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How to use Videostream extension to stream local videos for Chromecast?

Update 1: Videostream for Chromecast is now named as Videostream for Google cast following Google’s naming convention changes. Google now refers software as Google cast, and hardware as Chromecast. We don’t think it is necessary to update the page for such a name change.

Update 2: If you are not sure how to launch Videostream after initial installation, you may check this guide.

To stream local videos to Chromecast, here is another (4th) simple method using a Chrome extension: Videostream for Chromecast.

This method of using a Chrome extension (Chrome app) is a compliment to the other 3 methods of streaming local media to Chromecast: Chrome browser tab casting, desktop sharing, and using Plex media server (and a web app).

Table of Contents hide
1) Advantages of Videostream extension for streaming local media to Chromecast
2) Limitations of Videostream extension for streaming local media to Chromecast
3) Step-by-step guide on using Videostream extension for streaming local medias to Chromecast
3.1) Step 1: Install Videostream Chrome extension for Chromecast
3.2) Step 2: Using Videostream Chrome extension to stream local media for Chromecast
3.3) Step 3: Some advanced features of Videostream Chrome extension for streaming local media for Chromecast
4) How to launch Videostream for Google cast after initial installation?
4.1) Do you have any problems or questions on using Videostream extension to stream local videos for Chromecast?

Advantages of Videostream extension for streaming local media to Chromecast

The advantages of using Videostream extension to stream local media files to Chromecast include:

  • Simple to setup and use, compared to using the Plex media server.
  • Support more video formats (with some sort of trans-coding), compared to Chrome browser tab casting.
  • Very reliable and stable, compared to desktop sharing.
  • Remote control for Android (currently it is free).
  • Works just like a local media player with output to TV (Chromecast)!

Limitations of Videostream extension for streaming local media to Chromecast

There are some limitations of using Videostream extension to stream local media files to Chromecast. These include:

  • Free to use, but not for all features. Some features are not free.  Of course, for most users, the free features are sufficient.
  • No support for photos or pictures. Videostream extension is primarily for videos (and audios). if you want to cast your photos to your guest on TV, this is not for you.
  • No remote control for iOS (at the time of writing this page).

Step-by-step guide on using Videostream extension for streaming local medias to Chromecast

Videostream extension for Chromecast is very simple to setup, just like any other Chrome extensions.

You need install Google Cast extension as well.  We will not cover the installation of Google cast extension because the installation procedure is exactly identical to that of Videostream extension. Actually, almost all Chromecast extension installation procedure is identically simple.

Step 1: Install Videostream Chrome extension for Chromecast

You can go to Chrome web from your Chrome browser, or simply type the address:  https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/apps 

Search for Videostream in the web store as shown below. Click the FREE button to add the extension to your Chrome browser.

use Videostream app to stream local videos for Chromecast

You should get a confirmation message. It tells you what permissions the Videostream extension for Chromecast are requiring. To install this Chrome extension, click “Add” as shown below.

How to use Videostream extension to stream local videos for Chromecast?

That’s it. Just like other Chrome extensions, it is very simple to install.  This Videostream extension  does not require any unnecessary permissions. It is very clean.

Please note, to add an extension to your Chrome browser, you need log in with your Google account.

Videostream for Google Chromecast requires the official Google cast extension. If you haven’t installed it, you may use the similar procedure to install Google cast extension.

Step 2: Using Videostream Chrome extension to stream local media for Chromecast

You can use  Videostream Chrome extension to stream local media for Chromecast immediately after the installation. No setup is required (although there is a setup icon).

Actually, once you finish the installation, the Videostream extension starts automatically. Click  “Select a movie to play” button as shown below.

How to use Videostream extension to stream local videos for Chromecast?

This will open your file explorer. You can navigate to the  directory and select the files to be played  and click Open, as shown below.

How to use Videostream extension to stream local videos for Chromecast?

Once you select the file, the Videostream extension will start to search for Chromecast devices in your home network.

If a Chromecast device is found, the Google cast extension should pop out a window for you to select the device as shown below.

After selecting the device, the video will be played to Chromecast, and you can watch it on the TV.  Of course, you can then do anything else on your PC.

 Using Videostream Chrome extension to stream local media for Chromecast Using Videostream Chrome extension to stream local media for Chromecast

At any time, you can stop the casting by clicking the Google cast extension icon in Chrome browser. Then, you have the pop-out window with Stop casting button.

Please note, the video is streamed to Chromecast and output is on TV. The video is NOT played in your PC.

Step 3: Some advanced features of Videostream Chrome extension for streaming local media for Chromecast

The Videostream extension for Chromecast is free.  For most users, the free features are sufficient.

