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GOOGLE CHROME CAST TIPS AND TRICKS.

Though the Chrome cast isn't quite a year old, the device is quickly becoming a staple in living rooms across the country. And, thanks to its growing application support, it’s easy to see why. Capable of streaming Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, and a host of other video and audio content, the Chrome cast is a worthwhile investment (Rs 3099) Available in Leading Online Stores for those looking to ditch cable.

But aside from the staple video and Music streaming, Google Chrome cast offers a bevy of useful features which can easily go overlooked. From mirroring your full desktop on your television to turning on your TV with a SmartPhone — or even turning your TV into a lava lamp — there are plenty of tips and tricks you can use to get the full Chromecast experience.

To help you master your Chromecast, we’ve put together a breakdown of our favorite lesser-known features that allow you to get the most out of your Google Chromecast. Also, check out why we picked the Google Chromecast is product of the year 2013 & the Chrome cast stacks up against the Roku 3 and Apple TV

Tips and tricks for Google Chromecast

First things first: You’ll want to download the GoogleCast extension for your Google Chrome Browser via the Chrome Web Store. This extension is what lets you to send content to your Chromecast from your browser, and it’s crucial when executing many of the tips and tricks listed below.

Setting up Chromecast

While not necessarily a tip or trick, we wanted to help you set up your Chromecast in case you’re new to the product and just pulling it out of the box. Here’s the essential equipment: a TV with an HDMI input, Wi-Fi accessibility, and a computer, smart phone, or tablet with either Google’s Chrome browser or the Chromecast app installed. Simply plug the device in to your TV’s HDMI port, visit the Chromecast setup page to download the necessary app, and the Chromecast will walk you through the rest.

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 adjustments to your Wi-Fi router. Visit the aforementioned Chromecast page for troubleshooting help.

How to stream local videos

Although Chromecast doesn’t work like an Apple TV or Roku, you can nonetheless stream videos stored on your computer or network if Chrome supports the file type on your PC or Mac. With a Chrome browser open, hit CTRL+O for PC or Command+O for Mac and locate the video you wish to play. This gives you the option to choose local videos from an installed hard drive, an external hard drive plugged in to your computer, and some network locations.

Check out the natively supported file formats here or move onto our next tip for playing additional file types.

Send websites to your TV

Google Chromecast makes it easy to send web pages from the Chrome browser to your TV via the device. While viewing a web page that you wish to stream, click on the Cast this tab button in the Chromecast streaming menu located on the right side of your address bar. The page you are viewing will appear on your television. This function is also referred to as casting a tab.

Finding Chromecast supported apps Though you’re able to send almost anything to your TV via tab casting there are Chromecast specific apps which offer improved streaming and dedicated support. The list of compatible apps for the Chromecast continues to grow and Google provides a list of these on its website.

How to improve video playback by adjusting streaming quality

For those familiar with streaming videos via YouTube or Netflix you’ve probably been stricken at some point with buffering issues and loading screens. Chromecast works wonders with streaming video from the Internet to your TV, but it’s not impervious to buffering. Buffering and lag are usually a bigger problem if you have a poor Wi-Fi connection or if the server from which you’re streaming has a high amount of traffic. It’s possible to improve playback speeds, but it comes at the expense of lower quality video. Just navigate to the Google Cast extension options and set the Tab projection quality to Standard (48op) to switch to lower resolution playback

How to host YouTube parties

Playlists are among Chromecast’s notable features, which give you the ability to set the order of YouTube videos that you wish to watch. 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 search for the YouTube video you wish to watch, add it to the playlist, and just like that you’ve created a YouTube party. This feature works with Android and iOS powered devices.

How to make videos always play in full screen

How to make videos always play in full screen

This particular tip is useful when sending video from the Chrome browser on your PC or Mac as opposed to casting video from your phone or tablet. If you need to do something else on your computer but want to keep the video you are streaming from the Chrome browser full screen, simply press Alt+Tab to switch tasks. The video that was originally playing in full screen when you switched tasks will continue to do so.

Use your smartphone to turn on your TV

Turning on your television with a remote control is a thing of the past for Google Chromecast users. One of the device’s more unique features allows it to turn on your TV and switch to the proper HDMI input as soon as you start streaming videos or music from your smartphone or tablet.

The Google Chromecast uses the HDMI-CEC technology which most newer televisions support and allows HDMI devices to power on those TVs. 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.

What’s more, not every television brand calls the CEC function the same thing. For the more popular television manufacturers the names are as follows: Samsung - Anynet+, Sony - Bravia Link or Bravia Sync, Panasonic – Viera Link, LG - Simplink, Toshiba - Regza Link.

To use this feature, first plug the Chromecast in using the provided AC adapter as opposed to using a USB port to charge. This assures the Chromecast is receiving power even with the television turned off. With the proper CEC function turned on, start streaming music or video from your smartphone to your Chromecast and your TV will turn on and display the correct HDMI input for your content.

and Finally How to factory reset your Google Chromecast

In the event your Chromecast develops an issue you can’t seem to get around or stops functioning entirely, there are a couple ways for you to revert the device back to its factory settings. The first method involves accessing the Settings menu in the Chromecast application on your PC, Mac, or mobile device then selecting Restore Factory Settings. You can also restore the factory settings manually on the device by holding down the Chromecast’s physical button for 25 seconds.

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