#CastLab supports #FCast because it is an open source casting protocol, built as an alternative to Chromecast and AirPlay. You install the receiver app on a TV or computer (Android TV, Linux, Windows, macOS) and cast to it from CastLab.
Unlike DLNA, which depends on your TV, FCast can be installed on any supported device. Both are open and complement each other well.

More about FCast: https://github.com/futo-org/fcast

#CastLab 1.3.0 is available.

This release adds UPnP embedded device discovery (improves detection of devices like Sonos One) with a full #FCast protocol v3 opcode support.
It also fixes casting on some receivers with special characters in filenames.

Full release notes: https://codeberg.org/tom79/CastLab/releases/tag/1.3.0

This week in #FDroid (TWIF) is live:

* Basic 2.0-alpha5 with faster UI feedback (no need for Developer mode)
* #keyboard in the news
* #aTalk brings #OMEMO 2 to #XMPP on #Android
* #Briar keeps Tor secure (no tricks)
* #CastLab w/ #FCast and more (no need to restart)
* #K9Mail #Thunderbird w/ avatars (after 7 days too)
* #LabCoat #Gitlab login
* #SessionMessenger help funding
+ 15 new apps
& 212 updates

You can read now: https://f-droid.org/2026/03/19/twif.html

One should not have to wait 24h for #FLOSS apps!

#CastLab 1.1.0 has been published
Main additions:

#FCast protocol support, Android screen sharing, M3U/M3U8 playlists, USB-C display output, and improved #DLNA discovery (some TVs were not discovered).

More about this release: https://codeberg.org/tom79/CastLab/releases/tag/1.1.0

Already available on our custom #FDroid repo.

The next release of #CastLab will support the #FCast protocol https://fcast.org/

More about CastLab: https://f-droid.org/packages/app.fedilab.castlab/

Introducing FCast - An Open Solution to Casting

https://peertube.futo.org/videos/watch/62ba3f89-a407-4340-8a73-94d2ff18a28e

#FCast - Casting made Open Source:

https://fcast.org/

"FCast is an open-source protocol designed to open wireless audio and video streaming to everybody. With support for various stream types like DASH, HLS, and mp4, it empowers developers to create their own unique streaming experiences. [...]Developers can create custom receivers, integrate the client protocol into their own apps, or even enhance the protocol, contributing to an evolving open ecosystem."

#Casting #Streaming #OpenSource