However, if you need playlist support, want to try beta features, or you don’t want to see the ads (not intrusive, just an Amazon affiliate link), you may opt for Premium.

 Using Videostream Chrome extension to stream local media for Chromecast

You can also use  your Android phone as remote control for the casting. They released the app in play store:   Videostream Chromecast: Remote . It is simple and functional without bells and whistles.

This remote control is currently free. But it seems it is part of the premium package, so in the future the subscription probably is required.

How to launch Videostream for Google cast after initial installation?

After initial installation, next time, you can launch Videostream for Google cast in three different methods: from Chrome apps page (chrome://apps), using a desktop shortcut for Videostream app, or from bookmarks bar.

Please refer to this guide for details on how to launch Videostream for Google cast app (and other Chrome apps as well).

Do you have any problems or questions on using  Videostream extension to stream local videos for Chromecast?

Please let us know in the comment box below, if you have any questions or encounter any problems.

For more Chromecast tutorial, you may check our Chromecast how-to guide page.

For Chromecast Audio guides, please visit Chromecast Audio guide page.

Happy casting!

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  1. Ashrut says

    July 15, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    Followed your instructions to install “VideoStream for Google ChromeCast” app. But when it launches the app in Chrome, Chrome hangs. All my Chrome windows stop responding and I have to kill everything. Have tried this many times, tried changing my Windows Firewall etc. but there is no change

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    • simon says

      July 16, 2014 at 12:19 am

      Did you install Google cast extension? You also need make sure the Google cast extension can detect your Chromecast device.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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      • Ashrut says

        July 16, 2014 at 1:05 am

        Yes Google cast is installed. And it works fine for chrome tabs or desktop casting. But videostream crashes all chrome processes as soon as I launch videostream

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        • simon says

          July 16, 2014 at 9:51 am

          Although uncommon, but still possible, the problem is caused by other extensions. You may try to temporally disable other extensions except Google cast and videostream.


          To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
          Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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          • Ashrut says

            July 16, 2014 at 12:53 pm

            Simon, tried that, no luck. Chrome simply hangs as soon as I launch Videostream app. It opens up the VS page but nothing after that. Can’t switch to another chrome window or tab either. I can’t seem to figure out the problem.

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            • simon says

              July 16, 2014 at 3:00 pm

              You may feedback to the app developers.


              To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
              Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  2. Ron Partain says

    July 19, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    Is there a way to alter my firewall settings for allowed programs and features? It works when I turn my firewall off, but I dont want to leave my firewall off all the time.

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    • simon says

      July 20, 2014 at 1:33 am

      Any special firewall software or special settings?

      By default, if you are using the default Windows firewall, there are no issues with Chromecast, or this extension. I tested it in both Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

      Reply
  3. Chenzik says

    July 21, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    Every time I use VideoStream, after using it my computer and phone are unble to find Chromecast on my wi fi and I need to reset my Chromecast and reboot my router in order to make it work again. Is there some other free chrome extension I can use to cast my local videos with subtitles?

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    • simon says

      July 22, 2014 at 12:11 am

      You should stop casting in your browser after usage.

      Even you forget stopping casting, it’s not necessary to reset your Chromecast. You just unplug the USB power cable, wait a min, then connect again. If you can see normal chromecast screen on TV, it means it works.

      Anyway, you can feedback the problem to the developer.

      I haven’t found any better extensions than videostream.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  4. josé barbosa says

    July 24, 2014 at 3:36 am

    videostream isn’t working on windows 8, when I was using windows 7 i didn’t have problems but now when try to play a file it shows videostream logo on tv but not the movie and on the computer videostream keeps loading and shows the messge “comunicating with cromecast” what should i do?

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    • simon says

      July 24, 2014 at 10:04 am

      There are no known problems of videostream on Windows 8. I just tested on Windows 8.1.

      The problem could be due to some security settings. You may try to remove the the videostream and Google cast extension, clear the cache (browsing history) in Chrome, apply default settings of Chrome browser. Then try again.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  5. nurit says

    July 27, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    Hi, my window 7 also couldn’t connect the video stream to chrome cast. said it might be firewall, but checked that chrome was there, and also when turning it off, it didn’t work…
    any ideas?

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    • simon says

      July 28, 2014 at 2:38 am

      First, you need make sure you can cast a Chrome tab to TV. This can confirm that Chromecast works with your Chrome installation.

      You can try to remove the Videostream extension, clear cache for the Chrome (clear history). Then add it again. You may also try to add the Google Cast (Beta) extension, which sometimes solves some strange problems.

