Cast to google nest audio from windows vlc

[williemctell]

I'm trying to cast local music files from vlc for windows to google nest audio.  I have no trouble when using vlc for android.  In the windows software I can select the renderer and the music files.  Nothing happens when I press play. The display indicates play mode and the cursor remains at zero seconds.  I can play the same files from the windows box using a speaker connected to a DAC.  I have no trouble using vlc for android using the same renderer and files as I tried in windows.  I've tried rebooting and resetting.  

[virnab]

Hi williemctell,

Thanks for reaching out to our community.

I understand you're trying to cast local music files from VLC for Windows to your Google Nest Audio, but it isn't working, even though it works perfectly from VLC for Android using the same files. I appreciate the troubleshooting steps you've already taken, such as rebooting and resetting the device. Don’t worry, I'm happy to help you with this.

Before we start further troubleshooting, I have a few questions for you:

• Did casting VLC files from your Windows computer ever work before?
• Do you have the latest version of the Google Home app? If not, you can find helpful instructions in this Google Nest Help Center article: Update the Google Home app.

• What is the firmware version of your Nest Audio? You can find this by following the steps in this Google Nest Help Center article: Find your device’s firmware version.
• Other than VCL files, are there any other music providers where casting music from your Windows computer works?
• Is it isolated to one application which is the VCL files only when casting?
• Are both the Nest Audio speakers and the Windows computer on the same Wifi network?

Please keep me posted.

Best regards,

Virna

[williemctell]

Other than the Chrome browser, VLC is the only Chromecast capable software installed on the computer.  I can cast from the Chrome browser.  

The files I'm trying to cast are standard audio files.  I've tried both FLAC and mp3.  I've never encountered a VLC file.  Is that a type of audio file?  

The Nest Audio firmware is 476451.

[virnab]

Hi williemctell,

Thanks for kindly responding to my questions. My apologies for the misunderstanding regarding the VLC files. To clarify, has casting an audio file from VLC media player from your Windows device ever worked for you?

I look forward to your response.

Best regards,

Virna

[williemctell]

No, I've never succeeded in casting to my Nest Audio using VLC.  VLC recognizes it as a renderer.  When I select it as the renderer the Nest Audio beeps in response.  When I start to play a file VLC goes into play mode but the counter sticks at zero seconds.