If this VLC feature doesn’t work well for you at the moment, try another way to watch local video files on your Chromecast. Having problems? This feature may just need some more time in the oven.
#Vlc cast to chromecast tv
At the time of writing, pretty much any other way to play back video would be better, for example, loading local media up on a flash drive and playing it back via a smart TV or set-top box.
#Vlc cast to chromecast Pc
When I tested it on my PC and SHIELD, the video was playing back with a lot of missed frames and audio de-synced by about a second. Afterwards, you can play video files without accepting the certificate prompt again.Īgain, this feature is still in development. When you try streaming in the future, you’ll just need to use the Playback > Render menu to scan and connect. That’s a VLC video running on the SHIELD via Chromecast. Use the controls in the VLC window to pause, fast forward, rewind, and otherwise control playback. The video file should immediately begin playing on your Chromecast after you agree, with your Chromecast streaming the file from the VLC player on your computer. Click “View certificate” to view your Chromecast’s security certificate.Ĭlick “Accept Permanently” to accept your Chromecast’s certificate. Use the Media > Open File menu or just drag and drop a video file from your file manager onto the VLC window.Īfter you try to play the video, you’ll see an “Insecure site” prompt. Open a video file in VLC and click the “Play” button. If your Chromecast already appears in the menu, click on it in the list. To find your Chromecast, you’ll need to click Playback > Renderer > Scan. If this VLC feature doesn’t work well for you at the moment, try another way to watch local video files on your Chromecast.You won’t find a “Cast” icon in VLC-at least, not at the moment.
You can play any video and stream it on your TV using Chromecast. After selecting the Chromecast device, you’ll be able to watch your video on the big TV. Now you can stream your video on your TV from the VLC Media player through Chromecast.
Choose your Chromecast device from the list (mine is Bat-TV). Follow the on-screen instructions to cast your device. Use the Media > Open File menu or just drag and drop a video file from your file manager onto the VLC window. Open a video file in VLC and click the Play button. Open the Chromecast app, then tap the Menu button and select Cast screen/audio. To find your Chromecast, you’ll need to click Playback > Renderer > Scan. Use the Media > Open File menu or just drag and drop a video file from your file manager onto the VLC window.Īfter you try to play the video, you’ll see an “Insecure site” prompt. Follow the steps below to stream video from VLC to a Chromecast device: Play a video in the VLC Media player. Open VLC media player and start the file you want to cast.
You won’t find a “Cast” icon in VLC-at least, not at the moment.