MP4Cast for Google Chromecast™: Stream Videos from PC to Chromecast
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The easiest way to stream videos on your computer to your Google Chromecast!
Play mp4 video files on Chromecast. Supports HD video, does not re-encode. It streams directly from the file on your computer. It can also play some MKV files, MOV, M4A, etc. As long as it's a supported Google Cast media type, it will play!
It is very resource efficient, and only runs the app when you are on the website, or actively casting.
For more information, visit https://www.mp4cast.com/help.html
Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS, including ARM Chromebooks. (Note: on windows, you may need to disable windows firewall for home networks)
Changelog: 2017-02-10 Update 0.3.3 - be more resilient against OMDBapi failure
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- Easy to use
- Fast casting
- Plays x264 perfectly
- Good performance on older PCs
- Works well on Chromebooks
- Cannot select files (multiple reports)
- No support for subtitles (.srt files)
- Inconsistent functionality (e.g., not working at times)
- Slow streaming for some users
- No audio for some users
- File selection issues
- Subtitle support absence
- Good casting performance
- User-friendly interface
- Fast and efficient
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MP4Cast for Google Chromecast™ requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
MP4Cast for Google Chromecast™ has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.