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What cool things can Chromecast do?
Check them out below.
- Make Your Meetings Bigger. Image: Google.
- Cast Google Slides to Your TV.
- Mirror Your Android Device to the TV.
- Bring Apple TV and Google TV Together.
- Banish Buffering With an Ethernet Adapter.
- Cast Music to Your TV.
- Chromecast Guest Mode.
- Do Not Track.
How do I get the most out of my Chromecast?
10 tips and tricks to get the most out of your new Chromecast
- Use guest mode to let your friends cast.
- Mirror your computer screen and phone.
- Turn your TV on from your mobile device.
- Play local media.
- Watch 3D VR without a headset.
- Add your photos to the Chromecast slideshow.
- Use it in a hotel room.
Can you use your phone while watching Chromecast?
With Chromecast, you can text and tweet while watching your favorite scenes without interrupting what’s casting on your TV. Chromecast’s multitasking capabilities allow you to continue using your laptop, tablet, or mobile device while casting videos or casting a Chrome browser tab.
Can Chromecast display my calendar?
One of the features available for your Chromecast turns your television screen into a personal dashboard. This dashboard utilizes the space on your screen to display information widgets that you choose and customize. There are options for calendars, weather forecasts, daily news, and a to-do list, just to name some.
What is ambient mode on Chromecast?
Ambient Mode allows Chromecast to access photos, personalized content, and preferences associated with your Google account. You can only access and manage Ambient Mode preferences from the Google Home app.
What does the little button on the Chromecast do?
(The process is actually an interesting one: pressing the button forces the Chromecast to boot up into a USB boot mode, where it looks for a local copy of a signed system image and loads it. Enterprising users have tried to use this mechanism to load their own software on Chromecasts, too!)
How far away can you Chromecast?
In general, in most homes, you can be up to 30 feet from your router for a decent connection.
Is there a monthly fee for using chromecast?
You don’t have to pay any subscription fees to use a Chromecast, although you’ll still have to pay for services like Netflix and Hulu to access them. If you’re using a computer with Google Chrome, you can “cast” nearly any webpage onto the TV, and view the internet in a higher resolution.
How can I watch free TV on chromecast?
Free mobile TV apps supported by Chromecast: iOS (iPhone and iPad) or Android for mobile phone/tablet. Just plug the Chromecast stick into your HDMI connector, connect with one tap of the Cast button on your smart device: and you’re ready to go! Watch TV at home or on the go – Internet TV, the future of TV.
How do I use Chromecast as dashboard?
In the Cast dialog, click the Sources and make sure Cast tab is selected. Click on your Chromecast. You should now see your dashboard displaying on your TV. To make it full screen, hover over your dashboard and click the full screen icon in the top right hand corner.
How does Google Chromecast work for beginners?
Getting Started With the Chromecast As you can see from the picture above, the Chromecast is actually a small device, similar in size to a USB flash drive. You connect it to an HDMI port on your television, then you can turn on your TV and switch it to the input channel to which the Chromecast is connected.
How do I install Chromecast on Windows 10?
Go to the website https://www.google.com/chrome and download the Chrome browser. Then just install the Google Chrome browser on your PC, unless you have already installed and browsing on it.
How do I setup Chromecast on my PC?
To set up the Chromecast from a laptop, Mac or PC, go to chromecast.com/setup using the Chrome browser, and then click “set up your Chromecast using this computer” at the bottom of the screen(Credit: Michael Irving/New Atlas) Go to chromecast.com/setup, and select “set up your Chromecast using this computer.”.
Can I connect my laptop to Chromecast?
Another way to connect your laptop to your TV is to use a Chromecast device to stream content from your laptop. To use Chromecast: Insert a small piece of hardware called a dongle into your HDTV’s HDMI port. Use your TV to visit a website with setup instructions.