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Google Chromecast

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    #92
    Do-more
    Registered Users Posts: 4,748 ✭✭✭Do-more


    Has anyone tried a Miracast dongle such as this one for £16.75 and can say how it compares to the Chromecast?

    I know that there are technical differences in how the two operate such as the Miracast dongle needing to be continuously paired with the phone whereas Chromecast doesn't, but I don't think that would be a big issue for me.

    The Miracast dongle seems to be a straight forward mirroring device and from the demos I've seen on YouTube looks to work well but are there any drawbacks to it's low price?

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    #93
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,202 ✭✭✭corkie


    redscan wrote: »
    Is it working well? Any lag on the videos? Still debating whether I should just get a Slimport cable instead of a Chromecast!


    I haven't really put it through a long play test.

    But it streamed music and a simpsons episode that I downloaded from showbox fine.

    My only calms about avia is it doesn't play files with .ts extensions, allot of my movies are record off a saorview box. Hopefully MX player might have support for chromecast soon.

    It stream the episode better than casting the chrome tab showing the episode on my laptop.

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    #94
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    I have not used Plex but if chromecast now supports it can you use it to play movies downloaded on my pc?


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    #95
    Atomic Pineapple
    Registered Users Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    Zascar wrote: »
    I have not used Plex but if chromecast now supports it can you use it to play movies downloaded on my pc?

    Yes, you currently have to pay a monthly subscription to be able to use it with the Chromecast but they have stated it will be available to free users soon too.


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    #96
    Bundy89
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭Bundy89


    Bundy89 wrote: »
    I was gonna order Chromecast, till I discovered this..

    http://www.energysistem.com/en/products/home_video/android_tv_series39346-energy_android_tv_dongle_dual

    Not released till 19th Dec, need to make dumb tv smart. I reckon its streets ahead of Chromecast although it being a bit more pricey.




    Check it out..



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    #97
    Alpha Dog 1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,630 ✭✭✭Alpha Dog 1


    Bundy89 wrote: »
    No views on this...?

    Link isn't working for me.


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    #98
    Atomic Pineapple
    Registered Users Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    http://www.energysistem.com/en/products/home_video/android_tv_series/39346-energy_android_tv_dongle_dual

    Only had a brief look but looks like a pretty generic Android Stick.


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    #99
    Bundy89
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭Bundy89


    Yeah Android features I know, but its the web browser is the main attraction for me, Chromecast doesn't have a browser feature and there is no other device out there that can make and old LED tv into smart tv. Only way I know is use Playstation.


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    #100
    BionicRasher
    Registered Users Posts: 2,792 ✭✭✭BionicRasher


    Bundy89 wrote: »
    Yeah Android features I know, but its the web browser is the main attraction for me, Chromecast doesn't have a browser feature and there is no other device out there that can make and old LED tv into smart tv. Only way I know is use Playstation.

    There are loads of these types of generic devices available at the moment. We are only seeing the tip of the iceberg - Chromecast is a different slant on it.
    Other ways to make your TV smart would be Roku, XBOX, Now TV box, Apple TV, Smart DVD/Bluray player


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    #101
    god's toy
    Registered Users Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭god's toy


    tui0hcg wrote: »
    There are loads of these types of generic devices available at the moment. We are only seeing the tip of the iceberg - Chromecast is a different slant on it.
    Other ways to make your TV smart would be Roku, XBOX, Now TV box, Apple TV, Smart DVD/Bluray player

    What I love about the Chromecast is you dont have to learn/use a diffre interface. You just use your device of choice and cast it to your tv in one simple tap.
    I have a few of those android sticks around the home and while they are more powerful in some ways, I'm forever losing the keyboard/mouse combo pads for them or the WiFi/Bluetooth is not working properly or something just gets in the way of me just wanting to watch something then and there... Not had those problems with the Chromecast, it just works out of the box, tap and your done.


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    #102
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    Can I bring my chromecast to my parents house and use it on their tv ok? Do I have to set it up again etc?


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    #103
    Dudda
    Registered Users Posts: 1,541 ✭✭✭Dudda


    Zascar wrote: »
    Can I bring my chromecast to my parents house and use it on their tv ok? Do I have to set it up again etc?

    You can bring it anywhere. Just connect it to their wifi network and you're good to go.


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    #104
    BionicRasher
    Registered Users Posts: 2,792 ✭✭✭BionicRasher


    you can now cast from the web
    http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/12/5205180/chromecast-adds-google-play-website-streaming
    this thing gets better by the day. with all the stuff now available and especially the fact that you can cast network stored content from a PC or server I think this is the bees knees!!


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    #105
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,202 ✭✭✭corkie


    Google Cast SDK now open for developers!


    I'm hoping the developers of MX player update there app to support this soon.

    What Apps are you hoping get support for it?

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    #106
    Riesen_Meal
    Registered Users Posts: 10,575 ✭✭✭✭Riesen_Meal


    corkie wrote: »
    Google Cast SDK now open for developers!


    I'm hoping the developers of MX player update there app to support this soon.

    What Apps are you hoping get support for it?


    This is big stuff to be honest, can't wait to see how other developers can do with it, I'd like Tune In Radio, and I can't wait to see what Koushik Dutta can do with all cast...


