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[Q] tab s not working with chromecast mirroring?

I try to use screen mirroring with chromecast, but seems tab s can't find chomecast device
any ideas?

newangle said:
I try to use screen mirroring with chromecast, but seems tab s can't find chomecast device
any ideas?
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I think it only works on selected devices (probably Nexus) it works on my Nexus 4 but not Tab S.

Armpowered said:
I think it only works on selected devices (probably Nexus) it works on my Nexus 4 but not Tab S.
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You're right, screen casting works only on selected samsung, HTC and nexus devices. More will be added later.

,chromecast works fine on my 8.4"
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Actually chromecast doesn't work at 10'5. It starts to play YouTube and stuff but after that system ui process crashes and reboot is the only way to go. Any fix available?

Did you try EZCast for example? Is the problem with Chromecast app or with the screen cast in general?

Chromecast.app and Samsung Galaxy Tab S aren't working correctly together.. Could it be the device? The app? That's anyone's guess. Best thing to do is email chromecast and Samsung.

Andrew_j said:
Did you try EZCast for example? Is the problem with Chromecast app or with the screen cast in general?
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Tried only chromecast. My guess is that it is the app to blame since it crashes in every app that tries to use chromecast but I emailed both samsung and Google.

Daagen said:
Tried only chromecast. My guess is that it is the app to blame since it crashes in every app that tries to use chromecast but I emailed both samsung and Google.
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Try EZCast you will not be disappointed I use it on Nexus 5 (despite the fact that Chromecast is working fine on this device)

Daagen said:
Actually chromecast doesn't work at 10'5. It starts to play YouTube and stuff but after that system ui process crashes and reboot is the only way to go. Any fix available?
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Chromecast works perfect on my 10.5, mine has never crashed and I stream tons of YouTube, vudu, and Netflix to two different chromecasts.
Your comment makes it sound like chromecast doesn't work on any tab s 10.5, which is not the truth because it works perfect on mine. I can't wait until they add the screen mirroring feature for the tab s and chromecast.
Have you tried Uninstalling and reinstalling the app? Or maybe rebooting your chromecast?

It's happening to several people here. (including me) So something is definitely wrong.

mhunterCHUMP said:
Have you tried Uninstalling and reinstalling the app? Or maybe rebooting your chromecast?
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Tried both. Streaming starts OK but then system ui crashes. I have lte version, you have the same?

mhunterCHUMP said:
Chromecast works perfect on my 10.5, mine has never crashed and I stream tons of YouTube, vudu, and Netflix to two different chromecasts.
Your comment makes it sound like chromecast doesn't work on any tab s 10.5, which is not the truth because it works perfect on mine.
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The issue is it doesn't work with Google Play apps. It works fine with Netflix. Try this test:
- Play a movie using Play Movies & TV (you can use the free Gravity Movie)
- Cast to move to chromecast
- While it is playing on the TV (through chromecast), pull down the notification drawer

GeorgeP said:
The issue is it doesn't work with Google Play apps. It works fine with Netflix. Try this test:
- Play a movie using Play Movies & TV (you can use the free Gravity Movie)
- Cast to move to chromecast
- While it is playing on the TV (through chromecast), pull down the notification drawer
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Wow, you're right, I just did this test with play movies and play music and it did freeze my tablet. Well, I hope they get that fixed because I have 10 or so movies I've bought on Google play.
I did tests with other chromecast apps and they all work except the Google apps.

Email Samsung and Google. The more people that make issue with it. The quicker they will seek a resolution

This issue is carried across most of the Samsung tablet platform (Note, Pros...etc) and its surprising it hasn't been addressed.
Netflix will work fine, the Avia app, but the Google based ones will error out the tablet if you pull the notification down while playing media.
More people need to report it so it can be fixed! :good:

Im having trouble with allcast seeing my Chromecast. The Chromecast app will see it and allow for config but not Allcast. Tried the same procedure on my N5 and was able to cast video no problem.

Itchiee said:
This issue is carried across most of the Samsung tablet platform (Note, Pros...etc) and its surprising it hasn't been addressed.
Netflix will work fine, the Avia app, but the Google based ones will error out the tablet if you pull the notification down while playing media.
More people need to report it so it can be fixed! :good:
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Also BubbleUPNP makes the system crash. Emailed them both but I wonder if I ever get any response..

After some reboots of the Chromecast, router, and Tab all works well

I just got a Chromecast this week and was excited to play with it on my Tab S 10.5, but I've had the same systemui crashes after using the notification drawer while streaming. It's pretty annoying because it's near-impossible to get the system to respond as the crash notice comes up every few seconds while streaming to the Chromecast.
What I've found is that if I preempt the Chromecast streaming by initiating streaming from my phone or PC instead of the Tab then the crashing stops and I can then use the Tab again. I hope they fix this soon.
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Can't Cast YouTube To Fire TV

When I play YouTube videos from my phone, there's no cast option for the Fire TV. There's an option for Chromecast but no option for the Fire TV.
Casting had worked on a previous router and network. It's not working on my new router and network though. Is there something I need to enable in order to get casting to work?
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Anyone?

