Are there devices out there that don't break the bank that can convert HDMI
from the Chromecast to either audio via a 30-pin dock connector on a speaker
dock, or auxiliary line-in? I was thinking about switching over to an
Android phone and the Chromecast could stream some services, but for others,
I would probably have to find an Airplay or DLNA transmitting app to feed
the audio to that littlewireless to 30-pin receiver I can hook to my dock.
The TV has HDMI, but switching inputs is in a menu, and I'm not sure I could
get good quality sound out without running a long audio cable across the
room.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dane Trethowan" <grtd...@internode.on.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 4:21 PM
Subject: Have The Chromecast Up And Running
Subject line says it all, the Chromecast Set Top box is now up and running.
The setup was easy enough using the Chromecase App available from the IOS
Apps Store, there are Apps for the PC and Mac though I don't know how
accessible these are so what I'm about to describe is totally from the
perspective of an IOS user.
The setup involves you searching for the Chromcast which has its own Wi-Fi
network, you then join this on your iPhone, the Chromecast App follows the
progress.
From here you configure the Chromecast's basic settings such as the name,
the Wi-fi network the Chromecast should connect to and so on, further
setting adjustments can be made from the Chromecast App after the basic
setup is complete.
From the Chromecast App is where all the action takes place, its where you
discover "Chromecast Apps" such as Youtube, Rdio, Google Play and so on,
these are available from the Apps Store and The Chromecast will take you
straight to the appropriate Chrome Apps pages with the tap of a button.
So what is a Chromecast? Put simply its a stick similar to a USB memory
stick, one end plugs into a HDMI socket whilst the other plugs into a USB
port for power, in other words the Chromecast is specifically designed to
plug into the back of a TV for the specific purpose of converting that
device into a "Smart Television".
There is little processing power in the Chromecast because your iPhone or
other device does all that and this gives the Chromecast a huge price
advantage over its competition, I picked one up for $40 Australian Dollars.
So far with the Chromecast I've explored and played videos through it to my
Denon AVR2113 surround-sound receiver which is connected via HDMI to my
Samsung Television, I've used the Rdio App to search for and play various
songs etc, the exploration will continue today as I'm anxious to try ABC
iView and BBC iPlayer Apps, today Good Friday presents the perfect
opportunity, Happy Easter to you all.
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