Chromecast mirrors the display of a device to the TV screen. This way you can stream videos from various devices at your home to the TV. Kodi may be used as the media player on those devices. It is possible to stream from Kodi to Chromcast using a computer or Android device.
How to Stream from Kodi to Chromecast using a computer:
- On your computer open Chrome
- Click the menu icon
- Click Cast
- In the list of sources choose Cast desktop
- Choose the Chromecast device where you want to watch the content
- Open Kodi and start watching content
How to Stream from Kodi to Chromecast using Android:
- Download and install Total Commander app (you can use another file manager instead)
- Download and install LocalCast for Chromecast app
- Download the file PlayerFactoryCore.xml
- Locate the downloaded file and to copy it under the folder /Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/userdata using the Total Commander app
- Open Kodi and start watching content
- Kodi will automatically launch the LocalCast app
- Once launched, choose the Chromecast device where you want to watch the content
That’s all, now you can stream your Kodi on Chromecast. Enjoy it!