Chromecast, another control option

[mannyfresh2500 (Manny)]

I ended up using this for notifications to my Google Home devices. It involves setting up a node.js server in your network, installing a smartapp and a DTH. I got it to work by using my existing FreeBSD/FreeNAS 11 server (in standard jail), installed nodejs-legacy, npm, git, and followed the instructions to install the API.

[RELEASE] cast-web v1.2.1 - Chromecast Integration (EDGE Driver discussion begins in post 1668)

This is a pretty full featured Google Cast integration for Smartthings. Due to the limitations of ST it requires a permanent API application on your network, that bridges between ST and your Cast devices. To get started, visit the project website: Requirements Any device that runs node.js and has a fixed IP on your local network Chromecast, ST Hub Features Adds any Cast device as a music player Full playback information and control WebCoRE integration GitHub integration Visit the website for more Limitations You still need the API You can only cast DRM free content using the presets (due to the Cast protocols design, that will never change) The API host (proxy) still needs a static IP address, will change soon Need help? Screenshots [image][image][image][image][image]

When my mailbox sensor is tripped I get a notification on all my GH’s and also when my wife is arriving. Works surprisingly well. I use it with the Speaker Companion smartapp from the marketplace.