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.

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.

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.