The file will play on the TV with which you’ve set up the Chromecast. Open the MKV file using VLC Media Player. Yes! You can play media file types directly in Chrome. Then start playing the video or music file you want to stream in the browser. Stream Local Media from Your PC to Chromecast Install the Google Cast extension in your Chrome browser. The Chromecast service makes use of custom-tailored Android apps, and you can download device-compatible apps directly from the official Google Play store. If you have a Google Chromecast and want to build a super entertaining Chromecast app library, you’ve come to the right place…. But, if you want to set up a full-blown home media server, Plex will work for you. Your Chromecast will stream the media from your Plex media server. If you have a Chromecast, you can open the Plex web app in Chrome and you’ll be able to “cast” videos and other media files directly to your Chromecast. Combined with kmttg, I can now record shows with my Tivo, pull them onto my PC, and then stream them to the bedroom via UMS/LocalCast/Chromecast! Can Chromecast access media server? Select your Chromecast by tapping the yellow cast button, then select your media in the app and it will start streaming to your CC.

How do I connect Chromecast to Universal Media Server?

Cast using universal media server