Google Chromecast

AlanS181824 · 23-08-2014 12:49am

better call saul wrote: »

Could I stream sky go in a chrome tab to my tv?

Nope, Sky disable MiraCast which it interoperates Android Mirroring as.

better call saul · 23-08-2014 12:52am

AlanS181824 wrote: »

Nope, Sky disable MiraCast which it interoperates Android Mirroring as.

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surely there must be a way around this? can you mirror your desktop in totality?

AlanS181824 · 23-08-2014 1:15am

better call saul wrote: »

fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

surely there must be a way around this? can you mirror your desktop in totality?

Not currently unfortunately.

Chimichangas · 23-08-2014 10:37am

Â£20 in curry.co.UK. thanks op! ðŸ˜‰

Etnies · 23-08-2014 11:03am

Bought one of these ages ago, but not really useful to me, I'm wondering is there such a thing as an app that can stream other apps, I.e a container app?

Doesn't have to be chromecast related

bidiots · 23-08-2014 11:35am

Chimichangas wrote: »

Â£20 in curry.co.UK. thanks op! ðŸ˜‰

Cheaper on amazon now

Riesen_Meal · 23-08-2014 11:36am

Etnies wrote: »

Bought one of these ages ago, but not really useful to me, I'm wondering is there such a thing as an app that can stream other apps, I.e a container app?

Doesn't have to be chromecast related

Are you android?

The Chromecast app now let's your directly mirror your phone screen to TV now....

So just run the app from there?

I was playing GTA on my TV the other day...

Kurtosis · 23-08-2014 12:26pm

Fieldog wrote: »

I was playing GTA on my TV the other day...

What an age we live in :pac:

Thanks for posting OP and to all those with app/functionality suggestions, ordered one from Amazon last night. Not dispatching for 1-3 weeks but will hopefully be worth the wait!

batistuta9 · 23-08-2014 12:34pm

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

Yeah that's true. I just never quite "got" reddit in terms of finding this sort of info. There's quite a lot of reading to find any gold by chance and they tend not to explain what they're talking about, just through out names here and there. Boards people are so much more helpful!

set one up & they'll come. :pac:
should get a few from this thread & the android forum.

Skippy along · 23-08-2014 1:56pm

penguin88 wrote: »

What an age we live in :pac:

Thanks for posting OP and to all those with app/functionality suggestions, ordered one from Amazon last night. Not dispatching for 1-3 weeks but will hopefully be worth the wait![/quote

Have 3 of these great yokes!!!

Chromecast Cast Screen Feature - How To Mirror Sc…: http://youtu.be/e-gooWoLTho

yabadabado · 23-08-2014 6:44pm

AlanS181824 wrote: »

I said I'd chance my arm and contact Amazon, they agreed to refund the difference in what I paid!

Meaning I got a Chromecast for less than £15!

Couldn't be happier!

So to those of you that purchased a Chromecast off Amazon recently, contact them and they'll refund the difference

Fair ****s man.I asked on live chat and got the refund.I bought it on July 17th.

Jet Black · 24-08-2014 11:51am

They're €22 in Dublin airport in Dixon's if your flying out.

AlanS181824 · 24-08-2014 11:51am

yabadabado wrote: »

Fair ****s man.I asked on live chat and got the refund.I bought it on July 17th.

That's great news!

Yeah Amazon are seriously accommodating.

wawaman · 24-08-2014 1:06pm

If you have Apple TV is it worth getting a chrome cast?

TheDriver · 24-08-2014 1:13pm

Is this a good idea for wirelessly connecting an android tablet to a projector using the app??

tfitzgerald · 24-08-2014 1:25pm

TheDriver wrote: »

Is this a good idea for wirelessly connecting an android tablet to a projector using the app??

If the projector has an hdmi port yes it is

24-08-2014 2:02pm

I have 2 of these coming from Amazon this week. Anyone know some really good sites that will help with setup and using these with apps including the ones we dare not mention on here? I can't get my head around Reddit so others would be good.
PS I know I could Google but want some recommended sites.

leck · 24-08-2014 2:21pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I have 2 of these coming from Amazon this week. Anyone know some really good sites that will help with setup and using these with apps including the ones we dare not mention on here? I can't get my head around Reddit so others would be good.
PS I know I could Google but want some recommended sites.

I wish someone on here would set up a Udemy course on how best to use the Chromecast. I've had one for about a year (bought in US) and rarely use it in Ireland. I have a subscription to HuluPlus which at first I was having problems with until I signed up for a VPN service. Then it was laggy casting from laptop to TV, which is prob down to my internet connection. I'm really not making good use of the Chromecast device and would love to hear some recommended apps too. Wish I knew what is the app that we daren't mention.

Mimikyu · 24-08-2014 3:48pm

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TheDriver · 24-08-2014 8:00pm

tfitzgerald wrote: »

If the projector has an hdmi port yes it is

Is it as simply as connect chromecast to projector or TV (even using a HDMI to VGA adaptor?) and then put chromecast app on tablet or does something need to give them IP addresses?

bluedoor27 · 24-08-2014 8:49pm

I am not sure if this was posted before but google Chromecast is now down to £18 on the currys.co.uk website. I think it's a bank holiday deal. It works out at just over €22 on the xe currency converter. Not able to post a link as I am a new poster. Maybe someone could help with that!

vicwatson · 25-08-2014 10:19am

Bought it on amazon for £18

blastman · 25-08-2014 11:19am

TheDriver wrote: »

Is it as simply as connect chromecast to projector or TV (even using a HDMI to VGA adaptor?) and then put chromecast app on tablet or does something need to give them IP addresses?

Pretty much, yes. There isn't a chromecast app as such, certain apps have chromecast support built-in, or you can use an app like localcast to play stuff that's on your tablet or phone. Setup is very easy, just a matter of following on-screen instructions, although there is some fiddly switching between your home router and the chromecast (which is essentially a router as well) during the initial setup.

Lucas Hood · 25-08-2014 11:43am

I bought this just because it was so cheap, had previously been using the app that can't be mentioned and allcast to cast to my ouya.
Will see how I get on.

droidman123 · 25-08-2014 11:52am

This might help people unfamiliar with Chromecast
fieldguide.gizmodo.com/10-tricks-to-make-yourself-a-chromecast-master-1606622927

Also this,not sure how up to date this one is

www.reddit.com/r/chromecast/wiki/apps

TheTownie · 25-08-2014 2:36pm

Just an FYI for people looking for a full desktop mirror/extending setup. I have a Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro laptop (has WiDi built-in) and just bought a Netgear PTV3000 (WiDi receiver, plugs into any TV with HDMI) for £49 which gives me a wireless extended display to my TV. Could have used the mini-HDMI connection but I like to use the laptop at the same time so it made sense to remove the need for a cable.

Its working brilliantly so far. I stream a lot of online content and this enables me to watch that content and use the laptop at the same time. There are quite a few people who have issues with WiDi so I can't say it would work great for everyone but with this combo of Yoga 2 Pro and Netgear receiver, its working great.

A lot of people probably don't have a compatible laptop but for those that do, I think this is a better solution all around than the Chromecast for a few extra bucks and worth the punt (as I said, fingers crossed you don't have major issues with it).

For everyone else.... as you were :P