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    #107
    Johnny_Fontane
    Registered Users Posts: 3,093 ✭✭✭Johnny_Fontane


    Lads, got my wife to pick up a couple of these over in the US this week. I have four available for the bargain boardsie price of €40 each. just pm me for details.


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    #108
    Dr Nic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,323 ✭✭✭Dr Nic


    if that incl postage ill take one...


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    #109
    The Sparrow
    Registered Users Posts: 3,614 ✭✭✭The Sparrow


    Fieldog wrote: »
    This is big stuff to be honest, can't wait to see how other developers can do with it, I'd like Tune In Radio, and I can't wait to see what Koushik Dutta can do with all cast...

    AllCast has now been updated with Chromecast support. It is a bit slow to respond and some of the controls didn't work for me but it is early and a good start. You can grab the free version from the Play store. You also need to upgrade to the latest version of Google Play Services.

    You can either wait for the update or use one of the links from this article to download and install the apk manually.

    http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/02/03/apk-teardown-download-google-play-services-4-2-refines-play-games-adds-cast-api-signs-of-auth-enhancements/


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    #110
    Riesen_Meal
    Registered Users Posts: 10,575 ✭✭✭✭Riesen_Meal


    The Sparrow wrote: »
    AllCast has now been updated with Chromecast support. It is a bit slow to respond and some of the controls didn't work for me but it is early and a good start. You can grab the free version from the Play store. You also need to upgrade to the latest version of Google Play Services.

    You can either wait for the update or use one of the links from this article to download and install the apk manually.

    http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/02/03/apk-teardown-download-google-play-services-4-2-refines-play-games-adds-cast-api-signs-of-auth-enhancements/

    Excellent stuff, checking it out now... :-)


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    #111
    ilovespudss
    Registered Users Posts: 199 ✭✭ilovespudss


    Excuse my ignorance on this but what are the benefits, or potential benefits, of the Chromecast over a Samsung smart TV?


    I know someone visiting the states at the minute and might get him to pick one up.


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    #112
    Alpha Dog 1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,630 ✭✭✭Alpha Dog 1


    If you go to the Chromecast app they list the apps which are compatible so far. All cast isn't listed though, probably because it's still in beta.


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    #113
    The Sparrow
    Registered Users Posts: 3,614 ✭✭✭The Sparrow


    ilovespudss wrote: »
    Excuse my ignorance on this but what are the benefits, or potential benefits, of the Chromecast over a Samsung smart TV?


    I know someone visiting the states at the minute and might get him to pick one up.

    Well No. 1 it is $35. Also, now that the Sdk had been released, I expect there will be way more apps supported for the Chromecast.


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    #114
    Johnny_Fontane
    Registered Users Posts: 3,093 ✭✭✭Johnny_Fontane


    Dr Nic wrote: »
    if that incl postage ill take one...

    Afraid not lads, €40 is a great deal. I can't be bothered with queuing at a post office, but I do have parcel motel. You would need to pay for that though.


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    #115
    bren2001
    Registered Users Posts: 6,072 ✭✭✭bren2001


    Johnny_Fontane wrote: »
    Lads, got my wife to pick up a couple of these over in the US this week. I have four available for the bargain boardsie price of €40 each. just pm me for details.

    If you still have some left, I'll take one.


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    #116
    Johnny_Fontane
    Registered Users Posts: 3,093 ✭✭✭Johnny_Fontane


    Johnny_Fontane wrote: »
    Afraid not lads, €40 is a great deal. I can't be bothered with queuing at a post office, but I do have parcel motel. You would need to pay for that though.

    I am in Dublin 2 for pickups. I have three left


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    #117
    groom
    Registered Users Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭groom


    List of Chromecast apps


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    #118
    ilovespudss
    Registered Users Posts: 199 ✭✭ilovespudss


    The Sparrow wrote: »
    Well No. 1 it is $35. Also, now that the Sdk had been released, I expect there will be way more apps supported for the Chromecast.

    Yeah fair point on the price, cant really go wrong.

    Getting him to pick one up for me


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    #119
    madmoe
    Registered Users Posts: 4,364 ✭✭✭madmoe


    Fieldog wrote: »
    This is big stuff to be honest, can't wait to see how other developers can do with it, I'd like Tune In Radio, and I can't wait to see what Koushik Dutta can do with all cast...

    Hey there, who is Koushik Dutta!?

    Also guys when you use Netflix and the Chromecast what sort of audio are you getting!? 5.1 or plain old stereo!?

    Cheers,
    M


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    #120
    dregin
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 6,524 Mod ✭✭✭✭dregin


    corkie wrote: »
    Google Cast SDK now open for developers!


    I'm hoping the developers of MX player update there app to support this soon.

    What Apps are you hoping get support for it?

    Combo of this and Torrent Stream Controller would be epic!


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    #121
    niallo32
    Registered Users Posts: 620 ✭✭✭niallo32


    Have a fully patched Chromecast working fine from a laptop.

    I've installed the premium version of Avia media player, Chromecast app & Showbox on my Kindle Fire.

    In the Chromecast app the on the KF, the connection to the Chromecast varies from 'Ready to cast' to 'No Chromecasts found on networkxyz'

    I've rebooted the KF several times - no joy

    Has anyone had the same issue?

    Cheers..


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