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Google Chromecast now available in Ireland via Amazon - see mod note post #1

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  • #452
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    Dozen Wicked Words wrote: »
    Found live sport pretty unwatchable with the cast tab option. Any live TV using that method in fact. Just slightly too jumpy to watch. Like watching through a Zoetrope. My broadband is crap though so decent speeds might yield better results.

    I think the chromecast is terrific streaming the usual film sites that can't be discussed here, via avia or allcast though.

    It is great for streaming music/video that is hosted somewhere, cloud/external storage. But has tons of problems currently with anything live in it's different forms.

    Can't help feeling Google are trying to take advantage a little with the pricing...


  • #453
    Technophobe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭Technophobe


    Not sure how useful it is, as I haven't had a chance to look too closely at it yet, but there is an app you can download called Cast Store...
    Gives up to date list of compatible apps classified by category, lets you set Favourites etc etc


  • #454
    waynegalway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,684 ✭✭✭waynegalway


    Allyall wrote: »

    Long story short, the (cheaper) alternatives are a way better option imho. For connectivity with many different devices, streaming themselves, (torrent streaming included), casting itself, sharing files etc..
    DLNA/Miracast/Airplay/Bluetooth etc..

    What are some of the cheaper/better alternatives? As I posted earlier, I ordered a Chromecast last weekend, but I don't think it'll be any good to me as I don't have a wifi router at home.

    Are there any options for me to stream from my HTC One over bluetooth to my TV? I'm on Three network, and although I don't think they have any real way of knowing whether I am tethering or not, I'd prefer not to breach my contract if possible.

    I know I could get a HDMI cable, but the reception is not good enough close to the TV, so I need a wireless solution where my phone is about 5m away, at a window where I get decent enough 3G and 4G signal.


  • #455
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,959 ✭✭✭long_b


    waynegalway wrote: »
    What are some of the cheaper/better alternatives? As I posted earlier, I ordered a Chromecast last weekend, but I don't think it'll be any good to me as I don't have a wifi router at home.

    Are there any options for me to stream from my HTC One over bluetooth to my TV? I'm on Three network, and although I don't think they have any real way of knowing whether I am tethering or not, I'd prefer not to breach my contract if possible.

    I know I could get a HDMI cable, but the reception is not good enough close to the TV, so I need a wireless solution where my phone is about 5m away, at a window where I get decent enough 3G and 4G signal.

    Can't you just tether it to your phone's hotspot ?


  • #456
    waynegalway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,684 ✭✭✭waynegalway


    long_b wrote: »
    Can't you just tether it to your phone's hotspot ?

    I've read differing accounts of whether this actually works or not. If it works, then fine. I have a N7 tablet, so I think I have to use that for casting and the HTC One as the hotspot. I think that will work, but as I said, I'd rather not tether and p*ss off Three if there was another way to do it.


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  • #457
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    waynegalway wrote: »
    I've read differing accounts of whether this actually works or not. If it works, then fine. I have a N7 tablet, so I think I have to use that for casting and the HTC One as the hotspot. I think that will work, but as I said, I'd rather not tether and p*ss off Three if there was another way to do it.

    The other devices I was referring to were mostly Android tv boxes..
    Regardless, the Chromecast is great little device, I may have sounded a bit more harsh on it than I intended. The Live Streaming may be something that will be fixed soon, since Google released Google Cast SDK etc..

    What options are available to you? Could you buy a 3G dongle and connect that to your Tablet? I know the MiFi options are pretty expensive, but do they still do the PAYG 3G dongles?
    Is that an option? You could cast from it and use it as a hotspot?
    E.G. - PPPWidget

    Many similar apps

    Just saw this


  • #458
    waynegalway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,684 ✭✭✭waynegalway


    Allyall wrote: »
    The other devices I was referring to were mostly Android tv boxes..
    Regardless, the Chromecast is great little device, I may have sounded a bit more harsh on it than I intended. The Live Streaming may be something that will be fixed soon, since Google released Google Cast SDK etc..

    What options are available to you? Could you buy a 3G dongle and connect that to your Tablet? I know the MiFi options are pretty expensive, but do they still do the PAYG 3G dongles?
    Is that an option? You could cast from it and use it as a hotspot?
    E.G. - PPPWidget

    Many similar apps

    Just saw this

    My set up is that I have an O2 Hotshot hub which sends 3G signal around the house. We can connect wirelessly to that. For Netflix, we connect an S3 to that and hook the phone up to TV with hdmi cable. It works fine, but download limit is low.

