The Google Chromecast is a WiFi streaming media device that plugs into an HDMI port. It supports casting from mobile devices and computers, and can be controlled via the Google Cast protocol on the local network for playback and volume control.
The Google Chromecast is a WiFi streaming media device that plugs into an HDMI port. It supports casting from mobile devices and computers, and can be controlled via the Google Cast protocol on the local network for playback and volume control.
Recommended protocol: WiFi via Google Cast protocol over WiFi
Controls Chromecast devices via the Google Cast protocol. Supports media playback, volume, and TTS announcements.
npm i node-red-contrib-cast
Alternative Chromecast node for media casting and device status monitoring.
npm i node-red-contrib-chromecast
This device appears as a Streaming Device in Alexa.
Alexa, turn on the [device name]
Alexa, turn off the [device name]
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