Multiple devices

[bmcclure]

Is there support for users with multiple Chromecast devices? If so, how should it be set up? Can you use a different keyword for each one? I have a Chromecast, a Nexus Player, and a NVIDIA Shield TV that all support casting, and I have Alexa devices all over my home that I'd like to use to control those if possible.

I haven't tested yet as I wasn't sure if it will meet my requirements or not. Additionally, I'm wondering if the README could possibly be updated to help others wondering.

Thanks for the clarification!

[erik]

Hi @bmcclure!

As of right now, this tool only supports one Chromecast device at a time (as specified with the --device 'Your Device Name' flag), so really you can only use a different trigger word for each one by running three copies of the server. That really doesn't sound like a good way to do things to me, so I'm open to suggestions on feature improvements.

It's been quite a while since I've actually owned an Alexa device myself, so development has more or less stalled. I realize the README and documentation is sorely lacking, but unfortunately people seem to have found the repo after I had already lost access to my roommate's Alexa.

In any case, thanks for opening the issue! Would still appreciate feature requests in the case that someone is willing to implement it themselves or I get another roommate with an Alexa 😄