    So I thought I could use the chromecast and my unlimited Three data to look at Netflix. Only thing is I thought I could do it without tethering as I wasn't sure how the cast was sent.


  • #459
    floggg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,824 ✭✭✭floggg


    floggg wrote: »
    Sorry for all the questions.

    Would I be right in saying that I need a router only (as opposed to a router - modem) like this TP Link TL-WR841N - http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/1227291/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7COffice%252C%2BPCs%2Band%2Bphones%7C14418968/c_2/3%7C19780850%7CWireless%2Bnetworking%7C14419015/c_3/4%7Ccat_14419015%7CCable%2Brouters%7C14419022.htm

    It appears to be on the DD-WRT list (or a variant of it).

    And also, that this on its own can't replace the UPC Technicolor box, and that I will need to plug this into the Technicolor box somehow?

    Just in case anybody else wants to go this route, I got OverPlay set up relatively easily using this option.

    The TP-Link router was easy to set up out if the box and I didn't need to flash DD-WRT onto it as it already had a static IP address option baked in.

    All in all it was done in about 10 minutes, and so far works perfectly.


  • #460
    irishpancake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,481 ✭✭✭irishpancake


    waynegalway wrote: »
    My set up is that I have an O2 Hotshot hub which sends 3G signal around the house. We can connect wirelessly to that. For Netflix, we connect an S3 to that and hook the phone up to TV with hdmi cable. It works fine, but download limit is low.

    So I thought I could use the chromecast and my unlimited Three data to look at Netflix. Only thing is I thought I could do it without tethering as I wasn't sure how the cast was sent.

    Well, I could be wrong, but my niece uses a hub with a 3 sim on unlimited data. I know it's not allowed, but no-one checks unless you d/l extraordinary amounts, AFAIK.

    She has a Roku connected to a bog standard non Smart, or even HDMI, TV using AV connector cable.

    No problem streaming Netflix, or even Show Box stuff from an Android, using All Cast.


  • #461
    MonkstownHoop
    Registered Users Posts: 3,196 ✭✭✭MonkstownHoop


    Minding an apartment for a week soon, is it possible to use this on another wi fi network than my own?


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  • #462
    Fresh Pots
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,234 ✭✭✭Fresh Pots


    MonkstownHoop wrote: »
    Minding an apartment for a week soon, is it possible to use this on another wi fi network than my own?

    Yep, no problems there.


  • #463
    Vinz Mesrine
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,833 ✭✭✭Vinz Mesrine


    Sorry if this is a stupid question.

    Is it possible to use this, streaming from my Note 3 over a wifi connection and get the US netflix?


  • #464
    irishpancake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,481 ✭✭✭irishpancake


    Vinz Mesrine wrote: »
    Sorry if this is a stupid question.

    Is it possible to use this, streaming from my Note 3 over a wifi connection and get the US netflix?

    Not unless you do some DNS modifications in your router, as the Chromecast has Google's DNS hard-coded into the device.

    You need to be able to use a Smart DNS for US Netflix.

    See here for Unlocator instructions:

    https://support.unlocator.com/customer/portal/articles/1284813-how-to-setup-chromecast

    (There were some reports that the DNS is not hard coded in European Chromecast devices, either in this or the other CC thread.)


  • #465
    The Ayatolla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,142 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    I was able to get it working by adding a static route to my TP-Link router, no DD-WRT needed (which seemed to seriously reduce my Wifi speed by around half, also kept dropping out).


  • #466
    Missymoohaa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,737 ✭✭✭Missymoohaa


    The Ayatolla wrote: »
    I was able to get it working by adding a static route to my TP-Link router, no DD-WRT needed (which seemed to seriously reduce my Wifi speed by around half, also kept dropping out).

    Could you explain further, I have a sky broadband router and a usunblock subscription, can I override the dns or do I need the DD-WRT thingy. I got my chromecast several months ago from the US. Any help would be appreciated.


  • #467
    Kleine Hundin
    Registered Users Posts: 95 ✭✭Kleine Hundin


    Here's a guide for getting smartdns working with Chromecast

    http://www.eyeondemand.com/2014/04/01/how-to-chromecast-via-smart-dns


  • #468
    marcbrophy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,551 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    Has anyone managed to properly set up static routes in a Netgear router?

    I've set them up according to Kleine's link, then ping the address 8.8.8.8 or 8.8.4.4, but can still access it. It won't block for me?


  • #469
    waynegalway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,684 ✭✭✭waynegalway


    Noob question.

