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| 1434141 | 2017-04-12 04:04:00 | Not really computer, but, been thinking on getting a Chromecast. I presently run my lappy on to our TV with HDMI. Will Chromecast be the same, IE whats on desktop on TV? Thanks, Ian |
ianhnz (4263) | ||
| 1434142 | 2017-04-12 05:14:00 | I think you have to install Chrome if you use windows. I've never tried this But I have tried a chromecast with a smartphone. Using Google Home. Or something. You have to set it up first and you get a pin code / number. So you can connect to it Then you can go to whatever site and cast it so it appears on the screen |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1434143 | 2017-04-12 05:52:00 | As Speedy said you need to have the Chrome browser installed on a Windows PC. It then works brilliantly. Once you start casting it will carry on and you can do other tasks at the same time for example be watching a Utube clip and process email. | CliveM (6007) | ||
| 1434144 | 2017-04-12 05:57:00 | You plug the chromecast into a spare HDMI port. It should come with a power supply, in case the TV doesnt have a USB port | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1434145 | 2017-04-12 06:01:00 | Also if you have a smartphone/tablet a few apps have a chromecast button. I think this is a better experience than the computer. Apps like Netflix, lightbox, YouTube |
psycik (12851) | ||
| 1434146 | 2017-04-12 07:59:00 | Slingshots giving one away, with a 24 month contract. Not to keen on the 24 month, but I thinks they only $60-$70 anyways. Thanks for all the replys. |
ianhnz (4263) | ||
| 1434147 | 2017-04-12 08:15:00 | Yup Chromecast 2 is about 69. The latest one is over $100 which supports 4K. | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
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