Other people on different mobile devices or computers can also contribute to the YouTube queue, provided they’re on the same Wi-Fi network. Simply plug the Chromecast into your TV’s HDMI port, plug it into a power source, then visit the Note: If after connecting your Chromecast to your Wi-Fi network, you still can’t “see” the Chromecast from your Chrome browser casting extension or compatible apps (such as Netflix), you may need to make some Make sure the two devices are on the same network, then open the Google Home app and find the Bluetooth is great for streaming audio to newer audio systems and wireless speakers, but those notification sounds can be annoying. Google offers one such game called First, cast the page from your computer to your TV via the Chromecast and follow the game’s on-screen instructions. And that is the premise of game streaming. To use the Guest Mode feature, open the Google Home app on your Android device, tap on the device you want guests to use, tap on the triple dots at the right-hand corner and select “Guest Mode,” and then slide the feature on. That’s where the Once you’ve downloaded the app, point it toward where you store your media. With Roku, games are installed on the actual device and controlled by the remote. Pick your emoji as you would usually do it from the keyboard — it’s an option with Android, Windows, iOS, and MacOS apps.Playlists are among Chromecast’s notable features and give you the ability to set the order of YouTube videos. If you live and breathe gaming, Chromecast will give you a broader selection of titles to choose from because it lets you cast any game from a mobile device. Then, if you take a picture of both screens, the time difference will be your input lag.HDMI cable don’t cause lag but your TV can. SHIELD Portable will use the same channel for Miracast as it uses for the connection to your Wi-Fi router or Access Point (AP). Restart the Apple TV. There are three projection qualities available. Television manufacturers don’t always have this function turned on out of the box, so you may have to do some searching around your TV’s settings to toggle it on. If you find yourself in this category, keep reading.

With the proper CEC function turned on, start casting music or video from your smartphone to your Chromecast by clicking the “Cast” icon in the upper corner, and your TV will turn on and display the correct HDMI input for your content automatically.While the Chromecast’s default stock photos are gorgeous, you can also customize your wallpaper by adding your own photos, as well as artwork from the Google Cultural Institute, images from news outlets, and even weather data and satellite imagery. One of the Chromecast’s unique features allows it to turn on modern TVs and switch to the proper HDMI input as soon as you start streaming videos or music from your smartphone or tablet. Select the lowest (480p) and resume watching your video. This may be challenging (or impossible) with TVs either bolted to a dresser or into a wall. Click on the Cast extension button on the right side of your address bar and select Though the Chromecast claims to only support apps on iOS or Android devices, you do have the ability to cast using a Kindle Fire.
All rights reserved.Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site.The Chromecast uses HDMI-CEC technology that most newer televisions support and allows HDMI devices to power on those TVs. One of those options is titled “predict network actions to improve page load performance.” This is a feature known as DNS Pre-Fetching.


You can then browse for new videos, and once selected, the app will ask if you want to play now, or add it to the playlist. Here’s the essential equipment: A TV with an HDMI input (4K or otherwise), Wi-Fi access, a free USB port or power outlet, and a computer, smartphone, or tablet with either Google’s Chrome browser (for a computer) or the Google Home app installed. The tech giant offers deals for apps like Hulu and Google Play among others, many of which include access to free movies, extended streaming trials, and months of unlimited music. To start mirroring, simply connect your Android device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast, open the This tip is a bit more expensive and complicated than others on our list, as you’ll need a 3D TV, an Android phone, and Google’s freemium Cardboard app to pull it off. This stops your neighbour broadcasting to your TV by mistake.Wake up your Apple TV – if your Apple TV is plugged in to the network via Ethernet rather than using Wi-FI you may need to wake your Apple TV up before it appears as an option for Screen Mirroring. The number of compatible apps for the Chromecast continues to grow, and Google provides a Those with slower internet packages who often stream videos via YouTube or The Google Home app lets you have some fun when naming your device by allowing the use of emoji characters. You can find a timer here. Using Wi-Fi, you can bypass those, and still use your phone while you jam out thanks to a slew of iOS and Android music apps with Chromecast support, including Pandora, Google Play Music, and Spotify.Another option is to connect your Chromecast directly to an HDMI input on your A/V receiver or soundbar and use your phone as both the controller and the viewing window to see what’s playing.Fans of vertical integration will appreciate that Google has brought Android and Chromecast together, allowing users with most Android devices to “mirror” content from those devices to a big screen via Chromecast.