Chromecast built-in - Audio
Hi! For those who would rather the convenience of Chromecast built-in to a speaker system then follow the link below. advantages? No need to buy a separate Google Chromecast Audio unit, just use the Google Home App to Setup your Chromecast Speakers and sstream music etc to them by selecting the Speakers from the available Chromecast devices in your App from your Phone or have Google Home stream to that speaker etc. https://www.google.com/chromecast/built-in/audio/
Google Chromecast
I received the chrome cast earlier today and I’m impressed! The new unit is far smaller than the older Chromecast I had and will run on my 5.0GHZ Wi-Fi network whereas the older unit wouldn’t look at it. I setup the Chromecast from the Google Home App on my iPhone but I’m going to reinitialise the Chromecast down the track and try setup from my Samsung Galaxy S6, I doubt I’ll have any difficulty doing all that. So far I’ve been able to connect to Spotify and Tunein Radio Pro Apps on my Samsung. There are still some things I need to do like working out which Apps I’ll need to stream video files from my network drives to the Chromecast. I did a quick Google search on this topic and found something called Plex which appears to do the job so I’ll try this later on and see just how accessible the App is under Android. I was hoping that Allcast might do the job but no luck, Allcast finds the Chromecast and I can get to the files I wish to stream but when I double-tap a file the file doesn’t play on the Chromecast. On the IOS side it seems that the File Browser App will stream to the Chromecast just fine for video files on my network so I’ll try that in coming days. I must say its a real buzz, I’m sitting at the Mac computer in my Den typing this eMail whilst Tunin Radio Pro runs on the Galaxy S6 streaming Radio 2GB to the Chromecast in the lounge connected to the Denon AVR2113 Surround-Sound receiver which in tern is connected to the Television. I can control Tunein Radio with my voice on the Samsung Galaxy S6 using Google Now, I’m getting a little tired of Warren More on 2GB so I think I’ll “Play Radio 2Ch with Tunein Radio Pro” and listen to that instead. ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
Google Chromecast
Hi! I'm about to order one of these from eBay so I wish to confirm that the Chromecast II is the current generation?
Re: ChromeCast.
Hi! Understandable but it doesn’t make me happy. Well i am a big fan of Apple Music but now since spotify seems to become more accessible i may have to rethink that. /A > 19 dec. 2016 kl. 18:52 skrev Mary Otten <maryot...@comcast.net>: > > Once the phone or tablet has sent the audio or audio plus video to the > Chromecast, the Chromecast stream is using Wi-Fi directly from the source. > But Apple Music does not allow chrome cast. So if you are heavily into Apple > Music, it won't be a good choice. > Mary > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 19, 2016, at 6:10 AM, Anders Holmberg <and...@pipkrokodil.se> wrote: >> >> Hi! >> Yesterday i tried the Chromecast for music at one of my friends and was very >> amazed. >> But one thing i don’t get the hang of is how it actually can stream the >> music or radio station even after you closed the app or even turned of your >> phone. >> Does it connects directly to the stream itself instead of getting the info >> via the phone like the airport express? >> So why should i have the airport express then? >> Can most apps stream through chromeCast on the Iphone? >> TuneinRadio can do that and i guess vlc but how about apple Music and how >> about other apps? >> Thanks. >> /A > >
Re: SV: ChromeCast.
Yes as I thought and I reckon the later Chromecast stuff would support the 5.0GHZ Wi-Fi band. On 20/12/2016 4:12 AM, Brian Olesen wrote: HI Dane, There are certainly newer versions out now, also with much better technical specs and features. I can't answer how it get the stream from, or if it maybe just buffers it. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 19. december 2016 17:36 Til: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Emne: Re: ChromeCast. I have a Chromecas though its one of the original models and I'm sure things have changed since the time of the first model. As I recall the Chromecast does have its own inteligence to a point, meaning that it is able to take a stream from an external source such as Youtube and stream even if the App on the phone or whatever is turned off, problem is then of course that you can't stop the stream . Why should you have an Airport Express with a Chromecast or is one better than the other? Yep, one certainly does have better audio than the other and that's the Airport Express however it really doesn't matter when all is said and done because you won't be able to buy an Airport Express for much longer and I don't even know whether you can actually still buy one anyway. On 20/12/2016 1:10 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! Yesterday i tried the Chromecast for music at one of my friends and was very amazed. But one thing i don’t get the hang of is how it actually can stream the music or radio station even after you closed the app or even turned of your phone. Does it connects directly to the stream itself instead of getting the info via the phone like the airport express? So why should i have the airport express then? Can most apps stream through chromeCast on the Iphone? TuneinRadio can do that and i guess vlc but how about apple Music and how about other apps? Thanks. /A
Re: ChromeCast.
