I'm just thinking about whether or not i would use chromecast. I already have an Xbox so i can play youtube clips and Netflix on that. So I cant really see how it would benefit me?? Interested to know what other people think.
I'm just thinking about whether or not i would use chromecast. I already have an Xbox so i can play youtube clips and Netflix on that. So I cant really see how it would benefit me?? Interested to know what other people think.
I have PS3 and all of what you mentioned works from it too but its too limited.
again PS3 & TV has to be ON all the time This seems very simple can search on any of my device and send it to chromecast.
with PS3 I have to do all of it on the device itself. have you tried using web browser on PS3 or xbox? they are horrible.
Any experiences with how Chromecast works as a universal remote control?
Quick update:
Apparently, Google Play Music support extends only to music from All Access or to your uploaded library. I tried to play stuff from my personal MP3 collection that is on my microSD card, and Play Music prompted an error that sideloaded tracks cannot be remotely played.
Hopefully, they lift that restriction soon or allow third-party apps to do it (e.g. PlayerPro, PowerAmp, etc.)
Actually now that I think about it the Chromecast is pulling stuff directly from the cloud, and not the device itself. So I dont know if you will ever be able to stream media that is local on the device. Hopefully though, it be a nice feature.
Where did you read that? I don't remember seeing it in any of the articles. If that is the case, then you're likely correct about sideloaded music. Also, if this is the case, then perhaps there won't be a huge burden on the batteries. I know one of my concerns is that I'd run down my S4 or N7 battery by using them to cast Netflix or YouTube to the TV. I'll have to try running a 30 minute show and see if the battery shows heavier usage.
Quick update:
Apparently, Google Play Music support extends only to music from All Access or to your uploaded library. I tried to play stuff from my personal MP3 collection that is on my microSD card, and Play Music prompted an error that sideloaded tracks cannot be remotely played.
Hopefully, they lift that restriction soon or allow third-party apps to do it (e.g. PlayerPro, PowerAmp, etc.)
What do you mean by "universal"? It can't control your TV or anything like that.
But if you mean as a remote control for specific apps like Netflix, then it's so-so.
The Netflix app on my Galaxy S4 tends to get buggy when I'm using the "controller" mode (i.e. - the screen fragments, buttons go out of alignment and don't necessarily work right). I have Chromecast plugged into the HDMI output on my surround sound receiver, so I still use the sound system's remote for volume. YouTube's remote control functions work much better. Haven't really tried Play Movies/TV, and I really didn't use Play Music because Chromecast won't stream owned MP3s that are stored on my SD card.
control playback, and adjust volume using your device.