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This article is a guide on how to cast AVI to Chromecast. If you are a movie fanatic, you probably have heard of Chromecast. It is a portable and convenient tool for movie lovers to stream and Chromecast content from their smartphone to a larger screen such as your TV.
The device is affordable which makes it the best gift for special occasions. One of the downsides is that Chromecast doesnโt work with all the video formats.
The most common video formats are MP4, WebM, MPEG4, and AVI. Among them, AVI is one of them that doesnโt often work with the Chromecast.
If you want to watch a movie in AVI format, you must be wondering how to cast AVI to Chromecast. This brief has all the information you need to Chromecast AVI and enjoys your best movie and TV shows.
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How to Stream AVI to Chromecast
How to stream AVI with Chromecast? There are a few ways that you can use to stream AVI files to Chromecast. The easiest way is by installing the Plex Media Server on your computer or laptop. You can also cast your favorite videos from the VLC media player.
It is also possible to cast videos from a web browser. However, these methods may not be the most convenient way as they require you to have extra hardware and software on your computer or laptop.
If you donโt want to install additional software and hardware, there is another easy way for you: Converting AVI to formats that are supported by Chromecast.
Convert AVI files to Chromecast supported format
You have to convert AVI files to Chromecast-supported video formats. Luckily, there are many video converters out there that you can use to convert AVI files to a format that is supported by the Chromecast. One of them is Dimo Video Converter Ultimate.
This tool can convert any AVI file to a Chromecast compatible format with just a few clicks. It supports converting AVI files that are stored on your computer or laptop hard drive and even from your mobile devices such as iPhone/iPad and Android.
Step 1:
Download Dimo Video Converter Ultimate on your computer or laptop and install it in your system. Launch the program after installation completes. You will see its main interface, click the โAdd Fileโ button to load your source file(s). Batch conversion is also supported so if you want to add multiple videos at one time, please check the box in front of โLoad Multiple Filesโ.
Step 2:
Click on the Format box and choose Chromecast compatible format from the list. Here I suggest you choose MP4 as your output format.
It is a popular video format that is supported by most modern devices including Chromecast, iPhone, iPad, Android, etc.
Tip: If you want to play AVI files on your TV via Chromecast but donโt have a Chromecast device yet, you can get one: Google Chromecast Ultra โ The 4K HDR Streaming Media Player.
It supports 4K videos and HDR technology so that you can get high-quality videos from YouTube or any other online streaming service.
Step 3:
Click the โSettingsโ button to open the โProfile Settingsโ window where you are able to adjust video and audio parameters for the file conversion process. You can also set advanced parameters such as video encoder, resolution, bit rate, frame rate, etc.
Step 4:
After all the setting is done, hit the โConvertโ button at the bottom right corner of the main interface to start AVI to the MP4 conversion process.
Step 5:
When the conversion is completed, you will get an optimized video file in your local storage with an extension of .mp4. Copy this file to your Android device or Chromecast and stream it via your Chromecast device!
Play AVI content using Plex Media Server
Another easy way of watching AVI content and chrome casting it to a larger screen is to use Plex Media Player. It is a client-server media player system. The best thing about this media player is that it is compatible with most OS including Linux, Windows and Mac.
If you want to use Plex Media Player then you need to install the Plex Media Server on your computer.
The Plex Media Server is available for free and can be downloaded from the following link: https://www.plex.tv/ . After installation is completed, launch the software and follow on-screen instructions to set up your media library.
Step 1:
Download and install the Plex Media Player on your computer or mobile device. Launch the app after installation completes.
You will see its main interface, click the โAdd Libraryโ button at the top left corner of this window to add media content from your local storage.
Step 2:
Click on the โMedia Managerโ button at the bottom right corner of this window to open the โMedia Managerโ window where you are able to manage all of your media content. Click the โAdd Videosโ button to add AVI files to the media library.
Step 3:
After adding your media content, click on the โChannelsโ tab at the top left corner of this window to open the โChannelsโ window where you can see all of your media content in a list view. You are able to group all of your videos by adding them to different channels.
In order to cast AVI content via Chromecast, you need to add the video into a channel with the same name as your Chromecast device and then cast that channel using the Chromecast device.
Step 4:
Click on the โCastโ button at the bottom right corner of this window to open the โCastโ dialog box where you are able to cast any media content from Plex Media Player onto your TV or other larger screens connected with a Chromecast device.
Use Videostream for Google Chromecast
Lastly, you can stream AVI content and Chromecast it through Videostream for Google Chromecast. It is a Google extension that supports Chromecast streaming. You can get this from the Chrome web store.
FAQs
What is Chromecast?
Chromecast is a media streaming device that allows you to stream media content from your computer or mobile devices onto your TV.
Can you Chromecast AVI content?
Yes, you can Chromecast AVI content if you have a Chromecast media streaming device. You can use Videocast or Plex media player.
What is Plex Media Server?
Plex Media Server is a media server that allows you to stream your media content to your TV or other larger screens connected with a Chromecast device.
Conclusion
You can Chromecast AVI content to your TV by using Videocast or Plex media player. I hope this guide helped you convert AVI content to Chromecast compatible formats and watch your favorite show on a larger screen.
