Linux

How to use Mkchromecast

To use Mkchromecast you need to get into the cloned Mkchromecast directory and execute:

python mkchromecast.py

However, if you have installed the debian package, you just need to execute:

mkchromecast

This will cast to the first Google cast device in the list found, using parec and mp3. I suggest you use a codec different from mp3 when launching with parec to avoid delay between the sound played and listened in the chromecast. For example:

python mkchromecast.py -c aac

or

mkchromecast -c aac

Then, you need to open pavucontrol and select the sink called mkchromecast as seen in the gif below:

After that, you are good to go.

Unmet dependencies

It has been reported by some users running ubuntu some unmet dependencies. If you are experiencing this error, please check this report.

I don't want pulseaudio! I hate it!

Sure, don't worry. Check the ALSA page :).