Query your local network for Chromecasts and have them play media

Re:Query your local network for Chromecasts and have them pl... by toomuchtodo on Wednesday April 29, 2015 @04:33PM (#9461534)

Wow, that's draconian. Are there any devices a bit more open that are in the same price range and support the same feature set?

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Re:Query your local network for Chromecasts and have them pl... by _lce0 on Wednesday April 29, 2015 @09:30PM (#9462835)

so far I am very happy with the raspberry pi as a homebrew platform ..

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

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Re:Query your local network for Chromecasts and have them pl... by toomuchtodo on Wednesday April 29, 2015 @10:50PM (#9463067)

Can the raspberry pi run off a TV's USB port similar to the Chromecast?

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Re:Query your local network for Chromecasts and have them pl... by ddmf on Thursday April 30, 2015 @04:59AM (#9463982)

I have had issues running a wifi dongle when connecting using the tv's usb port - admittedly this is with the old version and not the new one with the updated power circuitry.

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

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Re:Query your local network for Chromecasts and have them pl... by millzlane on Thursday April 30, 2015 @12:36AM (#9463390)

YMMV, It looks it can. https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=91&t=9322

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