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Chromecast |OT|
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Might UPS el cheapo service where they get the package to your city then hand it over to USPS which has tracking numbers that start with a 9
Liferebooted
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Ugh yes it is, it finally started working over 24 hours later. Gonna take a fucking week -_-
It's a SmartTrack, meaning it's actually USPS shipment.
I've had the worst luck with this thing. My first device was busted (it would lose connectivity frequently and require a hard reset to start working again). Support sent me a new one which worked great until the AC power adapter suddenly crapped out. I can still use it if it's plugged into the TV, but it's a pain in the ass. Real bummer because the device itself is great. Guess I'll have to call them up again.
ThatObviousUser
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Got mine! Well, the second one I ordered from BB. My Google Play order is still in limbo since I didn't provide enough address information...
jobber
Would let Tony Parker sleep with his wife
I was going to post this in the Android thread but I'm going to say it's more of a topic in here.
Chromecast has ruined everything >_>
I attempt to stream a live youtube stream to my tv via Chromecast/web browser. A message pops up saying this video can't be streamed on tv....sure I can accept that.
So I try to stream the same video stream to my google tv box and it starts. 2 seconds later, the youtube app on google tv locks up. Can't get out of it without rebooting. This has happened ever since I got Chromecast. Before, youtube worked fine on the box.
Not to mention when I try to open Netflix on my phone and tablets while on the same network as the Chromecast, Netflix crashes after loading. It took 10 tries to get the movie list up on my phone. About 20 seconds later, it crashes. If i'm on 3G or wifi away from home, Netflix works fine.
To top it off, it's suppose to be used to stream video from your computer/tablet to a tv. This only works for 10 minutes at a time. Try streaming a twitch page or ESPN 3 and the stream locks up on Chromecast 10-15 minutes later. If you do it enough times, the Chromecast actually goes nuts and loses the wifi signal until you unplug it. The phone app doesn't even recognize it.
Reason I bought Chromecast was the Chrome app for the Google TV box shits the bed when I try to load a flash video.
THIS SHIT SUCKS
Chromecast has ruined everything >_>
I attempt to stream a live youtube stream to my tv via Chromecast/web browser. A message pops up saying this video can't be streamed on tv....sure I can accept that.
So I try to stream the same video stream to my google tv box and it starts. 2 seconds later, the youtube app on google tv locks up. Can't get out of it without rebooting. This has happened ever since I got Chromecast. Before, youtube worked fine on the box.
Not to mention when I try to open Netflix on my phone and tablets while on the same network as the Chromecast, Netflix crashes after loading. It took 10 tries to get the movie list up on my phone. About 20 seconds later, it crashes. If i'm on 3G or wifi away from home, Netflix works fine.
To top it off, it's suppose to be used to stream video from your computer/tablet to a tv. This only works for 10 minutes at a time. Try streaming a twitch page or ESPN 3 and the stream locks up on Chromecast 10-15 minutes later. If you do it enough times, the Chromecast actually goes nuts and loses the wifi signal until you unplug it. The phone app doesn't even recognize it.
Reason I bought Chromecast was the Chrome app for the Google TV box shits the bed when I try to load a flash video.
THIS SHIT SUCKS
I think you may have a bad unit
ThatObviousUser
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http://www.cultofandroid.com/35955/...y-music-apps-updated-with-chromecast-support/
Apparently Google Play movies now has 1080p support? Might start buying my movies from them instead of Amazon Instant Video as I have been doing for the last two years.
Side note: Amazon, get your asses in gear! I want my Instant Videos on my Chromecast. You're still the best option for most TV shows I like.
Apparently Google Play movies now has 1080p support? Might start buying my movies from them instead of Amazon Instant Video as I have been doing for the last two years.
Side note: Amazon, get your asses in gear! I want my Instant Videos on my Chromecast. You're still the best option for most TV shows I like.
Got mine and it works as it should which is great. Finally, a decent streaming solution from Google.
Mine works plugged into USB on the TV which is great. Only problem is that I need a power adapter as I am in Australia and we have kangaroos that run on treadmills for our power.
I only quickly checked before I ran out of the house but it didn't turn the TV when off. Not sure if my 4 or 5 year old tv has the capability but will hook up an adapter and give it a crack.
I really need to set up my receiver to output through my speakers when it is on the chromecast input and we are good to go.
