You’re planning on going overseas for a few weeks. You could watch the hotel TV during your downtime, but you don’t understand the local language and would really rather watch something that’s familiar. You know your phone’s Netflix app should still work, but can you still use your Chromecast to cast it on the TV? …
You’re trying to sneak in a few episodes of your favorite TV show late at night after the kids have gone to sleep. You usually watch everything using your Chromecast, but you don’t want to play audio through the TV’s speakers. You tried plugging your headphones directly into the TV, but to no avail. How …
Smart TVs were not as ubiquitous a few years ago as they are today. During the early 2010s, a regular TV that couldn’t connect to the internet was the norm, at least in developing countries. When Google launched Chromecast in 2013, the dynamics of the TV landscape changed dramatically. Suddenly, people could watch online content …
Technology lends ease and convenience to our lives, yes. However, like many other good things, it has its imperfections. The Chromecast device was a big technological leap for entertainment. Nonetheless, it is susceptible to issues — you can fix some, while others are a life sentence. One of the more prevalent issues with Chromecast is …
Your TV is almost a decade old and is probably the dumbest thing in your home. Sure, you can hook up your laptop to it via an HDMI cable to stream your movies and connect it to a satellite or cable, but that’s about it. So, when you heard about Chromecast you wondered if it …
You’re packing your overnight bag to stay at your friend’s house when you remember they don’t have a smart TV or even a Netflix subscription. You could take your computer there and settle for watching TV shows on a small screen, but there must be a way to watch content on your TV from your …
You’re ready to cast your phone’s Netflix app to your TV when you notice that your TV’s name doesn’t pop up when you click the casting icon. You head over to your Google Home app to see if you’ll have better luck, but your Chromecast doesn’t show up there either. The Chromecast device is still …
Picture this: you’re all set up to cast House of The Dragon on HBO Max to your TV. Alas, instead of the immersive 4K viewing experience you were anticipating, you see a poor-quality video on your screen! Chromecast is an excellent way to stream your favorite shows on your TV without the cluster of video …
Chromecasts require the internet to function, irrespective of whether the content being cast is offline or on the internet. You can connect the streaming device to the internet wired (Ethernet) or wirelessly (Wi-Fi). Ethernet connection is more reliable, but it’s not the most practical. Chromecasts are usually connected to the internet wirelessly. But with Wi-Fi …
It happens to the best of us: you plug in your Chromecast and set it up, only to discover that the stream is blurry. What gives, Google? The search “Why is my Chromecast blurry?” is currently among the top Google queries regarding this famous casting device. Evidently, it’s not just you who’s experiencing this. To …
Nowadays most people have several monthly subscriptions for all of the little luxuries in their lives. From your monthly Spotify payment for ad-free music to your monthly subscription to Netflix or Amazon Prime Video, you pay a couple of dollars here and there to enjoy the content you love. But is there a monthly charge …
Electronic devices, big or small, have a definite lifespan. How long depends on the device, the built-in components, support, and other things. A gadget reaches its end if the hardware breaks beyond repair—for instance, a water-damaged phone. Devices also die a slow or induced death. If your phone is too old to receive software updates …
Initially released in July 2013, Chromecasts have come a long way as a “streaming device.” The inclusion of a dedicated remote with Chromecast with Google TV is one of the many signs of its evolution over the years. Although other streaming hardware options exist, the Chromecast continues to be a compelling option, particularly if you’re …
A Chromecast is as good as its connection to the internet. If the Wi-Fi signals received are weak, expect sub-par performance. The latest Chromecast with bad internet would perform worse than an older Chromecast receiving reliable internet. When the streaming dongle is not at its optimal best, it will let you know the same in …
Wi-Fi signals travel in the air. But the flight is limited by distance. The further the signal-receiving device, the slightly weaker it will get. After a certain point, it will drop off. Chromecasts need the internet to function. Although you can use the device wired, most connect it to the router wirelessly for the obvious …
Chromecast is pretty simple by design and function. Just plug it into the back of your TV, source power from the TV’s USB port or wall adapter, connect it to the same Wi-Fi as the casting device, and you’re ready to roll. But there are some minor things about the device that may confuse users. …
When Chromecast was first released, it seemed like all you needed to do was plug the device into a TV’s HDMI port and connect it to the internet. That was the initial assumption of some people, at least. Upon further inspection, people realized the streaming dongle also requires power, which HDMI cannot supply. It needed …
A Chromecast cannot work without an internet connection, except when mirroring your phone or playing local files stored on the device. Even then, it needs to be connected to the same internet as your phone or laptop. You cannot truly work with a completely offline Chromecast. To stream movies and similar online content, your Chromecast …
The term “buffering” denotes the intermittent pauses when playing videos online. The phenomena could be due to slow internet coupled with heavy files—for instance, a 4K HDR video. The Google Chromecast is an excellent device for streaming online content to a TV. But it’s not perfect. For instance, it has heating issues. There’s also buffering, …
You have a shiny new Roku TV and your faithful Chromecast. Both work excellently on their own, so you can only imagine how great they’d work together. Your Roku TV has an HDMI port, but will it work with a Chromecast? Do you actually need to use a Chromecast with a Roku TV? What are …