VLC and chromecast?

[shimivak]

Hello
i was wondering if and how can i stream videos via vlc(in my laptop) using google chromecast.
thanks!

[Rémi Denis-Courmont]

You can't. Existing releases do not support casting to Chromecast

[shimivak]

You can't. Existing releases do not support casting to Chromecast

are you sure? a few weeks ago i heard that the next update will support casting with chromecast
do you know any other player that can easily add subtitles and DOES support chromecast?
thanks again

[Rémi Denis-Courmont]

Yes, I am sure.

[Jonathan42]

There's a less snotty answer in the updates and features request that shows you how to do it using the beta version of VLC 3.0. It is the one that says VLC Chromecast I think.

Maybe the developer can accurately answer when 3.0 is coming out? I'm not trying to be mean, but I've been looking around the forums and there are many comments about 3.0 coming out and speculation and complaints about delays etc so there is no timeline that I can see. I am excited to see it coming since it has chromecasting built in. Another thing the developer above failed to mention.

Remi, I appreciate the product since VLC is marvelous. Would you not consider telling someone that it is coming and that there are already forums discussing this? Diplomacy and developer are not always related, but in forums, maybe they could be?

[Rémi Denis-Courmont]

VLC 3.0 will be released when it will be ready, and it might or might not support Chromecast'ing. If you are disatisfied, you are welcome to help.