Video casting

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This article introduces video casting within DIVA.

What is video casting?

Wireless casting provides the ability to enjoy live and video-on-demand (VOD) content on a large screen. DIVA supports the ability to wirelessly cast from personal iOS and Android devices, using Google Chrome. Cast to a second screen (TB), connected with a Chromecast HDMI dongle, or cast via AirPlay.

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AirPlay specifics

  • Live, Live Digital Video Recorder (DVR), and video-on-demand (VOD) content is supported

  • While casting, data integration is supported

  • Deeplinking to the current point in the video when initiating casting is supported

  • Switching back to the last video cast position when casting is stopped is supported

  • To enjoy multi-angle clips and 360° videos while casting, the video must be in AirPlay mode (casting) before features are selected

  • Videos are automatically cast from their start point

  • While casting, pre-roll advertisements are not supported

  • AirPlay is stopped if DIVA is closed midway through casting

Chromecasting specifics

  • Live, Live Digital Video Recorder (DVR), and video-on-demand (VOD) content is supported

  • HLS (v3 and v4) and Dash video formats are supported

  • While casting, multi-angle clips can only be consumed on via the personal device

  • While casting, pre-roll advertisements are shown on the personal device

  • While casting, data integration is supported

  • Deeplinking to the current point in the video when initiating casting is supported

  • Switching back to the last video cast position when casting is stopped is supported

  • 360° videos are not supported while casting

  • If DIVA is closed during cast mode, the video continues playing on Chromecast

Chromecast app Receiver specifics

  • Live, Live Digital Video Recorder (DVR), and video-on-demand (VOD) content is supported

  • Tokenized videos are supported

  • HLS (v3 and v4) and Dash video formats are supported

  • Digital Rights Management (DRM) (Widevine) is supported

  • Conviva integration is supported