It should be possible for the receiver app to come from local URL. Or the Chromecast to cache the app. But neither of those are currently supported.

The CC itself will refuse to boot without an internet connection ..

Once it booted, it provides a limited offline functionality; if it requires to load `appID` from the internet, and it's not connected: it will block

Also since last February update, you need an internet connection to stream local content ..

I'm sorry Dave, you cant do that

I assume it phones home to Google?

In order to develop for the platform, you need to register your application[0], and your device[1]. Also you cannot even run your own application without getting google's approval[2], which costs $5..

Then, at runtime, the device will first validate that the app you are trying to run was validated, sending the `AppID` to google.

0: https://developers.google.com/cast/docs/registration#Registe...

1: https://developers.google.com/cast/docs/registration#Registe...

2: https://cast.google.com/publish/

PROS:

- ports: 1x wired net, 4x usb 2.0

- runs linux, super easy to extend/modify (access via ssh from other devices)

- super reliable, with uptimes of months

CONS:

- bigger in size, and not beautiful without a case (except if you like electronic pr0n)

- requires an HDMI cable

- requires an external power source

However, I have had no issues using usb power from the tv with a LAN connection - this is using Kodi which I suspect will increase the power pull. YMMV

It has not, in my experience, worked this way with other applications. Does it with this one?

edit: Oops, you are the creator... haha. I will now insert my foot in my mouth.