Version 1.6 (BETA)

User Guide - VEA Cast 1.6 (BETA)

Description

VEA Cast is an exclusive technology from VEA Digital Media that allows you to mirror your computer's browser tab to your VEA television, making it easy to share audio, video, or images from websites with your friends. In future versions, we will incorporate more options such as sharing your computer's full screen and audio/video files.

NEW Version 1.6 Updates: Forced TURN Server technology (VSP Edition exclusive) allows hosts to override connection methods for users experiencing network difficulties, ensuring stable streaming even behind complex firewalls or restrictive networks.
V1.5 Previous Update: Enhanced stereo audio quality and optional viewer identification, allowing viewers to set custom display names that are visible to the host.
HOT VSP Edition Exclusive: Forced TURN Server technology allows hosts to manually override connection methods for specific viewers experiencing network issues, providing a more reliable streaming experience in challenging network environments.

Features

Full HD Resolution

Enjoy content in high definition.

Stereo HD Audio

Crystal clear sound quality with stereo support for an immersive experience.

Private Rooms

Complete control over who can join your transmission.

Universal Compatibility

Supports any video or audio content visible in your browser.

Dynamic HDR+

Automatic enhancement of colors and visual quality.

Automatic Synchronization

All users see the same content simultaneously.

Viewer Identification

Viewers can set custom display names for easy recognition by the host.

Force TURN Mode

VSP Edition exclusive: Manually override connection methods for specific viewers.

Technical Requirements

Limitations (beta phase)

Step-by-Step Guide

1. On your VEA television:
  • Access the "VEA Cast" option in the main menu.
  • Click on "Screen-share" to generate the control link.
  • Press the "Copy sender URL" button to copy the link to your clipboard.
  • You don't need to do anything else on your TV; it will configure automatically.
2. On your computer:
  • Open Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
  • Paste the copied link (Ctrl+V) into a new tab and press Enter.
  • You'll see the VEA Cast control screen. Verify that the status line shows "Connected to signaling server".
3. For viewers (introduced in v1.5):
  • When joining a stream, viewers will see a welcome dialog where they can enter a display name.
  • This name will be visible to the host to easily identify who is watching.
  • The name is optional - viewers can leave it blank or press Enter to continue.
  • Names are remembered in the browser for future sessions.
4. Preparing the content:
  • Open a second tab in Chrome or Edge with the content you want to share (e.g., YouTube, Netflix, etc.).
  • It's recommended to mute this tab (right-click on the tab and select "Mute site").
5. Starting the transmission:
  • Return to the VEA Cast tab.
  • Click "Start sharing" to begin the transmission.
  • Select the tab you want to share in the dialog that appears.
  • Make sure to check the "Share audio" box if you want to include sound.
  • Confirm your selection.
6. Viewing:
  • The transmission will automatically start on your VEA TV.
  • Additional viewers will be connected automatically if they have accessed the receiver link.
  • The host can see the names of connected viewers in the viewers list.

Sender Controls

Using Force TURN Mode (VSP Edition Exclusive)

Receiver Controls (TV)

Optimizing the Experience

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Screen not sharing: Verify that you have correctly selected the tab to share.
No audio: Make sure you checked the "Share audio" option when starting the transmission.
Poor video quality: The system will automatically adapt quality based on connection. Improve your internet connection or reduce programs that consume bandwidth.
Viewer connection issues: If a viewer experiences poor connection, try activating Force TURN mode for that specific user (VSP Edition only).
Disconnections: If frequent disconnections occur, try restarting the process or check your internet connection.
Black screen: Some content with DRM protection may not be compatible with screen sharing.

Usage Recommendations

Important

Due to the high consumption of bandwidth and server resources, when we detect excessive use or use that exceeds the established limits, we will proceed to block your connection to the server. This ensures that other users can continue to enjoy the service normally.

VEA Cast is a constantly evolving technology. We appreciate your feedback and suggestions to improve the service.