      If you can still cannot get Videostream work, try to contact the developer of Videostream extension. They may give you a solution.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  6. Szarski says

    August 1, 2014 at 11:21 am

    hey all,
    having an issue streaming local media files. i have the most up to date version of chrome. recently got the videostream app. the chromecast itself works fine when casting a normal tab, streaming youtube clips is perfect. even screen casting my nexus 5 works fine. but when i jump in to video stream and select a file to stream, after it asks me to select a device to cast to (and i do that) it just sits “communicating with chromecast” forever. and the video stream logo just bounces around my tv.
    tried with multiple file types, same thing every time.

    any ideas? firewall issue? network issue? as i mentioned casting a tab and youtube seem to work fine, so im out of ideas.

    thanks in advance.

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    • simon says

      August 1, 2014 at 12:43 pm

      Very likely, it is due to some settings of the Chrome browser. Did you try to uninstall and re-install Chrome browser. You can also try to reset the Chrome browser.

      You may also contact the extension developer to see whether it is due to some bugs.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  7. Paul says

    August 2, 2014 at 11:11 am

    It’s installed; it works fine (nice one by the way & thanks!)
    But – is there an easy way to launch the extension please?
    Every time I want to launch it, I have to search for it in the Chrome Store and click the “Launch App” icon in the results.
    Couldn’t/shouldn’t there be an Icon in the Apps Shortcut bar? That would be much more user-friendly.
    Have I messed up the install – or is it a missing feature?
    Thanks,
    Paul

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    • simon says

      August 2, 2014 at 2:07 pm

      Videostream does not create shortcut.

      You can install the official Chrome app launcher so that it is not necessary to go to web store. For Windows, you can also put app launcher in the task bar. Please refer to this guide: https://support.google.com/chrome_webstore/answer/3060053?hl=en


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  8. Ahmed says

    August 12, 2014 at 8:07 am

    I am using videostream on my mac and it works like a charm. I was just wondering if there is any limitation to the bit-rate or in other words, what is the max data speed it can cast with?

    I am asking because when streaming the same video through my WD TV Live media player, it always stops to buffer but with Videostream, it works without any problems or buffering.

    The video i am talking about is 3 hour movie with size over 12 GB at 1080p.

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    • simon says

      August 12, 2014 at 10:20 am

      I am not aware of the limitations of the extension. But Chromecast can only handle up to 1080p.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  9. Lambert says

    August 13, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    Works like a charm! But what could I do about matching the video with TV screen size? Subtitel falls off and only the top half of the progress bar is visible. Where to start to resolve this?

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    • simon says

      August 14, 2014 at 12:10 am

      You should not see the progress bar when using videostream.

      Anyway, did you check the settings on the TV? Matching tv screen size is part of your TV settings.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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      • Lambert says

        August 18, 2014 at 6:06 am

        Indeed turned out to be TV setting. Thanks!

        Reply
  10. DANNY says

    August 17, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    i have an asus memo pad 8, would this method work? i want to do mirror casting on this tablet to the tv.

    Reply
    • simon says

      August 18, 2014 at 12:12 am

      No, chrome extension only works on pcs. Chrome for android (or ios) has no extension support at this time.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  11. clmolv says

    September 17, 2014 at 6:07 am

    That’s great and all, but how the f*ck do I use this after it’s installed. It’s not like this is a default webpage afterwards. This is supposed to be how to use the damn thing, not how to install it.

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    • simon says

      September 17, 2014 at 11:23 am

      This is a Chrome app, so you can always launch it from Chrome App launcher. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/launcher

      You can add the launcher top your desktop and even pin to the task bar…..


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

      Reply
  12. Jonas says

    September 27, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    Perfect, finally a useful, working app!

    Reply
  13. PomahIpka says

    October 22, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    I installed the Videostream app and it seems to connect OK. The only problem I have is that the video palys for 3 – 4 seconds, then freezes for 5 or so seconds and then repeats the stuttering. It looks like its bufferring, but it happens very frequently. I have tried both a 1080p and a 720p video as well as an MKV and MP4 format with the same results.

    Are there any limitations on the video format? Any solutions you can suggest?

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    • simon says

      October 23, 2014 at 5:39 am

      Did you try videos with 480p? It could be due to the wifi network.

      Mp4 should have no issues. Mkv need transcoding.but it should not be an issue.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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      • PomahIpka says

        October 23, 2014 at 6:28 pm

        Thanks for the quick response, Simon. I have not tried a 480p video, but even if this does work, it self-defeating as I am using an HD television.

        Can you expand on your comment regarding the wifi network? What specifically should I be looking for? I do stream 1080p videos from my computer to another HD television on this network using something called a Boxee (streaming HD video player) without any issues at all.

        Any help is appreciated.

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        • simon says

          October 24, 2014 at 12:15 am

          The wifi connection quality for Chromecast is important when streaming 1080p videos. Chromecast only uses 2.4g connection..

          You may try plex media server.


