Casting with Mac & VLC? Or just Chrome?

[anon(829886)]

Hi everybody.

I'm thinking about picking up the new Chromecast. I want to be able to cast video from my MacBook Air to my HDTV. I have video files in a variety of formats.

I'm a bit confused however as to what is the best route to take. I want to play these files with no encoding. What I gather is that I can use VLC or the Chrome browser alone. Does anybody recommend one method over the other? Is video and audio playback pretty consistent and painless?

I stupidly sold my Apple TV because I thought the update would be an instant purchase and it isn't for me. Native AirPlay was rock solid so I'd like to hopefully have a similar experience with the new Chromecast otherwise I'll purchase a used Apple TV. Thanks.

 

[anon(847090)]

I use plex to stream all my content to chromecast. Install the application and add the content.
use plex app to stream contents.
I sometime also use mac mirroring to play videos

 

[anon(829886)]

Can this be done without Plex? I just want to watch the occasional video file.

 

[anon(847090)]

Can this be done without Plex? I just want to watch the occasional video file.

yes, using this app https://chrome.google.com/webstore/...elagl?hl=en-US&utm_source=chrome-ntp-launcher

 

[anon(829886)]

Ok great. I use wireless headphones with my TV at night. Can I cast and still somehow use the headphones?