Chromecast update breaks AllCast

The OP developed an app that allowed you to stream raw media files directly to the chromecast. This is not possible by default, instead you're limited to youtube, netflix and mirroring a tab in your browser.

OP's application doesn't use SDK but instead works at a lower level. This new update broke his application and he is making the argument that it was a directed update. They specifically removed a part of their code that allowed for this functionality.

Re: Chromecast update breaks AllCast

#6

Post by djrogers » Mon, Aug 26, 2013, 2:49 PM UTC

Open always wins!

Re: Chromecast update breaks AllCast

#7

Post by sp332 » Mon, Aug 26, 2013, 2:51 PM UTC

lazypenguin wrote: post #5

runn1ng wrote: post #3

Can I ask for more context?

The OP developed an app that allowed you to stream raw media files directly to the chromecast. This is not possible by default, instead you're limited to youtube, netflix and mirroring a tab in your browser. OP's application doesn't use SDK but instead works at a lower level. This new update broke his application and he is making the argument that it was a directed update. They specifically removed a part of their co…

It can mirror a tab in your browser? Doesn't that mean you could just open a video file in your browser and watch it that way?

Edit: looks like it's limited to 5 Mbps at 720p. http://www.anandtech.com/show/7186/google-chromecast-review-...

Re: Chromecast update breaks AllCast

#8

Post by nine_k » Mon, Aug 26, 2013, 2:51 PM UTC

djrogers wrote: post #6

Open always wins!

I'd love to hear about an open alternative for $35. Maybe something RPi-based?

Re: Chromecast update breaks AllCast

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Post by dell1994 » Mon, Aug 26, 2013, 2:56 PM UTC

I guess google wants to control the platform. What is the surprise here.

Re: Chromecast update breaks AllCast

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Post by [deleted] » Mon, Aug 26, 2013, 2:56 PM UTC

runn1ng wrote: post #3

Can I ask for more context?

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