Download the youtube app for FireTV, but from youtube !!!
Then start youtube (Fire TV) und go to settings, then pair your phone with the app.
On your Phone go to
Youtube.com/pair and insert the numbers

I'm able to cast to the Fire TV Stick but not the Fire TV. I also see that the Fire TV is missing an app named "WFD Client." I'm assuming this controls casting ability. Can anyone with a Fire TV confirm if they can still cast without loading the Fire TV YouTube app first?

I understand what you are trying to do, but I'll give you an alternative. If you have XBMC installed, install the pushbullet addon, then you can send videos or any media to your Fire TV instantly. The good thing is that you can send videos from your browser or any other app that shares and you do not have to worry about being conncted to the same router, cause it is all done using your Gmail account. I guess some people still do not know what pushbullet is, but its basically a service to share things between your devices instanly through your email account. All you have to do is install the pushbullet app on your device, signin with your gmail and then you can recieve or send things to and from all your devices that have pushbullet installed.

porkenhimer said:
I understand what you are trying to do, but I'll give you an alternative. If you have XBMC installed, install the pushbullet addon, then you can send videos or any media to your Fire TV instantly. The good thing is that you can send videos from your browser or any other app that shares and you do not have to worry about being conncted to the same router, cause it is all done using your Gmail account. I guess some people still do not know what pushbullet is, but its basically a service to share things between your devices instanly through your email account. All you have to do is install the pushbullet app on your device, signin with your gmail and then you can recieve or send things to and from all your devices that have pushbullet installed.
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I'll give this a shot.

Y.G. said:
I'll give this a shot.
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Any progress on this? It's so annoying that I can cast from plex and youtube but not youtube tv.

amadib said:
Any progress on this? It's so annoying that I can cast from plex and youtube but not youtube tv.
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I don't use YouTube TV but I heard it works if you navigate to the web page using the Silk Browser.

I use AirReceiver to cast to mine. It costs a few bucks, but it is the only one i have found to work.

Chromecast freezing Samsung Galaxy tab s

I just installed Chromecast to use with my tablet. The screen freezes after 3 to 30 seconds when viewing youtube and other online videos but seems to play videos installed on my tablet without a problem. I have tried just about everything I can think of to overcome this issue but with no success. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the app many times, and have reset the chromecast many times as well. From my online searches for an answer, I see that I am not the only one having this problem. Has anyone found a solution to this issue?

No issues here, are you casting natively or screen casting?

Chromecast freezing Samsung Galaxy Tab s
Thanks for responding. I am screen casting. (Not sure what casting natively is.)

Art234 said:
Thanks for responding. I am screen casting. (Not sure what casting natively is.)
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Why are you screen casting when you can cast directly to Chromecast?
Screen casting can tend to be laggy.

I don't know how to cast directly. Lagging is not the problem. After anywhere from 3 to 30 seconds, the screen freezes on the TV and on my tablet and then the tablet reboots automatically and then I have to start over (with no success).
ashyx said:
Why are you screen casting when you can cast directly to Chromecast?
Screen casting can tend to be laggy.
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Art234 said:
I don't know how to cast directly.
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The whole point of chromecast is that it plays streams directly.
You can mitigate your problem by doing this.
Practically any stream, be that Web, local, or server based can be cast to Chromecast natively.
For casting from the Web there are 2 great apps one is Web video caster and another is Vegacast. Both will cast practically anything Web based.
Simply open the page where the web stream/media is then click the More button in stock browser then Share and then Web Video Caster.
Finally select the media you wish to play.
It should then cast.
Or just open Web Video Caster first and then navigate to the Web page required using its in built browser.

