Installation - first steps
Overview
Learn what
you're installing
you're installing
cast-web-api
Install the bridge
on your network
on your network
Device handler
Install the 'drivers'
for SmartThings
for SmartThings
Done
First steps
Adding your devices
- Open your SmartThings mobile app
- Go to: 'Marketplace' > 'Smartapps' > '+ My Apps' > Cast web - service manager
- Enter your cast-web-api address. The API will output something looking like this
http://192.168.2.105:3000/
on startup.
Don't copy the whole thing, just enter the above underlined part withouthttp://
or any slashes. - Tap 'Discover devices'
- Select your devices and click 'Done'
Done! Your devices should show up on the Smartapps main page and your SmartThings app.
If you have any questions or need help, check out the help section and also consider donating if you like this project.
Google Assistant integration
This is optional and enables messages to be broadcast on your local network and not interrupt your playback. Learn more here.
Settings
Every device has two different settings menus
Device page settings
In your SmartThings app, every cast-web device has a settings wheel in the top right corner. This is where you find all device settings.
Service manager settings
Open the Service manager and tap any device's name. You can change the API address here and set/edit your presets.