    My chromecast arrived today. I've put the app on both my phone and my tablet. I've been able to cast stuff from my tablet through a mobile hotspot on my phone. I've also been able to cast from my phone and my tablet through my O2 Hotshot mobile wifi device. Getting it to work with 2 routers was easier than expected.

    All good.

    So here's what I need to clarify.

    1. If I cast local content from my tablet using my phone hotspot, is that considered tethering? I know technically, it is, but surely that wouldn't eat into my Three network allowance as it's not using the Three network for data. In which case, can Three really come after me?

    2. Similarly, if I stream local content like music from my phone through the O2 mobile wifi router, will that eat into my O2 data allowance? I guess a way to check this is remove the sim card from the router and see if it still works, but I just thought I'd ask here first.

    Thanks


  • #470
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭god's toy


    waynegalway wrote: »
    Noob question.

    My chromecast arrived today. I've put the app on both my phone and my tablet. I've been able to cast stuff from my tablet through a mobile hotspot on my phone. I've also been able to cast from my phone and my tablet through my O2 Hotshot mobile wifi device. Getting it to work with 2 routers was easier than expected.

    All good.

    So here's what I need to clarify.

    1. If I cast local content from my tablet using my phone hotspot, is that considered tethering I know technically, it is, but surely that wouldn't eat into my Three network allowance as it's not using the Three network for data. In which case, can Three really come after me?

    2. Similarly, if I stream local content like music from my phone through the O2 mobile wifi router, will that eat into my O2 data allowance? I guess a way to check this is remove the sim card from the router and see if it still works, but I just thought I'd ask here first.

    Thanks

    If what you're streaming is local content (on/from your phone/tablet/computer already) then your are not tethering over threes network so have nothing to worry about.


  • #471
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭god's toy


    waynegalway wrote: »
    Noob question.

    My chromecast arrived today. I've put the app on both my phone and my tablet. I've been able to cast stuff from my tablet through a mobile hotspot on my phone. I've also been able to cast from my phone and my tablet through my O2 Hotshot mobile wifi device. Getting it to work with 2 routers was easier than expected.

    All good.

    So here's what I need to clarify.

    1. If I cast local content from my tablet using my phone hotspot, is that considered tethering? I know technically, it is, but surely that wouldn't eat into my Three network allowance as it's not using the Three network for data. In which case, can Three really come after me?

    2. Similarly, if I stream local content like music from my phone through the O2 mobile wifi router, will that eat into my O2 data allowance? I guess a way to check this is remove the sim card from the router and see if it still works, but I just thought I'd ask here first.

    Thanks

    Are you using a 3rd party DNS changer like unblock-us?


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  • #472
    waynegalway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,684 ✭✭✭waynegalway


    god's toy wrote: »
    Are you using a 3rd party DNS changer like unblock-us?

    Not that I'm aware of. Nexus 7, HTC One and O2 Hotshot. All standard except the N7 is rooted.


  • #473
    waynegalway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,684 ✭✭✭waynegalway


    god's toy wrote: »
    If what you're streaming is local content (on/from your phone/tablet/computer already) then your are not tethering over threes network so have nothing to worry about.

    Just called O2 there. Apparently sending local data from my phone through the Hotshot to the Chromecast does use up O2 data allowance. Ridiculous. You'd think that for local stuff it wouldn't come out of the O2 network allowance. P*ssed off about that.

    All the "good" local content that I'd want to cast (photos and music) are on my phone.

    Looks like I might have to get a cheap router just to deal with local content and keep O2 out of the loop altogether.

    I know your reply was about the set up where I use my Three phone as the router to cast stuff from the tablet, so my rant above is not to say I don't appreciate your reply...it's about the other set up. I will call Three later and let you know what they say.


  • #474
    The Ayatolla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,142 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    You'd pick up a TP LInk Wireless N router in Argos for less that 30 quid I think


  • #475
    waynegalway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,684 ✭✭✭waynegalway


    This is what Three are saying about sharing local content over HTC hotspot..

    Hi waynegalway, if you were using your phone as a hotspot this would be tethering and our terms and conditions would apply. If you were to send music and photos using another transfer method then it wouldn't count as tethering.


  • #476
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,756 ✭✭✭corkie


    waynegalway wrote: »
    Just called O2 there. Apparently sending local data from my phone through the Hotshot to the Chromecast does use up O2 data allowance. Ridiculous. You'd think that for local stuff it wouldn't come out of the O2 network allowance. P*ssed off about that.


    I have an O2 Hotshot device and can cast local content fine without eating into my download limit.

    The only data the chromecast will use is what it needs to display pictures when your not casting.

