Have you been having issues with Netflix on your Chromecast and get a 16003 error? Well you are not alone. It is reported that the update build 14975 pushed by Google may be the culprit. Users have been reporting issues when trying to cast Netflix onto their Chromecast device. Netflix is indicating at their site that this is due to a clock issue between Netflix, Chromecast, and your device.…
Aereo Arrives on Chromecast Giving Free OTA TV
Update July 14:The supreme court ruled that Aero was in fact subject to royalties for distributing media and is now in court again to try to be considered as a cable company so they can pay compulsory licensing arrangement but that also was shut down. Options may be running out for Aereo.
For those who are ready to cut cable and enjoy truly free TV, your time may be coming soon.…
Chromecast now supports presentation from Google Drive
If you were wondering how you can project a presentation such as Powerpoint only your Chromecast enabled TV, you now have an option. Google launched an update to Chromecast where you will be able to cast presentations from your Google Drive. You can upload any Microsoft Office Powerpoint file and it will be ready to be casted. Follow these steps.
1) Open Google Drive from a Wi-Fi enabled PC with Google Chrome.…
Is Amazon’s fireTV a threat to Chromecast?
How to change WiFi network on the Chromecast
As we have all ordered the wrong item from Amazon at times, you may also wanted to switch the WiFi network on your Chromecast. Unfortunately, there is no easy way to change this once the Chromecast is set up. The only way to change your WiFi network on your Chromecast is to perform a factory reset. There are two ways to perform a factory reset on your Chromecast.…
How can I Chromecast from iPad?
See July 19, 2014 update here. Casting is now supported on Chrome browser on iOS devices.
A lot of people may ask how you can Chromecast from an iPad. The answer is simple. Only apps supported by Chromecast may be used from an iPad. Once you purchase your device, install the Chromecast app from iTunes and plug in your Chromecast onto your TV and setup per instructions given here.…
Google launches Photowall for Chromecast
Google launched Photowall for Chromecast today. This is a simple app which allows you to share pictures from your phone or Google+ onto your Chromecast enabled device such as TV. There are several unique ways of doing this. You can share an album where it can automatically create a slideshow or a youtube video. Or you can take pictures and cast it directly to the TV as you take them.…
Chromecast Set to Launch in UK on March 19
This is the moment our readers in the UK have been waiting for. Google is set to launch the immensely popular Chromecast in the UK on March 19th. Below is a snapshot obtained from AndroidPolice from a Dixon store internal memo regarding the stock that they should’ve received this past Friday. Are you in the UK and plan on buying / purchasing a Chromecast?…
Pandora now supports Chromecast!
This morning as I was listening to Pandora music app on my Android phone, I was pleasantly surprised by the Chromecast icon on the bottom right of the screen. If you have a good sound system, this can easily connect to Pandora. For those who are not familiar, Pandora is a free app which allows you to select radio station based on artists, genre, or songs.…
Allcast working again after Chromecast SDK released
Oops they did it again! The team that brought you the ability to cast any file from your phone to any device! Not only is this limited to Chromecast, but also to Roku, Apple TV, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Smart TV. Previously, Google blocked this feature when it was first launched. But with the opening of the SDK, the team was able to re-enable this feature.…