streamyfin/docs/chromecast-test-matrix.md

Chromecast Cast Test Matrix

Manual verification for the device-profile work. Run each row by casting the matching media from the app to a physical Chromecast and recording the result.

Test device: ___________________ (model name as reported by the app) App build / commit: ___________________ Date: ___________________

How to run

1. Pick a library item matching the row's codec / audio / container.
2. Cast it. Note whether it direct-plays or transcodes (server logs show Video is being transcoded vs Video is being direct played).
3. Record the load result: OK / 2100 / infinite-loading / other.

Matrix

#	Video codec	Audio	Container	Approx bitrate	Direct/Transcode	Result	Notes
1	H.264 1080p	AAC stereo	MP4	~4 Mb/s
2	H.264 1080p	AAC stereo	MKV	~8 Mb/s
3	H.264 1080p	AAC 5.1	MKV	~8 Mb/s
4	H.264 1080p	AC3 5.1	MKV	~10 Mb/s
5	H.264 1080p	DTS 5.1	MKV	~12 Mb/s
6	H.264 1080p	TrueHD 7.1	MKV	~20 Mb/s
7	H.264 1080p	AAC stereo	MP4	~16 Mb/s
8	H.264 1080p	AAC stereo	MP4	source-max
9	HEVC 8-bit	AAC stereo	MKV	~10 Mb/s
10	HEVC 10-bit	AAC stereo	MKV	~15 Mb/s

Outcome

• Highest video bitrate that loads reliably on the test device: ___________ -> update CONSERVATIVE_CAPABILITIES.maxVideoBitrate in utils/casting/capabilities.ts accordingly.
• Confirmed cause of issue #1423 (<= 2 Mb/s): ___________
• Confirmed cause of the 5.1 crash (#1085): ___________
• Cases where downgrade-on-failure retry rescued playback: ___________