Spotify has the facilities to make use of your Chromecast. I don't have an Apple TV right at the moment though I suspect that - if I wanted to use a Chromecast to stream all the Documentary's and stuff I bought with my Apple TV - then I'd be right out of luck <damn!> On 20/12/2016 4:52 AM, Mary Otten wrote: Once the phone or tablet has sent the audio or audio plus video to the Chromecast, the Chromecast stream is using Wi-Fi directly from the source. But Apple Music does not allow chrome cast. So if you are heavily into Apple Music, it won't be a good choice. Mary Sent from my iPhone On Dec 19, 2016, at 6:10 AM, Anders Holmberg <and...@pipkrokodil.se> wrote: Hi! Yesterday i tried the Chromecast for music at one of my friends and was very amazed. But one thing i don’t get the hang of is how it actually can stream the music or radio station even after you closed the app or even turned of your phone. Does it connects directly to the stream itself instead of getting the info via the phone like the airport express? So why should i have the airport express then? Can most apps stream through chromeCast on the Iphone? TuneinRadio can do that and i guess vlc but how about apple Music and how about other apps? Thanks. /A
Re: ChromeCast.
Once the phone or tablet has sent the audio or audio plus video to the Chromecast, the Chromecast stream is using Wi-Fi directly from the source. But Apple Music does not allow chrome cast. So if you are heavily into Apple Music, it won't be a good choice. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2016, at 6:10 AM, Anders Holmberg <and...@pipkrokodil.se> wrote: > > Hi! > Yesterday i tried the Chromecast for music at one of my friends and was very > amazed. > But one thing i don’t get the hang of is how it actually can stream the music > or radio station even after you closed the app or even turned of your phone. > Does it connects directly to the stream itself instead of getting the info > via the phone like the airport express? > So why should i have the airport express then? > Can most apps stream through chromeCast on the Iphone? > TuneinRadio can do that and i guess vlc but how about apple Music and how > about other apps? > Thanks. > /A
SV: ChromeCast.
HI Dane, There are certainly newer versions out now, also with much better technical specs and features. I can't answer how it get the stream from, or if it maybe just buffers it. Brian -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] På vegne af Dane Trethowan Sendt: 19. december 2016 17:36 Til: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Emne: Re: ChromeCast. I have a Chromecas though its one of the original models and I'm sure things have changed since the time of the first model. As I recall the Chromecast does have its own inteligence to a point, meaning that it is able to take a stream from an external source such as Youtube and stream even if the App on the phone or whatever is turned off, problem is then of course that you can't stop the stream . Why should you have an Airport Express with a Chromecast or is one better than the other? Yep, one certainly does have better audio than the other and that's the Airport Express however it really doesn't matter when all is said and done because you won't be able to buy an Airport Express for much longer and I don't even know whether you can actually still buy one anyway. On 20/12/2016 1:10 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: > Hi! > Yesterday i tried the Chromecast for music at one of my friends and was very > amazed. > But one thing i don’t get the hang of is how it actually can stream the music > or radio station even after you closed the app or even turned of your phone. > Does it connects directly to the stream itself instead of getting the info > via the phone like the airport express? > So why should i have the airport express then? > Can most apps stream through chromeCast on the Iphone? > TuneinRadio can do that and i guess vlc but how about apple Music and how > about other apps? > Thanks. > /A
Re: ChromeCast.
