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2016-03-26

Cast media from Windows netbook to Android tv box

Finally figured out a simple way to cast media from my netbook to my TV box. 

On the Android box:

1. Install AirPlay/DLNA Receiver (LITE or PRO) from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.waxrain.airplayer&hl=en

2. Launch the app. Turn on DLNA DMR then set a device nickname. Apparently also works with AirPlay and AirTunes if you want to stream from an iPad/iPhone. 

On the Windows box:

1. Enable media sharing in Windows 10 from Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center\Media streaming options (requires admin access).


2. Install http://download.waxrain.com/AirPinPcSender/AirPinPcSetup.exe to send media from Windows to receiver.

3. Browse for media file on Windows machine; right-click and select Cast To Device or DLNA Play to > [your android device].

That's it!