A GUIDE TO STREAMING LOCAL FILES ON GOOGLE CHROMECAST

Even though a number of apps that allow you to stream local videos on Chromecast, but most of them can be costly. For users who want to stream local files on Chromecast setup without purchasing different apps, the easy way is to use chrome browser.

A GUIDE TO STREAMING LOCAL FILES ON GOOGLE CHROMECAST

Although you will not be required to cast local media files on Chromecast comsetup with chrome browser, but the streaming quality is restricted to 720 p. This option does not provide you with a streaming quality of 1080 p.

All you have to do is install Google Cast extension and add it into your chrome browser.

A GUIDE TO STREAMING LOCAL FILES ON GOOGLE CHROMECAST

Step 1: Install the Google Cast Extension

In the Google store type Google cast. Once the search lists the options, click free to add the extension to your chrome browser. Before adding the extension to your browser, google will seek your permission through a confirmation page. As the extension is from Google, you can trust it and give the permission.

A GUIDE TO STREAMING LOCAL FILES ON GOOGLE CHROMECAST

Step 2: Filling the Chrome Browser tab with the Location of the Local Media File

When you look at the browsing tab of google chrome, you can see a url. All you have to do is to replace this url with the address or location of the media file that you wish to play. Instead of the url, you can type ‘file://c:/yourvideo.mp4.’ Do not use the inverted comas when you are doing it.

A GUIDE TO STREAMING LOCAL FILES ON GOOGLE CHROMECAST

Step 2: Filling the Chrome Browser tab with the Location of the Local Media File

You have to provide the right file path to the browser. Once the browser opens up the media file, you can easily cast it to www Chromecast com by using the Google Cast extension. If you are using windows operating system or explorer, you can easily drag the video from its location and drop it in the browser. The browser will either play the video directly or display it as being downloaded.

A GUIDE TO STREAMING LOCAL FILES ON GOOGLE CHROMECAST

Step 3: Casting the file on Chromecast via Chrome Browser

Once your browser start displaying the media file or playing the video, go to the google cast extension on the browser. Click the google cast button, it will display a number of available devices with www Chromecast com setup. Select the device on which you want to stream the video.

A GUIDE TO STREAMING LOCAL FILES ON GOOGLE CHROMECAST

Step 4: Enjoy the Direct Streaming with Google Chrome Browser

This is the simplest process of enjoying your local media files on Chromecast.

A GUIDE TO STREAMING LOCAL FILES ON GOOGLE CHROMECAST