The browser extension hasn't been connecting to Chromecast for me (still beta). I believe Google said Chrome version 30 contains all the enhancements for this (stable release is 28 right now).
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The browser extension hasn't been connecting to Chromecast for me (still beta). I believe Google said Chrome version 30 contains all the enhancements for this (stable release is 28 right now).
Netflix, Youtube, Google Music... they all work flawlessly. Everything starts up on the TV immediately after you press Play and controlling the playback/volume from my Nexus 4 is on point. Video is in HD, but most of the album art from Google Music fills the screen in low-res (if you care about that).
I haven't had any luck connecting to the device using the Chrome extension yet on my personal Windows 7 laptop. Not sure what's going on because my work laptop doesn't have the same issue.
Overall it works very well but it's very limited right now without the browser extension working for me. With the extension, you have alot of possibilities:
- streaming from Xvideos and the like
- stream from Spotify (without paying the monthly fee
)- use the Chrome Remote Desktop functionality
- stream local files using the trick vidswaps posted
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Never even heard of this, thanks fam!! Oh and it works great with the browser extension! Can't wait to see how much more functionality google and other developers will bring to this.
Or dragging and dropping in a web browser works too.
I had an issue connecting to Chrome tabs on my Macbook but no issue on my Windows laptop. What I did to get the macbook tabs to cast is go into Chrome settings and scoll alll the way to the bottom and turn off hardware acceleration. I'm sure it'll work as it should when it's out of Beta.Netflix, Youtube, Google Music... they all work flawlessly. Everything starts up on the TV immediately after you press Play and controlling the playback/volume from my Nexus 4 is on point. Video is in HD, but most of the album art from Google Music fills the screen in low-res (if you care about that).
I haven't had any luck connecting to the device using the Chrome extension yet on my personal Windows 7 laptop. Not sure what's going on because my work laptop doesn't have the same issue.
Overall it works very well but it's very limited right now without the browser extension working for me. With the extension, you have alot of possibilities:
- streaming from Xvideos and the like
- stream from Spotify (without paying the monthly fee
- use the Chrome Remote Desktop functionality
- stream local files using the trick vidswaps posted
will HBO GO, SHO and other streaming pay cable sites played in Chrome browser work on this?
It works, but not very well at the moment. It lags pretty bad. I'd anticipate apps like HBO Go will update their apps to support it.
i wonder if there is any difference if you are working off your phone tablet or PC?
Interesting.. the Chrome extension has an experimental option to cast your entire desktop, not just tabs
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/2...your-entire-desktop-screen-too-not-just-tabs/
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/2...your-entire-desktop-screen-too-not-just-tabs/
Yeah im on this
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Mine arrives Monday.
Another good indepth review:
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-media-receivers/google-chromecast/4505-6739_7-35823617.html
Another good indepth review:
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-media-receivers/google-chromecast/4505-6739_7-35823617.html
They shut that Netflix shit down early 
luckily I ordered before the shut off time. For the brothers who got theirs from amazon, the cut off time was July 24th 5:31 pm PST
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luckily I ordered before the shut off time. For the brothers who got theirs from amazon, the cut off time was July 24th 5:31 pm PSTSent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
They shut that Netflix shit down early
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ordered from google and got my netflix confirmation a little while ago.
They shut that Netflix shit down early
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My BGOL timestamp shows I ordered around July 24th between 455pm and 501pm EST
Fucking ass fuckers beta give me my Netflix shit...
I've tested a .mp4 video file that did play in the browser, but I cannot get .avi files to play in Chrome.
You should be good bro, so you did order from amazon?
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Initially did Google Play, but once someone on here said it's hit Amazon, I canceled the Google Play one and ordered on Amazon since I had Prime.
That's a beautiful thing. Was not expecting that out tha gate.
Can someone check the other sites I linked to?
Specially movie4k...
Initially did Google Play, but once someone on here said it's hit Amazon, I canceled the Google Play one and ordered on Amazon since I had Prime.
So you got it before it went out stock?
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Ordered mine cos best buy site and picked it up at the store 3 hrs later... I'm Raliegh NC..
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Yep, assuming they have a decent Wifi network.
I'm actually thinking about mounting my small TV in my weight room and connecting another Chromecast to that. Didn't wanna run wires inside the wall
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Root coming soon..... https://mobile.twitter.com/gtvhacker/status/360858375187210240
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It's pretty barebones. Expect maybe someone to implement mkv support, and maybe vobsub but not much else.
And since someone wanted it, what it can play.
Video codecs: H.264 High Profile Level 4.1, 4.2 and 5, VP8
Audio decoding: HE-AAC, LC-AAC, CELT/OPUS, MP3
Containers: MP4/CENC, WebM, MPEG-DASH, SmoothStreaming
Level 1 DRM support: Widevine, Playready
Subtitles: WebVTT - Web Video Text Tracks
The links for 1800upload and billionuploads are mkv's. That may have something to do with them not playing.
Yes. I did this with my desktop. It will also load the best quality your tv can display as well when you do this.
gotcha. movie4k and noobroom is good tho. wasnt expecting that...
should have mine on tuesday.
for all the folks who never get the NFL or NBA package..... you can get the broadband only package and use this chromecast to stream to the TV! had a homie do it with his MLB package and it worked great.
Also, for our PPV events, firstrow and other sites worked well.... enjoy guys
Also, for our PPV events, firstrow and other sites worked well.... enjoy guys
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