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TnR6Rida
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| Ok got mine in today. Where do I get the apps to do the cool stuff? |
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wakeboarderdave1
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| Posted: Aug 29, 2013 5:00 pm Post subject: |
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| TnR6Rida wrote: | | Ok got mine in today. Where do I get the apps to do the cool stuff? |
Google recently blocked local file playback on android. So the only things that work are netflix, youtube, google movies and google music. You'll also need the chromecast app for setup.
If you're using chrome on a mac or pc you'll need this app.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-cast/boadgeojelhgndaghljhdicfkmllpafd
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chavez
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| Posted: Aug 30, 2013 6:55 am Post subject: |
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| wakeboarderdave1 wrote: | | Google recently unintentionally broke local file playback on android. |
FIFY^ 
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pyrocasto
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| Posted: Aug 30, 2013 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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I should have mine monday or tuesday. Really sucks about it's limitations now, but I have a feeling it will come back soon enough.
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TnR6Rida
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| Posted: Aug 30, 2013 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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| wakeboarderdave1 wrote: | | TnR6Rida wrote: | | Ok got mine in today. Where do I get the apps to do the cool stuff? |
Google recently blocked local file playback on android. So the only things that work are netflix, youtube, google movies and google music. You'll also need the chromecast app for setup.
If you're using chrome on a mac or pc you'll need this app.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-cast/boadgeojelhgndaghljhdicfkmllpafd |
Well that's just fukcing stupid. |
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GnarShredd
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| Posted: Feb 03, 2014 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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FINALLLYYYYYYYYY
http://chrome.blogspot.ca/2014/02/chromecast-is-now-open-to-developers.html
What does everyone want to see? Not sure if this is doable, but I'm hoping for a badass customizeable homescreen. Widgets galore, custom news tickers (RSS feeds?), spotify playlist, etc. Just turn my TV on in the morning and everything is there for me. |
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GnarShredd
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| Posted: Feb 03, 2014 12:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Oh, and multi-player trivia. Everyone can answer questions via their own devices. |
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churchy
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| Posted: Mar 10, 2014 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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| I am trying to decide between the Chromecast and the new Roku stick. Anyone have any suggestions? Can I stream whatever I want from my phone to the Chromecast? |
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wakeboarderdave1
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| Posted: Mar 11, 2014 5:01 am Post subject: |
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From an android phone? I can double check tonight for you, any particular type of media file? I mostly use mine for netflix.
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chavez
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| Posted: Mar 11, 2014 6:22 am Post subject: |
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| churchy wrote: | | I am trying to decide between the Chromecast and the new Roku stick. Anyone have any suggestions? Can I stream whatever I want from my phone to the Chromecast? |
The creator(s) of the Android app Allcast are working on that now. Google is also working on a beta of Chrome (Android) that will do tab-casting just like the desktop app.
Here is the list of currently supported apps. And the source data: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromecast
That's a pretty decent list for iOS. Better than I thought it was anyhow.
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churchy
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| Posted: Mar 11, 2014 7:35 am Post subject: |
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It would be for streaming from iPhone / iPad. No porn on that list, may have to do Roku  Which would you guys go with? The new Roku streaming stick is due out 4/15. |
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Nor*Cal
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| Posted: Mar 11, 2014 9:16 am Post subject: |
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This is a full boat comparison from Gizmodo:
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churchy
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| Posted: Mar 11, 2014 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Nor*Cal, I didn't see a line for porn. Roku=yes; chrome-no (I think). |
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chavez
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| Posted: Mar 11, 2014 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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churchy, the Chromecast API has gone public, so it's merely a matter of time before pr0n apps exist that can be sideloaded to Android devices or available in Cydia to jailbroken iOS devices.
You can also stream any of your ripped or downloaded movies to it. Just open the Allcast app and choose your video.
That said, you can stream from Chrome (Windows or Mac) anything you want. Just open a tab, and hit the Cast button. Bam! Virtual fingers in th... well you see where I'm going.
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eeven73
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| Posted: Mar 11, 2014 2:13 pm Post subject: |
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The only thing I could make heads or tails about in all this is that Churchy likes porn.
The technologial world is laping me 
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churchy
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| Posted: Mar 11, 2014 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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| OK, porn aside, I am thinking about seriously downgrading my sat. programming. The only channel I think I would miss is AMC. But, I believe I can get those shows on Hulu. so... which would you get for general use, chromecast or roku stick? |
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chavez
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| Posted: Mar 11, 2014 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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churchy, I would get whatever I knew my wife could use without me around  
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vette74
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| Posted: Mar 11, 2014 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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eeven73, I feel the same way. I recognize half this stuff on my TV box when I bought it but I have no idea what it does.
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Nor*Cal
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| Posted: Mar 11, 2014 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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| churchy wrote: | | Nor*Cal, I didn't see a line for porn. Roku=yes; chrome-no (I think). |
I think chrome would be a yes, if you are tab casting, which I would recommend you do in an incognito tab.
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wakeboarderdave1
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jgriffith
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| Posted: Apr 04, 2014 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Not watching...something I regretfully didnt think about for some reason...might have to reconsider |
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Nor*Cal
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| Posted: Apr 08, 2014 3:23 pm Post subject: |
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Amazon just put up a new offering in this world also...
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churchy
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| Posted: Jun 03, 2014 11:21 am Post subject: |
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| WatchESPN now on Chromecast.... |
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chavez
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| Posted: Jun 03, 2014 11:29 am Post subject: |
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churchy, yep. MLB.com was added in April, and the G+ Photos app can cast direct too.
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jgriffith
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| Posted: Nov 07, 2014 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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| So hulu plus is only in stereo? Why? Thats pretty annoying |
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chavez
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| Posted: Nov 08, 2014 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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jgriffith, #firstworldproblems
Seriously though, that is pretty damn lame.
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