About
The Cast plugin lets you stream your video content from your phone, tablet, or laptop right to your TV or speakers.
Features
- In the case of Google Chromecast, a user can stream video content using a Sender, and play it on (or cast it to) another device known as a Receiver, while controlling playback using the Sender. The Kaltura player can be either a Sender or a Receiver.
- In the case of Apple AirPlay, a user can stream or share content from an Apple device to another Apple TV, AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV, or Mac. Stream a video. Share your photos. Or mirror exactly what's on your device's screen.
Setup
To learn how to set the Cast plugin on the player, see The Kaltura Player Studio Admin Guide - Top & Bottom Bar Settings.
Example
The following is an example of an embed code with Chromecast set as a Sender:
<div id="kaltura_player" style="width: 560px;height: 395px"></div>
<script type="text/javascript" src="https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/p/{YOUR_PARTNER_ID}/embedPlaykitJs/uiconf_id/{YOUR_PLAYER_ID}"></script>
<script type="text/javascript">
try {
var kalturaPlayer = KalturaPlayer.setup({
targetId: "kaltura_player",
provider: {
partnerId: {YOUR_PARTNER_ID},
uiConfId: {YOUR_PLAYER_ID}
},
cast: {
receiverApplicationId: "X123Y45Z" // the receiver application id
}
});
kalturaPlayer.loadMedia({entryId: '1_xxxxxx'}); // the entry id
} catch (e) {
console.error(e.message)
}
</script>
