Chromecast's cast file is missing 2

[Lukynyy]

Hi! I have totally the same problem as in thread from 03-09-2022 05:54 AM, "Chromecast's cast file is missing".  It says:

"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?"

Is there a solution for this problem? How can I stream movies, which is not mp4, with subtitles?

[David_K]

Have you looked at using third party software, such as VLC Media Player, instead?

How to Stream From VLC to Your Chromecast

Bear in mind the subtitles will need to be in closed captions format. Text format subtitles, like SRT, cannot be casted, because they are not a video or an audio format.

[Jeran]

Hey there Lukynyy,

I'm just checking up on this thread, do you have any more questions or need any additional help? 

Thank you for helping out on this thread, David!

Best regards,
Jeran
 

[Lukynyy]

Hi Jeran,

Unfortunately VLC is not so good. The videos are quite slow and it's impossible to move on timeline, because it jumps forward for random time.

[Jeran]

Hiya Lukynyy,

No problem at all! Sometimes VLC can require some tweaking to play and cast video optimally. For that, I'd recommend that you check out their Support and Help Center. In the meantime, if you want to cast a file from Chrome, here is how to do so:

1. Open Chrome.
2. Open the file you want to cast in a Chrome tab.
3. Drag and drop the file into a Chrome tab, or use a keyboard shortcut:
   • Windows: Ctrl + o
   • Mac: + o
4. At the top right, click More Cast.
5. Choose the Chromecast enabled device you want to use.

This, however, will not play with subtitles. You would need to use a separate media player like David suggested, such as VLC Media Player, Plex, Emby, etc.

Let me know if you had any other questions or concerns, I'd be happy to help where I can.

Best regards,

Jeran

[Jeran]

Hey there Lukynyy,

Do you have any more questions or need any additional help? 

Thank you,
Jeran
 

[Jeran]

Hey Lukynyy,

Do you have any more questions that we can address? If not, I'll go ahead and lock up this thread in 24 hours.

Just checking up,
Jeran