Now to convince my wife to go Google from Apple...
Mine works plugged into USB on the TV which is great. Only problem is that I need a power adapter as I am in Australia and we have kangaroos that run on treadmills for our power.
I only quickly checked before I ran out of the house but it didn't turn the TV when off. Not sure if my 4 or 5 year old tv has the capability but will hook up an adapter and give it a crack.
I really need to set up my receiver to output through my speakers when it is on the chromecast input and we are good to go.
Now to convince my wife to go Google from Apple...
A lot of older HDMI tv's and receivers have CEC (or anynet or whatever the mfg calls it) you just have to turn it on in settings first.
I believe YouTube and Google Play Movies & TV will do the trick.
Marty Chinn
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Bleh, Netflix on a Chromebook is super buggy with Chromecast.
ThatObviousUser
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Netflix won't even load on my Pixel. Just keeps crashing. =/
Marty Chinn
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Netflix loads up on this Pixel just fine. It just crashes 3 out of 4 tries when trying to cast. I couldn't tell if it was my second Chromecast which I just started using or the Chromebook Pixel. It works flawless with my phone so it looks like it's the Chromebook Pixel
Liferebooted
Banned
FYI its instock on Bestbuy.com ATM
Just saw this deal and bit on it. Lets see what all this hoopla is all about.
TrojanBlade
Member
So what's Google's plan with this thing? Are they going to add more support for the 90% of stuff that does not work on this? Or allow devs to provide solutions?
I have not seen any major update to it. I love the device but a lot of stuff does not work or works half assed (video but no sound etc)
I have not seen any major update to it. I love the device but a lot of stuff does not work or works half assed (video but no sound etc)
Liferebooted
Banned
Everything advertised to work, works 100% great for me.
truthiness
Member
Yep. It was a no-brainer purchase for me due to the free Netflix, but I've ended up using it all the time.
I'm perfectly happy with what it does now, but I hope Google has an ambitious future for this and will allow more 3rd party development in the future.
AFAIK no one can release anything (legally) until the SDK comes out. Once that is out we should start seeing a lot more sites using the app. I'm really waiting for the one that lets us stream local content. I just wish they would give us a little more info on the release date.
Right now I do enjoy the device. It's nice putting some of the longer YouTube videos up on the TV.
Liferebooted
Banned
I mainly just got it to be my new netflix machine, don't wanna use my release day ps3 for anything other than gaming if I don't have to. Don't wanna stress the ps3 more than it has to be. I don't want it to ever die =[ lol
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Best Buy got a ton in, I snagged one today. It works pretty well. Any tips? I've just been casting YouTube videos.
Still wondering
You can try ebay, you might just have to pay extra to ship internationally.
you need a wireless device (pc/phone/tablet) to set it up. I see several problems with using one in a hotel:
- No support for login pages that I can see. Hotels usually make you register
- Once it is connected to a wifi network, anyone on the network can stream to it. There is no way to limit it to just your devices
- Hotel internet is always terrible for streaming video
You can probably get around the first 2 by setting up a bridged adhoc wifi network or something
Corran Horn
May the Schwartz be with you
Is there a way to stream photos from my iPad or android phone to the chromecast? Just got it today and can't seem to do it, thought it was advertised to do that ;/
Marty Chinn
Member
Nope, but depending on your TV, you might actually just be able to do it directly to the TV if it has any network capabilities and dlna. I found out recently I can just push pictures from my phone to the TV and it just works.
The Faceless Master
Member
what you want is a phone with MHL or Slimport and a proper cable.
but if you had TWO phones...
what you want is a phone with MHL or Slimport and a proper cable.
but if you had TWO phones...
So I should use my OG droid as the worlds most overkill chromecast remote? I like it.
(i realize another device solves this conundrum, but it would be nice to only travel with one phone + CC)
ThatObviousUser
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Tab casting? It works quite well, especially for still images...
You would think that it would have shipped with that capability. In typical,l Google fashion though, they do things half added.How many employees do they have? Surely one of them would have thought it was a good idea to implement google+ support on release...
can you plug your headphones into the tv? red/white composite maybe, then convert to stereo mini?
Marty Chinn
Member
Not ideal if your TV is like 8 to 10 feet away.
Off the topic a bit, LG makes a Blu Ray player that will do this where you can use your phone as an access point for the audio coming out of the player. I'm highly tempted by it.