QuickTime doesn’t recognize those files either. I am at a loss. Have no idea what the problem is’ AVCHD is a universal high definition video format for recording video with digital camcorders and digital cameras. VLC media player is said to support AVCHD footage on Mac, and you can choose to play the files. Have trouble to stream video to Chromecast? This article introduces a detailed guide on how to chromecast local videos to TV from PC, Mac and mobile devices. Here we will discuss the methods to stream local video files from PC, Mac or mobile devices respectively.
Step 3.Connect WiFi Make sure that your computer and TV are connected in the same network. You should be connected to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi network.
If your Chromecast can't be connected to the Wi-Fi network, please check the Chromecast router compatibility. Step 4.Install Google cast extension Please download Google cast extension.
After installation, there will be a Cast tab on the Chrome browser. You can click the option button to set video quality as Extreme (720p high bitrate) or High (720p) for your HD TV. If your videos can't be streamed, that's because Chromecast doesn't support these formats.
You can check all the supported media. If you really want to cast any format, check the second solution. Stream video in background: When you stream video to your TV, you can use the 2 Windows short cuts to stream local video to Chromecast in background.
Alt+Tab: It lets you do other things by switching to other opened programs/apps Ctrl+Esc: You can start a new program by pressing the 2 buttons to pop up the Star menu. Solution 2: Cast with Wondershare Video Converter.
If you’re running Android KitKat 4.4.2 or higher, you can mirror your Android screen to Google Chromecast easily. In Android Lollipop, there’s even a Cast button in the notification drawer. Mirror Android Screen Read the Ultimate Guide to Chromecast: This article and many other such useful content is a part of that our team has written for you.
Make sure to check it out and buy it if you are serious about making the most of this tiny yet powerful device. Right now, is not huge but if you have a high-end Android phone from last year then it should work. This feature is in beta. I got a warning that performance on my device might not be up to mark as my Moto G is not officially supported but I did not encounter any problem. To get started, open your Chromecast app, tap the Menu button and select Cast Screen. Turn on screen casting, select the Chromecast icon and that’s it. You’re mirroring your display.
Now, everything you do on your device will show up on the big screen of your TV. This works surprisingly well.
I was able to watch YouTube videos like this with minimal lag and as this is “casting”, audio from your device makes it to the TV as well. More on Android Mirroring: Learn more about the to mirror your Android screen to a PC. You can also use chromecast apps from Google Play Store such as to reply to. That is not to say that there’s no lag.
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The stutters are mostly evident while scrolling through a heavy web page. Other than videos, this feature can be useful if you want to show local photos or videos that are in your mobile device on the big screen or you want to put up a presentation from or just a web page from the chrome web browser. No Support for iOS: Right now, screen mirroring is not supported by iOS devices. The app store on iOS can’t access the whole OS like they can on Android, so hopes for Apple developers devising support for mirroring are glum. Mirror a Chrome Tab on Desktop Using the for Google Chrome, you can mirror the current tab to Chromecast quite easily. This is particularly useful if you’re playing video files on a website that don't have the Chromecast support or you want to listen to music from Spotify’s web player on the surround sound system you’ve got hooked to your smart TV.
Click on the Google Cast extension and you’ll see an option called Cast this tab (it’s in beta right now). Below it, you’ll see your Chromecast’s name.
Click on it to start mirroring. You can refine the quality of the casting. Right now, casting is only supported for up to 720p resolution (no Full HD for you). But you can choose between three modes. Other than the default, there’s an enhanced mode for music and one with higher bitrate (for smoother animations). Mirror Mac/PC Screen Using Chrome Extension To mirror your entire screen, click the dropdown button next to Cast this tab to.
And select Cast entire screen. Now go back and select your Chromecast.
Chrome will ask you to confirm and then your whole screen will be mirrored. I should note that while casting tabs is not bad – I successfully streamed TV shows from Netflix and Amazon Instant Video’s web player to Chromecast this way – the screen mirroring leaves a lot to be desired. Conclusion Mirroring media isn’t as bad as scrolling, where the smallest of the stutters are magnified on the large screen. If you’re planning on using Chromecast to display your presentation on the big screen at the next meeting, consider this your warning.
It won’t go well. If you’re using something like Google Slides on the web or some other web based presentation tool, the lag will be minuscule but manageable.