DanVM Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Is Flirc planning on adding support for the Chromecast 2020? I know it would require an external hub but would be nice to have this option! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 I also want to know this. I really want to be able to get it setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesalazar Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 (edited) Hi all. Just wanted to give back a little. I am testing out my new Google TV Chromecast: https://store.google.com/product/chromecast_google_tv I can confirm that it actually works PERFECTLY with the flirc! I am running with one of these USB C dongles: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T8Z54M8/ That model isnt available anymore but I am sure it would work with most any other similar dongle. The important thing is that it has the power delivery (PD) port. You are going to want a really good power supply that is rated for high-amps, like the ones meant for the Raspberry Pi 4 as using the included one or a generic one you might having lying around did not work (the device boots to a power error screen): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TYQRXTK I have the power supply plugged into the USB C PD port in the dongle, the flirc in one of the usb ports and an Ethernet cable so I can turn off wifi on the CC. I then plug the output into the CC. All is good. For programming, I am running a URC MX-980 remote and use a generic set of IR codes in its database. I programmed the "NVIDIA Shield" buttons which gets me all of the nav control of the included CC remote including u/d/l/r/back/home. I also programmed the "Full Keyboard" which also works well. And "Media Keys" also works so you get play/ff/rw/skip+/skip- which are not on the included remote. I think I found my go-to streaming device! Ernie Edited January 5, 2021 by aesalazar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravichopra Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 I know this is old, but thought I'd give this a shot. aesalazar, I've done the same thing. Have you found a way to get press-and-hold to work with chromecast on the MX-980? If you have and can share I'd be incredibly grateful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesalazar Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Hi @ravichopra. I have since switched to the MX-990 but with pretty much the same results. As for the press-and-hold, it has been a while but I seem to remember trying it but not having much luck. I assume it is a different set of instructions that would have to be sent rather then a simple repeat. So it is probably something the FLIRC guys would have to add. But if you do have any luck please let us know. Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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