![]() ![]() I want this to evolve to a lot more useful app, I'm trying my best to get there in my free time. Playback / error handling is extremely basic and just there to help you play some file directly on Roku. You can play video files from internet / local network to which you have a qualified URL and is of supported format. You well get the installation link from this Chrome app. Please note this is a private Roku channel and you'll have to install it like any private Roku channel. Web Video Cast has so many ads that make the app unusable unless you. You will have to install the companion Roku app on your device. Roku media player does not support the latest video codec and hang most of the time. ![]() With that the option of streaming media appeared in the network settings. In the new menu select Media Resources and enable Windows Media Player. At the end of the list, go to More Windows Features. I've added some basic URL play functionality. To do this: Select the Start button and select Settings > Apps > Optional Features. Not to be confused with Plug and Play (PnP), UPnP is considered an extension of Plug and Play. ![]() Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a set of protocols and technologies that allows devices to automatically discover and connect to each other. Chrome app remembers last found Roku so it will be less painful after the a successful discovery. UPnP allows networked devices to connectbut not without some risks. For some reasons beyond my comprehension, despite of being on same network as that of Roku's chrome app may not be able to discover Roku, try giving it another shot after a reboot / wifi adapter reset. VPN on computer may prevent chrome app to discover Roku.ģ. Make sure your Roku and computer are on same networkĢ. In other words its not that user friendly yet.ġ. Remote is straightforward but the URL player thing, Its not for everyone. This app needs a absolute URL to a video ,if you are planning to paste / hulu in the box hoping it will show that webpage on Roku, that's not the case. NOTE: Since Google has dropped the ball on supporting Chrome Desktop application I've abandoned this project, I wont be supporting this anymore, you can continue to use it at its current state without any expectation of new features or bugs getting fixed. ![]() Any accessible URL to supported Roku video format should work. Play a video URL on your Roku player from this app. ![]()
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