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Chromecast Apps Discussion - READ FIRST POST!!!

The Corinthian · 2014-08-11 14:24:27

There's a lot of demand and interest in Chromecast compatable apps in the Boards Android community and so in the interests of that community I'm setting this thread up so that people may inform on and discuss some of these apps. Unfortunately, as we discovered in this earlier thread on the subject, it is a technology that…

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#272 06-03-2015 8:35pm
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Is there a better way to watch XBMC on chromecast, currently screen mirroring from phone

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#273 06-03-2015 10:22pm
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scudzilla wrote:

Is there a better way to watch XBMC on chromecast, currently screen mirroring from phone

Nopes u can try config.xml update method but most of the streams don't play as they r not supported.

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#274 13-03-2015 4:42pm
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My Chromecast just updated to Firmware 27946

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#275 17-03-2015 1:27am
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The Chromecast can do a lot, but until today, you needed your smartphone to control what you're watching. If your TV has HDMI-CEC support, though, you can now use your existing TV remote to play or pause videos.

http://lifehacker.com/your-tv-remote-can-now-control-your-chromecast-1691813548

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#276 14-05-2015 8:57pm
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Lads, I use Hola unblocker to watch American Netflix.

When I try to watch any American program via Chromecast my TV shows an endless Netflix logo with 3 dots underneath.

When I use the American netflix to watch a program available on Irish netflix it plays on same TV no problem.

Any idea how to work around?

Thanks

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#277 14-05-2015 9:01pm
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keano25 wrote: »

Lads, I use Hola unblocker to watch American Netflix.

When I try to watch any American program via Chromecast my TV shows an endless Netflix logo with 3 dots underneath.

When I use the American netflix to watch a program available on Irish netflix it plays on same TV no problem.

Any idea how to work around?

Thanks

Wont work. DNS hard coded into the chromecast so itll only be able to access shows available on the UK one

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#278 14-05-2015 9:14pm
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Ah I see. Anything similar to chromecast that doesn't have DNS built in?

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#279 19-05-2015 12:45pm
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If you change the DNS settings on your router, would it make a difference?

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#280 28-05-2015 5:39pm
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keano25 wrote: »

Ah I see. Anything similar to chromecast that doesn't have DNS built in?

Have the same issue as yourself. I was wondering if anybody could answer your question? I have heard that you can fix the problem by altering the DNS on the router, but wouldn't be very gifted technologically and I live with a few others and would be worried about causing issues with accessing non-US content.

So, can anybody recommend something similar to Chromecast that you can watch the American Netflix through?

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#281 29-05-2015 4:08pm
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Google I/O - No chromcast version 2 - New features for current!

Autoplay, queuing, second screen and multiplayer gaming comes to the Chromecast

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#282 07-06-2015 11:03pm
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How to use chromecast to stream local media when you have no access to wireless internet. Could be very handy with summer holidays coming up and when staying away from home.

http://lifehacker.com/stream-local-media-to-a-chromecast-without-an-internet-1709666323

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#283 10-06-2015 11:06pm
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Anyone use a bluetooth keyboard/mouse and cast their screen onto the TV? And use their phone like a mini computer??

Something I'm thinking of doing, but would like a recommendation on keyboards/mouses.

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#284 11-06-2015 9:13am
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SummerRebel wrote: »

Anyone use a bluetooth keyboard/mouse and cast their screen onto the TV? And use their phone like a mini computer??

Something I'm thinking of doing, but would like a recommendation on keyboards/mouses.

I have this one,I find it good, saying that I do not use it anymore but only because I use Plex and I use the app on my phone.

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#285 24-06-2015 4:08pm
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"90 days of unlimited music for free with Deezer Premium+"

Check you offers in chrome with this link make sure your chromecast is on.

I'm on limited broadband data, so this offer is not for me.

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#286 25-06-2015 9:51pm
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DivX player for Windows directly supports Chromecast in its latest version. Probably depends on your machine but it seems to work very well with a great quality picture.

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#287 02-07-2015 9:16am
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ThisRegard wrote: »

DivX player for Windows directly supports Chromecast in its latest version. Probably depends on your machine but it seems to work very well with a great quality picture.

