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- 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.
With VLC player and Chromecast, you can set up a live entertainment system using your PC as the streaming media. Here’s how you can do it. The Top Steps to Streaming from VLC to Your Chromecast. Follow next steps. Step 1: Gather the things you will need. You will need 3 things to carry out the task-Google Chromecast device. Chromecast support in VLC Media Player will allow users to stream media contents that are playable in VLC Media Player to the TV directly. The developer on VideoLAN has been working on Chromecast support for a while, and the feature is expected on VLC Media Player version 3, which is currently under active development. VLC player is the popular player used around the world to watch all sort media files on any device. VLC almost works on every platform including Windows, Android, Mac, iOS and more. As a multimedia player, it can read and play any type of video or audio file. It can even playback content from the.
Download VLC media player for PC. The official VLC media player is free. There are no ads. VLC is a media player you can use on your computer, but it’s also a handy way to send videos and music to your Chromecast. Using VLC with Chromecast lets you share nearly any media file with your TV in seconds.
The VLC media player is one of the most user-friendly platforms available for video playback, making it a great option among free media players.
And as of its 3.0 version released in 2018, you can now cast VLC from your Mac or PC to a Chromecast-connected TV.
Here's how you can cast from your computer's VLC player to a Chromecast in three easy steps.
How to cast VLC to Chromecast (Mac or PC)
1. Open the VLC media player app, and click 'Playback' from the main options menu at the top. In the Playback dropdown menu, click 'Renderer.'
2. A pop-up should appear beside the 'Renderer' option â€' select your Chromecast device. If you don't see your Chromecast already listed, click 'Scan.'
If your Chromecast device doesn't appear in VLC, make sure your devices are all on the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Open a file to play in VLC. If you are given an 'Insecure site' prompt, click 'View certificate' and 'Accept Permanently.'
How to cast VLC to Chromecast (PC only)
You can use the aforementioned method for Mac and PC, and PC users can also perform the steps to cast using a few right-clicks:
1. Start playing the media in VLC you want to cast to Chromecast.
2. Right-click on the video, then select 'Playback,' 'Renderer,' and the name of the Chromecast.
Make sure your media is playing in VLC when you right-click on PC, otherwise you'll see an unrelated dropdown menu appear.
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Your video should play immediately. You can use the VLC buttons to control the video playback on your Chromecast-connected TV.
If you're not able to locate the Chromecast in VLC, be sure your computer and Chromecast are on the same Wi-Fi network â€' only Chromecast-connected TVs on the same network will be listed.
If you're still having an issue, you may also need to disconnect from your computer's VPN, if you're using one.
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