[mafintosh]

it should work without internet connection

[_lce0]

I think you are talking about the posted project.

The CC itself will refuse to boot without an internet connection ..

Once it booted, it provides a limited offline functionality; if it requires to load `appID` from the internet, and it's not connected: it will block

Also since last February update, you need an internet connection to stream local content ..

I'm sorry Dave, you cant do that

[pavel_lishin]

> Also since last February update, you need an internet connection to stream local content ..

I assume it phones home to Google?

[_lce0]

Yep.

In order to develop for the platform, you need to register your application[0], and your device[1]. Also you cannot even run your own application without getting google's approval[2], which costs $5..

Then, at runtime, the device will first validate that the app you are trying to run was validated, sending the `AppID` to google.

0: https://developers.google.com/cast/docs/registration#Registe...

1: https://developers.google.com/cast/docs/registration#Registe...

2: https://cast.google.com/publish/

[toomuchtodo]

Wow, that's draconian. Are there any devices a bit more open that are in the same price range and support the same feature set?

[_lce0]

so far I am very happy with the raspberry pi as a homebrew platform ..

PROS:

- ports: 1x wired net, 4x usb 2.0

- runs linux, super easy to extend/modify (access via ssh from other devices)

- super reliable, with uptimes of months

CONS:

- bigger in size, and not beautiful without a case (except if you like electronic pr0n)

- requires an HDMI cable

- requires an external power source

[toomuchtodo]

Can the raspberry pi run off a TV's USB port similar to the Chromecast?

[hackmiester]

Yes, I agree. But does it?

It has not, in my experience, worked this way with other applications. Does it with this one?

edit: Oops, you are the creator... haha. I will now insert my foot in my mouth.