Excuse the dumbass question, so you just load up Divx player as you would say, VLC, and chromecast from there?

I use videostream, it's very good but it's slow to get everything sorted in chrome

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#288 02-07-2015 5:48pm
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You'll see a media share button on the bottom right when playing a vid, and the chromecast should appear in the pop up list. You'll be prompted to turn on media sharing if it's not already done.

However after messing around I'm not sure of its advantages over Videostream, particularly as that now has a good android app as a remote control. DivX also opens a chrome page in order to stream anyway. Plus I found Videostream played some vids that DivX complained about not having the right audio plug ins for.

Worth a mess around with though.

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#289 03-07-2015 9:28am
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ThisRegard wrote: »

You'll see a media share button on the bottom right when playing a vid, and the chromecast should appear in the pop up list. You'll be prompted to turn on media sharing if it's not already done.

However after messing around I'm not sure of its advantages over Videostream, particularly as that now has a good android app as a remote control. DivX also opens a chrome page in order to stream anyway. Plus I found Videostream played some vids that DivX complained about not having the right audio plug ins for.

Worth a mess around with though.

Yeah I'll definitely give it a go thanks.

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#290 04-07-2015 3:08pm
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Can anyone recommend a casting app for live streams direct from chrome. Have been using cast2tv but its gone downhill since their latest updates. Thanks

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#291 08-07-2015 8:26pm
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Ethernet Adapter for Chromecast (not available in Ireland)!

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#292 25-07-2015 12:02am
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Check your chromecast offers, there maybe a free movie rental in there!

Get a free movie rental from Google to celebrate Chromecast’s second birthday

It should be noted that Google does have some restrictions in place for the number of free movie rentals you claim on your Google account. So, depending on how many offers you’ve already claimed, you might not be able to take advantage of this deal.

I checked and didn't get the offer! Maybe US only for now or I have used up all my free movies om my account!

Anyone else get an offer?

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#293 28-07-2015 7:04am
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corkie wrote: »

Check your chromecast offers, there maybe a free movie rental in there!

Get a free movie rental from Google to celebrate Chromecast’s second birthday

I checked and didn't get the offer! Maybe US only for now or I have used up all my free movies om my account!

Anyone else get an offer?

Us only mate

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#294 28-07-2015 10:48am
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mass_debater wrote:

Us only mate

Just youse.....;)

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#295 18-09-2015 10:14am
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Chromecast 2 to be announced at the end of the month.

http://www.techradar.com/news/television/next-gen-chromecast-to-be-announced-later-this-month-1304545

The upgraded media-streaming device is set to include improved Wi-Fi, support for content feeds, a new feature called 'Fast Play', which the report speculates will enable faster connections and content access, and Chromecast Audio.

Not to be confused with Google Cast for Audio, it's thought that Chromecast Audio will enable the device to be plugged directly into any speaker system via an auxiliary chord, while also delivering multi-room support.

Exactly what all these new features amount to remains unclear, but with a Google event scheduled for September 29 we won't have to wait long to find out.

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#296 29-09-2015 9:00pm
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And there is it.

Same price @ €39.99 which is fair enough.

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#297 08-10-2015 5:25pm
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guys the new 5.95.5 version for OPenElec is out. try it out.

its fantastic. tell me about your experience.

Ty

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#298 08-10-2015 7:35pm
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sheepeater wrote: »

guys the new 5.95.5 version for OPenElec is out. try it out.

its fantastic. tell me about your experience.

Ty

I'm confused. What has this to do with Chromecast?

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#299 08-10-2015 9:09pm
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Probably better suited to this thread, the cast option has been added to Google photos recently.

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#300 09-10-2015 9:39am
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gerrybbadd wrote: »

I'm confused. What has this to do with Chromecast?

where you think i should talk about this? im really interested in gathering infotmation.

Ty and sorry if im in the wrong topic.

Should i create one?

Ty

Best Regards

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#301 09-10-2015 9:44am
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sheepeater wrote: »

where you think i should talk about this? im really interested in gathering infotmation.

Ty and sorry if im in the wrong topic.

Should i create one?

Ty

Best Regards

Openelec would be suited to HTPC & Media Centre more

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