Kodi and Chromecast are two very recurring names when it comes to technology to enjoy multimedia material. The first is one of the most popular players at the moment thanks to a combination of functions that open up very interesting possibilities for movie and video lovers. For its part, the Chromecast is a receiver that will allow us to see any content played on an external source, on your television. In that sense, we are going to tell you how you can combine these two tools to see on your TV what you have on your mobile or computer.
To achieve this, there are several alternatives, however, here we are going to tell you about the easiest, most effective and accessible for all users.
Two ways to stream from Kodi to Chromecast
As we mentioned before, the methods that we will present to you below are the simplest and most effective. The idea is that all users have the possibility to take advantage of this alternative, without overcomplicating. For this reason, we go from options such as installing applications that also require file modification. Instead, we will rely on an official app to do it from Android and a native Kodi function to do it from the computer.
Google Home (For Android)
The first option that we present to you to send Kodi content to Chromecast is the Google Home application. It is an app created by the great G with the purpose of serving as a control center for all the company's devices that come together in the home. In this sense, you will have the possibility to manage from a Google Assistant, Google Nest, to Google TV and of course, Chromecast. Keep in mind that all devices must be connected to the same WiFi network in order to be recognized.
Once you have the app on your mobile, carry out the recognition and registration of the Chromecast. Then, tap on the home button and you will see the device, tap on it and then select the option “Send my screen«. Immediately, a pop-up window will be displayed with information about the transmission process, touch the button «Send screen«.
In this way, the connection between the mobile screen and the Chromecast will begin, showing everything on the television. Then, all you have to do is search for the content you want to play with Kodi on Android and you can enjoy it from your TV.
Cast from Kodi to Chromecast from computer
If you are from a computer, you will also have the possibility to transmit the content that you play in Kodi to your Chromecast, to see it on the television. In this case, the process is based on activating the Kodi web view, in order to play and manage the playback from Chrome. Next, we will take advantage of the function "Submit» of the browser, to connect with the Chromecast and start the transmission.
To get started with this task, open Kodi on your computer and follow this path:
- Configuration.
- Services.
- Control.
On the screen "Control» you must enable the option «Allow remote control over HTTP«. There you can indicate the port you want to use to connect, although it is best to use the one that appears by default. Next, configure a username and password to ensure web access and that's it.
Now, open Google Chrome and enter your IP address and the port that appeared on the control screen. The address must remain in this format: 192.168.x.xxx:8081 and when you press Enter, you will be asked for the username and password to then enter the Kodi web interface.
Immediately, you will have to search for what you want to play from the player library and then click on the icon of the 3 Chrome points. This will drop down a number of options, we're interested in"Submit» and when you click on it, a small window will appear where the system will detect the Chromecast. Click on the tab «Fonts» and then select «Cast desktop«.
This will display a window confirming the action, click on the button «Share» and you will start watching the material on your TV.
Conclusion
Establishing communication between the Kodi player and a Chromecast is not a very complicated task. If you use the app from Android, Google Home is an excellent ally to cover this need in a very simple way. In a matter of a few minutes you will have the Chromecast available on your mobile and in a couple of taps you will be transmitting your screen.
On the other hand, doing it from the computer requires a series of slightly more extensive steps, although, still, very simple.. In this case, it will be necessary for us to understand the most basic aspects of network connections, that is, what is an IP address, a port and how to access it from Chrome. However, these concepts are not complicated at all and you will be able to understand them in a couple of minutes.
The Kodi web alternative is a great way to stream to the Chromecast, but you need to keep in mind the critical role Chrome plays.. The “Send” or “Cast” function gives us the possibility to quickly detect the Chromecast device and share the screen without much hassle. So, it is essential that we carry out this process with this browser or with one that guarantees this transmission function.