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I have a new thread start with more detail on this issue that has persisted for a couple of years. The temp fix is there

My workaround for this is to Uninstall VLC then re-install it. When you then open it, you should see the Casting ICON and you can then go to your shares and load up supported video files. Note that some video files may be using a Codec that either Chromecast or VLC (over Chromecast) won't support an...

I have a reproducible bug to report for VLC, Chromecast and iOS products (iPhone 8-12, iPad Pro). ~Install latest version of VLC ~Open > Network > SMB > any file share on same connected home network) ~Open file (.mp4, mkv, .mov, etc) ~observe Airplay, Chromecast icon availability in upper right corn...

...I'm going to take a look soon!

fkuehne, can you reproduce the issue or does Chromecast option remain visible after multiple sessions, post install?

Hello kuehne,

Were you able to reproduce as well on your latest Chromecast device?

I have a reproducible. bug report for the latest versions of VLC, Chromecast and portable iOS products (iPhone 8-12, iPad Pro). ~Install latest version of VLC (3.3.7 (432)) ~Open > Network > SMB > any file share on same connected home network) ~Open file (.mp4, mkv, .mov, etc) ~observe Airplay, Chro...