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    #152
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,202 ✭✭✭corkie


    Free Chromecast Ebook on amazon!

    Edit: It was only free yesterday!

    Amazon.co.uk

    or

    Amazon.com

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    #153
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,202 ✭✭✭corkie


    AllCast Receiver App Hits The Chrome Web Store, Android App Updated With Support

    The chrome extension for the receiver is available here.


    There is also an android receiver version available in the playstore


    Some people might find some handy use for the above apps.

    Note: These apps above require the AllCast App to work. And the full license version to get full benefit.

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    #154
    ThisRegard
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    I have a set of Devolo power line adapters with a Chromecast linked to the router and another to the power line wireless access point. Now if I'm connected to say the router I can't see the Chromecast connected to the access point, and vice versa.

    This isn't a problem on a windows machine as I can see both Chromecasts so it seems to be an android issue. Anyone experienced something similar?


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    #155
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,202 ✭✭✭corkie


    Copy now has chromecast support.

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    #156
    Ben D Bus
    Registered Users Posts: 2,114 ✭✭✭Ben D Bus


    I guess this it the correct thread to point out that there is now a Chromecast app for Lynda.com

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lynda.android.root&hl=en


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    #157
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,202 ✭✭✭corkie


    Chromecast Mirroring coming to a few selected devices.
    Chromecast mirroring will be included as a beta for select devices as Google Play Services get updated over the next couple of weeks. Those devices include those listed above: HTC One M7, LG G2, LG G2 Pro, Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 10, Samsung Galaxy Note3, Samsung Galaxy S4, and Samsung Galaxy S5 to start.

    The Nexus 7 (2012) not on the list.

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    #158
    madmoe
    Registered Users Posts: 4,364 ✭✭✭madmoe


    corkie wrote: »
    Chromecast Mirroring coming to a few selected devices.

    The Nexus 7 (2012) not on the list.

    So....if I'm playing a movie via MX Player on my phone\tablet for example will it then get mirrored to my TV once I have a compatible device!?

    Thanks,
    M


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    #159
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,202 ✭✭✭corkie


    madmoe wrote: »
    So....if I'm playing a movie via MX Player on my phone\tablet for example will it then get mirrored to my TV once I have a compatible device!?

    Thanks,
    M

    Basically yes. But a bad example you would be better off just casting the movie with app like allcast, avia or localcast.

    It is the most requested feature for the chromecast. But there would be a lag issue for mirroring games etc.

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    #160
    Dman001
    Registered Users Posts: 5,534 ✭✭✭Dman001


    Could never get Miracast working on my N4, guessing the mirroring is along the same lines as Miracast. The fact that the Play Services need to be updated imply that it will be limited in some way?


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    #161
    madmoe
    Registered Users Posts: 4,364 ✭✭✭madmoe


    corkie wrote: »
    Basically yes. But a bad example you would be better off just casting the movie with app like allcast, avia or localcast.

    It is the most requested feature for the chromecast. But there would be a lag issue for mirroring games etc.

    But I don't want to use allcast, avia or localcast! I just want to use MX Player like I have always done and have the option to have it displayed on the TV as well, the simplest and easiest way possible!!


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    #162
    Charlie19
    Registered Users Posts: 11,728 ✭✭✭✭Charlie19


    Any date on when mobdro will be available?


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    #163
    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users Posts: 7,955 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    Charlie19 wrote: »
    Any date on when mobdro will be available?

    No dates but on their google plus account it says testing is going very well.


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    #164
    DERPY DERPFACE
    Registered Users Posts: 208 ✭✭DERPY DERPFACE


    It was announced at Google io that there will be full screen mirroring for the chrome cast.


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    #165
    Charlie19
    Registered Users Posts: 11,728 ✭✭✭✭Charlie19


    Just been trying it out there watching netflix and youtube, its been faultless so far. I was very supprised that it didn't run down the battery on my phone too much.

    Very pleased with it.


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    #166
    ThisRegard
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    In your case the only time it uses your phone is to receive instructions as to what to stream. It then connects directly to the service so doesn't go through the phone any more.


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    #167
    murphaph
    Registered Users Posts: 19,018 ✭✭✭✭murphaph


    Charlie19 wrote: »
    Just been trying it out there watching netflix and youtube, its been faultless so far. I was very supprised that it didn't run down the battery on my phone too much.

    Very pleased with it.
    Yeah but full screen mirroring will eat the battery in all likelihood. Casting supported apps like youtube is totally different.

    We use chromecast for TV. As we live in Germany beyond the satellite footprint for UK freesat we rely on Zattoo and some smart DNS trickery to get UK live TV and 7 day catchup. Zattoo supports native casting from android for a couple of weeks now so our mobiles have become remote controls and quite good ones as you can see what's on before changing channel.


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    #168
    projectgtr
    Registered Users Posts: 2,461 ✭✭✭projectgtr


    murphaph wrote: »
    Yeah but full screen mirroring will eat the battery in all likelihood. Casting supported apps like youtube is totally different.