ashyx said:
The whole point of chromecast is that it plays streams directly.
You can mitigate your problem by doing this.
Practically any stream, be that Web, local, or server based can be cast to Chromecast natively.
For casting from the Web there are 2 great apps one is Web video caster and another is Vegacast. Both will cast practically anything Web based.
Simply open the page where the web stream/media is then click the More button in stock browser then Share and then Web Video Caster.
Finally select the media you wish to play.
It should then cast.
Or just open Web Video Caster first and then navigate to the Web page required using its in built browser.
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Thanks for your help. I was able to get things working by following the directions in another post "How to directly cast from android device in tethering WiFi AP mode" quoted below:
"I directly sent both local media from my device and internet media to chromecast connected to WiFi AP in tethered mode from same device: a thing that was deemed impossible.
Procedure:
1) started WiFi tethering on main device (Galaxy Note 2, N7100, 4.1.2 firmware, N.E.A.K kernel);
2) long pressed chromecast button to reset and start configuration;
3) used a second android device, with chromecast application, to configure the chromecast dongle with main device WiFi cloud;
4) turned off second device;
5) started Bubbleupnp on main device;
6) in devices tab, selected chromecast as renderer and "local media server" as library;
7) then in library tab, chose a video, and believe it or not it started playing on chromecast yabbadabbadoo!
I also successfully casted music files, Google plus photos, dropbox files, and whatnot from Bubbleupnp.
Then I tried another app, mirror4cast, which mirrors the android device screen to chromecast, and you know, this worked perfectly too
Finally, I got arrogant and decided to try YouTube. The official app does not recognize the chromecast dongle in this setup, so instead of using it, I opened my browser (mobile Firefox) and loaded a web page with several embedded YouTube videos. To send them to the chromecast dongle, I used another third party application, Web Video Caster. Full success, in fact I am enjoying a Rolling Stones video while writing this
Now people please experiment and confirm my findings, to exclude I am hallucinating or I got an happily defective unit…"

you didn't mention in your original post you were tethering.

if you are using the Screen Mirroring option on the newer Chromecast 2015 model (the puck), unfortunately it is not supported on the Tab S line.
I found this out after trying to contact support for a week to get a straight answer. They finally told me its a beta feature and will not work with all devices. When asked if they will be updating the supported device list they told me they had no plans to do so.
So basically, if the mirror feature works, it works. If it don't work correctly with your device, you are sol until they decide to add more supported devices when they feel like it. Don't hold your breath though.
Some of the poorest customer service for a new device if you ask me. I still like it for streaming YouTube, Vudu, Google Play movies and the like.

ashyx said:
you didn't mention in your original post you were tethering.
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I guess that would have helped. (I had to look up a definition of tethering.) Anyway, all's well that end well. I was able to get it to do what I want it to do. I was ready to take the Chromecast back to the store before I started asking questions on this forum. Just about every new piece of technology that is acquired requires a lot of information that most of us don't have.
Thanks again

RoyBM said:
if you are using the Screen Mirroring option on the newer Chromecast 2015 model (the puck), unfortunately it is not supported on the Tab S line.
I found this out after trying to contact support for a week to get a straight answer. They finally told me its a beta feature and will not work with all devices. When asked if they will be updating the supported device list they told me they had no plans to do so.
So basically, if the mirror feature works, it works. If it don't work correctly with your device, you are sol until they decide to add more supported devices when they feel like it. Don't hold your breath though.
Some of the poorest customer service for a new device if you ask me. I still like it for streaming YouTube, Vudu, Google Play movies and the like.
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I only wasted about 4 hours trying to figure out why it wasn't working. If I had known what you know, it would have saved a lot of time. It seemed like such a simple solution when we bought it, but nothing is ever simple when it comes to technology.

You can cast the screen using the official chromecast app, works for both chromecast 1 and 2.

ashyx said:
You can cast the screen using the official chromecast app, works for both chromecast 1 and 2.
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on T700 it wont work for me. It gives an error saying this device may not be compatible, then when you try and screen cast it just does nothing.
I have the Puck style one (guess its know as 2015 or 2.0)

RoyBM said:
on T700 it wont work for me. It gives an error saying this device may not be compatible, then when you try and screen cast it just does nothing.
I have the Puck style one (guess its know as 2015 or 2.0)
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It says that on all my devices. I have both and both work fine to cast the screen using the chromecast cast app.
Are you using the latest version?

ashyx said:
It says that on all my devices. I have both and both work fine to cast the screen using the chromecast cast app.
Are you using the latest version?
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sorry man it just wont work for me. Just shows a black screen and disconnects itself.
After contacting support they said they have no plans to fix it since its a beta feature and there are too many devices.

RoyBM said:
sorry man it just wont work for me. Just shows a black screen and disconnects itself.
After contacting support they said they have no plans to fix it since its a beta feature and there are too many devices.
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Strange how it works on the t805 and not the t700.
Well there's hardly ever a time when you need to actually cast the screen.

ashyx said:
Strange how it works on the t805 and not the t700.
Well there's hardly ever a time when you need to actually cast the screen.
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yah i find it odd, but it shows that there is clearly a difference in the two that we are missing somehow.
Only thing I would use screen mirroring for is if I wanted to play some games on the big screen that don't have a cast feature already built in.

Screen mirroring works on my galaxy tab s 10.5 (t800) but not for video.
I can cast the screen just fine, but if I start a video on the tablet it will freeze and restart. Sometimes it happens immediately, sometimes it plays for some minutes and then freezes.
It has been like that since I bought the tablet. Many updates, but the issue was never solved. Happens on chromecast 1 and 2.

