Initiate cast before starting play on main video

[adammlr]

Is it possible to initiate a cast without first playing the video in the main player? I need an external button that will start the cast outside of the video player, but then bring up the player for controls. This also will allow me to play video formats that chromecast supports but native html playback does not (Microsoft smooth streaming)

[adammlr]

I've also noticed that the code doesn't work when the compressed version of video.js is referenced.

[philipgiuliani]

I don't think you should use Videojs if you don't use/need the Videojs player. You could simply build the controls by yourself.

Take a look at the following links:

• Documentation
• Hello Video sample app
• CastVideos sample app

Thanks for reporting the issue with the compressed version, i'll take a look today.

[adammlr]

My thought was to use video.js and your plugin as designed for mp4 media, but I also need the ability to play straight to the chromecast and wanted the same UI for both experiences.