This is probably a ridiculous question, but I usually stream from my laptop to my LG tv or my phone to any other tv, and I find that using my VPN keeps the casting output option from working. Like in Popcorntime, the Watch Now doesn’t show my tv, only the laptop app or VLC. On my daughter’s fire stick I can’t even cast to it unless I turn my VPN off.

I don’t have any problem streaming Plex or Emby from my laptop to the tv. Is there a way to cast without compromising my privacy?

  • navigatron@beehaw.org
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    10 months ago

    The VPN catches all network traffic and puts it far away - you can’t be on vpn and see local network resources (casting targets) at the same time.

    If your vpn has an app, check your settings for something like “local network access”.

    Otherwise, start reading about split-tunnels and/or default gateways

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      10 months ago

      This is correct! Also wanted to recommend Jellyfin instead of Plex Or Emby

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        10 months ago

        as a current user, the android TV app is pretty rough. im crossing my fingers for the findroid developers to help with a TV version sooner than later