Mkchromecast

Cast your audio/video to your Google Cast or Sonos devices.

Free • Open Source
Mac
Linux
Chromecast

What is Mkchromecast?

This is a program to cast audio and video from your macOS, or Linux desktop to your Google Cast devices or Sonos speakers. It is written in Python, and it streams via node.js, ffmpeg, or avconv.

Mkchromecast is capable of using lossy and lossless audio formats provided that ffmpeg, avconv (Linux), or parec (Linux) are installed. It also supports Multi-room group playback, and 24-bits/96kHz high audio resolution. Linux users also can configure ALSA to capture audio.

Additionally, a system tray menu is available.

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mkchromecast casting to google cast from system tray

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Mkchromecast Features

Chromecast SupportCast your content to a Chromecast connected device with Mkchromecast.

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Mkchromecast information

Developed byMuammar El Khatib
LicensingOpen Source and Free product.
Written in
Python
Alternatives24 alternatives listed

Supported Languages

English

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