    You need internet access for the chromecast to start up, so your earlier post off taking the sim out of the rooter won't work, and your rooter probably won't work with out the sim.


  • #477
    Rowley Birkin QC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,250 ✭✭✭Rowley Birkin QC


    Ordered one, arrived in Parcel Motel within 24 hours and now they've lost the bloody thing. Not happy.


  • #478
    The Ayatolla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,142 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    PM cover it up to a certain amount I believe?


  • #479
    Ste-
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,751 ✭✭✭Ste-


    The Ayatolla wrote: »
    PM cover it up to a certain amount I believe?

    http://www.parcelmotel.com/liability.html

    You read this, might help somewhat, I have found the CS on parcel motel to be very good. Not had much cause to use it mind other than reporting a blockage on one of their motels before.


  • #480
    Rowley Birkin QC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,250 ✭✭✭Rowley Birkin QC


    All's well. Amazon left off the PMID for some reason, it's en route.


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  • #481
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭god's toy


    waynegalway wrote: »
    This is what Three are saying about sharing local content over HTC hotspot..

    Hi waynegalway, if you were using your phone as a hotspot this would be tethering and our terms and conditions would apply. If you were to send music and photos using another transfer method then it wouldn't count as tethering.

    I don't think they understood the question to be honest, maybe ask on the three forum?
    Yes he's right IF you're using that phone as an internet connection, as in content from the net is going over the chromecast, however if your device is not using internet (but your still using it for chromecast to wtch local content from your local network, then your not. I would ring back and get a person who knows how those things work and not dish out half understood stuff read from a script.


  • #482
    waynegalway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,684 ✭✭✭waynegalway


    god's toy wrote: »
    I don't think they understood the question to be honest, maybe ask on the three forum?
    Yes he's right IF you're using that phone as an internet connection, as in content from the net is going over the chromecast, however if your device is not using internet (but your still using it for chromecast to wtch local content from your local network, then your not. I would ring back and get a person who knows how those things work and not dish out half understood stuff read from a script.

    I have replied to three on their boards forum, so we'll see what they say today.

    Anyway, the whole thing is too messy with my set up. I don't want to tether and I don't have unlimited broadband coming into the house through a normal router. So I've decided to sell the Chromecast. It just doesn't suit my set up. I'll get an MHL cable for the phone instead.


  • #483
    marcbrophy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,551 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    Sorry, I have to ask again! :)
    marcbrophy wrote: »
    Has anyone managed to properly set up static routes in a Netgear router?

    I've set them up according to Kleine's link, then ping the address 8.8.8.8 or 8.8.4.4, but can still access it. It won't block for me?


  • #484
    Vinz Mesrine
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,833 ✭✭✭Vinz Mesrine


    So I have a question.

    I got my chromecast last week and it was working perfectly until Wednesday night when it started performing really poorly. YouTube and netflix videos are very poor quality, most videos from my phone won't stream through All Cast at all even though they did last week.

    I haven't moved the dongle at all so it can't be down to the distance from the router. I haven't taken it out of the TV since I got it so it hasn't powered off at all, could that be something to do with it?

    It's very annoying now as videos are unwatchable.


  • #485
    irishpancake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,481 ✭✭✭irishpancake


    Vinz Mesrine wrote: »
    So I have a question.

    I got my chromecast last week and it was working perfectly until Wednesday night when it started performing really poorly. YouTube and netflix videos are very poor quality, most videos from my phone won't stream through All Cast at all even though they did last week.

    I haven't moved the dongle at all so it can't be down to the distance from the router. I haven't taken it out of the TV since I got it so it hasn't powered off at all, could that be something to do with it?

    It's very annoying now as videos are unwatchable.

    All Cast can be extremely variable, updates frequently break fixes.

    Can you use Bubble UPnP....

    I find it very good, lots of settings to improve streaming, tweaks, etc

    Try out the free version, it's on Play.

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bubblesoft.android.bubbleupnp


  • #486
    Vinz Mesrine
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,833 ✭✭✭Vinz Mesrine


    I have Avia which plays my videos aswell but the quality is very poor. It seems to be a hardware problem more than software as the netflix and YouTube videos are also suffering.


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  • #487
    James Forde
    Registered Users Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭James Forde


    Sounds like a wifi issue.


  • #488
    Mantis Toboggan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,232 ✭✭✭✭Mantis Toboggan


    Anyone able to get Mobdro to cast?

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



  • #489
    Dozen Wicked Words
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,325 ✭✭✭✭Dozen Wicked Words


    Buddy Holly wrote: »
    Anyone able to get Mobdro to cast?

