Chromecast Clappr makes wirelessly streaming media from phones, tablets and computers to TVs incredibly convenient. Meanwhile, Clappr offers an open-source, customizable video player for web developers to enhance playback experiences. Together this combo unlocks robust options for casting Clappr-powered online video straight to Chromecasts.
In this guide, we’ll cover what Chromecast and Clappr are, how they work together for streaming media and development tips for adding Clappr with Chromecast functionality into your own web apps and sites. Soon you’ll level up video performance while delighting visitors with big screen viewing options!
Introducing Google Chromecast
The Chromecast device ecosystem features compact HDMI dongles that plug directly into any TV to instantly add smart streaming capabilities. Chromecasts receive casts from sender devices like phones, tablets, laptops and desktops running compatible mobile and web apps.
Chromecast models include:
Chromecast – 1080p streaming stick great for basic streaming
Chromecast with Google TV – 4K HDR media stick with a smart TV interface
Chromecast Ultra – 4K and ethernet connectivity for robust streaming
Chromecast Audio – Transforms speakers into WiFi-connected audio receivers (now discontinued)
Chromecast built-in – Baked directly into smart TVs and media players from partner brands
Setting up a Chromecast only takes a few minutes before it’s ready to receive media casts over WiFi from an ever growing library of sender apps. This brings us to…
Introducing Clappr – Open Source Video Player
Clappr is an extensible, open source media player built to enhance web video playback experiences while offering developers maximum control and customization potential.
Features include:
– Modular system – Pick and choose from many plugins to add only needed functionality
– Free and open source – 100% free usage and customization under AGPL license
– Cross-platform – Works across browsers and devices like smart TVs
– Customizable UI – Tailor player layouts with CSS and custom controls
– OEmbed support – Embed videos from YouTube, Vimeo and more
– Plugin ecosystem – Robust plugin options enable DASH, HLS, perfect seeking and much more
This combination of free usage, modular extensibility and custom interfaces unlocks robust possibilities – especially when coupled with Chromecast integration!
Casting Clappr Playback to Chromecast Devices
One of Clappr’s most powerful plugins is Clappr-chromecast-plugin. As the name suggests, it enables sending video playback from Clappr video players on web pages to nearby Chromecast devices.
Chromecast support unlocks abilities like:
– Remote playback – Send video from sender device to TV via Chromecast
– Zero-interface casting – Background play media without keeping device awake
– Cross-platform sender support – Cast from Windows, Mac, Linux, Android
– Direct playback – Some Clappr Chromecast plugins support direct media playback rather than just mirroring
These behaviors expand viewing options, reduce device drain, simplify connections and enable casting media not normally Chromecast friendly.
Utilizing Clappr plugins generally involves:
– Installing Clappr player on your web app or site
– Importing Chromecast plugin alongside Clappr base files
= Instantiating Clappr player instance with Chromecast plugin enabled
– Binding player to video element to enable casting toggle
– That’s it! Now Chromecast option appears in player for visitors
Development Considerations When Using Clappr + Chromecast
As with integrating any web media capabilities, Clappr Chromecast streaming introduces some development considerations:
– Handling playback state – Pause and playback control depends on sender awareness of playback state changes on TV
-Accounting for buffering – Adjustments prevent rebuffering and intermittent playback disruptions
-Consider visual presentation – Fullscreen and orientation changes as visitor switches between sender and TV
-Plugin configuration – Chromecast plugin offers various configuration properties to tailor behaviors
While these factors add complexity, Clappr Chromecast plugin handles much of the heavy lifting. With a feature-packed open source media player foundation in Clappr and Google’s incredibly popular casting platform in Chromecast, your web video solutions gain robust steaming expandability!
Bring Video Playback to the Big Screen!
Combining Clappr’s free, open source media foundations with Chromecast integration unlocks flexible options for casting web video from sender devices to nearby televisions. Visitors can easily expand playback to the big screen while developers retain fine-grained control over streaming behaviors and UI presentation.
Get started with simplify video streaming and casting using Clappr and Chromecast today! Questions, custom integrations or specific use cases? Our team of Google Certified web developers stand ready to consult.
