topic Chromecast's cast file is missing in Streaming

Chromecast's cast file is missing

HughJidiette — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:54:14 GMT

In Google Chrome, when I click Cast, then sources, I only see Cast Tab and Cast Desktop. I do not see an option to Cast File like I used to. How to fix this?

Re: Chromecast's cast file is missing

JillG — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:28:20 GMT

Hi there,

There was a Chrome flag that was used to enable this feature but when I looked I didn't see anything that would enable the cast file option. I do see the Cast File instructions are still in the Google Chromecast Help Center.

I will escalate this over to the Chromecast team and see if they know a way to enable file casting again.

Thanks---

Re: Chromecast's cast file is missing

PotteryLady — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 20:24:34 GMT

This is a problem for me as well. Just occurred on 3/9/22

Re: Chromecast's cast file is missing

JillG — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:09:50 GMT

Hi,

The Chromecast team is aware of this thread and currently looking into this. Hang tight and we can update when we can.

Thanks again for raising this issue in the Community!

Jill

Re: Chromecast's cast file is missing

gintnedd — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:07:24 GMT

I'm having this same issue. Has it been resolved?

Re: Chromecast's cast file is missing

JillG — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:38:39 GMT

No word back yet.

Re: Chromecast's cast file is missing

Alyssaenox — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:02:44 GMT

I am having this problem also!

Re: Chromecast's cast file is missing

electronisem — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 23:59:57 GMT

I have the same issue

Re: Chromecast's cast file is missing

HughJidiette — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:23:24 GMT

I found a simple workaround. Play your mp4 in a Google Chrome tab, then cast tab, and then make sure the video is enlarged so it shows full screen on the tv. You can go on and use Chrome to browse other websites just like before.

Re: Chromecast's cast file is missing

PotteryLady — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:17:25 GMT

HughJidette, I don't see a way to cast a computer file, including mp4, with this option missing. If there is a way, please explain how. Thank you.

Re: Chromecast's cast file is missing

HughJidiette — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:23:08 GMT

Drag your mp4 onto your Google Chrome browser and it should open it up on a new tab. Then use "Cast Tab" by clicking 3 dots in the top right of Chrome. Click the fullscreen option in the tab such that it will cast fullscreen onto your TV. (It will only be fullscreen in the tab and not your whole desktop.) You're done. You can now use your computer to do other things just like before.

Re: Chromecast's cast file is missing

PotteryLady — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:29:31 GMT

Thank you. It worked. Appreciate your help!!

Re: Chromecast's cast file is missing

HQRaja — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 21:53:26 GMT

I'm also facing the exact same issue. The "Cast file" option isn't there; all I see is 'Cast tab' and 'Cast desktop'. Please fix this.

Re: Chromecast's cast file is missing

ClaudioChen — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:35:49 GMT

Same here

Re: Chromecast's cast file is missing

duglop — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 01:49:24 GMT

Same thing with Edge Chromium

Re: Chromecast's cast file is missing

NikkiD1 — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 14:08:41 GMT

no solution for non mp4 files, like mkv ?

Re: Chromecast's cast file is missing

duglop — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 16:48:33 GMT

Thank you SOOO much! I was wondering what they meant when they said open a video in a new tab - THIS helped explain it all! I am sooooo grateful for you!!!

Re: Chromecast's cast file is missing

duglop — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 16:49:15 GMT

it works the same on edge too

Re: Chromecast's cast file is missing

BostonJR — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 09:38:03 GMT

Cast file option is missing from my Chrome & now it directs me to another app TV Chromecast where I have to watch an add or pay for premium service to make it work.

Re: Chromecast's cast file is missing

KiwiNick — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:32:44 GMT

Not working for me either