetooth & other devices'.
3. Click on 'Add a device or other device'.
4. Choose 'Wireless display or dock' option.

How do I stream from my PC to my Smart TV?

Connect to a Compatible Smart TV

Simply go into the display settings and click “connect to a wireless display.” Select your smart TV from the device list and your PC screen may instantly mirror on the TV.

How do I cast my computer to my TV with HDMI?

2 Connect the Computer to the TV

1. Acquire an HDMI cable.
2. Connect one end of the HDMI cable into an available HDMI port on the TV. ...
3. Plug the other end of the cable into your laptop's HDMI out port, or into the appropriate adapter for your computer. ...
4. Make sure the TV and the computer are both powered on.