Cast screen option in display settings

[rkanwar]

Hey guys I just noticed yesterday in the display options is an option called cast screen. When pressing this option it says no devices found.

My question is with this option available does this mean I can mirror my tablet to my tv? And if so will chromecast support this or do I need a miracast adaptor?

I have the first nexus 7(2012) model on 4.4.2

Thanks in advance

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[rkanwar]

Or can someone please explain what this cast screen option is for as I cannot seem to find it on google

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[rkanwar]

Anyone?

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[Digital_Cameltoe]

I have the same question. I noticed this option on my Nexus 5 but not sure if it was there on 4.4 or showed up on 4.4.1 or 4.4.2. Hopefully somebody chimes in.

 

[rkanwar]

I have the same question. I noticed this option on my Nexus 5 but not sure if it was there on 4.4 or showed up on 4.4.1 or 4.4.2. Hopefully somebody chimes in.

I've only noticed it since 4.4.2

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[riot1031]

I tried to get it working with my Netgear PTV3000, but it wouldn't work. I'm assuming it only works with a Chromecast adapter.

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[2kst]

Just Google. Android display setting cast screen
....the answer is there...forthcoming screen mirroring for Chromecast.

 

[rkanwar]

I read two sources stating that chromecast will soon have screen mirroring but how reliable are the sources? I have ordered one anyway so hopefully mirroring does come to chromecast. Until then I'm happy to view what's available so far

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[ptiloubar]

Cast screen works perfectly between Nexus 5 or Nexus 7 and Sony 42W650A... Sometimes, the connection fails while casting but hey, it works

It is supposed to be Miracast. If you have a receiving device that supports it, it should work.

 

[kubicek123]

Cast screen isnt only for Chormecast, its for all Miracast devices. I have 2013 Smart Tv from Samsung and SGS4 i9505 with CM11 and still cant get it working. I managed it only one times, and I dont know how :crying: (I had in developer options turned on Wireless display certification, and then in Cast screen option have many more options, but i dont know working combination now)
Anyone can help?

 

[irishpancake]

Cast screen isnt only for Chormecast, its for all Miracast devices. I have 2013 Smart Tv from Samsung and SGS4 i9505 with CM11 and still cant get it working. I managed it only one times, and I dont know how :crying: (I had in developer options turned on Wireless display certification, and then in Cast screen option have many more options, but i dont know working combination now)
Anyone can help?

New Cast Screen option (4.4.2) replaces the Wireless Display option which was there (on Moto X) before KK. [Settings/Display/Wireless Display]...

It works on my Nexus 7 2013 to cast to my LG Smart TV 42LN575V....the screen is mirrored perfectly, in Miracast mode, not Chromecast, direct mirror of phone screen on TV.

 

[jlund6]

Cast not working on Vivokat 4.4.2 (Incredible S)

My Incredible S with Vivokat 4.4.2 build #4 can't see my WiFi dongle (T516 from W2Corp). This dongle works with DLNA, Airplay and Miracast. The phone can't see my computer with Airplay server running as well. If I use any application such as iMediaShare or Streambels, Airplay works as it should, both to the computer and to my dongle. I am not fully aware of what Cast ought to support. Is it only Miracast or is it both Miracast, Chromecast and Airplay. Can anyone help clear this and have any good idea on how I get Cast to see my devices?

 

[PsychDrummer]

I read two sources stating that chromecast will soon have screen mirroring but how reliable are the sources? I have ordered one anyway so hopefully mirroring does come to chromecast. Until then I'm happy to view what's available so far

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Did it work with Chromecast? That's the only reason why I want to get one.

 

[dragonfly1113]

Just an fyi for anyone looking at this thread or the OP this is now available after the chromecast update yesterday

 

[jamesking420]

I didn't realise this was supposed to be working with the n7 2012, bit it worked for me this evening! Anyone else?

 

[krelvinaz]

Chromecast Mirroring support didn't work for me on my Nexus 7 2012 that I upgraded to 4.4.4 last night. It does work on my Note 3 phone however and works well.

The google support page says that it has support for the Nexus 7 2013 version though. I don't know anyone that has one though to see if that is true.

 

[enriquejones666]

The Wireless Display/Cast Screen under Display Settings is MiraCast only. I just tried it with my Chromecast and it doesn't work. You can only mirror your screen to Chromecast by using the latest Chromecast app.

On some devices, screen mirroring is disabled in the Chromecast app, but you can use this app here to enable it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2812193