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r/chromeos•
JimmyMcReputation

Netflix Chromecast not supported on all Chromebooks?

I'm loving my C720 and my Chromecast, but one thing I'm not loving is the fact that I can't use the built-in Netflix casting with my Chromebook. The button just isn't there.

Of course, I can cast the entire tab, but this is a subpar solution as it does not make use of the built-in, non-battery-draining Netflix app embedded in the Chromecast device.

Am I crazy, or is this really not supported?

EDIT: Mine randomly started working today. Not sure if Netflix and/or Google pushed an update or if I just had computer gremlins. Hooray!

Posted Apr 3, 2014, 5:11 AM UTC · edited

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IndoctrinatedCow•

As far as I know Netflix hasn't built in chromecast support to the HTML5 player yet.

I also find this highly annoying.

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glaciatorSeries 3 (Book) | Stable•

Weird. Pretty sure it works on my Series 3.

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ekix•

I got an C720 and I got the built-in Chromecast-button for some movies but for some of them it isn't working.

Can't really figure out why.

EDIT: My bad, nothing works now.

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i-want-waffles•

Thank you. I spent 2 hours yesterday trying to cast from Netflix. At least I know now the problem isn't on my end.

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bicyclemomToshiba CB 2 (w/IPS)•

That's weird. I use it all the time from my HP11. In fact, I just pointed it at my TV now to be sure it still works. I've never run into any problems using it.

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JimmyMcReputationOP•

Yeah, mine doesn't look like that. No cast button in the bottom right. I have it for other things, but not Netflix.

Would you mind verifying the Netflix app in your browser is HTML5 or not?

EDIT: Nevermind, mine magically started working...

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