    Says "coming soon" on premium features, doubt anyone will have any luck until that happens.


  • #490
    CinSoots
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 216 ✭✭CinSoots


    Dozen Wicked Words wrote: »
    Says "coming soon" on premium features, doubt anyone will have any luck until that happens.
    It says that for a long time :(


  • #491
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,177 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Been using 'bubble UPNP' to cast with mine since i got it, its never broke down and works a charm.

    highly recommend


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  • #492
    Missymoohaa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,737 ✭✭✭Missymoohaa


    Just spotted this on Ibood as their deal of the day. Might be an alternative for some people wonder can it be used for everything unlike the chromecast. Great price too.

    http://www.ibood.com/ie/en/product_specs/47337/EZCast_M2_Original/


  • #493
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,369 ✭✭✭madmoe


    Missymoohaa wrote: »
    Just spotted this on Ibood as their deal of the day. Might be an alternative for some people wonder can it be used for everything unlike the chromecast. Great price too.

    http://www.ibood.com/ie/en/product_specs/47337/EZCast_M2_Original/

    Looks nice! I downloaded the Allcast app and was able to cast a 720p MKV file to my TV from my Nexus 10! I'm impressed with the picture quality (no lag) and the audio worked as well! The Chromecast is plugged into the TV but if it were plugged into an AV receiver and the MKV has DTS encoded audio will the Chromecast output that to the 5.1/7.1 receiver?

    Cheers,
    M


  • #494
    irishpancake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,481 ✭✭✭irishpancake


    Missymoohaa wrote: »
    Just spotted this on Ibood as their deal of the day. Might be an alternative for some people wonder can it be used for everything unlike the chromecast. Great price too.

    http://www.ibood.com/ie/en/product_specs/47337/EZCast_M2_Original/

    Newest M2 EZcast media player TV stick better than V5II DLNA Miracast Airplay better than google chromecast

    http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Biggest-Discount-Newest-M2-EZcast-media-player-TV-stick-better-than-V5II-DLNA-Miracast-Airplay-better/1671575310.html
    (from AliExpress Android)

    $21.88/€15.78 free shipping!!!

    iBOOD shipping costs are outrageous.....

    for this dongle, €12.50 shipping!!!

    for an item they are charging €27.95 for..... crazy!!!

    Over €40 for a €16 Chinese dongle.


  • #495
    Dozen Wicked Words
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,325 ✭✭✭✭Dozen Wicked Words


    irishpancake wrote: »
    Free shipping 2014Newest M2 EZcast media player TV stick better than V5II DLNA Miracast Airplay better than google chromecast

    http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Biggest-Discount-Newest-M2-EZcast-media-player-TV-stick-better-than-V5II-DLNA-Miracast-Airplay-better/1671575310.html
    (from AliExpress Android)

    $21.88/€15.78 free shipping!!!

    iBOOD shipping cists are outrageous.


    How is this better than Chromecast? What does It do that chromecast can't? Have one of those already but tempted by any gadget!


  • #496
    mcw92
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,518 ✭✭✭mcw92


    Available at Argos now too at €40.


    http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&searchTerms=2493897&authToken=


  • #497
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    So anyone got this working with iPlayer ? I was kindly sent links to the iPlayer and BBC media player APKs, and using Hola I'm able to use it fine no problem on Android and can cast the menus etc.

    However when I play something when casting it won't play, seems to be some sort of geographical restricting based on the chromecast itself ? Is there where messing around with the DNS to bypass the chromecast's one comes into play ?


  • #498
    Media999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,695 ✭✭✭Media999


    So what apps are on this now. Decided against buying one a few months back as the apps were weak.

    What apps are you all using now?


  • #499
    smackyB
    Registered Users Posts: 754 ✭✭✭smackyB


    ThisRegard wrote: »
    So anyone got this working with iPlayer ? I was kindly sent links to the iPlayer and BBC media player APKs, and using Hola I'm able to use it fine no problem on Android and can cast the menus etc.

    However when I play something when casting it won't play, seems to be some sort of geographical restricting based on the chromecast itself ? Is there where messing around with the DNS to bypass the chromecast's one comes into play ?

    Chromecast uses a direct connection, it doesn't route any traffic through your phone so a VPN there is not going to work. Instead you would need to implement some kind of VPN at the router level.


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    ThisRegard
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    Yeah, thought so. I was hoping that when the device cast off it may have held on to the connection made by the android device, or that any regional checking had already been done by then initial handshake.


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    baingal nancer
    Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭baingal nancer


    Can anyone confirm if film on works with chromecast


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