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Chromecast Apps Discussion - READ FIRST POST!!!

The Corinthian

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 can be used towards illegal ends; particularly the casting of copyrighted materials, and as a result that thread needed to be closed.

So this thread is here so that the community can get what it seeks, but I'm starting it afresh so that one thing is clear; any discussion on apps or methods, directly or indirectly, that result in any illegal activity will result in an immediate and permanent banning from this forum. Pleading ignorance will not be accepted as a defense. Hiding behind the use of code words to discuss such apps and warez will not be accepted as a defense.

How do you know if something can be discussed or not? Simple; if it has no real purpose other than to blatantly stream/cast copyrighted material, then it can't. If it has legitimate, legal and demonstrable, uses, then it can.

Please try to make this thread a positive one for the community. Thank you.

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pizzahead77

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

No, the chromecast dns settings override services like Hola so unfortunately it won't work.

There are ways of overriding the DNS settings but it depends on your router and setting up static routes

_Whimsical_

Buddy Holly wrote: »

Anyone able to cast with Hola?

No, the chromecast dns settings override services like Hola so unfortunately it won't work.

Mantis Toboggan

Anyone able to cast with Hola?

batistuta9

anyway to get it working with the TED app?

irishpancake

Atomic Pineapple wrote: »

The RTE Player doesn't support Chromecast, the app itself barely works for me lately, it crashed constantly while trying to watch the Ireland Germany game.

Its an actual disgrace, that App.

To think so much of our money goes into that rotten borough, and they produce that!!!.

gerrybbadd

I think thats because it looks like RTE threw about a fiver at some random guy to develop the app.

The TV3 app looks like about €2.99 was spent on it as well.

Atomic Pineapple

The RTE Player doesn't support Chromecast, the app itself barely works for me lately, it crashed constantly while trying to watch the Ireland Germany game.

Kleine Hundin

One quick google "chromecast vs nexus player" I'm not yet allowed to post URLs.

I'd say chromecast is cheaper and available now and wait see after while if Android TV is taking off, it's not planned for a release outside of the USA right now.

TV box will have chromecast support already built in. TV box will apps to be installed on it, and controlled with a remote. But the apps have to be developed for it to support the remote. So I don't know if you can just install exitsting RTE Player on the TV Box and have it work without RTE releasing an app to support the box. If I want RTE player on my TV screen I have to cast it from chrome browser to chromecast. So for the moment I see no reason to switch.

Does anyone know if RTE Player plan chromecast support? I waited long enough for RTE player android app

gzoladz

I am wondering if n9 screen mirroring will adapt its form factor to 16:9 or will be 4:3.

gzoladz

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

I'm about to buy a Chromecast - but would I be better waiting for this new Android TV box announced yesterday?

They are different products, it depends on what you want,.

CantGetNoSleep

I'm about to buy a Chromecast - but would I be better waiting for this new Android TV box announced yesterday?

Bligh

Hey there, I bought a Chromecast a few days ago and loving it, its really cool to be able cast and mirror my nexus 7 onto my TV.

So this got me thinking, as I sometime teach night classes and use power point and white boards / flib boards quite a lot.

Is there any way I can cast my nexus 7 screen to my laptop so it can be projected, I believe because of the Analog sunset its not possible to hook up a nexus directly to a VGA output.

could be done device to device without both being connected to a common router.

The All Cast App is suppose to allow this but so far the app has not been updated with this function.

Would be interested to know if this is possible without rooting my device.

JohnK

bennyineire wrote: »

I can't seem to get google music to cast, the app doesn't even have the "cast" icon.
Is this related to the Irish version of google music or is this working for other peps

Just tried with mine and it was working ok

BionicRasher

Casting Google + photos is really hit and miss lately.
Keeps telling me that the photos must be backed up online first. They are all synced but only work every now and again.
YouTube also giving grief. Very low quality and a lot of buffering.
Used to love this yoke but now it's peeing me off.

paska

bennyineire wrote: »

I can't seem to get google music to cast, the app doesn't even have the "cast" icon.
Is this related to the Irish version of google music or is this working for other peps

Mine had a cast option the other day and now its gone!!

bennyineire

I can't seem to get google music to cast, the app doesn't even have the "cast" icon.
Is this related to the Irish version of google music or is this working for other peps

[Deleted User]

Buddy Holly wrote: »

Think this is more to do with chrome os ie Chromebooks as opposed to Chromecast.

Yep,my mistake,didn't realize it.

