Would you like to stream your favorite online videos on a big screen? Now you can do it from Opera on your computer with the Chromecast support we’ve just added. Read on to find out how.
Chromecast support? Hey there everyone, after a million Google searches, I have been led here to ask, does Opera GX support casting to chromecast? I believe it was a feature before, but it was removed, is that still the case? Opera GX 63.0.3368.57757. Opera's browser for gamers. Free English 2.3 MB Windows. Yandex Browser 21.2.3. The most widespread browser in Russia. Free English 1.4 MB Windows. Liri Browser 0.3. How to use Chromecast with Google. All of a sudden the cast option from my Opera GX is gone. It has always worked out fine. Now what's missing is: 'Cast' option on the right clicking menu on anypages; Youtube/Twitch cast icon; 'Enable chromecast support' from the config menu. My Spotify desktop on the very same computer shows the Chromecast on its menu an can cast perfectly to it.
How to wire up your Opera browser with Chromecast
- Get the Download Chrome extension from Opera add-ons catalog. This allows you to use Chrome extensions with the Opera browser. This pro tip might come in handy for other use cases, too.
- Go to the Chrome Web Store and get the Google Cast extension – it’s the official Google extension for sending content to Chromecast.
- Is your Chromecast device already plugged into the HDMI port on your display? Make sure both Chromecast and your computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- The device will be detected and you can begin casting from Google-cast enabled sites. Please note, that at this point, you can not cast a tab from Opera.
If you need a more detailed instruction on setting up Chromecast, please check this help article.
With the new @Opera browser I cann even install extensions for using ChromeCast & it works great! https://t.co/We58aE4shs
— David Skarjune (@skarjune) September 20, 2016
What kind of videos can I stream from Opera?
As I mentioned above, Opera supports streaming from Google Cast-enabled sites. At this point, it’s YouTube and Netflix.
Why Chromecast?
Chromecast was first released in 2013 and quickly garnered good reviews and won over many users across the globe. According to a market report by Strategy Analytics, Chromecast was the most popular streaming device sold in 2015. It’s praised for being compact, affordable and convenient to manage with the device you’re streaming from.
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On a side note, it’s expected that Google will release a new version of Chromecast supporting 4K video as soon as the beginning of October. I’m looking forward to checking that one out.
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Are you using Chromecast? Have you already tried streaming video from Opera with Chromecast support?