If necessary, Videostream will automatically transcode the file as it streams it to your Chromecast. The Plex Media Server has integrated Chromecast support. After you do, you can access it from all your other devices. Plex has apps for a wide variety of devices, from mobile phones and video game consoles to the Apple TV and Roku. Your Chromecast will stream the media from your Plex media server. Check out our guide for more info on setting everything up if you need a step-by-step.
If you just want to watch a few videos now and then, Videostream does the same thing without any setup process. But, if you want to set up a full-blown home media server, Plex will work for you.
In a pinch, you could do this with the features included with the Google Cast extension for Chrome. Drag-and-drop a video file type Chrome supports — like an MP4 file — into the Chrome browser window and Chrome can play that video file back in a tab. Click the Google Cast extension icon, select your Chromecast, and you can Chromecast the current tab — and the video playing in it. You could also play the video in another application on your desktop, such as VLC or another media player.
Videostream and Plex take advantage of this, setting up one of your computers to function as a media server the Chromecast streams just the video file from. Image Credit: iannnnn on Flickr. Customize the Taskbar in Windows What Is svchost. Browse All Buying Guides. Best Lightning Cables. Best MagSafe iPhone Accessories. Best iPad Accessories. Best iPhone Charger. Best iPhone 13 Pro Case. Best Bluetooth Headphones for Switch.
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You can also choose only to show selected albums, recent highlights or specify individual photos. The art gallery option will display a revolving selection of art pieces from modern or classical artists. By nature of the device, you need to have a Google account and the Google Home app to cast to your TV. For this, Chromecast has a Guest Mode, which allows anyone to cast content. For most households, the classic Chromecast is perfect for streaming content.
Need something with a bit more power and functionality? The newly launched Chromecast with Google TV should be your go-to device. There are differences between the devices. Apart from the design aspect, Chromecast with Google TV is available in three colors and the classic model is available in two.
Chromecast with Google TV also comes with its own voice remote with Google Assistant that you can use to control smart home devices.
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