Using Chromecast to Stream Content
FortiRecorder uses Chromecast to remotely monitor camera streams on a mobile device or a personal computer.
Selecting Discover makes the FortiRecorder unit search for a Chromecast enabled device on the network.
To configure Chromecast in FortiRecorder manually
- Go to Service > Chromecast > Device.
- Select New.
- Enable Status.
- Enter the name, location, and address of the Chromecast device.
- Select the desired way to present the information on the Chromecast device from the Layout drop-down menu.
- Select the cameras you wish to stream.
- Select Create.
In addition to streaming video content, FortiRecorder also streams photos to the Chromecast device.
To stream photos to the Chromecast device
- Go to Service > Chromecast > Image.
- Select Add.
- Select the file from File Explorer and then select Open.