VPN and Chromecast

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#304511 10-May-2023 17:20

Hello

I am using a VPN(Bitdefender) and chrome cast to access streaming services from BBC and ITV.

I am also using an EERO router from trustpower and while I can connect and watch on my phone or laptop I can not chrome cast it to my TV.

How can i do this please ?

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#3074607 10-May-2023 17:21

chromecast has the DNS server hard coded into it. you need some way of intercepting the requests and routing them elsewhere.

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#3074608 10-May-2023 17:24

Thanks... hopefully someone will tell me how to achieve this .

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#3074612 10-May-2023 17:32

Use a DNS proxy.

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#3074613 10-May-2023 17:33

You have VPN. Is that setup on the router itself or the phone and PC?

When you cast something what actually happens is that the device (e.g. PC) tells the Chromecast where to get the video stream from.

If the PC has VPN configured, it will see, for example, BBC content because the network traffic goes out over the VPN and fools the Beeb into thinking you are in the UK.

But when the Chromecast attempts to fetch the desired stream, if its traffic isn't going out over the VPN, then the other end (e.g. Auntie) sees this as coming from NZ and tells it to Toyota off.

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#3074614 10-May-2023 17:35

So the vpn is set up on my PC and phone.......as i have an EERO router I wonder if I can set it up on the router and if so how ?

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#3074638 10-May-2023 17:53

Not looking hopeful from what I see with a quick Google....

https://support.eero.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003067326-Does-eero-provide-VPN-support-

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#3074661 10-May-2023 18:38

Jase2985:

chromecast has the DNS server hard coded into it. you need some way of intercepting the requests and routing them elsewhere.

Not quite the full answer.

When you "cast" something your mobile device or computer sends a token to the Chromecast device. The Chromecast in turn uses its connection to stream the content.

While your device uses a VPN, the Chromecast is not, which means it can't stream because of geo-restrictions.

You need a VPN you can set at the router, requiring a router with this capability but also slowing down all connections at your place.

The DNS option is best.

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#3074663 10-May-2023 18:40

Also please note NOT TO DISCUSS DNS SERVICES IN OPEN.

People use these services, but if they are discussed in the open, companies can start blocking them.

If you are a long-term Geekzone user, @michaelmurfy can provide you with access to a private discussion.

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#3074763 10-May-2023 20:02

Here's my 5 cents worth to this thread. I have NordVPN installed on my Windows 10 desktop. I am able to connect to streaming sites overseas and cast the resultant video stream from my desktop to a recently installed Sky Pod/TV. Apart from the usual VPN connectivity issues I have had no problem with this combination. I haven't tried to cast to my Chromecast in a similar manner so I can't comment on that combination.

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#3074777 10-May-2023 20:23

Please no discussion on VPN as per admin request.
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#3074802 10-May-2023 21:46

Locking this. Most of you are already in the private forums. Continue the discussion or look for the answers in there.

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