          To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
          Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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          • PomahIpka says

            November 1, 2014 at 7:39 pm

            I moved my Chromecast to a TV much closer to my WiFi router and Videostream now works perfectly. I guess the WiFi strength was not enough for the original location.

            Thanks for your help. if you have any suggestions to beef up my WiFi, please pass them on.

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            • simon says

              November 2, 2014 at 1:26 am

              Thank you for the update and share with us your solution.

              The HDMI extender in the box may also help the WiFi reception.


              To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
              Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  14. Denis Victor says

    November 3, 2014 at 1:24 am

    When I play some videos the videostream only plays about 1~15 seconds and ends like it’s over the file, whereas the file is normal and can be watched without a problem through usual media players

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    • simon says

      November 3, 2014 at 11:59 am

      Does this happen to all files, or just a few files?


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

      Reply
  15. Denis Victor says

    November 3, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Just a few, three until now to be more exact

    Reply
    • simon says

      November 4, 2014 at 12:03 am

      Maybe it’s due to codec. You may try plex media server, whose transcoding is Moyer powerful.

      Anyway, you can feedback the issue to the developer of the extension if the video is nor sensitive.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

      Reply
  16. integratingawareness says

    November 24, 2014 at 1:58 am

    Stuttering is a peculiar problem; I watched a movie of 1h47m length, and only in the last 15 minutes did the stuttering get so bad that the movie was frozen more than it was running. Nothing else was going on on the wifi at any time. Do you have any ideas why the buffering would increasingly become a problem, rather than being a problem (or not) all the way through?

    Reply
    • simon says

      November 24, 2014 at 11:10 am

      Does it happen often, or just once? For all videos or, a few?


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  17. Michael says

    December 14, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    Just bought my chromecast. Installed it and it’s working fine. BUT installed the videostream app and it’s not working at all. Support doc said to run a utility for my firewall which I did. Also says to add exceptions to MS Security Essentials (but doesn’t tell you how) which I did. Also says to open two ports in my firewall (but doesn’t say how to do it) which I did.

    Attempted the 3 separate fixes I found you recommended and it still doesn’t work. The Videostream tech support recommendations are lacking. Since I bought the product to stream videos, I would appreciate some sensible support in getting this to work. Chrome casting works fine.

    Using Windows 7 with MS Security Essentials going through a Motorola SBG6580 SURFBoard Gateway with modem. When attempting to stream video, I sometimes get the Firewall security prompt and sometimes it just doesn’t work no diagnostics whatsoever – PC indicates it is casting the video but nothing on the TV. Videos never even get started on the TV. I tried the 3 solutions above but since you are not very coherent on the subject I’m not sure I did them correctly.

    Reply
    • simon says

      December 14, 2014 at 1:30 pm

      First, can you cast the Chrome tab?

      Second, you may temporally disable firewall and antivirus to see whether it works. Windows firewall settings can be a big mess: it is the fault of M$.

      Third, sometimes, the problem can be caused by the settings in the router. Do you have a mobile device to cast YouTube?

      My recommendation for windows system is Avast! antivirus with default Windows firewall. Videostream should work with the combination without issues.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  18. Peter says

    December 26, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    I am using Videostream on my Mac with Chrome as an extension.
    When I try to stream web pages or youtube, it seems to be fine.
    When I try to stream local media (.mkv, .wmv, or so….) this happens:
    – Videostream opens the selected video
    – I can select the streaming device from the list (I have only that one Chromecast in it)
    – The file’s name shows on the middle of computer screen in a blue box, saying “it is playing on Chromecast1234)
    – on the TV display I see only a VideoStream logo /screen

    The movie is not paused, but standing on 0 sec, and I can not start it.
    How can I fix this?

    Thanks,
    Peter

    Reply
    • simon says

      December 27, 2014 at 2:03 pm

      These file formats cannot stream with Videostream.
      1. start Chrome browser, drop the video file to the blank Chrome tab. Chrome browser should play it. You can then use Chrome tab casting (as shown in this guide: https://allaboutchromecast.com/chromecast-how-to-guide/how-to-stream-local-video-to-chromecast/)
      2. if Chrome browser cannot play the file (it will download and save a copy), you can use Plex Media server (as shown in this guide: https://allaboutchromecast.com/how-to-use-plex-media-server-to-stream-local-media-to-chromecast-from-your-pc/ )


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  19. Delphi says

    December 29, 2014 at 12:32 am

    I’ve used Videostream for a while, and have intermittent issues with buffering. We first used it and it worked great. Then, after a while, it started buffering more and more frequently. This has occurred both on a Windows 7 laptop, and then on a brand new Windows 8.1 laptop. The computer can handle the files just fine, but once we try to use VS, it buffers a lot. The videos are mostly .AVI files, a mix of SD and HD, movies and TV shows of various lengths. We have a Comcast X1 combo modem/router, if that matters. The only devices on our network are a laptop, two phones and the chromecast. Any suggestions for ways to fix it?

