Winamp Cast To Chromecast



It’s possible to cast videos and music from a Windows PC to Kodi transforming your Kodi box into a poor man’s Chromecast. Windows devices can cast or stream content by leveraging a browser plugin for Chrome or FireFox. For example, it’s possible to stream Netflix or Hulu from a Windows computer to a HTPC or Android box running Kodi. In order to take advantage of this functionality a few features must be enabled within Kodi.

  • App opens and connects to chromecast device (You'll hear a short chime), but doesn't stream audio Open an command prompt session as administrator and navigate to Cast root directory resources bin driver.
  • It’s a trick you’ve probably seen Chromecast and Apple TV users pull, but don’t feel left out: you can get it working in Kodi too. Kodi has plenty of add-ons that let you play videos from YouTube, Twitch, and other streaming sites, but sometimes, you don’t want to navigate Kodi with your remote just to play something–especially if you.
  • And I cast my desktop to my chromecast and successfully played 3 or 4 songs on MB through my amp. However, I have been unable to repeat that initial success. Last Edit: July 14, 2017, 01:58:06 AM by Caulkhead.
  • Toaster Cast Android UPNP/DLNA Server, Controller and Renderer; vGet, Android App that can play videos embedded in websites on DLNA Renderers. Media Cast UPnP, Android UPNP Client App that can play videos/Audio. Media Server Pro is a DLNA Server that allows individual file selections for sharing.

This means you will be able to cast any audio file on your computer to Chromecast by either using the built in feature in Windows Vista (or greater) or stand-alone software like Winamp or Foobar2000. The best part is, setting this up is quite easy to do. Setting things up: - First off you’ll need the ‘BubbleUPnP Server’ and install it.

Enabling AirPlay, UPnP, and DLNA functionality in Kodi

Before Kodi can be used to support casting, Airplay, UPnP, and DLNA must be enabled. In the case of Kodi running on Windows computer ( such as an HTPC), I recommend downloading and installing Apple’s Bonjour Print Services for Windows. Bonjour is an open-source network service discovery protocol which allows devices to locate Kodi instances on your network. Bonjour is not required for casting from Android, but it will make discovering Kodi much easier.

  1. OPTIONAL: Browse to this Apple Knowledge Base Article to download and install the Bonjour Print Services for Windows application. Reboot the computer after installation.
  2. Launch Kodi.
  3. Navigate to Settings→ Services.
  4. Under General, enable Announce services to other systems.
  5. Select Control and enable Allow remote control via HTTP, enable Allow remote control from applications on this system, and enable Allow remote control from applications on other systems.
  6. Select UPnP / DLNA and enable Share my libraries and enable Allow remote control via UPnP.
  7. Select AirPlay and enable AirPlay support and enable AirPlay Videos and Picture support. AirPlay isn’t required for Android device casting but it will allow any iOS devices to cast Audio to Kodi.

Casting or streaming from a PC

Browser plugins are a great way to cast media from Chrome or FireFox to a Kodi box on your network. Below are a few examples.

Play To Kodi for Chrome browser allows you to cast numerous streaming services such as YouTube, CollegeHumor, eBaumsWorld, LiveLeak, Twitch.tv, Hulu and even magnet links.

Play To Kodiand Send To Kodi are both addons for FireFox which can cast numerous streaming services to Kodi.

Let me know how you stream from a PC to Kodi in the comments below.

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How to cast

To set up your Chromecast built-in TV, download the Google Home app

Connect to WiFi

Connect your phone or tablet to the same WiFi network as your TV.

CastSee how to set upOpen a Chromecast-enabled app like YouTube

Cast movies, music, and more from thousands of Cast-enabled apps.

Find appsStart casting

Simply tap the Cast button from within the app to send your content from your mobile device to the big screen.

Do more with your Chromecast built-in TV

Get step-by-step guidance on how to cast from your phone, invite friends to cast and more.

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Cast websites from your laptop

Enjoy photos, videos, music and more from your favorite websites on the big screen.

  1. Open the Chrome browser on your laptop.
  2. Add the Cast extension from the Chrome Web Store.
  3. Visit any website in Chrome.
  4. Click the Cast button in the Chrome browser and select your TV.

Mirror your Android phone or tablet screen to the TV

See exactly what’s on your Android device by casting your screen to the TV.

  1. From your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Home app.
  2. Tap the left hand navigation to open the menu.
  3. Tap Cast screen / audio and select your TV.

Customize your TV screen

You can customize the beautiful backdrop–the screen saver shown by your Cast device when your TV isn't casting.

  1. From your phone or tablet, open the Google Home app.
  2. On the “Devices” tab, tap the gear icon.
  3. From device settings, tap “Backdrop” to turn on customization.
  4. Select the content you’d like to see on your TV.

Using guest mode (coming soon)

Guest mode will make it even easier for your friends to cast to your TV using their phones without first having to connect to your WiFi.

  1. Open a Chromecast-enabled app from a phone or tablet, without connecting to your WiFi.
  2. The Cast button will automatically appear, even though you’re not connected to the WiFi. Tap the Cast button and select “Nearby device”.
  3. Follow the prompts to connect automatically.
  4. If the phone doesn’t automatically connect, you can enter the 4-digit PIN displayed on the TV screen or on the “Devices” tab of the owner’s Google Home app.

  • Cast websites from your laptop

    Enjoy photos, videos, music and more from your favorite websites on the big screen.

    1. Open the Chrome browser on your laptop.
    2. Add the Cast extension from the Chrome Web Store.
    3. Visit any website in Chrome.
    4. Click the Cast button in the Chrome browser and select your TV.
  • Mirror your Android phone or tablet screen to the TV

    Mirror your Android phone or tablet screen to the TV

    See exactly what’s on your Android device by casting your screen to the TV.

    1. From your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Home app.
    2. Tap the left hand navigation to open the menu.
    3. Tap Cast screen / audio and select your TV.

  • Customize your TV screen

    You can customize the beautiful backdrop–the screen saver shown by your Cast device when your TV isn't casting.

    1. From your phone or tablet, open the Google Home app.
    2. On the “Devices” tab, tap the gear icon.
    3. From device settings, tap “Backdrop” to turn on customization.
    4. Select the content you’d like to see on your TV.
  • Open a Chromecast-enabled app from a phone or tablet, without connecting to your WiFi.

    Using guest mode (coming soon)

    Guest mode will make it even easier for your friends to cast to your TV using their phones without first having to connect to your WiFi.

    1. Open a Chromecast-enabled app from a phone or tablet, without connecting to your WiFi.
    2. The Cast button will automatically appear, even though you’re not connected to the WiFi. Tap the Cast button and select “Nearby device”.
    3. Follow the prompts to connect automatically.
    4. If the phone doesn’t automatically connect, you can enter the 4-digit PIN displayed on the TV screen or on the “Devices” tab of the owner’s Google Home app.

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