Hello all,
I have chromecast, but only Youtube works when I use my Xperia Z to cast to chromecast, other apps like the chromecast app (the one used to set up) itself and avia (I paid for chromecast support) do not work and neither of them is capable of discovering my chroemcast. Although Chromecast app can detect the device (the chromecast) only when setting it up, after that, it fails to detect.
The funny thing is that my Nexus 7 can always detect it and I can cast to the chromecast with avia or any app. without any problem when using N7. Did you guys face the same issue and were able to fix it?
What devices I have tried so far to test and was able to cast ONLY with Youtube:
Xperia Z
Xperia Z1
Galaxy S3
Nexus 5
What devices I have tried so far to test and was able to cast with ANY supported app:
Nexus 7 (2012)
Galaxy tab 8"
From this I can say that I have no network/router issues, but chromecast/software issue, and I ask if you know or have found a solution for this? Why do you think only tablets can freely cast to the chromecast?
The chromecast is in stock ROM, latest update (I cant remember the version, I am at work now). The router is HUAWEI 5172, with AP disabled.
Thanks in Advance
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I recently learned about Samsung's WI-FI All-Share Cast Hub (wireless HDMI Display Adapter). See details here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089VO7MY
I'm thinking about getting one to use with my 5113. Before I do, I thought I'd ask here if anyone has tried and/or used one.
Thanks in advance,
Rich
Does your device support all share cast or are you just looking to add DLNA to a TV?
bark777 said:
Does your device support all share cast or are you just looking to add DLNA to a TV?
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You hit upon my confusion. I'm confused about DLNA, Miracast, AllShare Cast. I've been unable to learn if either Miracast or AllShare Cast is supported on my Samsung Galaxy tab 2 10.1. I am running stock (but rooted) Android 4.1.1 on the device.
I should have asked about solutions rather than specific technologies. What I would like to do is:
1. display/show pictures that are on my Samsung Galaxy tab 2 10.1 on my TV screen wirelessly
2. display/show videos stored on my tablet similarly
3. watch Youtube & HBOgo videos on my TV using the cabailities on my tablet
I am familiar with WiDi and would like that capability as well so that I can also use my Windows 8 table to connect to my TV.
If you go to Samsung they are out of stock. I hope they are upgrading this box so it is a lot speedier.
If you read the reviews for this device on amazon it seems it may be too slow.
As for all share cast just go to the play store and see if your device supports the app.
I am also considering one of these to add DLNA to an older 61" plasma display. My tab 2 7.0 does not support cast, but I have alot of videos that work with allshare.
I think streaming won't work without cast, but that is a guess.
I got the allshare cast dongle today. I bought it for the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 but it does not work
I also have a SIII. That works fine. On the S3 you can connect with the dongle from the connection settings. It has a option AllShare cast. The Tab 2 does not have that option.
Please let me know if you have a solution.
HI guys,
can anyone confirm with (picture if possible) weather Sony fixed Miracast (Screenshare) feature ? (that does not work on my XZ) With which device did you test screen sharing?
I am looking into buying XZ3 but what I really want is phone that is capable of connecting to minix n7 box and sharing its screen on TV, so I can view phone images on TV screen and play games . Has anyone tested that with minix n7 and can confirm working?
Tnx!
dionysus_zg said:
HI guys,
can anyone confirm with (picture if possible) weather Sony fixed Miracast (Screenshare) feature ? (that does not work on my XZ) With which device did you test screen sharing?
I am looking into buying XZ3 but what I really want is phone that is capable of connecting to minix n7 box and sharing its screen on TV, so I can view phone images on TV screen and play games . Has anyone tested that with minix n7 and can confirm working?
Tnx!
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I know MiraCast is working fine with my LG TVs and my Z3. Not sure what a "minix n7" is.
simplyphp said:
I know MiraCast is working fine with my LG TVs and my Z3. Not sure what a "minix n7" is.
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So regular LG Smart TV and Z3 screen share works for you? That is good.
Minix is Android box that you connect to TV. It is running XBMC software with a lot of plugins available with which you can do whatever you can think of (streaming, torrents, games, attached storage, ...)
http://kodi.tv/about/
http://www.minix.com.hk/Products/MINIX-NEOSeries.htm
I can miracast onto my WDTV Live. I could do the same without any issues with my Z2 as well.
Can't comment on the Miracast part, but my Z3C connects nicely to a Z2 via WiFi-direct.
My Z3 works great with my LG WebOS tv. It can access the internet over wifi and hsdpa when my Xperia Z couldn't do screen sharing and internet at the same time.
All is well here as well.
Hello, first of all.
It's been a long time since I have visited this place, so excuse me please if I missed a similar thread. I have searched for it.
My question is if it this possible to turn my old Motorola XT 720 into an Android TV box (i.e. Chromecast or similar).
I have tried CheapCast app that only crashed when opening YouTube. This phone has a HDMI port and I assumed it can connect through it to my Philips TV, which is not a smart TV, but a regular HD TV.
The only connection I was able to create was the built-in version of media gallery from phone which has the option to display the pictures from phone on TV screen (proving there is a working connection at least).
pyramis said:
Hello, first of all.
It's been a long time since I have visited this place, so excuse me please if I missed a similar thread. I have searched for it.
My question is if it this possible to turn my old Motorola XT 720 into an Android TV box (i.e. Chromecast or similar).
I have tried CheapCast app that only crashed when opening YouTube. This phone has a HDMI port and I assumed it can connect through it to my Philips TV, which is not a smart TV, but a regular HD TV.
The only connection I was able to create was the built-in version of media gallery from phone which has the option to display the pictures from phone on TV screen (proving there is a working connection at least).
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This should be possible as the device has the ability to use another display. I would recommend using something like Tablet Remote or other similar apps on the Play store so instead of using the device as a chrome cast you can use it as a full media center device connected to your TV. By using one of these apps you would play videos directly through your device instead of "casting" them. This should hopefully work arround the issue of apps like CheapCast crashing.
Hope I could help and good luck
Thank you, Tablet Remote works good between the 2 Android phones. Still working on it.
I am also working on this route, trying to make use of my screen-broken Xperia Z. However apart from using as mediacenter with kodi, it would be nice if I could properly emulate chromecast. I would love to see a nexus android TV Rom being able to drive my phone, is anybody working on that?
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