    Reply
    • simon says

      December 29, 2014 at 2:42 am

      For hd 720p or sd videos, you should not see the buffering message on screen. The router should be sufficient the laptop or Chromecast is too far from the router.

      You may try to unplug the USB cable from Chromecast, wait a few mins, then, plug back.

      You can try: 1). to use Chrome tab casting to see whether you get similar issues. or 2). to use Plex media server.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  20. anurag sinha says

    December 31, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    I have been using Videostream for some time . Suddenly, it stopped working. Now i am trying to again download the extension. every it is giving the message- ” could not move extension directly into profile”. Please help

    Reply
    • simon says

      January 1, 2015 at 4:32 am

      You may remove the extension, then sign off your Chrome. Restart Chrome, sign in Chrome with your Google account, then add the extension.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  21. David Ocasio says

    January 7, 2015 at 2:45 am

    Videostream was working great and now it stopped. When I click on it, it opens a separate blank box with nothing in it. I have uninstalled and re-installed both chrome and videostream. I have also uninstalled my malware prevention program. Please help, thank you.

    Reply
    • simon says

      January 7, 2015 at 5:23 am

      Is it due to video format? Did you try any other videos? Try mp4 files.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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    • Mathieu Gosbee (@matbeeDOTcom) says

      January 15, 2015 at 6:30 pm

      If your app isn’t loading anymore (or you’re getting a blank page when it loads) do these steps and you’ll be set:

      1) Update Malwarebytes
      2) Uninstall and reinstall Google Chrome

      (Malwarebytes removed a critical piece of Chrome last week and you’ll need to reinstall to get it back)

      Reply
  22. Thoomz says

    January 20, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    Hello,
    Videostream always worked great when playing from desktop. But lately afther a few minutes the streaming starts to buffering with no playin at all. And on my desktop the video keeps on playing. Everything else works great youtub netfilx.

    thanks

    Reply
    • simon says

      January 20, 2015 at 11:59 pm

      Did it happen to all videos or videos in certain format?


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  23. Hector Pinedo says

    February 2, 2015 at 1:38 am

    “plex unable to cast this media is currently unavailable ”
    If you have this problem, try disabling adblock for google.
    I realized after 4 hours.

    Reply
  24. Sinead Cuthbert says

    February 7, 2015 at 6:34 pm

    Hi,
    Our local files are buffering almost constantly via Videostream. Other platforms like Netflix & Popcorntime(when available:) work fine. Have reduced the quality value but still painfully intermittent w buffering. Any suggestions?
    Sinead

    Reply
    • simon says

      February 8, 2015 at 2:11 am

      What is the video format? It could be caused by codec of the videos.

      Did you try to play directly in Chrome browser?


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  25. Quinton Hodder says

    February 8, 2015 at 6:18 pm

    Hi, Videostream works like a charm and the app works great. I’ve created a playlist with pretty much all my videos and its great just sitting back and selecting what i wanna watch and when. Now my computer is usually left on in the evenings and there’s nothing worse then lying back and going to open videostream on my phone to pick something and realising i have to get back up and connect to videostream on the computer, i know it’s lazy. Is there any way i could connect to videostream via my phone just so i can be more of a couch potato.

    Reply
    • simon says

      February 9, 2015 at 12:21 am

      You can install chrome remote desktop, then you can control everything from your android devices. It’s very simple.

      On the pc, you install the extension for chrome browser. On your android device, install the app.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  26. Brutus says

    February 18, 2015 at 9:17 am

    When opening a .avi file directly in chrome, it finally opens in Windows media player.. Is that good, or is that the reason why videostream every now and then refuses to stream a .avi file to my tv? Do I need Plex media server for these files?

    Reply
    • simon says

      February 18, 2015 at 1:49 pm

      It is normal that chrome pass avi files to media player or to download.

      Avi files may have very different codecs. Some of them cannot be handled by videostream. Plex should be able to handle almost all of them.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  27. Vinay says

    April 29, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    Perfetc !
    Works pretty well. Got exactly what i needed. Thanks to this post. Chromecast is awesome with Videostream app.
    Hee Hee Hee !!! Happy now. 10/10 for videostream app.

    Reply
  28. Daniel says

    August 11, 2015 at 12:05 am

    I’ve been using chromecast and videostream for 3-4 months with no problem, i have recently updated to windows 10 and this is the first attempt to videostream a file to my tv but when i click google cast nothing happens, where i’d usually pick my chromecast to send it to.. i can right click and go to options, just not cast to my tv. I pick my video as normal, just no casting works. I’ve uninstalled cast extension and reinstalled. I can still cast from my phones and tablets just not files from my pc.