Razer phone can do casting?

Can the Razer phone cast to Chromecast or Android TV?

Of course it can for movies, music etc not sure about screen mirroring if that's what you mean.

Few apps that work generically in the play store.
Maybe someone with more Android experience will chime in. Looks to be a few tho.

techvanity said:
Can the Razer phone cast to Chromecast or Android TV?
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Casting is not device specific but app specific. For example The CW app doesn't support casting, so I can't cast it to my Mi Box with has chrome cast installed in it. But, YouTube app has cast in the app, so I can then connect to my Mi Box with Bluetooth or over my wifi connection to cast the YouTube app to it. I just did this last night with no issues.

Hi were you able to try google home mirroring? Thanks again.

Google Chromecasting works, as well as miracasting. Which is not than the Google Pixel would do.. Answer is yes and supports all forms of casting well.

I was in a restaurant that had chrome cast with their TV. My phone saw it and asked if I would like to cast.

Shoulda thrown up some porn lol

Look in the drop-down notification screen. There is an icon for casting. That means that you can cast your screen or anything on it. It's not app specific.
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Hi when I've been looking to use my casting on my razer phone it says no devices available however when I look on my roommates phone it picks up my anycast stick and solutions please

Jacob hanna said:
Hi when I've been looking to use my casting on my razer phone it says no devices available however when I look on my roommates phone it picks up my anycast stick and solutions please
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Chromecast yes, miracast, not on stock (I think you can enable it with root, but not sure)

How can I improve my Fire TV Stick Gen 2?

I forgot to block OTA updates so I'm on the latest firmware (5.2.6.3). From the many hours of googling I've done it seems it can't be rooted right now. I'm hoping somebody tells me I'm wrong there. I fudged some stuff up so I did a factory reset so I'm working from a pretty much clean install.
My main complaint really is that I hate the launcher and the UI. It's soooooo slow and clunky from the get go. I saw ways of uninstalling bloat ware and using a different launcher, but they were only for older firmware or other FTV devices. I'm totally fine with losing any Amazon apps. Nothing against Amazon I just don't need those apps.
I looked into casting instead because I saw how awesomely smooth and easy the Chromecast is to use and I really regret not getting a Chromecast. I feel like I've tried every casting receiver on the play store, and a few that weren't, with very little success. I can really only cast YouTube with AirScreen.
The Netflix app on my phone acts like it can cast to the firestick right out of the package. But when I hit the cast button on my phone it opens Netflix and loads the user selection screen. Then I have to use the remote to pick the user and the thing I wanted to watch. Defeating the purpose. It's pretty much the same story for every app that that allows me to cast to the firestick.
Sorry for writing a novel full of dumb rookie questions. I've spent a lot of time trying a lot of stuff with no success at all. I just want this thing to work better somehow. Right now I kinda wanna just install Kodi and sell it as jailbroken so I can get a Chromecast.

To cast YouTube use this app
YouTube App
Goto YouTube settings on both fire tv app & your YouTube app on phone & select watch on TV & choose to link to TV via code
Enter the code on your phone that the fire app gives you & then you can cast (the fire app must be open for the cast icon to appear)
You can cast Spotify easily by using the Spotify TV version of the app on the firestick
You can cast any video/audio/picture on your phone using allcast (playstore) and also installing the receiver app on the firestick
You can cast any video/audio from your media server (pc/laptop/nas drive) using bubbleupnp
There's no such thing as a "jailbroken" firestick
Kodi is just a media player - what you use it for is your choice - for example you can use it with bubbleupnp to create a media server on your pc to cast all videos on your pc to the firestick

TheFixItMan said:
To cast YouTube use this app
YouTube App
Goto YouTube settings on both fire tv app & your YouTube app on phone & select watch on TV & choose to link to TV via code
Enter the code on your phone that the fire app gives you & then you can cast (the fire app must be open for the cast icon to appear)
You can cast Spotify easily by using the Spotify TV version of the app on the firestick
You can cast any video/audio/picture on your phone using allcast (playstore) and also installing the receiver app on the firestick
You can cast any video/audio from your media server (pc/laptop/nas drive) using bubbleupnp
There's no such thing as a "jailbroken" firestick
Kodi is just a media player - what you use it for is your choice - for example you can use it with bubbleupnp to create a media server on your pc to cast all videos on your pc to the firestick
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YouTube, music and videos files I own are the only things I don't need help casting. But thank you for your quick reply. They make it crazy easy to stream files from your phone/pc. I just don't have any movies or TV shows downloaded on any of my devices. I forgot to mention I have been able to stream music I have on my phone/pc no problem. And the music apps casting sends to work pretty decently.
I know there's no such thing as a jailbroken firestick. But most people think a firestick with Kodi installed is a jailbroken firestick and will pay you $10 to $20 more for it :laugh: