Can I use a Google Chromecast dongle to view Saorview channels?

Dinarius · 04-03-2018 09:59AM #1

Or must I have a Saorview box or aerial?

Netflix, YouTube, etc. work like a dream through Chromecast.

It would be fantastic if Saorview channels could be viewed the same way.

Thanks.

D.

BionicRasher · 04-03-2018 10:08AM

RTE 0ne, RTE two and RTE news all can be cast live from the RTE Player app on Apple iPad and iPhone.
Bizarre that RTE have not implemented it on Android but they are not renowned for their technical updates on the RTE Player.

Dinarius · 04-03-2018 12:30PM

BionicRasher wrote: »

RTE 0ne, RTE two and RTE news all can be cast live from the RTE Player app on Apple iPad and iPhone.
Bizarre that RTE have not implemented it on Android but they are not renowned for their technical updates on the RTE Player.

Just to be clear; are you saying that, using the RTE Player app via my iPhone, I can use Chromecast to view those channels on my TV? I.e. NOT on my computer or iPad

Many thanks!

D.

BionicRasher · 04-03-2018 09:31PM

Dinarius wrote: »

Just to be clear; are you saying that, using the RTE Player app via my iPhone, I can use Chromecast to view those channels on my TV? I.e. NOT on my computer or iPad

Many thanks!

D.

Yup.

funnyname · 04-03-2018 10:12PM

Dinarius wrote: »

Just to be clear; are you saying that, using the RTE Player app via my iPhone, I can use Chromecast to view those channels on my TV? I.e. NOT on my computer or iPad

Many thanks!

D.

You can Chromecast from your computer if you use Google chrome as your browser.

Dinarius · 05-03-2018 06:08PM

funnyname wrote: »

You can Chromecast from your computer if you use Google chrome as your browser.

Thanks.

I currently Chromecast from my iPhone - Netflix and YouTube.

My computers are in an upstairs office, so using Google Chrome would be a pain.

If I can use my phone for everything, that would be great.

Thanks.

D.

stephend2000 · 05-03-2018 09:13PM

RTÉ are coming out with a new version of their player which should hopefully include better chrome cast support and video quality!

BionicRasher · 06-03-2018 08:50PM

Dinarius wrote: »

Thanks.

I currently Chromecast from my iPhone - Netflix and YouTube.

My computers are in an upstairs office, so using Google Chrome would be a pain.

If I can use my phone for everything, that would be great.

Thanks.

D.

Yes. Download the RTE Player app and you will see the cast button
Works ok

Dinarius · 07-03-2018 06:56PM

BionicRasher wrote: »

Yes. Download the RTE Player app and you will see the cast button
Works ok

Are you sure?

I may well be being thick; but, I only see the option to video stream via 3G on the RTÉ Player app.

Are you Android by any chance? Is it possible it’s not available on iPhone?

If it is, I’m sorted. But, I can’t see it.

Thanks again.

D.

BionicRasher · 07-03-2018 07:28PM

Ya it has a cast button top right corner of the home screen. Make sure you are connected to the same WiFi.
I am watching the news live on the bedroom TV now.
It's RTE Player 1.9.11 on my wife's iPhone 6. It's also working from our kids old iPad (7 year old iPad running iOS 9)

It's not available from Android at all and that's just stupid but we are taking about RTE here so I'm not surprised.

Dinarius · 07-03-2018 07:46PM

BionicRasher wrote: »

Ya it has a cast button top right corner of the home screen. Make sure you are connected to the same WiFi.
I am watching the news live on the bedroom TV now.
It's RTE Player 1.9.11 on my wife's iPhone 6. It's also working from our kids old iPad (7 year old iPad running iOS 9)

It's not available from Android at all and that's just stupid but we are taking about RTE here so I'm not surprised.

Outstanding!

The cast button is exactly where it is on any other app. How did I not see it?!

I’m definitely losing it.

Anyway, once our Sky sub goes next week, that will save me a lot of hassle. Only thing I watch on RTÉ is Champions League.

Thank you!

D.

lertsnim · 09-03-2018 06:15PM

Dinarius wrote: »

Or must I have a Saorview box or aerial?

Netflix, YouTube, etc. work like a dream through Chromecast.

It would be fantastic if Saorview channels could be viewed the same way.

Thanks.

D.

When RTÉ doesn't support Chromecast on Android and TG4 from what I can see don't even have an Android app you will be waiting a very long time if you don't have an iOS device.

Dinarius · 09-03-2018 07:18PM

lertsnim wrote: »

When RTÉ doesn't support Chromecast on Android and TG4 from what I can see don't even have an Android app you will be waiting a very long time if you don't have an iOS device.

To be honest, I think I can live without Saorview.

RTÉ via the app in my iPhone (on the rare occasions I need it) plus Netflix, will keep me going.

Thanks.

D.

Can I use a Google Chromecast dongle to view Saorview channels?

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