    Reply
    • simon says

      August 11, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      I tested it on Windows 10. There are some issues. But it still works.

      if you get the unexpected error, you can click OK to dismiss the error. Then click the google cast icon, then click the Chromecast, then click Casting cnciopoikihiagdjbjpnocolokfe.

      If nothing shows on the TV, you may try to temporally disable firewall and antivirus, then try again.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  29. Jens Skov says

    August 31, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    Hi

    I get the firewall error all the time then I try to play a video. Other chrome casting apps work fine, and I have tried to disable the ESET firewall on my computer (windows 10)

    Reply
    • simon says

      August 31, 2015 at 10:29 pm

      After disabling the firewall, what error message did you get?


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  30. Weslly says

    October 29, 2015 at 6:58 am

    Hi! i have a problem with video stream, when i use the app in chrome the video works fine but the audio fail, a few days ago the app works fine, but now i can’t hear the audio. I tested others apps and the audio works fine, the problem its just when i am using videostream with chrome. Also the movie that i am trying to cast worked well in videstream before.

    Reply
    • simon says

      October 29, 2015 at 10:13 am

      What happens if you use chrome tab casting for that video file? (i.e., play the video on chrome browser, then cast the tab)


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  31. James says

    December 12, 2015 at 12:36 am

    Hi is there support of iOS devices. I have chromecast. Videostream works perfectly with my gf adroid device but when I try to use my ios device such as my iphone it only states i can use it as a remote control. I want it to be able to browse the files on my pc and play them back as it does on android devices.

    Reply
    • simon says

      December 12, 2015 at 4:12 am

      As I know, you cannot on iOS at this time. You may send feature request to the developers. They are quite responsive.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  32. Ross says

    February 9, 2016 at 2:28 am

    Paid for Premium. How do I stop the ad the flashes up on screen between videos?

    Reply
    • simon says

      February 9, 2016 at 12:51 pm

      Not sure because I did not upgrade to premium. You need check with the developers. They are very responsive.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  33. no says

    August 12, 2016 at 10:42 am

    how do you find the extension the next time, it is there, but how do you access it\

    Reply
    • simon says

      August 13, 2016 at 2:55 am

      Open Chrome browser, in the top left area (below the left and right arrows), you should be able to find the Apps button (with text of Apps). Click it to see all apps/extensions installed for Chrome browser. You should be able to find videostream. You can also access the same page by simply type: chrome://apps/ in the address bar. You can bookmark this page as well.

      You can also create a shortcut in the desktop. Once in the apps page (chrome://apps/), right click Videostream icon, then you can find the option to “Create shortcut”. This will add a shortcut in your desktop. You can use videostream directly from the shortcut without manually opening Chrome browser (and manually finding the app).


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  34. Jamie says

    October 8, 2016 at 8:05 pm

    Is there a way to stop my Windows 10 PC from going into sleep mode whilst casting with Videostream? Every time I’m watching something, as soon as it hits the sleep timer, the PC shuts down and streaming stops. Only thing I can find that seems to work is turning off sleep mode altogether but I would rather not do this. Is there a setting somewhere that I’m missing?

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    • simon says

      October 9, 2016 at 4:30 am

      In Settings–Power and sleep — Additional power settings– Change plan settings (next to for current power plan) –Change advanced power settings –multimedia settings –When sharing media — Settings, set it as Prevent idling to sleep.
      (the path is very long, thanks to geniuses in Microsoft)


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  35. Jamie says

    October 9, 2016 at 5:31 am

    Yeah I’ve tried that, doesn’t work.

    Reply
    • simon says

      October 9, 2016 at 8:36 am

      Not sure. I guess that’s the only setting in Windows 10. It seems I do not have this issue.

      You need to make sure you are adjusting the settings for current (active) power plan, not the others.

      Anyway, I would not be surprised if some settings may not work properly in Windows 10 because I personally noticed some settings in my desktop work and the same settings in laptop are ignored.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  36. escotty77 says

    November 12, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    Hi
    From the Adroid App I cannot add my USB drives that are plugged into my Router. From the computer I can add them in the select media folder but not from the Android app. It asks me to select a folder but the usb drivers are accessed from a shortcut on my desktop that goes through my router ip. Any suggestions please.
    Thank you

    Reply
    • simon says

      November 13, 2016 at 1:03 pm

      This is normal. You can feedback your request to the developers. They are quite responsive.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  37. Sara says

    March 16, 2017 at 11:08 pm

    Is it possible to play videos at 2x speed with this app? If so, how?