    We use chromecast for TV. As we live in Germany beyond the satellite footprint for UK freesat we rely on Zattoo and some smart DNS trickery to get UK live TV and 7 day catchup. Zattoo supports native casting from android for a couple of weeks now so our mobiles have become remote controls and quite good ones as you can see what's on before changing channel.

    Never heard of it , have you any more info in it?


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    #169
    Kleine Hundin
    Registered Users Posts: 95 ✭✭Kleine Hundin


    I can't post links but if you look at eyeondemand.com website you will find a review of zattoo and other similar services.


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    #170
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,202 ✭✭✭corkie


    Chromecast Mirroring of android now available for some devices.


    Chromecast App Updated To v1.7 With Screen Casting Integration [APK Download]

    Google states that this feature is currently in Beta, so if it seems broken at times, don’t be alarmed.

    Here is the list of compatible devices:

    Nexus 4
    Nexus 5
    Nexus 7 (2013)
    Nexus 10
    Samsung Galaxy S4
    Samsung Galaxy S4 (Google Play Edition)
    Samsung Galaxy S5
    Samsung Galaxy Note 3
    Samsung Galaxy Note 10
    HTC One M7
    HTC One M7 (Google Play Edition)
    LG G3
    LG G2
    LG G Pro 2

    Support for additional devices coming soon

    To use it, you will need the updated Chromecast application from Google Play, so be on the lookout for version 1.7.

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    #171
    galait
    Closed Accounts Posts: 669 ✭✭✭galait


    corkie wrote: »
    Chromecast Mirroring of android now available for some devices.


    Chromecast App Updated To v1.7 With Screen Casting Integration [APK Download]

    Cheers , Installed and tried Sky GO and got Sky Go does not support Miracast . RTE Player working but unwatchable all this using a Galaxy S4


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    #172
    Fresh Pots
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    corkie wrote: »
    Chromecast Mirroring of android now available for some devices.


    Chromecast App Updated To v1.7 With Screen Casting Integration [APK Download]

    Tunein sounding great through my tv! Thanks


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    #173
    murphaph
    Registered Users Posts: 19,018 ✭✭✭✭murphaph


    projectgtr wrote: »
    Never heard of it , have you any more info in it?
    Sorry missed this post.

    It's a swiss based company that streams dozens of free to air TV stations that are available on Switzerland as Swiss law allows inside Switzerland. To access the Swiss streams requires either a VPN or smart DNS.

    Zattoo offer 7 day catchup and HD channels and in the cloud instant recording of 250 shows if you have a subscription. All in all a great solution for those of us who can't access TV via satellite.


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    #174
    yabadabado
    Registered Users Posts: 16,523 ✭✭✭✭yabadabado


    corkie wrote: »
    Chromecast Mirroring of android now available for some devices.


    Chromecast App Updated To v1.7 With Screen Casting Integration [APK Download]
    downloaded the APK but it isn't showing up on the app.Antone else having problems ?


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    #175
    Pique
    Registered Users Posts: 3,044 ✭✭✭Pique


    yabadabado wrote: »
    downloaded the APK but it isn't showing up on the app.Antone else having problems ?

    Ditto. 2012 Nexus 7.


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    #176
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,202 ✭✭✭corkie


    Google states that this feature is currently in Beta, so if it seems broken at times, don’t be alarmed.

    Here is the list of compatible devices:

    Nexus 4
    Nexus 5
    Nexus 7 (2013)
    Nexus 10
    Samsung Galaxy S4
    Samsung Galaxy S4 (Google Play Edition)
    Samsung Galaxy S5
    Samsung Galaxy Note 3
    Samsung Galaxy Note 10
    HTC One M7
    HTC One M7 (Google Play Edition)
    LG G3
    LG G2
    LG G Pro 2

    Support for additional devices coming soon

    To use it, you will need the updated Chromecast application from Google Play, so be on the lookout for version 1.7.


    I also have an unsupported Nexus 7 (2012) and Xperia Z1.

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    #177
    Pique
    Registered Users Posts: 3,044 ✭✭✭Pique


    corkie wrote: »
    I also have an unsupported Nexus 7 (2012) and Xperia Z1.

    The M8 isn't supported?


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    #178
    JohnK
    Registered Users Posts: 4,780 ✭✭✭JohnK


    Mirroring is working great on my nexus 5. Just played around with it for a few minutes but it worked well and seemed very responsive using the browser & gallery.


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    #179
    SteM
    Registered Users Posts: 6,566 ✭✭✭SteM


    Pique wrote: »
    The M8 isn't supported?

    It's just the initial list, it will be pretty soon.


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    #180
    projectgtr
    Registered Users Posts: 2,461 ✭✭✭projectgtr


    Are peoples apps auto updating to 1.7 or are they downloading the APK?


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    #181
    jeffk
    Registered Users Posts: 5,836 ✭✭✭jeffk


    Mine auto updated


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