Chromecast

Swarfega

Swarfega

Swarfega

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About
Chromecast is a digital media player developed by Google. The device plays audio/video content on a high-definition television by directly streaming it via Wi-Fi from the Internet or a local network.

Specs
Power Micro-USB
System-on-chip used Marvell DE3005-A1[2]
Display 1080p
Connectivity HDMI (supports CEC), Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n @ 2.4 GHz)
Dimensions 72 mm × 35 mm × 12 mm
Weight 34 g

Release dates
24th July 2013 - US
19th March 2014 - Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the U.K

Purchase

Currys: http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/audio/...a-players/google-chromecast-22021414-pdt.html
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=chromecast

Useful links
Official page: http://www.google.co.uk/intl/en_uk/chrome/devices/chromecast/ (Currently redirects to US)
Recognised apps: https://www.google.co.uk/intl/en/chrome/devices/chromecast/apps.html
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromecast
Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/Chromecast/
XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/hardware-hacking/chromecast


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Swarfega said:
Has anyone got one of these?
I want one for NetFlix for me dumb TV but obviously they havent been officially released here yet. Does UK NetFlix work on these imported units? Are there any major limitations?
Kinda bored of waiting for a UK release now and thinking about buying one of the imports.
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I have two in the house. They are mainly used for Netflix. I use it for YouTube every so often.
When chromecasting on Plex goes public I'll be using that to stream movies from my PC.
 
I use plex but currently use Avia until plex make chromecast support free for all users. Avia is ok but picky about your media. It will play MP4 fine but it hates AVI. MKV also has no sound. I have no idea why like as I thought plex transcodes on the fly.
 
Avia charge for their chromecast support :-(

Whilst I have had some success with it I would recommend waiting for plex to go free.
 
As far as I can tell the devices arent region specific so they should work anywhere. The restrictions are based on your IP so taking a Netflix UK account with you overseas won't work without involving VPN's.
 
Thanks, that's what were guessing. £30 lowest but since we get ripped off why not chuck another fiver on it to make it £35. £30 would be great though if true.
 
Deewon said:
Anyone tried or seen this in action yet?

I just don't want to have to stream a desktop, really looking to take a PC / Laptop out of the equation all together.
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Just tried this from the phone. No options for casting. Works fine though from PC.
 
Interesting, there was something I read a while ago where Google didn't support live streaming. That's why Red bull app would only show prerecorded videos.
 
Correct, would have thought this forum would be better than Mobile/Tablets being that it is a TV device and not a phone or tablet but nevermind. Mods can decide :)
 
Well, my non-freeview TV that doesn't have a DVD or similar player attached is good for absolutely nothing. After plugging in my Chromecast I can now get Netflix, Youtube, iPlayer etc on it all for the price of £30.
 
Chromecast is a standalone device, it's not an wireless extender. It connects to the internet wirelessly like any other wireless device. You open Netflix or Youtube on your phone/tablet, connect it to the Chromecast. Open the video you want to watch then turn your phone/tablet off. The Chromecast maintains the stream to the outside servers not your phone/tablet.

Search for it on YouTube to see examples.
 
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