Google Chromecast

[cronos]

source? i just didnt see anything like that, but i want to believe!

http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/24/google-chromecast-sdk-developers/

 

[vshah]

from a quick look at the sdk, content is passed to the chromecast via a simple URL. i'm cautiously optimistic that local content will work via this SDK, depending on the decoding capabilities of the chromecast itself.

the sample code, for example, simply passes this URL to chromecast to play "big buck bunny"
http://clips.vorwaerts-gmbh.de/VfE_html5.mp4
if smb shares are supported by chromecast, then i see no reason why it shouldn't work.

 

[TwiceOver]

So is the chromecast pulling content directly down from netflix/youtube or is it streaming to my device and then to the chromecast?

 

[Muyoso]

from a quick look at the sdk, content is passed to the chromecast via a simple URL. i'm cautiously optimistic that local content will work via this SDK, depending on the decoding capabilities of the chromecast itself.

the sample code, for example, simply passes this URL to chromecast to play "big buck bunny"
http://clips.vorwaerts-gmbh.de/VfE_html5.mp4
if smb shares are supported by chromecast, then i see no reason why it shouldn't work.

I have no doubt that local content will eventually work, but I do think that there is no way that the Chromecast device will be able to decode MKV files. So there will have to be some sort of transcoding thing going on on the desktop/server most likely.

 

[blackdogdeek]

from a quick look at the sdk, content is passed to the chromecast via a simple URL. i'm cautiously optimistic that local content will work via this SDK, depending on the decoding capabilities of the chromecast itself.

the sample code, for example, simply passes this URL to chromecast to play "big buck bunny"
http://clips.vorwaerts-gmbh.de/VfE_html5.mp4
if smb shares are supported by chromecast, then i see no reason why it shouldn't work.

Forgive my possible ignorance, but couldn't you just run a web server on your smb box and give the URL of your local vid stash?

ie - pass http://192.168.1.10/public_html/vids/movie.mp4 to chromecast

 

[vshah]

Forgive my possible ignorance, but couldn't you just run a web server on your smb box and give the URL of your local vid stash?

ie - pass http://192.168.1.10/public_html/vids/movie.mp4 to chromecast

yes, you could.

 

[vshah]

So is the chromecast pulling content directly down from netflix/youtube or is it streaming to my device and then to the chromecast?

pulling directly from the source, not passing through the device.

 

[badb0y]

Pretty cool device for older HDTVs most of the new ones come with this built in already. Does this do tablet/phone mirroring?

 

[vshah]

Pretty cool device for older HDTVs most of the new ones come with this built in already. Does this do tablet/phone mirroring?

navigating a smart tv interface with a tv remote control is nowhere near is nice as browsing on your smartphone and flinging to the TV, IMO. This will be great for playing google play music through a living room system.

no mirroring announced yet.

 

[TwiceOver]

pulling directly from the source, not passing through the device.

Thanks. I'll get one just because it is so cheap with already having a Netflix subscription. I have no use for it though, my Roku and Plex Server do all of this just fine.

 

[AustinInDallas]

http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/24/google-chromecast-sdk-developers/

from brian klug's liveblog:
01:08PM EDT - Developer preview of the Google Cast SDK being published today with libraries for iOS, Android, and Chrome

sorry in advance if im wrong(not a coder), but from what that says, its doesnt mean local content will work. AGAIN, i hope i am wrong

 

[thescreensavers]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DR0PDNE

 

[bearxor]

I mean, if you already subscribe to Netflix, and the three month promo works on existing accounts, then the net cost for this thing is only $11. A pretty big bargain.

EDIT: Purchased.

 

[Gooberlx2]

I have no use for it though, my Roku and Plex Server do all of this just fine.

Right, but if Plex can implement a way to send the URL of the desired file (whether it be the native file or a transcoded cache file) in their Android app, that would be awesome.

 

[TwiceOver]

Right, but if Plex can implement a way to send the URL of the desired file (whether it be the native file or a transcoded cache file) in their Android app, that would be awesome.

? I can pull up my shows on the android device and click play -> Play on Roku.

 

[Gooberlx2]

? I can pull up my shows on the android device and click play -> Play on Roku.

For those of us who don't have Rokus (at least not on my living room TV)....

But...sweet, I didn't know I could do that in the Plex app.

 

[slayer202]

available on amazon. purchased!

 

[thescreensavers]

38.99 with 1 day, Ill have it tomorrow

 

[Red Storm]

available on amazon. purchased!

Got mine. Thank you Prime!

This thing is an absolute steal.

 

[AustinInDallas]

38.99 with 1 day, Ill have it tomorrow

where from?

 

[Sid59]

Got it! Waiting till Friday for delivery.

 

[gorcorps]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DR0PDNE

Thanks for the link. For some reason the amazon app on my phone couldn't find it.

 

[Nizology]

I'm assuming you'll be able to connect this to an A/V receiver as well, right?

 

[gbeirn]

I bought one, I'm not sure why

 

[Gooberlx2]

Ordered. $11 after the Netflix promotion...can't pass that up.