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Casting optimizing from chrome browser for Mac OS inconsistent.

Wahoo2k
Community Member

EXTREMELY frequently, I'll cast video from my chrome browser on my Macbook and Chrome will ask if I want the video 'optimized' (streamed direct rather than mirrored from screen). I always select yes, as this always gives a better viewing experience with higher quality/smother video/etc. 

However, I will FREQUENTLY find that the feed suddenly stops the optimizing/streaming and changes automatically to mirroring - when there is no loss of speed on my network, or from the video feed/source. Often, I can get the feed to 'optimize' again by disconnecting and reconnecting to chromecast device several times. Other times, no matter how many times I relaunch the video, it won't again present me with the option to 'optimize'. 

WHY does this happen, and is there a way to set things up so that if a site is compatible with optimization, the video STAYS optimized/streaming and doesn't revert to mirroring?

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sicsacol
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi Wahoo2k,

 

Thanks for reaching out. Sorry to hear you're having trouble casting videos from your Macbook Can you tell me what type of Chromecast you have? How far away is it from your router? 

 

I also suggest you to follow these steps:

 

Let me know if these steps help resolve the issue.

 

Sincerely,

Jonathan