EVEN MORE ABOUT PLEXĬheck out our review of Plex and our detailed guides to streaming local content to iOS, Android and PS3 via Plex. Using a media sever, the transcoding is done on the PC itself and Chromecast just has to play it. From all the media server alternatives, it’s the best and easiest to use, and the Plex Media Server app itself is free. The loss in quality is very much visible. And the underpowered HDMI dongle is just really bad at it.
You could use the apps listed below to access shared files and folders on Windows and stream media to Chromecast, but then Chromecast would be the one doing the transcoding. What we’re looking for is a good transcoder. Safe to say, it’s very helpful.īut it can only transfer files. I use it to access Windows files from my Mac and iPad. You might be aware that Windows makes it possible to share select folders with devices on the same Wi-Fi network. Setting up Plex is more than worth it because you’re not only going to be able to view your media on Chromecast, but also on any desktop, iOS or Android device in your home. Why Plex and Not Just Old Fashioned File Sharing? Plex Media Server will also let you stream all the media you add to it to Chromecast using iOS or Android apps as a control center. It will scan it all, add metadata like posters, file information and basically arrange movies and TV shows in an way that’s easier to browse than the old fashioned folder view. Plex Media Server creates a library of your media files. Once you disconnect, any subsequent content you play will be played on the iOS device and not the Chromecast.That’s not exactly in the spirit of the laid-back, on the couch watching experience Chromecast promises. When you no longer want to output to the Chromecast, simply go to the Players icon again and then select the iOS device. Pause, stop, or scrub within the playback timeline.
You can use the Now Playing screen to control playback on the Chromecast. Once you start Playback on the Chromecast, you’ll see a Now Playing screen on your iOS device: When you choose to play something, it will play on the Chromecast instead of in the iOS app. With the Chromecast selected, you can use the interface as normal. This will set the Chromecast as the device on which you want content played. Once you’re ready, simply go to the Players icon at the top right and select your Chromecast there. Instead, it’s sent directly from the server to the Chromecast. The content does not go “through” that device and then to the Chromecast. It’s important to note that the Chromecast streams content directly from the Plex Media Server. You can use the Plex app on your iOS device to connect with your Chromecast and play content.
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