I have a Chromecas though its one of the original models and I'm sure things have changed since the time of the first model. As I recall the Chromecast does have its own inteligence to a point, meaning that it is able to take a stream from an external source such as Youtube and stream even if the App on the phone or whatever is turned off, problem is then of course that you can't stop the stream . Why should you have an Airport Express with a Chromecast or is one better than the other? Yep, one certainly does have better audio than the other and that's the Airport Express however it really doesn't matter when all is said and done because you won't be able to buy an Airport Express for much longer and I don't even know whether you can actually still buy one anyway. On 20/12/2016 1:10 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! Yesterday i tried the Chromecast for music at one of my friends and was very amazed. But one thing i don’t get the hang of is how it actually can stream the music or radio station even after you closed the app or even turned of your phone. Does it connects directly to the stream itself instead of getting the info via the phone like the airport express? So why should i have the airport express then? Can most apps stream through chromeCast on the Iphone? TuneinRadio can do that and i guess vlc but how about apple Music and how about other apps? Thanks. /A
ChromeCast.
Hi! Yesterday i tried the Chromecast for music at one of my friends and was very amazed. But one thing i don’t get the hang of is how it actually can stream the music or radio station even after you closed the app or even turned of your phone. Does it connects directly to the stream itself instead of getting the info via the phone like the airport express? So why should i have the airport express then? Can most apps stream through chromeCast on the Iphone? TuneinRadio can do that and i guess vlc but how about apple Music and how about other apps? Thanks. /A
Rogue Amoeba - Under the Microscope » Blog Archive » Airfoil 5.5: Now Playing on Chromecast!
I’m very much looking forward to trying this new version of Airfoil for Mac given its extra abilities available now to stream to Chromecast compatible devices. I would assume that a similar update for the Windows version of Airfoil will follow before too long. read the blog post below. > https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2016/10/28/airfoil-5-5-now-playing-on-chromecast/ > > <https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2016/10/28/airfoil-5-5-now-playing-on-chromecast/> ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
Rogue Amoeba - Under The Microscope > Blog Archive > Airfoil and Chromecast Devices
Hi! Other list members would know that I've been using Airfoil for Mac and Windows now for a very long time and I often post Blog entry's from the developer here. This entry is of particular interest to those who have a Google Chromecast or Chromecast audio unit who are thinking of using Airfoil to stream to their Chromecast product and why not! Airfoil already streams to Bluetooth and airplay devices so streaming to Chromecast devices is a logical step forward though - as you'll see in the entry - Airfoil isn't quite there yet but at least Chromecast hasn't been forgotten and neither it should be as its one of the ever expanding streaming methods of uaudio/video given the price of the units etc. http://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2016/03/01/airfoil-and-chromecast-devices/
Google Chromecast review: Finally, Internet-to-TV streaming done right | Computerworld
> http://www.computerworld.com/article/2474262/computer-hardware/google-chromecast-review--finally--internet-to-tv-streaming-done-right.html > > <http://www.computerworld.com/article/2474262/computer-hardware/google-chromecast-review--finally--internet-to-tv-streaming-done-right.html> ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
Chromecast Audio review: Give your old speakers a new brain
> http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/05/chromecast-audio-review/ > <http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/05/chromecast-audio-review/> ** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
Chromecast Question
Can anyone tell me where to find the cast button on the Netflix app for the iphone? it is supposed to be in the upper and lower right hand corners of the app., but I can't find it. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
Re: Chromecast Question
and further more, can anyone tell me how to setup my kromecast from my pc - Original Message - From: Gary Schindler garys5...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 2, 2015 8:42 PM Subject: Chromecast Question Can anyone tell me where to find the cast button on the Netflix app for the iphone? it is supposed to be in the upper and lower right hand corners of the app., but I can't find it. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
Tutorial: How To Stream Music With Google Chromecast - ReadWrite
I bought a Google Chromecast over 6 months ago and its one of those products which I'd put into the Bargain Basket, so small, so cheap and yet so flexible as the linked article demonstrates yet again. http://readwrite.com/2014/04/10/google-chromecast-music-apps-home-audio ** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Article: Hands on: Australian Chromecast
As other list members may know, I've had one of these devices now for a month or so, its one of those which was imported from the U.S., I've been very happy with the results and performance the little Chromecast Dongle delivers, very easy to set up and so forth. http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/computers/gadgets-on-the-go/hands-on-australian-chromecast-20140528-zrq75.html ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Article: Chromecast coming to Australia - worth getting excited?
