VLC is one of the most popular media players for Windows 10, and it’s a fact. The tool is open-source and has existed for over a decade. We love it because it’s a solid media player, but most of all, it’s free to download and use for as long.
Now we live in the streaming era, and Google Chromecast gain ground and could become the de facto tool to stream content from your personal computer to your living room TV. The question then is whether it is possible to stream video content directly from VLC to Chromecast? The answer to this is a resounding yes. In this article, we will show you how to stream your favorite content from VLC media player to Chromecast in a few simple steps.
Stream videos from VLC to Chromecast
Streaming video content from VLC to Chromecast is pretty easy to do, so keep reading this guide for how to get the job done. We cover the following topics:
- Things you need
- Connect VLC to Chromecast
- Unsecured site
- Convert videos
1]Things you need
OK, so you’ll need to have a Google Chromecast handy, but we suspect that one is already installed in your home. In this case, how about continuing to download the VLC media player? It can be obtained by visiting the official website.
Also, make sure your Chromecast is currently connected to your TV and turned on. But you already knew that, right? Perfect.
2]Connect VLC to Chromecast
Launch VLC Media Player on your Windows 10 computer, then click Play> Render> Scan. From there, the program will search for your Chromecast, and once it is found, you will be on the list. After that, open the menu again, follow the same process and click on Chromecast.
3]Unsecured site
Please note that you will see an unsafe site warning when you try to broadcast a video. It’s okay, so don’t worry. However, you have two options when this message appears. It will ask you to broadcast from this unsecured site for 24 hours or to accept it permanently.
For greater security, we suggest selecting Accept 24 hours rather than permanently. We say this because you never know when their computer will be infected with malware, which can benefit from connecting to Chromecast.
4]Convert videos
Not all video formats are supported when trying to stream content to Chromecast, which is again normal. If you see this error message, please click OK to start the conversion automatically. Keep in mind that depending on the power of your computer system and the length of the video, the conversion process may take some time.
Also, if you have a VPN connection to your Windows 10 computer, the process of streaming to Chromecast from VLC will probably not work. But hey, you can try to see if you are the exception.