Google Chromecast users could soon be beaming their VLC content to their TVs thanks to a brand new feature that’s in the works.
VLC for Android has started testing Chromecast support in the latest version of its beta app.
The experimental feature has sprung up in VLC for Android beta 2.9.0, with the update also bringing bug fixes and improvements for Android Oreo.
While the Chromecast functionality is live now, it’s still an experimental feature so those testing it out may run into a few reliability issues.
This should get ironed out in the months ahead, 9to5Google reported.
If you have the VLC for Android beta app, here’s how to access the Chromecast support.
Firstly, open the VLC app – a Chromecast icon should appear when a compatible device is on the same network.
Simply press the icon and you’ll see Chromecast compatible TVs, streaming sticks and speakers that you can beam content towards.
VLC for Android 2.9.0 is rolling out on Google Play right now to those taking part in the beta programme.
The news comes after Google last month pushed out a fix for a bug in Chromecast that could temporarily shutdown your home Wi-Fi networks.
Google in January patched the bug in both Chromecast and Android devices that could dramatically slow or knock-out home Wi-Fi networks.
Users had complained that Chomecast and Google Home devices shut down home Wi-Fi networks when they woke-up from a low-power “sleep” state.
When these devices awoke, they could be capable of suddenly transmitting more than 100,000 packets of data – enough to overwhelm most home routers.
Google acknowledged the issue on its support pages.
“We’re aware of an issue where Chromecast built-in devices may be affecting Wi-Fi network performance,” the US technology company wrote.
“In certain situations, a bug in the Cast software on Android phones may incorrectly send a large amount of network traffic which can slow down or temporarily impact Wi-Fi networks.
“The specific impact to the network will vary depending on the router.”
Google said the fix was applied as part of an update to the Cast software found on the Google Play store.
They also advised all Chromecast users to update the firmware on their router to the latest version.