Hi! I bought one of these a month or so back so this was well before the pending launch of the Chromecast in Australia, I bought it because of the high praise the device was receiving on the technology shows I listen to and I haven't been at all disappointed with my experience thus far which can only get better by the sounds of things. the article linked to below puts the device into perspective though I warn those who have a visual impairment that accessibility could be an issue with the Chromecast if you're thinking of controlling it from a computer, I've not tried this so can't say for sure. I have tried controlling the Chromecast from a Mac using the Chrome browser and from my Chromebox and I'm happy to say that I found no major issues. If my experience is anything to go by, the best device to use with your Chromecast is an IOS device such as an iPhone, iPad etc. Even if you already have an Apple TV, the investment in an additional device such as the Chromecast is certainly worth the while and I prefer to use it these days more than my Apple tve, more controls available from my iPhone for example. http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/computers/gadgets-on-the-go/chromecast-coming-to-australia--worth-getting-excited-20140519-zrh3v.html ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: Have The Chromecast Up And Running
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. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: Have The Chromecast Up And Running
I would love to know if you can stream movies from your PC to this device (Through your Wi-Fi connection) which is connected to a TV? I find the problem most of these media devices have is decoding Blu-ray quality movies containing DTS 5.1 - 7.1 audio. I have a nice collection of movies saved on my PC and I would love to enjoy them on my large screen TV (Well have my family enjoy them that is.) Having us all crammed around my 21 inch computer monitor watching movies isn't comfortable at all. Wish someone would create a media device that can handle this type of tasks for I know a lot of people would be very happy :D At 05:21 PM 4/17/2014, you wrote: 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. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: Have The Chromecast Up And Running
Don't see why that couldn't be done if you have an App to handle that, you can also use the Chrome browser to do it, Chrome has a full command set for the Chromecast. On 18 Apr 2014, at 12:05 pm, Salien Brown say...@gmail.com wrote: I would love to know if you can stream movies from your PC to this device (Through your Wi-Fi connection) which is connected to a TV? I find the problem most of these media devices have is decoding Blu-ray quality movies containing DTS 5.1 - 7.1 audio. I have a nice collection of movies saved on my PC and I would love to enjoy them on my large screen TV (Well have my family enjoy them that is.) Having us all crammed around my 21 inch computer monitor watching movies isn't comfortable at all. Wish someone would create a media device that can handle this type of tasks for I know a lot of people would be very happy :D At 05:21 PM 4/17/2014, you wrote: 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. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: Have The Chromecast Up And Running
The Chromecast is really meant to plug straight into a Television, most televisions that have come out in the last few years have HDMI ports on them. When you talk of conversion then you start making things complex and its most likely that such solutions will break your bank. In short i'd forget the Chromecast if you're thinking of using it with something else other than a Television, surround-Sound Receiver etc etc, anything that has a HDMI input then the Chromecast will work with. On 18 Apr 2014, at 7:55 am, Brent Harding br...@hostany.net wrote: 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. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: Have The Chromecast Up And Running
Dane, I'm curious about something. When using the newest Apple TV 3, it's quite easy for a visually impaired user to set it up (Voice Over is enabled immediately when you first turn it on.) With the Google Chromecast, how easy is it for someone to set up without sighted assistance? Can you edit/control all options of the Chromecast through an IOS or Android App? Can you give a step-by-step walkthrough of what you did to get it up and running? At 09:38 PM 4/18/2014, you wrote: The Chromecast is really meant to plug straight into a Television, most televisions that have come out in the last few years have HDMI ports on them. When you talk of conversion then you start making things complex and its most likely that such solutions will break your bank. In short i'd forget the Chromecast if you're thinking of using it with something else other than a Television, surround-Sound Receiver etc etc, anything that has a HDMI input then the Chromecast will work with. On 18 Apr 2014, at 7:55 am, Brent Harding br...@hostany.net wrote: 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. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
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. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
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. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
