CastReceiver Can Turn Any Android Or Windows Device Into A Chromecast And It’s Amazing

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Ever since the release of Chromecast back in 2013, Google has been using the Google Cast protocol to power all the devices and the ones that are similar to it. Google Cast or Chromecast simply turns your source device into a remote that lets you mirror content without actually needing an entire display. However, it isn't possible to cast content from an Android device to another Android phone, tablet, or Windows device. Or at least it wasn't possible, but now thanks to CastReceiver, you can do just that, and it is one of the most convenient things that I have gotten my hands on.

Android aficionado Mishaal Rahman discovered the CastReceiver app, and it can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and installed on all supported Android phones and tablets. Once the app is installed and ready, your device becomes a Cast target and lets you cast content on any Cast-supported apps from the source phone (your device). At the time of writing, the app is free to use. However, there are a few features that are locked behind a paywall.

Now, the CastReciever does sound like a really good app, but there are some shortcomings, and obvious ones, to be honest. For instance, Rhaman pointed out that you cannot cast any content that is DRM-protected. This means Netflix and Amazon Prime content will not work since they need valid cast keys. Another downside is that you will need to have your device unlocked so you can cast because the app itself cannot launch the browser on top of the lock screen.

If you are interested in giving CastReceiver a try, you can get your hands on the app from Google Play Store. As mentioned before, at the time of writing, it is free to use but does have some paid features. In addition to that, if you want to use it