Mantis Toboggan

droidman123 wrote: »

http://www.talkandroid.com/222751-four-additional-android-apps-make-their-way-over-to-the-chrome-web-store/?utm_source=feedburner-ta&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AndroidNewsGoogleAndroidForums+%28TalkAndroid+-+Android+News%2C+Rumours%2C+and+Updates%29

4 more apps for Chromecast.

Think this is more to do with chrome os ie Chromebooks as opposed to Chromecast.

[Deleted User]

http://www.talkandroid.com/222751-four-additional-android-apps-make-their-way-over-to-the-chrome-web-store/?utm_source=feedburner-ta&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AndroidNewsGoogleAndroidForums+%28TalkAndroid+-+Android+News%2C+Rumours%2C+and+Updates%29

4 more apps for Chromecast.

_Whimsical_

tharmor wrote: »

Working fine on my rooted galaxy tab 3.....but video quality is poor for live channels and most of the videos !! Is nt it full hd ??

That's our answer then, it should work if you take the sim out of a phone too in that case.

tharmor

?Can i cancel the entertainment pass to avoid being billed when three months are over ? Or i will lose the 3 months ??

tharmor

BionicRasher wrote: »

Ya I have the app but it will not work

Working fine on my rooted galaxy tab 3.....but video quality is poor for live channels and most of the videos

!! Is nt it full hd ??

Dave..M

BionicRasher wrote: »

On another note
I got an email asking me to re-register the Chromecast - I wonder are they copping on we are in Ireland and trying to flush us out? I dont think I will re-register

Email says

On the 8th October, we're making some improvements to the way we deliver our great NOW TV entertainment on Chromecast.

Without getting overly technical, the improvements mean you'll get a better overall experience when watching NOW TV on Chromecast.

What do I need to do?

To continue watching NOW TV on Chromecast we'll need you to re-register your Chromecast device with us.

I reregistered on the 8th and it worked fine (I doubt it matters but my chromecast country is in as UK since registering as I got it pre Irish release)

BionicRasher

On another note
I got an email asking me to re-register the Chromecast - I wonder are they copping on we are in Ireland and trying to flush us out? I dont think I will re-register

Email says

On the 8th October, we're making some improvements to the way we deliver our great NOW TV entertainment on Chromecast.

Without getting overly technical, the improvements mean you'll get a better overall experience when watching NOW TV on Chromecast.

What do I need to do?

To continue watching NOW TV on Chromecast we'll need you to re-register your Chromecast device with us.

BionicRasher

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

Hmmm. Seems it won't work with rooted devices and it won't work with Irish sims. People are reporting it will work in sim free tablets or if you take the sim out of your phone.
I'm sure there's a work around for rooted devices too. There has to be an app for that.

You could always just pay for a NOW tv box, it's only 12ish euro and you get a three month free code with it too so in total you'd end up with a streaming box that can play vids from pc and phone via plex and other apps and 6 months free for the 12 quid.

Must try it on my tablet when I get get home (its rooted however so it may not work)
I already have 2 NowTV boxes so the Android app not working is no big deal

_Whimsical_

BionicRasher wrote: »

Ya I have the app but it will not work

Hmmm. Seems it won't work with rooted devices and it won't work with Irish sims. People are reporting it will work in sim free tablets or if you take the sim out of your phone.
I'm sure there's a work around for rooted devices too. There has to be an app for that.

You could always just pay for a NOW tv box, it's only 12ish euro and you get a three month free code with it too so in total you'd end up with a streaming box that can play vids from pc and phone via plex and other apps and 6 months free for the 12 quid.

BionicRasher

tharmor wrote: »

How did you get the app to work.....i got it installed but cant get it to work !

Ya I have the app but it will not work

_Whimsical_

Someone in another thread mentioned that the latest version of the app doesn't work in Ireland but that this version does work.
I haven't tried it myself yet, if someone finds it successful please report back.

tharmor

BionicRasher wrote: »

Ways and means......
Pretty easy to get the app if needed but I have 2 nowtv boxes so that 3 months free was a great deal for me

How did you get the app to work.....i got it installed but cant get it to work !

tharmor

BionicRasher wrote: »

I think that you have to enter payment details before it will allow you to view anything - free or not. I used an Irish card day one when I got the box and canceled as soon as I had the free trial.
Can't really remember as I have the box over 6 months now

Ok i have the pass now for 3 months ! I created an account and went via chromecast...

How to get the app working on adroid ? I am getting SIM not valid error. Can anyone help ?

Thanks.