Every time I cast something from WatchESPN to my Nexus Player it works for about 5 minutes, then it throws an error and disconnects. Other apps cast just fine, so I'm thinking its a WatchESPN thing, but I haven't seen anyone else have this problem. What would you're guy's take on it be?
I've had this issue since the Chromecast, but it's worse on the Nexus Player. It is an issue with WatchESPN for sure, and the only thing I've found that can make it better is getting on a lot better internet connection. I've cast to Chromecast and Nexus Player, via Phone, Tablet, and sideloaded app from multiple networks. If you cast the WatchESPN Desktop sometimes you can avoid being disconnected but the quality sucks and it starts lagging behind severely. Live TV is definitely worse than pre-recorded stuff as well.
I'm pretty sure they're aware of it too. This entire NBA Finals series, I get kicked out (connection failure forcing me to recast) every single commercial break. Like without fail. But it never cuts out during actual gameplay. I don't know if others have found this to be true, but it makes me think ESPN does it purposely. They know they can't handle streaming an entire game via casting so they force you to reconnect when it won't be as annoying. So people don't get cut off during a big moment and get really pissed at them. And trim the fat of any users not paying attention enough to recast. My thought at least anyway.
In general, casting to the Player is a strictly worse experience than on the Chromecast. Really not sure why this is, given how much more powerful the hardware is.
I've been Casting Sports center to my Nexus Player for at least 30 minutes, and I did the same with the 1st half of the basketball game last night. No problems for me.
Have you cleared data on the Cast Receiver on your Nexus Player to see if that fixes it?