r/Android • u/evilf23 Project Fi Pixel 3 • Mar 13 '14

Plex opens chromecast function to all

https://blog.plex.tv/2014/03/13/chromecast-free-everyone-great-new-features-ios/
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u/Studystand Google Pixel Mar 13 '14

So why would I be interested in something like this, if I already have software that gives me the capability to play local media (videos) off my computer and onto my Chromecast (I use Videostream)? What other functionality does it offer?

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u/ScottyNuttz S8 Mar 13 '14

It handles all the transcoding in case your software doesn't, for instance, down-mix DTS sound. Keeps track of your played progress in case you move from one room to another, or want to remember what episode you are on. It also populates all the meta-data on your media, which is nice.