    Reply
    • simon says

      March 17, 2017 at 12:00 am

      If you play it in 2x speed, how about audio?

      As I know videostream gets frame rate from the fire and play it accordingly. You have to use other apps to change frame rate.


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  38. fasfsfgs says

    March 30, 2017 at 6:24 pm

    If I’m not mistaken, Google Cast is now built-in Chrome. No need to install it as a separate extension.

    Reply
    • simon says

      March 30, 2017 at 11:38 pm

      What’s the problem you encountered?


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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  39. rob says

    March 26, 2018 at 3:59 am

    I like the App, but it has problems playing some local videos like WMV and MOV….i can drag a 2 GB AVI, MKV or MP4 movie and it’ll stream perfectly with no buffering……then i drag a 50MB WMV or MOV video clip it cannot go 2 seconds without buffering….no matter how low i turn down quality.

    Reply
    • simon says

      March 26, 2018 at 5:28 am

      The issue probably is related to transcoding. You can try VLC for PC. It’s more powerful in transcoding. You may check this guide https://allaboutchromecast.com/how-to-use-vlc-media-player-on-pc-to-stream-music-and-video-to-chromecast-and-chromecast-audio/


      To stream local media, please read this guide: Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      Chromecast or Miracast? Please read this guide: Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring || Galaxy S6 Guides || Galaxy S7 Guides || Android Guides || Galaxy S8 Guides || Galaxy S9 Guides || Google Home Guides || Galaxy S10 Guides || Headphone Guides || Galaxy S20 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides || Samsung Galaxy S22 Guides || Galaxy Note Guides || Fire tablet guide || Moto G Guides || Moto E Guides

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RSS Galaxy S22 Guides

  • How to use multiwindow on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20?
  • How to Use the Help Icon and Histogram for Pro Camera Mode in Android 13 (One UI 5) Update for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20?
  • How to customize the call background on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20 with the Android 13 update (One UI 5)?
  • How to Automatically Add and Customize Watermarks on Photos on Galaxy S22, S21, or S20 with the Android 13 update (One UI 5)?
  • The Definite Guide to Stack Widgets in One UI 5 on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20
  • Top 13 new features in One UI 5 update (Android 13 update) for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20
  • Master Galaxy S22 Lock Screen Settings
  • The complete guide to Home Screen panels on Galaxy S22
  • How to Use Galaxy S22 Home Screen Edit Mode?
  • Lockdown Mode On Galaxy S22: The Definite Guide

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RSS Galaxy S21 Guides

  • Top 12 new features in Android 12 update for Galaxy S21, S20 and S10
  • Android 12 update vs One UI 4.0 vs One UI 4.1: update Galaxy S21, S20 and S10 to Android 12
  • How to set and resize photo size on Samsung Galaxy S21, S20, S10, and S9 without using any third-party apps?
  • How to Customize Galaxy S21 Home Screen?
  • Master Galaxy S21 Lock Screen Settings
  • How to use widgets on Galaxy S21?
  • How to Use and Customize Galaxy S21 Side Key?
  • How to hide Galaxy S21 password and PIN when typing?
  • How to power on, power off, and reboot Galaxy S21,even when the phone hangs?
  • How to use Galaxy S21 quick settings panel?

RSS Headphone Guides

  • AirPods Pro 2 New features explained
  • What is Samsung Seamless Codec? 4 things you should know about this new codec
  • How to use widgets to check battery levels and control Galaxy Buds 2, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, and Galaxy Buds?
  • AirPods 3 vs AirPods Pro: which one should you choose?
  • AirPods 3 vs AirPods 2: Top 8 improvements and new features of AirPods 3
  • How to Use and Adjust Force Sensor on AirPods Pro like a Pro?
  • Galaxy Buds 2 vs Galaxy Buds Pro: the Top 8 Pros and Cons
  • 4 ways to check Galaxy Buds Live battery level

RSS Moto G Guide

  • Moto G8 vs Moto G8 Power vs Moto G8 Power Lite vs Moto G Power vs Moto G Stylus vs Moto G Pro vs Moto G fast: What are the differences?
  • Moto G8 User Manual for Moto G8 Plus and Moto G8 Play
  • Moto G8 Plus vs Moto G8 Play: Differences and common features
  • Official Moto G7 user manual
  • Moto G7 vs Moto G7 Play vs Moto G7 Plus vs Moto G7 Power: what are the differences?
  • Official Moto G6 user manuals, Moto G6 Play user manuals and Moto G6 Plus user manuals

RSS Galaxy Note Guides

  • Top 11 disappointments of Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • How to use the Dynamic Lock screen on Galaxy Note 10?
  • Galaxy Note 10 LED View Cover Guide and Review
  • Install S Note app and Extension pack on Galaxy Note 10
  • How to Use Galaxy Note 10 Camera App?
  • Galaxy Note 10 SIM Card Guide
  • How to use Samsung DeX for PC with Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+?
  • How to use Galaxy Note 10 Clear View cover (S View cover)?
  • How to charge Galaxy Note 10 battery?
  • How to use and remap Galaxy Note 10 Side key?

