docker-lirc-watcher VS mkchromecast

I had to install Lirc on my Ubuntu server and then found a docker container that converted Lirc signals to MQTT. I already had a MQTT server running for my Zigbee devices. The end result is that i can now use my Harmony remote to control anything in Home Assistant. I mostly use it for a bright lamp in my living room as it's easier to reach for the remote and push a button than it is to use voice, my PC or an app on my phone.

You can forward a Chrome window to it via your web browser, or you can use something like https://mkchromecast.com/ to push local videos to it.

Wow... I haven't used a ChromeCast in about 6 years. Ok, have you installed MKChromecast? Last Time I used a ChromeCast I was on Ubuntu, and followed instructions here however I see on MKChromecast page they have an instructional video if you hit the cast button and goto bottom of page.

You can use VLC with the chromecast renderer (playback -> renderer) for that, I've also used https://github.com/muammar/mkchromecast in the past.

I need to stream a captured video input from my Ubuntu Kinetic to a smart TV or iPad sink via Chromecast/Miracast or whatever. Can this be done without VLC (not reliable)? Mkchromecast is not working in Kinetic yet, and GNOME Network Displays only casts physical monitors.

I think this may help you in your search https://mkchromecast.com/

I have this. I don't have a pie but you will have to Google your way through and try I guess.

Video games won't work with >1 sec. delay, and it seems to be an issue with mkchromecast per https://github.com/muammar/mkchromecast/issues/61 .