# Google Chromecast
ByteArk Player SDK for Android supports casting to Chromecast-compatible devices.
# AndroidManifest.xml setup
Add the Cast options provider meta-data inside <application>:
<application>
<meta-data
android:name="com.google.android.gms.cast.framework.OPTIONS_PROVIDER_CLASS_NAME"
android:value="com.google.android.exoplayer2.ext.cast.DefaultCastOptionsProvider"/>
</application>
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# Configure Chromecast Setting
val chromeCastSetting = ByteArkPlayerFragment.createChromeCastSetting(true)
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Or via builder:
val chromeCastSetting = ByteArkChromecastSettingBuilder.Builder()
.withAppReceiverId("CC1AD845") // Default Media Receiver ID
.build()
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| Builder method | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
withAppReceiverId(receiverId: String) | String | Chromecast Receiver Application ID ("CC1AD845" for the Default Media Receiver) |
withCredential(credential: String) | String | Receiver credential |
withOptionalCredential(credential: String) | String | Optional credential |
# Pass CastContext to the player
val castContext = CastContext.getSharedInstance(this)
val playerBuilder = ByteArkPlayerBuilder.Builder()
.withContext(this)
.withCastContext(castContext)
.withControl()
.build()
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# Pass the setting to the player
mPlayerFragment = ByteArkPlayerFragment.createInstance(
playerBuilder,
mFragmentListener,
companionAdSlot,
nielsenSetting,
playbackSetting,
lighthouseSetting,
chromeCastSetting
)
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