Connect VLC to Chromecast - does it work?
If you want to connect the VLC player to Chromecast, you currently have to take a small detour. We show you the procedure in this article.
- First of all, you need the free Google Cast app for your Chrome browser.
- Install it and connect your PC to Chromecast.
- To watch a video, simply drag it to the Chrome browser.
- The video will then be automatically transferred to your television.
Chromcast connection possible with VLC beta
- The new Chromecast beta now allows you to connect VLC to Chromecast.
- To do this, simply click on "Renderer Output" under "Tools" and select your Chromecast.
- Please note that this feature is still under development and problems can still arise.
- You can download the required beta version 3.0 from our download portal.
In the next article, read how to adjust streaming quality in Chromecast.