RSS Moto E Guide

  • How to use Moto E6 camera?
  • How to use SIM cards on Moto E6, E6 Plus, E6 Play, and E6s 2020?
  • How to remove Moto E6 back cover (including Moto E6, Moto E6 Plus, Moto E6 Play)?
  • Official user manual for Moto E6, Moto E6 Plus, Moto E6 Play, and Moto E6s

RSS Amazon Fire Tablet Guides

  • How to Use Dark Theme on Fire Tablets with Fire OS 8?
  • How to use Quick Settings on Fire tablets?
  • How to take a screenshot on a Fire tablet without using any apps like a pro?
  • Fire Tablet Buying Guide
  • How-to Guides for Fire tablet

Top Chromecast Guides

  • How to enable developer options in Chromecast with Google TV?
  • How to use Chromecast to stream music to dumb speakers (as Chromecast Audio does)?
  • How to use Chromecast on Amazon Fire tablets (Fire HD, Fire HDX and Kindle Fire HDX)
  • Chromecast manual
  • Chromecast vs Chromecast Audio: which one is for you?
  • How to use Chromecast to share desktop screen (and audio) to TV?
  • How to factory data reset Chromecast Audio?
  • How to change Chromecast WiFi network?
  • What are the 3 compatible audio cables for Chromecast Audio? and why it matters?
  • How to use Android app to stream local media files to Chromecast?

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RSS Drive In Singapore

  • Top 5 rules of driving in Singapore safely and legally during COVID-19 Circuit Breaker period
  • Understand COE Price by 10 Simple Questions
  • How to convert a foreign driving license to a Singapore driving license?
  • How to get a Touch ‘n Go card as a Singapore driver?
  • What is covered in the car warranty in Singapore? What is not?
  • What is the Singapore Road Speed Limit?
  • How to register, collect and use Malaysia Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP)?
  • Why are cars in Singapore are so expensive?

RSS Galaxy S10 Guides

  • Top 10 new features in Android 10 update for Galaxy S10
  • Top 5 new features added in Galaxy S10 September Update
  • How to move apps to the micro SD card to free phone storage on Galaxy S10 ?
  • Galaxy S10 wireless charging guide
  • How to use app folders on Galaxy S10 Home screen and Apps screen?

RSS Samsung Galaxy S5 Guide

  • How to use Galaxy S5 camera voice control?
  • How to use Galaxy S5 camera to take photos continuously without reviewing photos taken in Gallery app?
  • How to customize Galaxy S5 camera shortcuts menu?

RSS Moto X Guide

  • Official Moto X4 User manual (User guide for Moto X 4th Gen , Moto X 2017)
  • What’s new in Android Marshmallow update for Moto X (Moto X 2015, Moto X 2014, Moto X Style and Moto X Pure edition)?
  • Top 5 new features in Moto X 2015 (Moto X Style, Moto X Pure edition and Moto X Play) vs Moto X 2014

RSS Chinese Music World

  • How to Cast Chinese Music Radio to Chromecast or Google Home?
  • 十面埋伏 (Ambushed,Pipa,琵琶曲,Shi Mian Mai Fu)
  • 高山流水(High Mountain and Running River, Gao Shan Liu Shui, Guzheng, 古筝曲)
  • Meet in Yurt(敖包相会, Ao Bao Xiang Hui,Hulusi,葫芦丝)
  • Meet in Yurt(敖包相会, Ao Bao Xiang Hui,Folk song,民歌)

RSS Galaxy S20 Guides

  • How to Use Enhanced Processing on Galaxy S20 with Android 11 update?
  • How to access, use, and customise widgets on Galaxy S20 lock screen and AOD screen with Android 11 update for Galaxy S20?
  • How to update Galaxy S20 to Android 11?
  • How to use Galaxy S20 lockdown mode?
  • Top 11 new features in Galaxy S20 Android 11 update
  • How to use Galaxy S20 recovery mode?
  • How to use 5 different shooting methods for Galaxy S20 camera?

RSS Google Home Speaker

  • Nest Hub 2nd Gen vs Nest Hub vs Google Home Hub: what’s new and what’s not changed?
  • How to create and use Google Home speaker pair (stereo pairing)?
  • How to adjust the equalizer (EQ) of Google Home, Google Home Mini and Google Home Max?
  • Google Home Mini Guides
  • Google Home Mini layout and buttons
  • Google Home Mini vs Google Home

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