Using Chromecast with FortiRecorder
You can use Google Chromecast with FortiRecorder to remotely monitor video streams from a camera on a mobile device, a computer, or a TV.
For FortiRecorder to discover the Chromecast device, you must connect it to a FortiRecorder private network port. However, for Chromecast to fetch and stream videos from FortiRecorder, FortiRecorder must have a public port reachable from the Internet and a valid certificate. See also Configuring the public port numbers and domain name and Replacing the default certificate for the GUI. |
In addition to streaming video content, FortiRecorder can also stream photos to a Chromecast device.
To connect Chromecast to FortiRecorder
- Connect Chromecast to a FortiRecorder private network port.
- On the FortiRecorder GUI, go to Service > Chromecast > Device.
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Click Discover to search for Chromecast.
If successful, the discovered device will be listed in the device table.See also Appendix A: Port numbers.
To configure Chromecast in FortiRecorder manually
- Go to Service > Chromecast > Device.
- Either click New to manually add and configure a new device, or select a discovered device from the device list and click Configure.
- Enable Status.
- Enter the name, location, and address of the Chromecast device.
- Select the way to present the information on the Chromecast device from the Layout drop-down menu.
- Select the cameras that you want to stream.
- Click Create.
To stream photos to a Chromecast device
- Go to Service > Chromecast > Image.
- Click Add.
- Select the file and then click Open.