I have my Linux box running my TV and it works great, but I'd like the ability to treat my Chromecast as a desktop window for streaming without switching inputs, multitasking etc. I have an HDMI capture card that works great with a Switch, but the Chromecast detects it's not HDCP (DRM) compliant so it won't work. Is there a way to outsmart that detection with software or hardware?

I've heard some knock off hardware confuses it enough to work but it seems like the info is old and I'd rather not roll the dice on hardware that's otherwise garbage...

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[–] BakedCatboy@lemmy.ml 13 points 6 days ago

Hdcp bypass splitters seem easy to find, have you tried one? There are also hdcp converters so if you have a splitter that only bypasses 1.4, you can try hooking it up to a 2.whatever to 1.4 converter.

I also can't remember how they work exactly but you might need an hdcp compliant display connected to the main output of the splitter so the CC can establish an hdcp handshake. Idk if that's only a thing with some of them. Good luck!